BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 10. Tajikistan and
Bangladesh held political consultations in Dhaka to discuss
expanding bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors.
This was announced in a press release published by Tajikistan's
Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 10 following consultations held
on July 8 between the foreign ministries of the two countries at
the deputy foreign minister level.
According to the ministry, the sides reviewed prospects for
further strengthening bilateral relations and discussed expanding
cooperation in trade and economic affairs, education, science and
culture.
The participants also exchanged views on other issues of mutual
interest and reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining dialogue
between the two foreign ministries, the report says.
Meanwhile, attracting foreign investment has become one of
Tajikistan's main economic priorities as the government seeks to
diversify the economy, expand manufacturing and increase exports.
Authorities have stepped up efforts to promote investment
opportunities through business forums, bilateral commissions and
targeted engagement with foreign chambers of commerce. According to
the Agency on Statistics under the President of Tajikistan, the
country maintains foreign trade relations with 113 countries, with
non-CIS markets accounting for more than half of its total trade
turnover.
Bangladesh has emerged as one of the South Asian markets that
Tajikistan is seeking to engage more actively. Although economic
ties between the countries remain modest, they have shown growing
momentum in recent years. Bilateral cooperation has focused on
textiles, agriculture and pharmaceuticals, while both countries
have expressed interest in expanding business contacts and
investment. Tajikistan has also sought to attract Bangladeshi
companies to projects in manufacturing, agriculture and tourism as
part of its broader strategy to diversify foreign economic
partnerships.
