Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have discussed expanding industrial cooperation, including the establishment of joint ventures and stronger manufacturing ties, Tajikistan's Ministry of Industry and New Technologies said.
On 12 November 2026, Aziz Nazar, deputy minister of industry and new technologies of Tajikistan, met Firuza Rustamovna Khamidova, first deputy minister of mining industry and geology of Uzbekistan.
The talks focused on prospects for further cooperation in the industrial sector. The sides also highlighted opportunities to expand bilateral ties by making use of the two countries' production and resource capabilities.
A key topic was the implementation of the Industrial Cooperation Programme between the governments of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Participants stressed the importance of completing the programme's planned activities on time.
The sides discussed strengthening cooperation in priority areas of industrial development, expanding manufacturing links and establishing joint ventures.
Particular attention was given to deeper processing of raw materials and the production of competitive goods with higher added value.
Representatives of the two countries also exchanged experience in industrial development.
In discussing future prospects, they took into account the resource and industrial potential of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, as well as the complementary nature of their production capabilities.
