On October 28, 2022, at the initiative of the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan in Malaysia, jointly with the “Tajikfilm” State Studio and “Golden Screen Cinemas” PLC, Tajikistan Film Festival was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event was dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the 16th Session of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Tajikistan and the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Tajikistan and Malaysia.

The opening ceremony of the Festival was attended by representatives of the official authorities of Malaysia, the diplomatic corps accredited in Kuala Lumpur, the media, business circles, scientists and cultural figures, as well as Tajik compatriots and students living in Malaysia.

In his speech, The Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to Malaysia Ardasher Qodiri expressed about achievements and prospects of bilateral cooperation between Tajikistan and Malaysia, and emphasized that this is the first Film Festival of Tajikistan in the Southeast Asian region.

In addition, Director of “Golden Screen Cinemas” PLC, Ms. Koh Mei Lee, delivered a speech at the event.

At the same time, musical instruments, national costumes, handicrafts and paintings depicting the historical places of Tajikistan, as well as national cuisine dishes and information materials on tourism were exhibited.