Discussed issues of deepening economic cooperation with Tajikistan

Tajikistan is interested in using the experience of Azerbaijan in the creation of industrial parks.

It was emphasized at the meeting of Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov with Minister of Industry and New Technologies Sherali Kabir of Tajikistan that special importance was attached to the development of bilateral relations. It was noted that the visits of the heads of state and the held high-level meetings gave impetus to the quality of the partnership to a new stage and the continuous development of mutually beneficial cooperation. Thus, the meetings held within the framework of the state visit of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mr. Ilham Aliyev to the Republic of Tajikistan in April of this year, and the signed documents gave impetus to the expansion of our cooperation.

Long-term strategic initiatives of Azerbaijan were discussed at the meeting, information was provided about regional and global energy projects, as well as realized investment projects, potential opportunities for cooperation between the two countries were considered, including cooperation between Azerbaijan and Tajikistan in the direction of providing methodological and practical support to the relevant institutions of Tajikistan regarding the development of the aluminum industry, the creation of industrial parks and supporting their activities.

The parties expressed confidence that the Middle Corridor initiative, in which Azerbaijan and Tajikistan are also interested, will play a special role in the development of our regional cooperation in the field of transport and communication.

Sherali Kabir emphasized that economic and trade cooperation between his country and Azerbaijan is developing in a rising line. The minister stated that his country is interested in using the experience of Azerbaijan in creating industrial parks.

The Tajik delegation visited the Sumgayit Chemical Industrial Park as part of the visit. The guests were informed about the industrial parks implemented in our country in accordance with the industrialization policy, favorable conditions for entrepreneurs, modern infrastructure, discount mechanisms and services applied for residents.