29.08.2014 Ankara
Meeting with the Tajikistan Prime Minister Kohir Rasulzoda, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu spoke about their experiences in modernizing customs gates.
Tajikistan PM Rasulzoda also expressed interest in the subject. Stating
that they would like to host a delegation in their country to this end,
Rasulzoda said that he would be reviewing the customs gate modernization
project.
PM Rasulzoda called for investments in Tajikistan and said, “Investors
and those bringing in technology will be exempt from taxation.”
TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Tajikistan Prime
Minister Kohir Rasulzoda who was in Ankara for the inauguration ceremony of the
12th President of the Republic, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and engaged in
talks to increase bilateral business relations.
Also present during the meeting were Konya Representative Mustafa
Kabakçı and Turk – Tajik Business Council President Mahmut Er.
In his speech TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu emphasized that
despite strong diplomatic ties between the two countries, economic relations
are below the desired level.
Speaking on the power of the Turkish entrepreneur with the visiting PM,
Hisarcıklıoğlu pointed out the potential in the fields of construction
materials and construction. Hisarcıklıoğlu also reported that Turkey’s exports
most of its goods to the European Union, stating that this speaks to the
quality of the goods.
Hisarcıklıoğlu, also the Vice President of ICCIA, stated that they awaiting
Tajikistan to sign the Trade Preferential System among the Member States of the
Organization of Islamic Cooperation (TPS – OIC). Hisarcıklıoğlu also stated
that they are waiting for Tajikistan’s signing of the ECOTA.
Touching on the issue of flight permits, TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu
stated that these need to be addressed in order to have more businessmen
traveling bilaterally for business. Hisarcıklıoğlu also provided PM Rasulzoda
with information in regards to the Silk Road Project.
Tajikistan Prime Minister Kohir Rasulzoda drew attention to the
importance of cooperation between the two countries, stating that the 650
million USD trade volume between the two countries is insufficient. Stating
that Tajikistan supports the energy industry, Rasulzoda pointed out the
possibility of cooperation in the fields of road construction and construction
materials as well as importing dried fruits to Turkey from Tajikistan.
Rasulzoda stressed need for a stronger private sector and investments.
Stating that there are many opportunities for cooperation between the
two countries, Rasulzoda expressed their desire to develop this potential and
invited Turkish entrepreneurs to his country.