Tajikistan's Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Abdurahmonzoda Abdurahmon Safarali, met with Rushen Chetin, chairman of the Tajikistan-Türkiye Business Council, to discuss expanding bilateral trade, economic cooperation, and investment ties.

According to the Tajik Economic Development and Trade Ministry, the parties discussed attracting investment and strengthening direct ties between the two countries' business communities, Interfax reported.

Thanks to the policies of Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, bilateral trade and economic cooperation is developing consistently, Abdurahmonzoda said.

According to official information, trade turnover amounted to $445.8 million in 2024, up 22.8% compared to the previous year. At the same time, Tajikistan's exports reached $239.1 million, while imports from Türkiye stood at $206.7 million.

Turkey is Tajikistan's fourth largest export partner. More than $285 million in Turkish capital was attracted into the country's economy in 2007-2024, including $151.6 million in foreign direct investment.

During the meeting, the Tajik side presented opportunities for creating joint industrial enterprises and implementing investment projects in the country's free economic zones. Special attention was paid to cooperation in the textile industry, agricultural processing, production of building materials, pharmaceuticals and the introduction of modern technologies.

Following the talks, the parties confirmed their interest in further expanding trade and economic and investment cooperation.