On October 27–28, 2025, within the framework of the project “Trade Facilitation in Central Asia,” the 14th Regional Meeting of the National Trade Facilitation Committees of Central Asian countries is being held in Dushanbe. The event brings together leaders and members of the National Committees of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, as well as representatives of the private sector and development partners. The meeting is organized by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade with the support of the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ).
The meeting began with an opening statement by First Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mr. Solehzoda A. A, who emphasized that, thanks to the wise policies of the heads of state, cooperation among the Central Asian countries within the framework of the National Trade Facilitation Committees has reached a qualitatively new level.
Mr. Solehzoda further noted that, in line with the instructions of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Leader of the Nation, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, Tajikistan places high priority on developing and strengthening regional cooperation to enhance transport and communication integration with the countries of Central Asia, promote digitalization and simplification of regional and international trade procedures, and establish logistics centers.