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Press Release

Collaboration in aviation and sustainable tourism

The forum featured a series of panel sessions focused on future economic partnerships. In the
session titled “Investment in the UAE: A Gateway to Global Markets,” the UAE delegation
presented a comprehensive overview of the incentives and strengths of the UAE’s business
environment, emphasizing its state-of-the-art infrastructure, adaptable policies, progressive
economic legislation, and the unique opportunities in technology, renewable energy, and advanced
manufacturing.

Another session, “UAE at the Forefront: Bilateral Partnership Opportunities,” showcased
investment prospects between the two countries, bringing together UAE and Tajik companies from
high-potential sectors to explore avenues for joint collaboration and discuss expansion plans in
both Central Asia and the UAE.

A third session, “Strengthening Partnerships: Innovation in Energy and Bilateral Opportunities,”
convened experts from specialized renewable energy firms to explore cooperation on sustainable
energy projects, with a particular focus on hydroelectric and solar energy initiatives.

The forum also witnessed the signing of a bilateral cooperation agreement between the UAE’s
General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the Civil Aviation Agency under the Government
of Tajikistan, in the presence of His Excellency Bin Touq. Additionally, a memorandum of
understanding (MoU) was signed between UAE-based Presight AI and Tajikistan’s Smart City
company, further strengthening cooperation in the field of smart technologies.

Economic ties between the UAE and Tajikistan continue to demonstrate tangible and sustained
growth. Non-oil trade between the two countries increased by more than 33 per cent in 2024,
reaching approximately USD 360 million, a testament to the positive trajectory of bilateral relations
and the vast opportunities for collaboration across diverse sectors.

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