On February 20, 2024, at the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan, a meeting took place between the Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Zavqizoda Zavqi Amin, and the newly appointed Director of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in Tajikistan, Mr. Kang Seung Hun.
At the beginning of the meeting, Zavqizoda Z. A. warmly congratulated Mr. Kang Seung Hun on his appointment and expressed confidence in the continued strengthening of fruitful cooperation between Tajikistan and the Republic of Korea in the areas of economic development and digital innovations.
It was noted that thanks to the wise and far-sighted policy of the Founder of Peace and National Unity, Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, cooperation with international partners, including KOICA, is actively developing in various areas. KOICA is one of Tajikistan’s key international partners in the field of sustainable development and innovations.
During the meeting, Zavqizoda Z. A. emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation within the framework of ongoing KOICA projects and invited the agency to engage in the implementation of six major investment and infrastructure projects totaling 53 million US dollars. These projects cover areas such as the construction of modern greenhouses, strengthening of riverbanks and irrigation management, development of science and research, railway construction, and creation of electrical substations.
In turn, Kang Seung Hun thanked for the warm welcome and expressed KOICA’s readiness to fully support the ministry's proposals. He mentioned that the agency would direct all available resources and potential to implement the planned projects.
As a result of the meeting, the parties agreed to continue regular dialogue to ensure constant monitoring of project implementation and further strengthen economic and investment cooperation.
