On 24 September 2026, in the city of Urumqi, a delegation of the Republic of Tajikistan led by the Deputy Minister of economic development and trade, Nasriddinzoda Rukhshona Hikmatullo, held a joint meeting with representatives of the leadership of the relevant authorities of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China on issues of trade and economic cooperation.
During the meeting, the parties considered a wide range of issues of mutual interest aimed at further expanding trade and economic ties between the Republic of Tajikistan and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China.
Special attention was paid to the diversification of mutual trade, expanding the range of Tajikistan's export products to the Chinese market, strengthening cooperation in the field of sanitary and phytosanitary requirements, standardization and certification of products, as well as eliminating factors hindering the further development of mutual trade.
At the same time, the parties expressed their interest in the further development of transport and logistics infrastructure, the establishment and modernization of transport and logistics centres, improving the efficiency of cargo transportation and strengthening transport connectivity.
At the meeting, special attention was also paid to expanding investment cooperation and attracting foreign direct investment, including the implementation of projects in the sectors of the "green" economy, renewable energy sources and other promising areas.
As a result of the meeting, the parties identified priority areas for further cooperation and formed the agenda of the next meeting of the Subcommission of Tajikistan and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China on trade and economic cooperation.
The parties emphasized their readiness to continue close cooperation for the practical implementation of the agreements reached and the further strengthening of mutually beneficial trade, economic and investment cooperation.
