Ukraine, Tajikistan discuss bilateral relations

Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Dmytro Senik and Tajikistan's Ambassador to Ukraine Davlatali Nazrizoda have discussed bilateral relations between the states, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry's press service has said.

Both parties spoke about bilateral relations between Ukraine and Tajikistan, paying special attention to the prospects for cooperation between the two countries in the energy, investment, cultural and educational spheres, the report said.

Senik emphasized the importance of intensifying the Ukrainian-Tajik political dialogue and taking concrete steps to increase bilateral trade.

The diplomats expressed their mutual readiness for further cooperation on a wide range of issues included in the agenda of bilateral relations.

In January-October 2021, exports of goods from Ukraine to Tajikistan amounted to $16.68 million. Ukraine mainly exported sugar and confectionery, finished grain products, paper and cardboard, pharmaceuticals. The trade surplus for Ukraine over the period amounted to $16.08 million.

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