Nonthaburi, Minister of Commerce Discussion with the Tajikistan ambassador Highlight important policies of the Thai government Strengthen relationships in every dimension Focus on foreign trade Use proactive economic diplomacy to push exports of paper, sugar, and rice and invite businesses to participate in activities to promote trade and investment in the EEC, aiming to be a trade gateway connecting Central Asia.
Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Revealed after discussion with Mr. Ardashir Kodiri, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tajikistan to Thailand. Tajikistan, although it is a new market, does not have much trade relationship with Thailand. But there is an opportunity to expand in the future. and can be a gateway for expanding trade to Central Asian countries such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan. and Uzbekistan Thailand is ready to export products that Tajikistan is in high demand for imports, including paper, sugar and
rice, while Tajikistan is a country with a variety of natural resources. and can be a source of importing raw materials important to Thai production such as cotton products, gold, silver and aluminum.
However, this discussion This is a good opportunity to emphasize the important policy of the Thai government in strengthening relations in all dimensions. Especially in the area of ??trade with foreign countries. Both existing and new markets using proactive economic diplomacy and push exports which increases trade and cooperation between Thailand and Tajikistan It will help revive each other’s economies amidst the current economic crisis and conflicts in the world. In addition, Tajikistan’s business sector is invited to participate in various trade promotion activities. of the Ministry of Commerce, such as international trade fairs Business negotiation activities via online channels and investment under the projects of the Board of Investment (BOI) and the Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Committee (EEC) to us
e Thailand as a center for expanding trade and investment in ASEAN. Tajikistan has informed that The government recognizes the importance of Thailand and the ASEAN region. Therefore, there is a plan to establish the Tajikistan Embassy in Bangkok in 2026 and invite the Warehouse Organization to consider setting up a Cross Border Warehouse in Tajikistan to increase direct trade opportunities from Thailand. and distribution of Thai products in the said region
Tajikistan is Thailand’s fifth-largest trading partner in the Central Asian region. In 2023, trade between Thailand and Tajikistan was valued at 3.12 million US dollars. Important export products include paper and products, automobiles, equipment and components. Refined oil, refrigerators and freezers and important imported products include electrical machinery and components. Textile, cotton and aluminum products etc.
Source: Thai News Agency