BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 23. The forthcoming
Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) between the
EU and Tajikistan is expected to significantly improve the
country’s investment climate and deepen bilateral relations, a
European Commission spokesperson told Trend.
"The EU places high value on its partnership with Tajikistan.
Our relationship is set to deepen further with the Enhanced
Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA). Negotiations
concluded last year, and we now look forward to its signature," the
representative noted.
The EPCA is expected to provide a comprehensive framework for
cooperation in areas such as economic development, education,
energy, climate action, digital technologies, and the rule of law.
It is designed to attract investment, expand trade, support job
creation, and improve standards in areas including public
administration and agriculture. It will also create formal
structures for dialogue to help Tajikistan advance its development
priorities.
"For the EU, the EPCA reflects our long-term commitment to
Central Asia and to Tajikistan in particular. A predictable and
transparent business environment is essential for attracting
European investors, fostering innovation, and enabling sustainable
growth. The EPCA will play a key role in strengthening these
conditions and supporting mutually beneficial economic
cooperation," the spokesperson concluded.
