DUSHANBE, December 15, 2008, Asia-Plus  -- A new Tajik-Chinese joint sewing venture was launched in Dushanbe at the end of last week, according to the Ministry of Energy and Industries (MoEI).

The enterprise has been launched by the Dushanbe clothing factory, Yoqout-2000, and China’s Wi Ji (phonetically spelled).

At first, the enterprise will produce military uniform and next year, it will produce school uniform and children’s garments. 

90 persons currently work with the enterprise and its staff is expected to be increased to 360 in 2009.