One of the important events in Konya of Turkey, which was held with immediate participation of the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, was business forum of the two countries.
More than 300 businessmen, entrepreneurs from two countries have gathered here which is the demonstration of particular interest in the development of cooperation in this sphere.
During his speech the Head of State Emomali Rahmon expressed satisfaction over the consistent development of economic and trade cooperation and investment of Tajikistan and Turkey. It was in particular stated that the trade turnover between the two countries has accounted for more than $600 million in 2011 and in contrast to 2010 has increased for more than $180 million.
It was informed that 53 joint enterprises are acting on the territory of Tajikistan with participation of Turkish capital, which are fruitfully functioning mainly in the sphere of economy and trade, service, construction and partly communications and processing industry.
At the end of the forum 3 important cooperation documents have been signed:
Cooperation Agreement between the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tajikistan and Confederation of Industry and Trade of Turkey;
Memorandum of Understanding between the Committee for Investment and State Property Management of Tajikistan and Coca-Cola company of Turkey on Cooperation;
Memorandum of Understanding between the Tamvil company of Tajikistan and Turkmall company of Turkey on cooperation in construction of Central for Family Recreation and Trade in Dushanbe City with attraction of $50 million.