Turkey ranks 2nd in terms of direct investment in the economy of Tajikistan after China, reports Avesta, referring to the statement by Turkish Ambassador Ali Rifat Köksala.

According to him, the volume of direct Turkish investment in the Tajik economy is $ 200 million. These funds were used to implement projects for the creation of enterprises for the production of Coca-Cola soft drinks, paints and varnishes, furniture, assembly of passenger buses, etc.

According to a Turkish diplomat, 90 Turkish companies are currently working in Tajikistan. They implement 50 projects in various industries. Only the amount of contract work completed was $ 600 million.

Ali Rifat Köksal also noted the development of tourism between the two countries. In particular, last year Turkey was visited by 41 thousand citizens of Tajikistan, and 6 thousand citizens of Turkey visited Tajikistan.

 

“The Qazaq Times”