The ceremony of awarding the international Orchid Prize was held in Beijing. One of the ten laureates of 2025 was a professor at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of Tajikistan, former Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and former Ambassador of Tajikistan to China (2005-2015). Rashid Alimov. This writes about it “Reenmin Gibao”, partner of TV BRICS.
He was awarded for “outstanding contributions, creative leadership and unwavering commitment to advancing global sustainability, cultural diversity and dialogue among civilizations.”
This award is awarded in China to foreign citizens and organizations that contribute to the development of cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries.
From 2016 to 2018, Alimov headed the SCO, contributed to the first expansion of the organization and strengthening its international influence. He is the author of scientific works on the China-Tajik dialogue, cultural exchanges between China and Central Asia, as well as the One Belt, One Road initiative. In 2023, Alimov received a special book prize of China for his contribution to the dialogue among civilizations.
