A meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission of Tajikistan and Kuwait on Economic Cooperation was held in Kuwait.

On February 5, 2025, in Kuwait City, the fourth meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission of Tajikistan and Kuwait on Trade and Economic Cooperation was held to implement the instructions and directives of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Leader of the Nation, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, and the Emir of the State of Kuwait, His Excellency Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The meeting was co-chaired by the Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Tajikistan, Zavqizoda Zavqi Amin, and the Minister of Finance, Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment of Kuwait, Mrs. Nura Suleiman Al-Fassam.

In his speech, Zavqizoda Z.A. emphasized that the results of high-level negotiations between the President of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, and the Emir of Kuwait, His Excellency Sheikh Meshal Al-Sabah, during the state visit on November 3-4, 2024, have given a fresh impetus to bilateral relations.

During the meeting, the Commission identified the prospects for further cooperation, and the parties discussed and agreed on a roadmap for expanding trade, economic, investment, and tourism cooperation.

The Tajik side presented specific proposals to attract direct Kuwaiti investments into priority sectors of the economy, including industry, mineral extraction, textile production and construction materials, agricultural product processing, transportation, civil aviation, tourism, education, and sports.

At the same time, the Tajik delegation congratulated the Kuwaiti side on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Tajikistan and Kuwait, as well as on Kuwait's Independence Day, wishing further success in the development of bilateral cooperation.

The Tajik side proposed the establishment of a Joint Investment Fund between Tajikistan and Kuwait to support large investment projects.

Special thanks were expressed to the Kuwait Fund for supporting the economic development of Tajikistan, particularly for its funding of the Rogun Hydropower Plant construction.

It was noted with satisfaction that to date, the Kuwait Fund has allocated around 200 million dollars for funding projects in transportation, energy, irrigation, and infrastructure in Tajikistan.

During the meeting, the parties welcomed the implementation of direct flights between Dushanbe and Kuwait and discussed further steps for cooperation in civil aviation.