Astana and Dushanbe have identified priority areas for cooperation. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Emomali Rahmon have adopted a Joint Statement. Following talks between the Presidents of Kazakhstan and Tajikistan, 14 agreements and memoranda were signed. Emomali Rahmon arrived in Astana on an official visit. As President Tokayev emphasized, there are no unresolved issues between Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. On the contrary, bilateral cooperation is showing positive momentum across all areas. In particular, investment ties are expanding, while trade and economic relations are growing stronger. Trade turnover between the two countries has exceeded $1 billion, increasing by almost a third in the first eight months of this year.
«The range of goods is expanding and supplies of various products are increasing. Rail freight transport for exports and imports is growing. Business contacts have intensified. Commercial agreements reached following business forums and dedicated trade missions are being systematically implemented. Against this backdrop, our annual trade turnover consistently exceeds $1 billion, enabling Kazakhstan to maintain its position among Tajikistan’s three largest trading partners,» Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted.
«Our shared task today is to bring new practical results to our strategic partnership and allied relations. It is important to ensure the consistent implementation of the agreements reached at the highest level. I am convinced that today’s talks will enable us to identify concrete steps to further develop the full range of our cooperation,» Emomali Rahmon said.
The parties have adopted a Roadmap for Increasing Trade through 2030. According to the President of Kazakhstan, there is considerable untapped potential in the agricultural sector. Last year, shipments of agricultural products between the two countries amounted to around $600 million, accounting for half of total trade. The two sides intend to establish full production chains for processing agricultural products. The Head of State also noted that mutually beneficial partnerships in energy, oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, processing, and transit and transport industries offered considerable prospects.
«Last year, road and rail freight volumes between our countries increased by 8 and 15 percent, respectively, totaling around 7 million tons. The conditions put in place for carriers from both countries have helped sustain this positive trend this year. We agreed to pay particular attention to the digitalization of transport, which will ensure the seamless movement of freight,» Kassym-Jomart Tokayev added.
President Tokayev emphasized that the two sides would step up cooperation in the water and IT sectors. Astana also proposed developing and adopting a Comprehensive Plan for Cooperation through 2030, covering all areas of bilateral cooperation. In addition, the Head of State emphasized that Kazakhstan would support Tajikistan’s candidacy for election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2028-2029.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted President Emomali Rahmon’s exceptional role in deepening the multifaceted ties between the two countries and presented him with the new Order of Qoja Ahmet Yasaui, in honor of the great Central Asian scholar and philosopher.
The visit also included the opening of the new building of the Embassy of Tajikistan in Kazakhstan, located in Astana. The leaders of the two countries took part in the official opening ceremony.
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