The leaders of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan held the first meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council
Political
On March 26, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon held private talks and the first meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council at the Kuksaroy residence.
The head of state emphasized that the current state visit of the President of Tajikistan is a significant event and another important step in strengthening the centuries-old ties of friendship, good-neighborliness, and mutual respect between the two countries.
"Today we are opening the first meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council. This format will undoubtedly take bilateral cooperation to a qualitatively new level and will serve to infuse Uzbek-Tajik relations of strategic partnership and alliance with practical content and breakthrough initiatives," said Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
The active and close contacts at the government, parliamentary, and agency levels were noted with satisfaction.
In preparation for the visit, a meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission, an industrial exhibition, and forums of regions, rectors, scientists, youth, and think tanks were successfully held. Days of Tajik Culture and Cinema are currently taking place in our country.
During the meeting, the parties discussed in detail new areas of cooperation, analyzed the exploitation of potential opportunities, and adopted a number of important decisions aimed at significantly strengthening mutually beneficial Uzbek-Tajik cooperation.
Particular attention was paid to measures to increase mutual trade, stimulate industrial cooperation, strengthen transport connectivity, and enhance water and energy security.
Last year, trade turnover reached almost $1 billion, primarily due to mutual supplies of finished goods.
Numerous cooperation projects are being successfully implemented in industry, construction, agriculture, textiles, electrical engineering, pharmaceuticals, and many other sectors.
Today, the capitals of the two countries are connected by air, bus, and rail services. Freight traffic volumes are growing dynamically.
Potential for increasing mutual trade to $2 billion by 2030 was discussed.
This will be facilitated by agreements to expedite the creation of the Oybek-Fotekhobod border trade center, implement digital product certification and E-Permit permit exchange systems, and modernize border checkpoints.
Furthermore, a separate Industrial Cooperation program is being adopted, including projects in mining, energy, agriculture, electrical engineering, light industry, construction, and other sectors.
The importance of expanding the capital base of the joint Investment Company to support promising projects was noted. New joint projects in the two countries will also be launched today.
Prospects for cooperation in energy, water management, transport, and many other areas were thoroughly discussed and outlined.
The leaders agreed to give further impetus to interregional ties and encourage humanitarian, educational, and scientific exchanges.
Given the presence of large diasporas, it was proposed to adopt a five-year action plan to strengthen cultural and humanitarian ties.
The heads of state exchanged views on pressing regional and international policy issues.
The importance of continuing close dialogue and mutual support within multilateral structures and regional formats in Central Asia was noted. An agreement was reached to intensify cooperation in the security sphere.
The meeting heard reports from the co-chairs of the Intergovernmental Commission – the prime ministers of the two countries – on key areas of cooperation.
Following the meeting, it was decided to adopt a comprehensive roadmap to ensure the full implementation of the agreements reached.
"Today we are opening the first meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council. This format will undoubtedly take bilateral cooperation to a qualitatively new level and will serve to infuse Uzbek-Tajik relations of strategic partnership and alliance with practical content and breakthrough initiatives," said Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
The active and close contacts at the government, parliamentary, and agency levels were noted with satisfaction.
In preparation for the visit, a meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission, an industrial exhibition, and forums of regions, rectors, scientists, youth, and think tanks were successfully held. Days of Tajik Culture and Cinema are currently taking place in our country.
During the meeting, the parties discussed in detail new areas of cooperation, analyzed the exploitation of potential opportunities, and adopted a number of important decisions aimed at significantly strengthening mutually beneficial Uzbek-Tajik cooperation.
Particular attention was paid to measures to increase mutual trade, stimulate industrial cooperation, strengthen transport connectivity, and enhance water and energy security.
Last year, trade turnover reached almost $1 billion, primarily due to mutual supplies of finished goods.
Numerous cooperation projects are being successfully implemented in industry, construction, agriculture, textiles, electrical engineering, pharmaceuticals, and many other sectors.
Today, the capitals of the two countries are connected by air, bus, and rail services. Freight traffic volumes are growing dynamically.
Potential for increasing mutual trade to $2 billion by 2030 was discussed.
This will be facilitated by agreements to expedite the creation of the Oybek-Fotekhobod border trade center, implement digital product certification and E-Permit permit exchange systems, and modernize border checkpoints.
Furthermore, a separate Industrial Cooperation program is being adopted, including projects in mining, energy, agriculture, electrical engineering, light industry, construction, and other sectors.
The importance of expanding the capital base of the joint Investment Company to support promising projects was noted. New joint projects in the two countries will also be launched today.
Prospects for cooperation in energy, water management, transport, and many other areas were thoroughly discussed and outlined.
The leaders agreed to give further impetus to interregional ties and encourage humanitarian, educational, and scientific exchanges.
Given the presence of large diasporas, it was proposed to adopt a five-year action plan to strengthen cultural and humanitarian ties.
The heads of state exchanged views on pressing regional and international policy issues.
The importance of continuing close dialogue and mutual support within multilateral structures and regional formats in Central Asia was noted. An agreement was reached to intensify cooperation in the security sphere.
The meeting heard reports from the co-chairs of the Intergovernmental Commission – the prime ministers of the two countries – on key areas of cooperation.
Following the meeting, it was decided to adopt a comprehensive roadmap to ensure the full implementation of the agreements reached.
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