DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, July 18. Tajikistan and the United Arab Emirates signed a landmark Air Transport Cooperation Agreement during the Economic, Investment and Tourism Forum, Trend reports, Trend reports.
The agreement was signed by Habibullo Nazardzoda, Director of the Civil Aviation Agency under the Government of Tajikistan, and Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the Federal Civil Aviation Authority of the UAE.
In addition, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Tajikistan’s Ministry of Industry and New Technologies, the Council on Artificial Intelligence under this ministry, Smart City Dushanbe Air Company, and the UAE-based Presight AI LTD. This MoU focuses on cooperation in the development of artificial intelligence technologies.
These agreements aim to strengthen mutually beneficial relations in civil aviation, enhance interregional cooperation, and establish a legal framework for regular and charter flights between the two countries. They also support the advancement and promotion of AI technologies.
Following the forum, bilateral meetings were held between entrepreneurs in “Business to Business” (B2B) and “Business to State” formats, facilitating the establishment of new partnership opportunities.
Meanwhile, trade relations between Tajikistan and the UAE have shown significant growth. In 2024, bilateral trade volume reached $91.9 million, a 61 percent increase compared to 2023. In the first six months of 2025 alone, trade volume rose to $57.6 million — more than double the figure for the same period last year.
Currently, 36 UAE-based enterprises operate in Tajikistan, including the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, the Sipar Group, and Oxus. Negotiations are ongoing with Masdar regarding the construction of a 400-megawatt solar power plant in Tajikistan. Additionally, Abu Dhabi Ports and the Avesto Group are collaborating to establish a logistics and export hub in the country.
