Kassym-Jomart Tokayev awarded Emomali Rahmon with the Qoja Ahmet Yasaui Order, the Akorda reported. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.

The President noted Emomali Rahmon's exceptional role in deepening multifaceted ties between Kazakhstan and Tajikistan.

"I have decided to award you the Qoja Ahmet Yasaui Order. This high award is a sign of the sincere respect of the people of Kazakhstan for you and the brotherly Tajik people. I am confident that this ceremony will become another vivid symbol of the unbreakable friendship of our countries," the President of Kazakhstan said.

The President of Tajikistan thanked Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for presenting the high state award of the Republic of Kazakhstan.