India and Tajikistan have agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, services and energy following the 12th meeting of the India-Tajikistan Joint Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation.
India has called for greater economic engagement with Tajikistan, emphasizing stronger collaboration in trade, investment and business partnerships during the 12th India-Tajikistan Joint Commission meeting held via video conference.
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, who delivered the opening remarks, said the evolving global trade, supply chain and technology landscape presents an opportunity for both countries to translate their longstanding friendship into tangible economic outcomes. The meeting was co-chaired by Mohit Yadav, Joint Secretary in India’s Department of Commerce, and Nuriddinzoda Alhiddin Nuriddin, Tajikistan’s Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade.
Officials from both countries reviewed progress made since the previous session and explored avenues to expand bilateral economic cooperation. India highlighted its economic performance, noting GDP growth of 7.7% in FY 2025-26 and total exports estimated at US$863 billion, including merchandise exports of US$442 billion and services exports of US$421 billion.
The discussions reflected growing trade momentum between the two countries. India’s exports to Tajikistan were estimated at US$58.12 million in 2025-26, representing a 27.23% increase from the previous year. Pharmaceutical products, including drug formulations and biologics, remained among the leading export categories, alongside machinery, medical equipment, tea, pulses and Ayurvedic products.
Healthcare and pharmaceuticals emerged as a key focus area. India offered to work with Tajikistan to expand access to high-quality and affordable Indian medicines while both sides agreed to strengthen regulatory cooperation and business-to-business engagement within the pharmaceutical sector.
The meeting also covered agriculture, food processing, digital services, renewable energy, mining, critical minerals, tourism, logistics, banking and innovation. Both countries agreed to explore new opportunities in information technology, education, healthcare, start-ups and skill development.
The session concluded with the signing of the Protocol of the 12th Joint Commission meeting, reaffirming the commitment of both nations to deepen economic, industrial and commercial cooperation through continued dialogue and institutional engagement.
Source: This article is based on a Press Information Bureau (PIB) release issued by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry
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