Thailand is revving up trade talks with Tajikistan to increase trade and investment between the two countries, focusing on paper, sugar and rice.
Following recent discussions with Tajik ambassador Ardasher Qodiri, Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said while Tajikistan is a relatively new market with limited trade relations with Thailand, there is potential for future expansion.
Mr Phumtham said Tajikistan could serve as a gateway to Central Asian markets, such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
Thailand is ready to export products that Tajikistan needs, including paper, sugar and rice, he said.
Tajikistan has diverse resources that can provide raw materials for Thai industries, such as cotton, gold, silver and aluminium, said Mr Phumtham.
He said the discussion was a valuable opportunity to reaffirm the Thai government’s…
