DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, November 20. Tajikistan
and the European Union discussed ways to expand cooperation across
several key areas during the 11th meeting of their Cooperation
Council in Brussels, Trend reports via Tajik MFA.
The discussions, co-chaired by Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin
Muhriddin and Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos,
encompassed trade and investment prospects, security, transport and
digital connectivity, critical raw materials, and green energy. The
agenda also included measures to strengthen the legal framework
governing bilateral relations.
In addition, Muhriddin held a meeting with EU High
Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep
Borrell Kallas to review the state of political dialogue and
explore further opportunities for economic collaboration,
underscoring Tajikistan’s ongoing commitment to deepening ties with
the EU.
Economic cooperation between the EU and Tajikistan is primarily
focused on advancing the green and digital economy, underpinned by
significant investments through the EU’s Global Gateway initiative.
The EU has committed a total of 142 million euros to its
partnership with Tajikistan for the 2021–2027 period, including a
30-million-euro budget support program, of which a 10-million-euro
tranche was disbursed in 2025 to support reforms in education and
vocational training.