On February 13, 2017 the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tajikistan to the Italian Republic (with residence in Vienna) Mr. Ismatullo Nasredinov presented his Letters of Credence to the President of the Italian Republic H.E. Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinal Palace in Rome.
 
After the ceremony of presenting credentials a meeting between the Ambassador of Tajikistan and the President of Italy, with participation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy Angelino Alfano took place.

During the conversation Mr. Nasredinov conveyed greetings from the Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon to his Italian counterpart. In response, the President of the Italian Republic expressed his gratitude and noted the importance of the appointment of the Ambassador of Tajikistan to his country for the further development of relations between the two countries.

The sides also discussed prospects of bilateral cooperation between Tajikistan and Italy in various fields.

At the end of the meeting, the President of Italy S. Mattarella wished to the leadership and people of Tajikistan success and prosperity.