BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 1. Following the meeting of official delegations, businessmen, and private enterprises from Tajikistan and the UK, 23 new documents on cooperation with a total budget of more than $370 million were signed between the two countries, Trend reports with reference to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan.
The documents were signed within the frame of an Investment Forum of Tajikistan held in London on March 28-29. The event was initiated by the Embassy of Tajikistan in the UK and supported by the country's government. The forum aimed to strengthen and develop economic and investment cooperation through an open dialogue between businessmen and investors and finding new practical ways to create joint ventures.
According to the Ministry, the forum was attended by a wide range of participants, including more than 250 leaders and representatives of ministries and agencies of Tajikistan, businessmen and investors, and heads and representatives of various companies and corporations from around the world.
The Tajikistan delegation was headed by the Chairman of the Committee on Investments and State Property Management, Sadi Kodirzoda, and included the Minister of Agriculture, Kurbon Hakimzoda, the Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Daler Juma, the Minister of Industry and New Technologies, Sherali Kabir, and the Chairman of the National Bank of Tajikistan, Hokim Kholiqzoda, as well as deputy ministers of foreign affairs, transport, finance, and other relevant departments of the country.
The forum consisted of several plenary and thematic sessions, including bilateral meetings between official delegations and businessmen in the B2B (business-to-business) and B2G (business-to-government) formats.
In addition, an exhibition of Tajik products was organized to present the country's export potential in the fields of industry, mining, agriculture, tourism, and banking services. Foreign businessmen were provided with detailed information about the investment climate and opportunities in these sectors of the economy, as well as specific investment projects for further consideration.