Minnikhanov and Rasulzoda discussed the increase in trade

Despite the fact that, according to the latest statistics, trade between the countries exceeded $30 million, the total volumes still remain small.

Head of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov held a meeting with Prime Minister of Tajikistan Kokhir Rasulzoda, the press service of the head of the republic reports.

Since Rasulzoda came to the region to participate in the international economic forum "Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum", the main issues of the meeting were devoted to the economy.

It is specified that the parties discussed the joint trade turnover.

"Despite the fact that our trade turnover has increased and exceeded $30 million, its volumes remain small so far. We will work to increase it many times over," Minnikhanov said.

According to him, after the March visit to Tajikistan, the ministries of Tatarstan and local companies were instructed to submit proposals for enhancing Tajik-Tatarstan cooperation.

In turn, Rasulzoda thanked the Tatarstan leader and conveyed to him the greetings from the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.

"I'm sure the forum will give us new opportunities for cooperation. For our part, we will do our best to increase trade," the Prime Minister stressed.

Source: tj.sputniknews.ru