In Urumqi, issues of expanding Tajikistan-Sinjiang trade and economic cooperation were discussed

On 24 September in Urumqi, China, representatives of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan held a joint meeting with the leadership of the relevant authorities of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China on trade and economic cooperation.

Particular attention was given to diversifying bilateral trade, increasing the range of Tajikistan's export goods for the Chinese market, and developing sectoral cooperation. The sides also discussed sanitary and phytosanitary requirements, as well as product standardisation and certification, and exchanged views on removing factors that hinder further growth in bilateral trade.

The meeting also focused on transport and logistics infrastructure, the creation and upgrading of logistics centres, improving freight efficiency and strengthening transport connectivity. The sides expressed interest in expanding investment cooperation, attracting foreign direct investment and implementing joint projects in the green economy and renewable energy. The priority areas for further cooperation were identified, and the agenda for the next meeting of the Tajikistan-Xinjiang Subcommission on trade and economic cooperation was prepared.