Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan and Tajikistan discussed measures to increase bilateral trade to $2 billion by 2030 and signed a protocol outlining further steps to strengthen cooperation, Uzbekistan's Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade said.
The talks took place in Tashkent on 13 November. Uzbekistan's Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade Khurram Teshabayev met with Rukhshona Nasriddinzoda, Tajikistan's Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade.
The Tajik delegation also included Deputy Transport Minister Shoista Saidmurodzoda, Deputy Minister of Industry and New Technologies Aziz Nazar, and representatives of relevant government agencies.
The participants reviewed implementation of a programme to increase trade between the two countries to $2 billion by 2030.
They also discussed removing trade barriers and developing the Jartepa cross-border trade zone.
The talks covered joint industrial projects and the activities of the Tajik-Uzbek Investment Company.
Textiles, metallurgy and the production of construction materials were identified as promising areas for cooperation.
Following the negotiations, the sides signed a protocol setting out the agreements reached, specific measures and implementation deadlines.
During the visit, the Tajik delegation also toured production facilities at Uzbek enterprises.
