On May 8, 2026, the Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan, Nuriddinzoda Ahliddin Nuriddin, participated and delivered remarks virtually during the preliminary negotiations on the draft Trade and Investment Facilitation Partnership Agreement (CARTIF) within the framework of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program.
Nuriddinzoda A. N. noted that, owing to the wise policy of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, as well as the heads of the CAREC member states, regional cooperation continues to demonstrate positive development trends. The Republic of Tajikistan remains committed to expanding economic and trade relations, improving the investment climate, facilitating trade procedures, eliminating technical barriers, and promoting sustainable development.
CARTIF is a partnership agreement aimed at facilitating trade and investment among the member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program. The Agreement is intended to establish an inclusive and transparent regional partnership to promote cross-border trade and investment, recognizing the growing role of digital technologies, logistics, and the innovative economy in achieving sustainable, inclusive, and mutually beneficial trade, as well as strengthening economic relations within the CAREC region.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness to conduct subsequent rounds of negotiations aimed at finalizing the draft Trade and Investment Facilitation Partnership Agreement.
