Tajikistan and Belarus have signed 10 new agreements aimed at bolstering industrial cooperation and expanding the supply of Belarusian goods to the Tajik market.
The agreements were finalized during the 18th session of the Tajik-Belarusian Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, The Caspian Post reports via Tajik media.
The deals cover a range of sectors, including food production, livestock imports, and joint industrial ventures, marking a significant step forward in bilateral relations.
Key Agreements and Partnerships
Among the most notable agreements:
A food production partnership between Slutsk Sugar Refinery and Obi Zulol;
A livestock supply deal between Belplemzhivobyedineniye and Boboi Sharifbek LLC, facilitating the export of Belarusian breeding cattle to Tajikistan;
A meat supply contract between the Slonim Meat Processing Plant and a state-run enterprise in Dushanbe;
Trade contracts for dry milk and whey with Pruzhany and Glubokoye dairy producers;
Import-export agreements valued at over $16 million.
Growing Economic Ties
Tajikistan’s Agriculture Minister Qurbon Hakimzoda praised the commission’s role in advancing economic ties, particularly amid Tajikistan’s ongoing push toward industrial modernization, digital transformation, and a green economy.
He noted that over the past five years, industrial output in Tajikistan nearly doubled-rising from 27 billion somonis ($2.881 billion) to 53 billion somonis ($5.655 billion) -while agricultural production grew from 39 billion ($4.162 billion) to 73 billion somonis ($7.789 billion).
Trade Expansion in Key Sectors
Belarus now ranks as Tajikistan’s eighth-largest trading partner. Between January and July 2025, bilateral trade in food and agricultural raw materials rose by 52 per cent compared to the same period in 2024.
Belarusian exports to Tajikistan surged by 54 per cent, fueled by a 7.2-fold increase in meat exports and a fourfold rise in egg and egg product shipments. Sugar, dairy goods, and live cattle also featured prominently in the export mix.
On the import side, Tajik dried fruits and peanuts continued to gain popularity in the Belarusian market. In the first half of 2025, Belarus delivered 1,056 head of cattle to Tajikistan-a 42 per cent year-on-year increase.
Strategic Focus on Innovation and Investment
Belarusian Agriculture and Food Minister Yuri Gorlov highlighted the growing importance of the commission in facilitating investment and sectoral cooperation, particularly in agriculture, light industry, and pharmaceuticals.
Both sides voiced interest in expanding commercial exchanges:
Belarus aims to boost exports of food products, agricultural machinery, and breeding livestock;
Tajikistan seeks to increase deliveries of fresh and processed fruits, nuts, and fruit purée to the Belarusian market.
Beyond Trade: Building Long-Term Cooperation
The two countries also committed to joint initiatives in crop farming, livestock breeding, and veterinary and genetic research, along with training programs in agricultural education. These efforts are expected to enhance knowledge-sharing and capacity-building in the sector.
