The delegation of the Republic of Tajikistan, headed by Vosidiyon Farhod Sadullo, Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan, participated and delivered a statement at the preliminary negotiations on the draft Trade and Investment Facilitation Partnership Agreement (CARTIF) held on 3 June 2026 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, within the framework of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program.
In his statement, Vosidiyon F. S. noted that, owing to the wise policy of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, as well as the efforts of the heads of state participating in the CAREC Program, regional cooperation continues to demonstrate positive development trends. He emphasized that Tajikistan remains committed to expanding trade and economic relations, improving the investment climate, facilitating trade procedures, eliminating technical barriers, and promoting sustainable development.
It should be noted that CARTIF is a partnership agreement aimed at facilitating trade among the member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program. The Agreement is intended to establish an inclusive and transparent regional partnership to promote cross-border trade and investment, recognizing the growing role of digital technologies, logistics, and the innovation economy in achieving sustainable, inclusive, and mutually beneficial trade, as well as strengthening economic relations across the CAREC region.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their readiness to continue subsequent rounds of negotiations aimed at finalizing the draft Trade and Investment Facilitation Partnership Agreement.
