DUSHANBE, June 4, Asia-Plus  -- Issues related to establishment of an efficient dialogue between private and public sectors were discussed at a meeting of members of the Coordination Council of Business and Public Associations of Tajikistan with senior representatives of relevant ministries and organizations that was held inn Dushanbe at the end of last week.    

Speaking in an interview with Asia-Plus, the Coordination Council head Nekrui Zabirov said that the meeting had been staged by Economic Development and Trade Minister Ghulomjon Bobozoda at the request of members of the Coordination Council.  

The meeting participants included representatives of the ministries of economy and finance, state committee for investments and state-owned property management, central bank, tax committee and customs service.  

“The meeting was aimed to promote establishment of an efficient dialogue between the private and public sectors for further long-term partnership in developing entrepreneurship and improving attractiveness of the country for investors,” Zabirov said.    

According to him, members of the Coordination Council called on the government institutions to exchange information and underlined the importance of participation of the business community in working out laws regulating entrepreneurial activity in the country.  

“Members of the Coordination Council also offered their assistance and cooperation in working out proposals and recommendations how to improve the business environment and attract investments,” the council head said, adding the meeting participants had agreed to expand further cooperation.

During the meeting, it was decided that the Coordination Council will prepare proposals and recommendations for relevant ministries and organizations.              

Established in December 2007, the Coordination Council of Business and Public Associations of Tajikistan groups more than 22 associations and aims to promote consolidation of their efforts to improve the business environment in the country.