Russia is ready to increase supplies of metallurgical products to Tajikistan

The countries discussed the development of trade, investment cooperation and a number of major joint projects in the industrial sector

Russia is ready to increase deliveries to Tajikistan of metallurgy, agriculture, woodworking, chemical industry, as well as vehicles.

This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Marat Khusnullin in the framework of the international economic forum "Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum" at a meeting with Prime Minister of Tajikistan Kokhir Rasulzoda.

They discussed the development of trade between the countries, investment cooperation and a number of major joint projects in the industrial sector.

According to Khusnullin, now trade and economic ties show stable dynamics.

"In 2022, trade increased to $1.4 billion. This is 18% more than in 2021, and this is an absolute record over the past 20 years. Exports from Russia grew by almost 20%, to $1.3 billion ", - wrote the Deputy Prime Minister in his Telegram channel.

He also added that Russian imports increased by 4%, in value terms to $103.3 million, and this "positive dynamics" of mutual trade continues this year.

"Moreover, we see a significant potential for increasing it. We are ready to increase deliveries," Khusnullin said.

Recall that the international economic forum "Russia - the Islamic world: KazanForum" is taking place these days in Tatarstan.

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Since 2009, it has been a great platform for strengthening trade, economic, scientific, technical, social and cultural ties between the Russian Federation and the countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

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