The President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon visited the International centre of exhibitions and conferences of Xiamen city and attended and spoke at the Forum “Tajikistan: investment opportunities”.
A great number of entrepreneurs, businessmen and investors of Tajikistan and China have gathered in this forum.
It was noted with satisfaction that over the recent 10 years the trade turnover between Tajikistan and China has increased hundred-fold and its annual volume accounts for 2 billion USD. As it was informed, more than 50 great joint projects are currently being realized with Chinese partners in Tajikistan.
“Despite this fact, - stressed Emomali Rahmon, - the untapped resources and opportunities for cooperation between the two countries are still abundant”. The Chinese entrepreneurs and investors expressed much interest in the establishment of cooperation in the domains of energy, mining industry, construction, light and food industries, agriculture, television and radio communication, building tourism infrastructure, etc.
Fujian province’s governor Su Shulin, Chairman of Zijin Corporation’s Board of Directors professor Chen Jinghe, Finance Minister of Tajikistan Safarali Najmuddinov, Minister of Energy and Industry of Tajikistan Gul Sherali and the Head of Chief Department for Geology of Tajikistan Azim Ibrohim also spoke at the business-forum.
A number of important arrangements has been reached immediately between the entrepreneurs and businessmen of both countries.