The China-aided parliament building and government building in the Tajik capital city of Dushanbe will become new landmarks embodying the new symbols of cooperation between China and Tajikistan.
Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon on Friday attended the inauguration of a new parliament building and a government building aided by China in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan.
Entering the parliament building together, the two heads of state viewed the presentation boards introducing the China-aided project, and jointly unveiled plaques for the two buildings.
The new parliament building stands 50 meters tall, reaching 70 meters including the dome, and covers a total area of 43,000 square meters. Both this building and the new government headquarters were constructed by Chinese firms, showcasing the latest collaboration between China and Tajikistan.
"Since the beginning of the construction, I have been working in this facility, together with experienced Chinese engineers who used the highest quality technologies and materials to construct this building," said Bobokhon Amirzoda, construction manager of the new parliament building.
The government building, located just a few hundred meters from the parliament building, covers a total area of 46,000 square meters, slightly larger than the parliament building.
"We are deeply honored and very proud to contribute to the development of the friendship between the Chinese and Tajik people," said Zhang Tongyi, general manager of China IPPR International Engineering.
Most materials, from lights to columns, were shipped here from China. The company said that each of these is carved from one single slab of stone. In fact, some 10,000 tons of stone from China were used for the two buildings.
The auditorium in the building can accommodate up to 800 people for meetings. These intricate Persian-style carvings are a prominent feature in the interior design of many famous Tajik buildings.
"The intricate designs of the interior finishes and the facade were done jointly by Tajik and Chinese teams," said Zhang.
Now, the two buildings are set to perform important functions in Tajikistan's governance and administration.
China-aided landmark buildings represent new symbols of China-Tajikistan cooperation
