On May 8, the Founder of Peace and National Unity, Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon left for Moscow on a working visit at the invitation of President of Russia Vladimir Putin.

He was seen off at the Dushanbe International Airport by the chairmen of the National Assembly and Assembly of Representatives, the Prime Minister, and the Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office, among other officials.

It is expected that during his stay in Moscow, President Rahmon will hold talks with President of Russia and, as well as will attend the military parade dedicated to the 76th anniversary of Victory Day on Moscow’s Red Square on May 9 as acting Chairman of the CSTO Collective Security Council.