Kazakhstan and Tajikistan Assess Progress in Bilateral Cooperation for 2024

Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Tajikistan, Valikhan Turekhanov, held a briefing with experts and media representatives to discuss the status of bilateral cooperation between Kazakhstan and Tajikistan in 2024, The Caspian Post reports citing Trend.

Turekhanov highlighted the high level of interaction between the two countries across political, economic, social, and security spheres.

The Ambassador placed particular emphasis on the state visit of Kazakhstan's President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to Tajikistan in August 2024, as well as the implementation of agreements reached during the visit.

Turekhanov noted that a trade and investment forum was held during the visit, resulting in contracts valued at around $900 million. These agreements span sectors including mining, innovation, IT, grain supplies, and others.

In terms of trade, Turekhanov reported that the bilateral trade turnover between the two countries grew by over 15 percent in January-October 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, reaching approximately $1.1 billion.

The Ambassador also emphasized the active development of cultural and humanitarian ties, including the successful organization of Kazakhstan"s cultural days in Tajik cities.

For reference, following Tokayev's visit to Tajikistan in August 2024, a Treaty on Allied Relations and 15 cooperation agreements were signed, further strengthening the partnership between the two nations.