Forum participants were addressed by the Minister of  economic development and trade of Tajikistan Sharif Rakhimzoda. Heads of five districts of Rasht valley – Rasht, Nurobod, Jirgatal, Tavildora and Tajikobod – presented their reports of regional development prospects. Representatives of business circles and entrepreneurs exchanged views on investment projects implementation opportunities.

Ambassador Viktor Nikitiuk in his remarks confirmed Ukraine’s readiness to further enhance mutually beneficial cooperation with Tajikistan, emphasized that recently signed Association agreement between Ukraine and the European Union opens new opportunities for promoting Central Asian goods in European market.

The Forum was also attended by the Ambassador of Belarus, heads of UN and OSCE offices, charge d’affaires of Iran, other representatives of diplomatic corps and international organizations accredited in Tajikistan.