Tajikistan presented its investment opportunities in New York on November 12 during an event marking the 10th anniversary of the C5+1 platform — a key mechanism for economic cooperation between the United States and Central Asia.
The presentation took place at the Vista LIC Hotel and was organized by the state-owned enterprise TajInvest under the State Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management of Tajikistan, with support from the US-Tajikistan Business Council.
The event was held in the context of President Emomali Rahmon’s visit to Washington. Tajikistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Jonibek Ismoil Hikmat, opened the forum with a bold message positioning Tajikistan in global investment circles:
“Today, we are building a new Silk Road — not of caravans and goods, but of ideas, innovation, and investment,” he said.
Elena Son, Executive Director of the US-Tajikistan Business Council, urged American investors not to miss the opportunity:
“I work across Central Asia and can say with confidence that Tajikistan is ready for serious investment. Once they begin moving forward, they move fast,” she stated.
How to Invest in Tajikistan?
Dilshod Jourazoda, Director General of TajInvest, delivered a lively and interactive presentation titled “How to Invest in Tajikistan?”. He outlined the country’s investor-friendly legal guarantees, administrative and legal support mechanisms, and introduced the “One-Stop-Shop” service — a new centralized platform for assisting investors, to be managed by TajInvest.
Jourazoda also showcased a portfolio of high-potential projects, including:
· Dushanbe Mall (retail-entertainment complex),
· Dushanbe Arena Hall (multi-functional facility),
· Expo Center Dushanbe,
· Sugdbarqtaminot (Sughd electricity supply) energy complex,
· “Mehrgon” agro-industrial hub in Sughd province,
· Green data centers powered by Tajikistan’s vast hydropower resources, and various tourism infrastructure developments.
The event featured open-mic discussions, project showcases, consultations, and informal networking.
Who are the potential American investors?
Among the American business representatives in attendance were Edward Mermelstein (Atlantic Bridge Capital), Val Kogan (Mid-Atlantic – Eurasia Business Council), Burke McCormack (Ardmore Capital), Mack Kerker and David Halpert (Penataran), Leon Nektalov (Leon Diamond), Sam Bousfield (Samson Sky), Erkin Mustafokulov (United Bros LC), and others.
Participants praised the open-dialogue format and emphasized the value of direct engagement. The presentation underscored the growing interest of American companies and financial institutions in Tajikistan’s market and highlighted the potential for deeper bilateral economic cooperation.
