DUSHANBE (Asia-Plus) – On Monday May 4, Ambassador Rustamjon Soliyev, the Permanent Representative of Tajikistan to the European Union met in Brussels with Mr. Arnaldo Abruzzini, the Secretary-General of the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Eurochambers). According to the Tajik MFA information department, the two discussed issues related to establishment of cooperation between Tajikistan and Eurochambers and expansion of economic ties between Tajikistan and the European Union countries.

Ambassador Soliyev reportedly briefed Mr. Abruzzini on the current political and socioeconomic situation in Tajikistan and Tajikistan’s investment opportunities.

Eurochambers is one of the largest business representative organizations in Brussels, representing over 20 mln companies through 45 members and a European network of 1,700 regional and local Chambers. About 98% of these enterprises are SMEs.

Eurochambers’ direct members are national associations of Chambers of Commerce based in 26 EU countries, EFTA countries, and some Eastern European, Western Balkans and Mediterranean countries.

Eurochambers represents, serves and promotes European Chambers of Commerce and Industry through lobbying, development of projects and services to members.