Metallurgy, Textile, Pharmaceuticals: Uzbekistan and Tajikistan Expand Cooperation
Economy
On March 24, the ministers of industry from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan met in Tashkent to discuss joint projects in metallurgy, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors, as well as preparations for new industrial facilities.
The meeting was held between Laziz Kudratov, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade, and Sherali Kabir, Tajikistan’s Minister of Industry and New Technologies. Discussions focused on joint initiatives in metallurgy, agro-industrial sectors, electrical engineering, textiles, construction materials, pharmaceuticals, and other industries.
Both sides agreed on concrete steps to prepare industrial sites in both countries for construction and production launch.
In 2025, trade turnover between the two countries reached $912.3 million, a 30% increase compared to the previous year: exports totaled $683 million and imports $229.3 million. Currently, over 500 joint ventures operate in the two countries: 386 in Uzbekistan with Tajik capital and 116 in Tajikistan with Uzbek capital.
Strengthening industrial cooperation is seen as strategically important for boosting economic ties and creating jobs in both nations.
Both sides agreed on concrete steps to prepare industrial sites in both countries for construction and production launch.
In 2025, trade turnover between the two countries reached $912.3 million, a 30% increase compared to the previous year: exports totaled $683 million and imports $229.3 million. Currently, over 500 joint ventures operate in the two countries: 386 in Uzbekistan with Tajik capital and 116 in Tajikistan with Uzbek capital.
Strengthening industrial cooperation is seen as strategically important for boosting economic ties and creating jobs in both nations.
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