On September 9, Tajik Ambassador to Japan Hamrokhon Zarifi met in Tokyo with Mr. Toru Ishida, President of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) and the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

According to the Tajik MFA information department, the two exchanged views on issues related to the establishment of trade and economic ties between Tajikistan and Japan.

They also discussed the possibility of establishing direct cooperation between the chambers of commerce and industry of the two countries, sectoral agencies and entrepreneurs, taking into consideration the huge unused existing potential of both countries. 

Tajik ambassador reportedly shared about the current economic situation and investment climate in Tajikistan, the gradual development of those trends and development of entrepreneurial activities.

The parties agreed in opinion that organization of meetings of representatives of small and medium-sized enterprises of the two countries would promote further development of economic cooperation between Tajikistan and Japan.

The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the central organization to which all local chambers of commerce belong.  As an opinion leader in economic circles, JCCI represents the local chambers by presenting their suggestions to the government and other bodies, and helping implement them. JCCI also plays an important role in the dissemination of information concerning government policies and programs and the promotion of nationwide projects.

The Tokyo Chamber of Commerce & Industry is a local organization of businesses and companies in Tokyo with the intention to develop and further the interests of local companies and businesses in Japan.