Belarus, Tajikistan sign cooperation roadmap for 2027–2031
29.07.2026
BREST (
BelTA) – A cooperation roadmap for 2027–2031 between Belarus and Tajikistan was signed during the 19th meeting of the Belarus-Tajikistan intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperation in Brest on 28 July, BelTA has learned.
From the Belarusian side, the meeting was co-chaired by Agriculture and Food Minister Yuri Gorlov and Tajikistan was represented by Agriculture Minister Kurbon Hakimzoda. The participants reviewed the state and prospects of trade and economic, investment and interregional cooperation, industrial collaboration, and interaction across various areas of the economy and social matters. Following the meeting, the parties signed an action plan for Belarusian-Tajik cooperation; a cooperation roadmap for 2027–2031. The document was signed by Yuri Gorlov and Kurbon Hakimzoda.
“The agenda is comprehensive. We covered all topics: from trade and economic cooperation to industrial processing, light industry, transport and education,” Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Aleksandr Yakovchits said. “During preparations for the intergovernmental commission meeting, the parities took a meticulous approach to drafting this strategic document for cooperation over the next five years. It features every area of our cooperation and the entire agenda we discussed. It sets out specific decisions and targets that we are expected to achieve by 2031.”
A large delegation from Tajikistan featuring officials from government bodies and business arrived in Belarus for the meeting. On 28 July, Brest hosted a business event bringing together companies from both countries. Belarusian enterprises signed contracts with Tajik partners worth about $26 million.
“In 2025, our bilateral trade reached a historic high. Food products accounted for around 40 %, which is an important contribution to food security. Trade rose one and a half times compared with 2024, and we continue to build on that momentum. Since the beginning of 2026, trade has already grown by another 20 %,” Aleksandr Yakovchits noted.
According to him, bilateral trade remains well balanced, with both sides seeking to increase its volume. Belarus is ready to expand imports of Tajik fruit, vegetables and dried fruit while increasing exports of meat and dairy products. “Meat exports have been growing this year. So have dairy supplies, primarily skimmed milk powder. But it is not limited to that. Exports of dried whey, butter and cheese are also showing solid growth,” Aleksandr Yakovchits emphasized. Belarus exports sugar, veterinary medicines, seed potatoes and a range of other goods to Tajikistan.
From the Belarusian side, the meeting was co-chaired by Agriculture and Food Minister Yuri Gorlov and Tajikistan was represented by Agriculture Minister Kurbon Hakimzoda. The participants reviewed the state and prospects of trade and economic, investment and interregional cooperation, industrial collaboration, and interaction across various areas of the economy and social matters. Following the meeting, the parties signed an action plan for Belarusian-Tajik cooperation; a cooperation roadmap for 2027–2031. The document was signed by Yuri Gorlov and Kurbon Hakimzoda.
“The agenda is comprehensive. We covered all topics: from trade and economic cooperation to industrial processing, light industry, transport and education,” Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Aleksandr Yakovchits said. “During preparations for the intergovernmental commission meeting, the parities took a meticulous approach to drafting this strategic document for cooperation over the next five years. It features every area of our cooperation and the entire agenda we discussed. It sets out specific decisions and targets that we are expected to achieve by 2031.”
A large delegation from Tajikistan featuring officials from government bodies and business arrived in Belarus for the meeting. On 28 July, Brest hosted a business event bringing together companies from both countries. Belarusian enterprises signed contracts with Tajik partners worth about $26 million.
“In 2025, our bilateral trade reached a historic high. Food products accounted for around 40 %, which is an important contribution to food security. Trade rose one and a half times compared with 2024, and we continue to build on that momentum. Since the beginning of 2026, trade has already grown by another 20 %,” Aleksandr Yakovchits noted.
According to him, bilateral trade remains well balanced, with both sides seeking to increase its volume. Belarus is ready to expand imports of Tajik fruit, vegetables and dried fruit while increasing exports of meat and dairy products. “Meat exports have been growing this year. So have dairy supplies, primarily skimmed milk powder. But it is not limited to that. Exports of dried whey, butter and cheese are also showing solid growth,” Aleksandr Yakovchits emphasized. Belarus exports sugar, veterinary medicines, seed potatoes and a range of other goods to Tajikistan.