DUSHANBE, 13.03.2024 (NIAT Khovar) – Yesterday, Dushanbe hosted a meeting of the Tajik-Uzbek Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation.

The meeting was chaired by the Prime Minister of Tajikistan Kohir Rasulzoda and the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov.

Negotiations were held in a narrow and extended format.

Tajik Prime Minister noted that in 2023, mutual trade turnover amounted to more than $500 million. Uzbekistan ranks fifth in the foreign trade turnover of Tajikistan.

The Tajik side expressed readiness to cooperate with Uzbek industrial enterprises in the design and creation of large industrial parks in Tajikistan.

Uzbek Prime Minister noted that Tajikistan is a close neighbor, a loyal friend, a reliable strategic partner and ally of Uzbekistan.

“It is gratifying to note that in recent years the volume of mutual trade has increased. Special attention should be paid to intensifying the activities of the Uzbek-Tajik Investment Fund. To do this, we propose to organize a regular dialogue between our ministries to coordinate work in this direction,” Aripov added.

A protocol was signed following the meeting.