The Russian president thanked Emomali Rahmon for the evening, when the two leaders had a chance to review pressing regional issues and the prospects for bilateral cooperation over a cup of tea MOSCOW, October 9. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that he and Tajik leader Emomali Rahmon addressed the most sensitive issues at a one-on-one meeting during his visit to the Central Asian country. "Thank you once again for your invitation," Putin said, addressing Tajikistan’s president.