Putin made the statement while congratulating Tajikistan with its independence day, celebrated on Wednesday.
“[Russian President Vladimir] Putin has expressed his confidence in the future strengthening of mutually beneficial cooperation in all areas in the interests of the peoples of both countries and emphasized that Russia fully supports the consistent efforts by the leadership of Tajikistan in providing regional stability and security, as well as suppressing attempts to destabilize the situation in the republic,” the press service said in a statement.
On Saturday, Putin described the September 4 clashes between Tajik government forces and an armed gang, which left over 30 police officers and nine gang members dead, as a "destabilization attempt."
The Tajik Interior Ministry accused former Deputy Defense Minister Abduhalim Nazarzoda of being behind the attacks.