Tajik Prime Minister, Uzbek President Discuss Expanding Economic Cooperation

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Tajik Prime Minister Qohir Rasoulzoda convened on the sidelines of the Tashkent International Investment Forum to bolster bilateral cooperation. The Uzbek president's press service reported that the leaders reviewed prospects for deepening ties, emphasizing friendship, good-neighborliness, strategic partnership, and allied relations.

A significant focus of their discussion was the expansion of trade and economic cooperation. Both sides aimed to increase bilateral trade volume, enhance freight transportation, and advance joint projects in key sectors such as industry, energy, electrical engineering, textiles, and agriculture. The importance of strengthening interregional and cross-border cooperation, alongside cultural and humanitarian exchanges, was also stressed.

Rasoulzoda conveyed greetings from Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, noting the shared centuries-old traditions of good-neighborliness and mutual respect between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. This meeting follows a series of high-level engagements, including Mirziyoyev's state visit to Dushanbe in April 2024, where a Treaty on Allied Relations and 28 other agreements were signed. President Rahmon also visited Uzbekistan in March 2024, resulting in over 20 new agreements and various cultural and business forums.

The Tashkent International Investment Forum, running from June 16 to 18, serves as a major investment platform in Central Asia. This year's forum attracted thousands of participants from numerous countries, including heads of state, government officials, and representatives from international financial institutions and major companies.