MONDAY, 29.10.2026 /Khovar National Information Agency/. As part of the Fourth Inter-Parliamentary Forum of the Central Asian States, the second session under the title "Economic integration, sustainable development and expansion of regional partnership" was held in Dushanbe, Khovar National Information Agency informs.
At the meeting, the issues of expansion of economic cooperation between the states of the region, development of mutual trade, attraction of investments, strengthening of transport and logistics relations and cooperation in the field of energy were discussed.
During the meeting, it was stated that economic cooperation is one of the important foundations of sustainable development of Central Asia, expansion of trade relations, implementation of joint projects and effective use of existing opportunities to raise people's living standards are important.
Attention was also paid to supporting small and medium-sized businesses, strengthening industrial cooperation, digitalization of economic relations, and introduction of resource-saving technologies.
The chairman of the committee of the Majlisi Milli of Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan on coordination of the activities of the National Assembly with the Majlisi Namoyandagon, executive power, public associations, mass media and inter-parliamentary relations, Qabiljan Khushvahtzoda expressed that economic cooperation serves as an important and in many ways determining basis for the stable development of Central Asia. Expanding mutual trade, strengthening cooperation in the field of investment, strengthening transport and logistics relations and creating energy partnerships provide great opportunities for our countries. At the same time, these processes require our joint responsibility to turn these opportunities into concrete actions. Support of small and medium-sized enterprises, development of industrial cooperation, promotion of digitization and introduction of resource-saving technologies deserve special attention.
The participants assessed the role of parliaments in improving the legal basis of regional cooperation, supporting joint initiatives and developing cooperation between sectoral committees as important.
It was emphasized that the complete legislative framework contributes to the practical implementation of joint projects and the creation of favorable conditions for economic development.
At the meeting, the representatives of the parliaments of Central Asian countries, including Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, expressed their opinions and proposals on the issues of economic cooperation and development of regional partnership.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the necessity of continuing the exchange of experience between the sectoral committees of parliaments, timely improvement of legislation and support of initiatives that meet the long-term interests of the states and people of the region was emphasized.
We remind you that on October 28-29, 2026, the fourth inter-parliamentary forum of Central Asian states was held in Dushanbe under the slogan "Unity for the sake of peace, security and prosperity of Central Asia".
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Translated automatically from Tajik.
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