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We congratulate for excellent developments
Congratulations on the 30 anniversary of Tajikistan’s indepen-
th
dence! We congratulate an exemplary country in Central Asia
for excellent developments in the areas of security, ecology, and
economy as well as the future of people. Germany will continue
to clearly support the important priorities and sees Tajikistan as
an important partner for intensifying trade relations. Because of
its unique culture, tourism and with it the exchange of people in
our countries will also continue to develop very positively. Good
luck for the future! Germany stands on the side of Tajikistan.

Jürgen Klimke
Member of the German Bundestag 2002-2017
Development Policy Spokesman of the CDU/CSU
Bundestag Parliamentary Group

power is not only the basis for achieving looking to the future. Tajikistan’s transi- The development of transport corridors
energy independence and exploiting tion from an agro-industrial country to and infrastructure is another priority of
the export potential of the country, but an industrialized agrarian state is mainly the National Development Strategy for
also the basis and tool for ensuring envi- because agriculture in general is not a the period up to 2030, which is aimed to
ronmental sustainability. Thus, the con- highly profitable economic sector that turn Tajikistan into a transit country. This
struction of large medium and small hy- would ensure the country’s modern requires the integration of cross-border
dropower plants is of great importance. development. The development of hy- and national transport corridors into the
In general, the development of hydro- dropower potential will also make an global transit corridors and the expan-
power through transboundary water important contribution to the develop- sion of telecommunications networks.
cooperation can be seen as a factor of ment of industry. In this regard, priority
security and stability in Central Asia. sectors are mining, food industry, light “GREEN” INVESTMENTS
industry, construction, and engineering. Tajikistan has a rich historical and cultur-
TRANSITION TO AN al heritage, unique nature with beautiful
INDUSTRIALIZED FOOD SECURITY lakes, high mountain peaks, numerous
AGRARIAN COUNTRY Food security is one of the strategic rare animals and plants, and extremely
Tajikistan is currently entering a new development goals and is of crucial im- hospitable people, which provides good
phase of its development. The govern- portance for providing the population conditions for the development of eco-
ment is embracing new challenges and with sufficient and healthy food. The tourism. The resources of the country
Food Security Program for the period can be used for “green” investments in
up to 2030 is being implemented with the economy and become an important
the aim of boosting domestic food pro- component for the sustainable develop-
According to the ranking of the Hydropower
& Dams World Atlas, Tajikistan has the eighth duction and reducing dependence on ment of the country.
largest economically viable hydropower food imports.
potential in the world.
In the 30 years of its independence, Ta-
jikistan has made considerable efforts
for stable and macroeconomic develop-
ment, improvement of the population’s
living standards, diversification of the
national economy and its integration
into the world economy. A whole series
of medium- and long-term programs
and strategies have defined the respec-
tive goals and measures are taking to
achieve them. Foto 1 © Sven Teschke, Foto 2 © Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan
REGIONAL INTEGRATION
AND CROSS-BORDER
COOPERATION
“Strength lies in unity”. Currently Taji-
kistan is focusing on regional integration
and cross-border cooperation both with-
in Central Asia and with other neigh-