DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, April 28. On April 28,
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon received U.S. Presidential
Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor to discuss a
broad range of issues related to the current state and future
prospects of bilateral cooperation, Trend reports via the press office of the Tajik
president.
During the meeting, the sides discussed cooperation in the
fields of economy and trade, investment, and security.
In this context, particular attention was paid to the
implementation of agreements reached within the framework of the
Central Asia-US (C5+1) dialogue.
President Emomali Rahmon noted Tajikistan’s interest in
expanding ties with the United States in these and other areas of
mutual interest. He emphasized that the US is currently among
Tajikistan’s top five investment partners.
In order to further develop and expand cooperation, the
President of Tajikistan underscored the importance of actively
utilizing opportunities arising from the Trade and Investment
Framework Agreement (TIFA). With an emphasis on Tajikistan’s
existing potential in hydropower, mining and mineral processing, as
well as the light, food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries,
the parties recognized the mutual benefit of further practical
cooperation in these areas.
The development of artificial intelligence, digital
infrastructure, and the digitalization of the economy, the
establishment of joint ventures for processing agricultural
products for export, and the attraction of investment on this basis
were identified as promising sectors for bilateral cooperation.
The parties agreed to continue coordinating the efforts of the
relevant authorities to implement these and other goals of mutual
interest.
