During Xi Jinping's Central Asia visit, Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon received China's Friendship Medal.

During President Xi Jinping's visit to Central Asia, a grand ceremony in Tajikistan saw him confer China's Friendship Medal on Tajik President Emomali Rahmon. Rahmon expressed his appreciation with a heartfelt speech, highlighting Xi as one of the few great leaders of their time with a global vision. The atmosphere was electric, with rounds of applause and standing ovations from the audience.