Export to Tajik from India Up 27 percent
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Commerce
Secretary Urges Enhanced Trade, Investment and Business Engagement at India–Tajikistan
Joint Commission Meeting
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India
and Tajikistan agree to deepen trade, investment, pharmaceuticals, agriculture,
services, energy, connectivity and capacity-building cooperation
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India
offers to work with Tajikistan for expanding procurement of high-quality and affordable
Indian pharmaceutical products
Key
Points
1.
The 12th Meeting of the India–Tajikistan Joint
Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation was
held on 10 June 2026 via video conference.
2.
The meeting was inaugurated by Rajesh Agrawal,
who emphasized converting strong political relations and historical ties into
stronger economic outcomes.
3.
The session was co-chaired by Mohit Yadav
and Nuriddinzoda Ahliddin
Nuriddin.
4.
Both sides reviewed progress made since the
previous Joint Commission meeting and explored ways to strengthen bilateral
economic engagement.
India’s
Economic Performance Highlighted
5.
India highlighted its strong economic growth:
o
GDP growth: 7.7% in FY 2025–26.
o
Q4 FY 2025–26 growth: 7.8%.
6.
India’s total exports in FY 2025–26 were estimated
at US$ 863 billion, comprising:
o
Merchandise exports: US$ 442 billion
o
Services exports: US$ 421 billion
Bilateral
Trade Developments
7.
India’s exports to Tajikistan reached an
estimated US$ 58.12 million in 2025–26, registering 27.23% growth
over the previous year.
8.
Major Indian exports to Tajikistan include:
o
Drug formulations and biologicals
o
Pulses
o
Dairy-sector machinery
o
Medical and scientific instruments
o
Tea
o
AYUSH and herbal products
o
Refrigeration machinery
9.
Both countries agreed to improve coordination on market
access and regulatory issues to facilitate smoother trade.
Pharmaceutical
and Healthcare Cooperation
10.
Pharmaceuticals emerged as a key area of
cooperation.
11.
India emphasized the quality, affordability and
reliability of its pharmaceutical products.
12.
Both sides agreed to:
·
Enhance regulatory dialogue.
·
Accelerate medicine registration procedures.
·
Strengthen cooperation between regulatory
authorities.
·
Promote business-to-business partnerships in the
pharmaceutical sector.
Agriculture
and Food Sector Cooperation
13.
Agriculture and food products were identified as
promising areas for expanding trade.
14.
Discussions covered:
·
Rice
·
Sugar
·
Processed foods
·
Meat products
·
Pulses
·
Agricultural inputs
·
Food processing technologies
·
Food safety standards
15.
India expressed readiness to support mutually
beneficial agricultural trade and food security objectives.
Services
Trade and Digital Cooperation
16.
Services trade was recognized as a major pillar of
bilateral relations.
17.
Services trade figures:
·
India’s services exports to Tajikistan: US$
123.89 million (2024).
·
Tajikistan’s services exports to India: US$
37.56 million (2024).
18.
Both countries agreed to explore cooperation in:
·
IT and digital services
·
Healthcare
·
Education
·
Tourism
·
Professional services
·
Start-ups and innovation
·
Skill development
Other
Strategic Sectors Discussed
19.
The Joint Commission reviewed cooperation
opportunities in:
·
Energy and hydropower
·
Renewable energy
·
Mining and critical minerals
·
Science and technology
·
Investment
·
Textiles and leather
·
Light industries
·
Digital economy
·
Transport and logistics
·
Banking and finance
20.
Both sides agreed that these sectors offer
significant potential for future industrial and economic collaboration.
Outcome
of the Meeting
21.
India and Tajikistan agreed to continue discussions
through virtual meetings to resolve pending issues and implement decisions.
22.
They also committed to increasing engagement among
government agencies, regulators, trade promotion bodies, business chambers and
enterprises.
23.
The meeting concluded with the signing of the Protocol
of the 12th Session, reaffirming the commitment of both countries to
strengthen bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation.
Significance
·
Reflects India’s growing engagement with Central
Asia and efforts to deepen economic ties with Tajikistan.
·
Highlights pharmaceuticals, agriculture, services
and energy as major growth drivers in bilateral relations.
·
Supports India’s broader strategy of expanding
trade connectivity and economic partnerships in the Eurasian region.
Commerce
Secretary, Government of India, Rajesh Agrawal, delivered the opening remarks at
the 12th Meeting of the India-Tajikistan Joint Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific
and Technical Cooperation, held on 10 June, 2026 through video conference. He noted
that the Joint Commission was meeting at a time when the global trade, supply-chain
and technology landscape had changed significantly, and underlined the need for
India and Tajikistan to convert political goodwill and historical friendship into
stronger economic outcomes through greater focus on trade, investment, market access,
regulatory cooperation and business engagement.
The
meeting was co-chaired by Mohit Yadav, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce,
Government of India, and H.E. Mr. Nuriddinzoda Ahliddin Nuriddin, Deputy Minister of Economic Development and
Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan. Senior officials and representatives from relevant
ministries, departments and agencies of both countries participated in the meeting.
The
meeting was held in a warm and constructive atmosphere, reflecting the long-standing
friendship, civilizational bonds and mutual trust between India and Tajikistan.
Both sides reviewed the progress made since the 11th Session of the Joint Commission
and exchanged views on further strengthening bilateral economic engagement.
The
Indian side further noted India’s strong economic growth and export achievements
during the last 12 years under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra
Modi. The Indian side also highlighted India’s strong economic momentum. India recorded
GDP growth of 7.7 percent in FY 2025-26 and 7.8 percent in Q4 of FY 2025-26, reflecting
the strength of reforms, enterprise and public effort. India’s total exports during
FY 2025-26 were estimated at US$ 863 billion, including merchandise exports of USD
442 billion and services exports of US$ 421 billion.
The
Indian side noted the positive momentum in bilateral merchandise trade. India’s
exports to Tajikistan are estimated at US$ 58.12 million in 2025-26, rising 27.23%
compared to previous year. Drug formulations and biologicals was the major product
of India’s exports to Tajikistan during this period, followed by pulses, industrial
machinery for dairy and related sectors, medical and scientific instruments, tea,
Ayush and herbal products, and refrigeration machinery. This reflects rising opportunities
for farmers, Indian MSMEs and businesses.
Both
sides reviewed regulatory and market access issues affecting bilateral trade and
agreed to strengthen coordination between competent authorities, trade bodies and
business chambers. They emphasized the need for regular interaction to address operational
concerns faced by exporters and importers, facilitate smoother trade and create
favourable conditions for new business projects.
Pharmaceuticals
and healthcare were identified as a major area of cooperation. The Indian side highlighted
that Indian pharmaceutical products combine quality, affordability and reliability.
It was noted that expanding procurement of Indian medicines by Tajikistan can benefit
its people through access to high-quality medicines at affordable prices. Both sides
agreed to work towards deeper regulatory dialogue, faster registration processes,
closer engagement between competent authorities and stronger business-to-business
linkages in the pharmaceutical sector.
Agriculture,
food products and food safety were discussed as promising areas of cooperation.
The two sides reviewed opportunities in rice, sugar, processed foods, meat products,
pulses, agricultural inputs, food processing, agri-technology
and related standards. India conveyed its readiness to work with Tajikistan to expand
agricultural exports in a manner that supports food security, consumer choice and
mutually beneficial trade.
Services
trade was identified as an important pillar of the bilateral economic relationship.
India’s services exports to Tajikistan stood at USD 123.89 million in 2024, while
Tajikistan’s services exports to India stood at USD 37.56 million. Both sides agreed
to explore expanded cooperation in IT, digital services, healthcare, education,
tourism, professional services, start-ups, innovation and skill development.
The
Joint Commission also discussed cooperation in energy, hydropower, renewable energy,
mining and critical minerals, science and technology, investment, textiles and leather,
light industries, digital economy, innovation, tourism, transport, logistics, banking
and finance. Both sides agreed that these sectors offer new opportunities for industrial
and economic cooperation between India and Tajikistan.
Both
sides would undertake discussions through video conference to resolve pending issues
and carry forward the outcomes of the Joint Commission. They also agreed to encourage
regular interaction between concerned government agencies, regulators, trade promotion
bodies, business chambers and enterprises of both countries.
The
meeting concluded with the signing of the Protocol of the 12th Session. Both sides
reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the partnership and strengthening industrial,
trade and economic cooperation between India and Tajikistan.