DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, December 19. Tajikistan
and Japan's Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC)
are exploring opportunities for cooperation in the energy sector,
as well as in the mining industry, Trend reports via the press service of the
Tajik president.
These issues were discussed during a meeting between the
President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, and the CEO of the JOGMEC
Ichiro Takahara, held on December 19 in Tokyo.
At the outset of the discussions, the Head of State emphasized
Tajikistan’s strong interest in collaborating with the organization
to advance projects within the energy and mining sectors.
The talks then focused on optimizing Tajikistan's industrial
capabilities, particularly in the modernization of technologies for
mineral extraction and processing. Additionally, the establishment
of joint production facilities was identified as a key area for
future cooperation.
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.
