India and Tajikistan on Monday resolved to jointly fight global terrorism and signed four pacts on strengthening cooperation in the fields of energy, science and technology, foreign office consultation and culture.
The agreemeents were signed after talks between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and visiting Tajikistan President Emomali Sharifovich Rahmonov in New Delhi on the bilateral, regional and international situation. The talks lasted more than an hour.
Rahmonov who arrived in New Delhi on Sunday on a five-day state visit to India, began his official programmes on Monday.
He was given a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan, which was followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at Rajghat and official talks with the prime minister.
The two leaders signed a Joint Declaration resolving to cooperate for boosting bilateral trade and economic cooperation and in the fight against terrorism.
The visiting dignitary is scheduled to address a business meeting on Monday organised by the CII/FICCI and ASSOCHAM.
He is also scheduled to meet Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi and former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayeee.
Rahmonov will call on President A P J Abdul Kalam in the evening who will host a dinner for him.
On Tuesday morning the Tajikistan president will give an address at the Indian Council of World Affairs on 'Tajikistan and the Vision of Central Asia'. He will later leave for Jaipur and Hyderabad.
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