DUSHANBE, July 5, 2012, Asia-Plus — On Wednesday July 4, Sharif Said, Chairman of Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), met with Mr. Robin Jeremy Ord-Smith, UK Ambassador to Tajikistan, the CCI press center reports.
Expansion of economic cooperation between the two countries was the focus of the meeting.
Tajik official reportedly outlined sectors like hydropower, mining, light and food industries, agriculture, education, health care and tourism, as areas of which could drive the bilateral trade between the two countries.
Representatives from London Chamber of Commerce and Industry are expected to arrive in Dushanbe in September to get acquainted with Tajikistan’s potential. Tajikistan and London CCIs are supposed to sign a memorandum of cooperation in September this year, the source said.
The London Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) was established on July 25, 1881 at Mansion House in the City of London with 130 members. The London Chamber represented the London Metropolis and not just the City of London. Many of the original 130 members still play a role in London Chamber today. International trade activities continue to play a key role today, in particular the services provided by the Chamber”s Export Documents, Customs and Trade Procedures and World Trade Teams.
LCCI had adjusted its mission to continue meeting the needs of London businesses. Renamed the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the membership includes organizations from industry. The Chamber has been involved with the development of the London Enterprise Agency. It formed special interest groups including the Women in Business Group in 1991 and the Asian Business Association in 1995.
