Trade between Russia and Tajikistan reached $ 1,036 billion

In 2018, the two-way trade between Russia and Tajikistan reached 1,036 billion dollars, said  Russia’s Ambassador to Tajikistan Lyakin-Frolov, reports Asia plus.

"More than 130 enterprises with Russian or mixed capital now operate in Tajikistan and the largest investment project is the Sangtuda-1 hydroelectric power plant, which now accounts for 13 percent of the overall amount of electricity generated in Tajikistan", - Russian diplomat said.

“Implementation of a very important and interesting project aimed at launching the wholesale farm produce distribution center in Tajikistan is taking shape", - notedthe Ambassador Lyakin-Frolov said.

According to him, one more important moment is cooperation between the regions of the two countries.

In addition, it is worth noting that Tajik President Emomali Rahmon will start his two-day official visit to the Russian Federation on April 17.  It will be the first official visit of Tajik leader to Russia over the last twelve years.

"The Qazaq Times"