President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov held a meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS+ Summit in Kazan. They focused on strengthening economic and trade cooperation, as well as promoting investment and industrial relations between the two regions, the press office of the President of Tajikistan reported.
President Rahmon noted that Tatarstan’s contribution to Tajikistan-Russia trade exceeds $50 million. He highlighted the existing potential for increasing trade through more efficient use of available resources.
The interlocutors discussed expanding cooperation in the metallurgical, mining, oil, gas, chemical, light and food industries. They identified the pharmaceutical and construction sectors as important areas for further cooperation.
They agreed on the need to expand cooperation in energy, agriculture and tourism, as well as promote cultural, humanitarian and educational initiatives.
