Tajikistan, Saudi Arabia Deepen Bilateral Cooperation in Trade and Investment

During the Dushanbe Invest‑2025 International Investment Forum, Tajikistan and Saudi Arabia have advanced their bilateral cooperation at the fifth Joint Intergovernmental Commission meeting, focusing on economic, trade, investment, technical, and cultural collaboration.

Key Points of Cooperation

The meeting, co‑chaired by Sulton Rahimzoda, Chairman of Tajikistan’s State Committee for Investments & State Property Management, and Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al‑Falih, explored collaboration in areas including entrepreneurship, industrial development, energy, education, culture, and artificial intelligence.

Both nations expressed strong interest in launching joint projects in strategic sectors such as textiles and light industry, tourism, pharmaceuticals, construction materials, mineral processing, and energy.

One notable development was the announcement of a new direct flight route between Dushanbe and Jeddah, aimed at boosting tourism and strengthening economic ties.

Institutional & Project Highlights

The Tajik‑Saudi Business Council, established in 2024, was reaffirmed as a central platform for driving investment and business collaboration. Rahimzoda also underscored Saudi Arabia’s previous major contributions, including a $100 million investment via the Saudi Fund for Development for the Roghun Hydropower Plant, and participation in projects such as CASA‑1000 and initiatives covering irrigation, potable water, and education.

Trade and Agreements

At the conclusion of the meeting, both countries signed the Protocol of their fifth Joint Intergovernmental Commission and additional memoranda of understanding aimed at expanding trade, investment, and cooperation in priority sectors.

Trade between Tajikistan and Saudi Arabia has been rising steadily. Over the first eight months of 2025, bilateral trade reached about $568 million, with Tajikistan exporting approximately $236.7 million and importing around $331 million. From 2020 to mid‑2025, the total trade volume between the two countries has exceeded $1.9 billion.

Connection to Broader Forum Outcomes

These developments form a part of the broader investment activity at Dushanbe Invest‑2025, where on the first day alone, twenty‑six agreements totaling over $3.12 billion were signed across energy, industry, communications, and other sectors.