On May 7, 2025, under the leadership of the Minister of Economic Development and Trade Zavkizoda Z. A. and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Tajikistan Chong Sun Sik, the first coordination meeting between the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Korea was held.
The meeting was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies, the Ministry of Transport, as well as representatives of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).
In his speech, Zavkizoda Z. A. emphasized that the wise policy of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Leader of the Nation, respected Emomali Rahmon, has created a solid foundation for the development of cooperation between Tajikistan and Korea. It is thanks to this prudent policy that the level of mutual trust has increased, and favorable conditions have been created for attracting investment to priority projects of the national economy and implementing joint initiatives.
It was noted that the Republic of Korea is a reliable and long-term partner of the Republic of Tajikistan, and cooperation with this country has rapidly developed over the past decade, with the volume of its investment projects reaching over 73 million US dollars.
During the meeting, Zavkizoda Z. A. highlighted the importance of expanding cooperation within the framework of existing KOICA projects and presented specific proposals related to investment and infrastructure priority projects, including the creation of a Digital Services Center under the ministry, construction of solar power plants in remote areas, construction of modern greenhouses, strengthening of riverbanks and irrigation management, establishment of a technical and vocational training center in the textile industry, creation of a joint industrial park in free economic zones, development of export logistics, and advancement of science and research.