DUSHANBE , January 7, Asia-Plus -- Issues of gas supplies from Uzbekistan to Tajikistan are supposed to be discussed in negotiations between Tajik economy officials and Uzbek suppliers in Tashkent from January 11-18, according to information from the Ministry of Economy and Trade. 

The MET source says the negotiations will be conducted at the level of deputy heads of relevant ministries on rational use of water resources and natural gas.   

Deputy Economy and Trade Minister, Larisa Kislyakova, will represent Tajikistan in the negotiations.  An official with the MET has told Asia -Plus, “Representatives of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are expected to sign agreements “On Gas Supplies from Uzbekistan to Tajikistan at the Rate of US$55.00 per 1,000 Cubic Meters of Gas” and “On Rational Use of Water Resources.” 

The negotiations also will focus on issues related to Tajikistan ’s debt to Uzbekistan , according to the source.