Türkiye's Trabzon Seeks to Strengthen Cooperation with Tajikistan

The Turkish province of Trabzon has expressed interest in enhancing its cooperation with Tajikistan across various sectors, according to Governor Aziz Yildirim, during a meeting with Tajikistan's Ambassador to Türkiye, Sodiq Imom, as reported by Trend via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan.

The governor affirmed Trabzon’s readiness to support joint initiatives aimed at enhancing economic ties and promoting humanitarian dialogue, The Caspian Post reports citing Trend.

The sides engaged in a discussion focused on strengthening regional cooperation between Tajikistan and Türkiye. Particular attention was given to opportunities for boosting trade and economic collaboration, fostering cultural and humanitarian exchanges, and encouraging business-to-business engagement between entrepreneurs from both countries.

According to the Statistical Agency of Tajikistan, trade turnover between Tajikistan and Türkiye totaled $215.6 million from January through July 2025, which is a 2.4 percent decrease compared to the same period in 2024.