On March 26, the presidents of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, Emomali Rahmon and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, took part in a virtual ceremony marking the inauguration and launch of several joint infrastructure and industrial projects in both countries.

According to the Tajik president’s official website, the event was held at the Kuksaroy Palace in Tashkent as part of President Rahmon’s state visit to Uzbekistan. During the ceremony, the two leaders authorized the start of construction and opening of multiple facilities aimed at boosting bilateral economic cooperation.

In Tajikistan, construction began on seven projects. These include the expansion of the Artel household appliances production line, the building of the Shox Med medical clinic in Dushanbe, the establishment of a textile cluster, the development of a modern fruit processing line, the production of medical solutions, and the launch of a furniture and industrial equipment manufacturing project in Sughd province.

The ceremony also marked the approval of several joint initiatives in Uzbekistan. These include projects for milk processing and cheese production, juice manufacturing, the naming of a street in New Tashkent as “Dushanbe,” the construction of a modern high-rise residential complex, and the establishment of a canned food production facility.

In total, 12 projects were approved during the virtual event. According to official figures, the seven projects in Tajikistan are valued at $98 million, while five projects in Uzbekistan amount to $63.2 million.

Officials said the initiatives are expected to create new jobs and further strengthen economic ties between the two neighboring countries.