On October 15, 2025, the fifth meeting of the Tajikistan-Qatar Intergovernmental Commission on Economic and Trade Cooperation was held in Dushanbe. Official delegations from both countries participated, chaired by Zavqizoda Zavqi Amin, Minister of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan, and Ahmad bin Muhammad Al-Saeed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the State of Qatar.
Zavqizoda Z. A. noted that, thanks to the wise policies of the two countries' leaders, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation Honorable Emomali Rahmon, and the Emir of the State of Qatar, Honorable Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, relations between the two countries have steadily developed and reached a high level.
The Commission meeting discussed the implementation of the instructions and agreements reached during the meetings between the two leaders on September 15, 2025, and October 2, 2024, specifically the development of trade and economic cooperation, investment, industry, energy, agriculture, labor migration, tourism, education, and healthcare.
Zavqizoda Z. A. expressed gratitude to the Qatari side for the $50 million financing of the Rogun HPP project from the Qatar Fund for Development (QFDD), an agreement signed on August 24, 2025, in Dushanbe, and called for the allocation of an additional $500 million for this project from the Fund.
It was noted that the projects to build the Rogun HPP, the Diyori Dushanbe residential complex, and the Dushanbe Cathedral Mosque, totaling $255 million, are the best examples of economic and investment cooperation between Tajikistan and Qatar. The Dushanbe Cathedral Mosque was built with a $100 million investment from Qatar and officially opened on June 8, 2023, with the participation of the President of Tajikistan and the Emir of Qatar. Today, it serves as a symbol of friendship and fruitful cooperation between the two countries.
The first phase of the "Diyar Dushanbe" project, costing $65 million, was implemented with investment from Diyar Qatar. The second phase, costing $40 million, has already begun, and further phases are planned for a total cost of $95 million.
Zavqizoda Z. A. also called for the implementation of 14 priority investment projects, in fulfillment of the instructions of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan. These include the continuation of construction of the Rogun Hydroelectric Power Station, the construction of an international passenger and cargo airport in the Dangara area, the creation of a joint airline and the purchase of aircraft, as well as three priority charitable projects, including the construction of the Republican Scientific Oncology Center and an emergency medical facility in Dushanbe under the Memorandum of Understanding on Charitable and Humanitarian Activities.
The parties commended the opening of direct flights between Dushanbe and Doha, as well as the introduction of a visa-free regime between the two countries. Initiatives were also proposed to open additional flights by Qatar Airways and develop tourism. It was noted that 200 labor migrants from Tajikistan have been sent to Qatar to date, and negotiations are ongoing to gradually increase their number to 4,000.
At the end of the meeting, the Qatari side expressed its readiness to continue implementing the projects discussed.
Following the meeting, the delegations of Tajikistan and Qatar signed the Protocol of the Commission Meeting.
In addition, a Protocol on Amendments and Supplements to the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Government of the State of Qatar on the Promotion and Protection of Investments, dated August 25, 2011, was signed on the sidelines of the meeting.
It should be noted that the official delegation of the State of Qatar, led by Ahmad bin Mohammed Al Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade and including ministers, deputy ministers, representatives of relevant agencies, businessmen, and investors, has been in Tajikistan since October 13, 2025.
The Qatari delegation also participated in the Dushanbe Invest-2025 International Investment Forum and highly praised its work.
