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Uzbekistan and Tajikistan aim to bring trade turnover to $2 billion.

The President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon announced the results of the first meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council at the Koksaroy residence.

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The parties agreed at the conclusion of the talks to elevate economic cooperation to a new stage, double the volume of trade turnover, and implement a number of major joint projects.

In particular, the acceleration of the "Oybek - Fotihobod" trade zone and the launch of a $2 billion cooperation program in sectors such as energy, metallurgy, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals are planned.

It was also agreed to expand transport links, increase the capacity of border crossing points, and strengthen cooperation in "green" energy and water resources management.

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