President Xi Jinping on Thursday underlined China's readiness to work together with Tajikistan in enhancing the level of cooperation over various sectors and promote the building of a community with a shared future defined by lasting friendship, solidarity and mutual benefit.

In talks with visiting Tajik President Emomali Rahmon in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, Xi noted that bilateral relations are built on a profound historical background, solid political foundation, rich content of cooperation and widespread public support.

He pointed out that the efforts between both sides in building a community of common development and security have seen "encouraging progress" over the past four years.