Tajikistan and Belarus have signed 10 new agreements aimed at strengthening industrial cooperation and increasing the supply of Belarusian goods to the Tajik market. The deals were finalized during the 18th session of the Tajik-Belarusian Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, according to the state-run news agency Khovar.
The agreements include partnerships in food production, livestock imports, and joint industrial ventures. Notable deals involve:
- An agreement between Slutsk Sugar Refinery and Obi Zulol;
- A livestock partnership between Belplemzhivobyedineniye and Boboi Sharifbek LLC for the supply of Belarusian breeding cattle to Tajikistan;
- A meat supply deal between Slonim Meat Processing Plant and a state enterprise in Dushanbe;
- Commercial contracts for dry milk and whey from Pruzhany and Glubokoye dairy companies;
- Agreements on food imports and exports valued at over $16 million, as reported by BELTA.
Tajik Agriculture Minister Kurbon Hakimzoda emphasized that the commission plays a key role in deepening economic ties, especially in the context of Tajikistan’s ongoing industrialization, digital reforms, and transition to a green economy. He noted the country's industrial output nearly doubled in the past five years, rising from 27 billion to 53 billion somonis, while agricultural production increased from 39 billion to 73 billion somonis.
Trade volume and key sectors grow
Belarus now ranks 8th among Tajikistan’s trading partners. In the first seven months of 2025, bilateral trade in food and agricultural raw materials rose by 52% compared to the same period in 2024. Belarusian exports jumped by 54%, driven by a 7.2-fold increase in meat exports and a fourfold rise in egg and egg product deliveries. Other major exports included sugar, dairy, and live cattle.
On the import side, Tajik dried fruits and peanuts remain in high demand in the Belarusian market. From January to June 2025, Belarus supplied Tajikistan with 1,056 head of cattle, a 42% increase over the previous year.
Belarusian Agriculture Minister Yuri Gorlov highlighted the commission’s role in promoting investment, industrial collaboration, and cooperation in sectors such as agriculture, light industry, and pharmaceuticals.
Both countries expressed interest in expanding exchanges: Belarus aims to increase exports of food, agricultural machinery, and breeding stock, while Belarusian companies seek more fresh and processed produce, nuts, and fruit purée from Tajikistan.
The cooperation also includes joint initiatives in crop farming and livestock breeding, knowledge exchange in veterinary science and genetics, and training programs within the agricultural education system.
