At Dushanbe's other meeting table, representatives from China and Tajikistan sat facing each other, with cooperation documents spread out in front of them. Traffic congestion is becoming increasingly common on the streets of the capital city of this Central Asian mountainous country; The garbage landfill in the outskirts is waiting for modern treatment methods; And in the wider Gobi and river valleys, green energy projects are brewing new layouts. In July 2026, the Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Tajikistan held talks with the Director General of the China International Development Cooperation Agency to conduct in-depth consultations on various cooperation areas such as infrastructure, green energy, and free economic zones, paving the way for bilateral economic and trade cooperation to move towards a higher level.

Synchronized promotion of transportation and environmental protection projects

The focus of this meeting was on providing free aid and technical cooperation. Both sides discussed plans to upgrade and transform the transportation infrastructure in Dushanbe, aiming to alleviate the growing traffic pressure in the capital by improving road conditions and optimizing traffic efficiency. At the same time, both sides also exchanged views on the construction of modern garbage treatment and power generation facilities. The project aims to convert urban solid waste into clean electricity, which not only solves environmental problems but also provides stable energy supply for the local area. The synchronous promotion of multiple infrastructure construction plans demonstrates Tajikistan's high recognition of China's technology and management experience in the field of urban public facilities.

Give equal importance to green economy and livelihood services

In addition to transportation and environmental infrastructure, the two sides will also extend their cooperation to fields such as education, healthcare, municipal public services, and human capital development. Green economy projects have become another focus of this negotiation, and Tajikistan hopes to leverage China's experience and financial support in the development of renewable energy and the application of energy-saving technologies. Both sides are paying attention to attracting Chinese investment into the Tajikistan Free Economic Zone, and promoting local industrial upgrading and economic diversification through China's financial, technological, and industrial advantages. This expansion of cooperation from hard infrastructure to soft services marks the transformation of China Tajikistan cooperation from a single project contracting to a comprehensive development partnership. Keywords: New energy latest reports、Construction News

China Tajikistan cooperation moves towards high-quality development

In recent years, China has become one of Tajikistan's most important investment and infrastructure partners, expanding cooperation from traditional transportation construction to multiple dimensions such as green energy, public services, and industrial parks. This consultation is the latest progress of practical cooperation between the two sides under the framework of jointly building the the Belt and Road. The Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Tajikistan stated during the talks that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Tajikistan continues to deepen, laying a solid foundation for broader cooperation. With the phased implementation of projects such as transportation upgrades, waste to energy generation, and free economic zones, Tajikistan is leveraging Chinese funds, technology, and experience to accelerate its modernization process and continuously release new opportunities for Chinese enterprises to explore the Central Asian market.Editor/Gao Xue