December 16, Dushanbe (DPRK ISG Information Bureau – RSTV)   

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On the initiative of the Central Committee of the Communist Youth Union of the Republic of Tajikistan (CYU RT), an official meeting was held with international cooperation partners, including the International Association of Peace Funds (IAPF) and the Chinese Executive Committee of the DPRK International Solidarity Group (DPRK ISG).

The meeting was organized by Murodbek Yuldoshev (Special Plenipotentiary Representative for International Cooperation of the CYU RT Central Committee, Head of the Tajikistan Executive Committee of the DPRK ISG) and Marvan Karimov (Official Representative of the CYU RT Central Committee in the Russian Federation.

The event was attended by Alexander Mostov (Director of the Asia Department of the IAPF), Zheng Yutong (Director of the 4th Administrative Department of the DPRK ISG) and Georgy Dmitriev (Member of the DPRK ISG Coordination Committee).

Opening the meeting, Comrade Yuldoshev, on behalf of the Central Committee of the CYU RT, welcomed the participants, conveyed warm words of respect and solidarity from the First Secretary of the CYU RT Central Committee Comrade Shahnoza Sharapova, and expressed confidence in the necessity of further bringing peoples closer together through youth initiatives and people's diplomacy. He emphasized that modern youth must be an active participant in international processes, upholding the ideas of friendship, peace, multinational unity, and respect for the sovereignty of each country.

In his response speech, Director of the Asia Department of the IAPF Comrade Alexander Mostov conveyed greetings from the President of the IAPF Comrade Sergey Baburin, gave high praise to the political maturity and consistent international activities of the CYU RT. It was especially noted that the Communist Youth Union of Tajikistan has proven itself to be a responsible organization capable of conducting an equal dialogue with the largest international youth associations. Comrade Mostov confirmed the readiness of the IAPF to sign an official cooperation agreement with the CYU RT Central Committee in the near future, calling this step natural and important for the development of strategic partnership.

Significant was the speech by the representative of the Chinese Executive Committee of the DPRK ISG Comrade Zheng Yutong, who, on behalf of her delegation, thanked the CYU RT for the initiative shown and unwavering support for the cause of international solidarity with the people of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. She stressed that the position of the CYU RT reflects genuine internationalism, free from double standards and political expediency, and is based on a sincere commitment to justice, equality, and respect for sovereignty.

An important outcome of the meeting was the awarding of the Honorary Labor Badge of the CYU RT Central Committee to Comrade Georgy Dmitriev and Comrade Zheng Yutong for their contribution to the development of the international youth movement and the promotion of ideas of friendship among peoples. As part of the ceremony, a symbolic act of people's diplomacy was performed: Comrade Zheng Yutong was presented with a traditional Tajik national dress as a sign of deep respect, recognition, and brotherhood between the youth of Tajikistan and China. This gesture was warmly received by all participants and vividly demonstrated the rich culture, generosity, and hospitality of the Tajik people.

The meeting participants expressed unanimous confidence that such contacts should become systematic. It was emphasized that the CYU RT, together with responsible youth organizations of Asia, is called upon to play a more active role in shaping a new international order based on cooperation, equality, and people's solidarity.