DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, December 19. Tajikistan
and the Japan Association for Trade with Russia & NIS (ROTOBO)
discussed prospects for the development of trade and economic
cooperation, as well as opportunities to expand business contacts
and practical interaction between the business communities of the
two countries, Trend reports via the press service of the Tajik
president.
These issues were considered during a meeting between the
President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, and the President of the
Japan Association for Trade with Russia & NIS, Masami Iijima, held
on December 19 in Tokyo.
During the talks, prospective areas of cooperation between
Tajikistan and Japan were discussed. The Head of State noted the
important role of the Japanese trade association as an effective
mechanism for expanding economic cooperation and strengthening
trade ties between the two countries.
President Emomali Rahmon is currently on an official visit to
Japan, which runs from December 18 through 20. During this visit,
Rahmon will participate in the inaugural summit of the Heads of
State of the Central Asia + Japan Dialogue. The summit will explore
avenues for cooperation in several critical areas, including the
green economy, sustainable development, regional interconnectivity,
fostering partnerships, and advancing human capital
development.
