On June 4, 2025, within the framework of the 11th meeting of the Council on Industrial Policy of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) member states, a meeting was held between the Minister of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan, Zavqizoda Zavqi Amin, and the Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Laziz Shavkatovich Kudratov.
Zavqizoda Z. A. emphasized that, thanks to the wise policies of the leaders of the two countries — the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, H.E. Emomali Rahmon, and the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, H.E. Shavkat Mirziyoyev — bilateral relations have been steadily developing and have reached a qualitatively new level.
In particular, the foreign trade turnover between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan in January–April 2025 amounted to 184 million USD, which is 6.1 million USD or 3.4% more compared to the same period last year.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the further development of economic, industrial, investment, and trade cooperation between the two countries, with special emphasis on attracting investments into priority sectors and implementing joint infrastructure and industrial projects.
At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed to intensify cooperation through relevant ministries and the private sector to implement the agreements reached and promote strategic projects.
