On January 29, 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan between the Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Abdurahmonzoda Abdurahmon Safarali, and the Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Tajikistan, Mr. Sudipto Mukerjee, and the Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Mr. Imai Seiju.
During the meeting, issues related to the creation of agro-industrial clusters, the development of modern processing infrastructure, refrigeration and warehouse facilities, support for cooperatives, the implementation of digital technologies, the development of a green economy, as well as the improvement of cross-border trade corridors and the strengthening of the strategic partnership between Tajikistan, Japan, and the UN system were discussed.
The parties expressed their readiness to coordinate the implementation of priority projects, provide technical support for the implementation of national programs, and expand further cooperation in the development of agriculture, trade, and strengthening economic sustainability.