In the next five years, the trade turnover between Russia and Tajikistan may grow 2.5 times. At the same time, Russia will retain its position as a key trading partner for the republic. This was stated by the Minister of Economic Development of Russia. Maxim Reshetnikov, commenting on the results of the Russian President's state visit Vladimir Putin in Tadjikistan.
Recall that from October 8-10, the Russian leader visited Dushanbe, accompanied by Russian deputy prime ministers and ministers, and met with the President of Tajikistan. By Emomali Rahmon. The parties discussed the most pressing issues on the international and regional agenda in the fields of politics, security, trade, social, cultural and humanitarian sectors. Following the talks, the leaders of the two countries signed a joint statement on deepening relations of strategic partnership and alliance.
"One of the key events on the bilateral agenda is the signing of an Action Plan for the growth of mutual trade," he said. Maxim Reshetnikov. "Over the past four years, mutual trade has grown by almost 80%." According to him, the new plan will expand mutual supplies of traditionally demanded products in the markets of our countries, increase exports of food and petroleum products to Tajikistan, as well as the volume of supplies of Tajik textiles to Russia. During the visit, Vladimir Putin took part in the Central Asia—Russia summit, as well as in a meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State. The CIS format, according to the Russian Minister of Economic Development, is one of the key tools for strengthening historically established trade, economic and humanitarian ties.
"In the first half of the year, the total GDP of the CIS countries grew by 2.2%. In particular, due to the growth of cooperation and the development of industrial production, he cited the data Maxim Reshetnikov. — For example, this year a Russian company has fully localized the production of insulin in Azerbaijan. By the end of the year, Russian entrepreneurs plan to launch a plant for the production of building materials."
The decisions taken within the framework of the Council of Heads of State, according to him, will contribute to strengthening multilateral contacts. "The approval of the Declaration on Cooperation in the Energy Sector will allow the CIS countries to increase cooperation in the development of green technologies and energy security, and as a result, strengthen the Commonwealth's position in the international arena," the minister concluded.
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