The presidents of Russia, Belarus and Tajikistan ... "During a joint informal meeting, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and Tajik President Emomali ...

Tajikistan’s ruler since 1994 is Emomali Rahmon. The country has long been ... Tajikistan declared independence in 1991. A civil war soon erupted, lasting until 1997, after which the country ...