Kazakhstan hopes that trade turnover with Tajikistan will double this year and reach 600 million U.S. dollars, informed the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Tajikistan Abutalip Akhmetov.
Last year trade turnover amounted to 300 million U.S. dollars, said Akhmetov. “This is not the figure that would satisfy both parties and it should be doubled,” informed the Ambassador.
The diplomat noted that turnover of the passed two months gives hope for its furthur increase. In January-February period trade turnover between the two countries increased by 7% and amounted to 46 million U.S. dollars.
The countries also reached an agreement of sale of Kazakh grain, flour and oil at reasonable prices, informed the diplomat.
He added that Tajikistan and Kazakhstan have an agreement on combating “growing” threats of drug trafficking, terrorism and illegal migration.
