OSCE builds capacity on international trade for landlocked Tajikistan

From 13 to 14 September, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD) arranged a two-day training on the basics of international trade and logistics for the representatives of line ministries and agencies. The event aimed at promoting a better understanding of the policies and regulations governing international trade with a focus on geographically landlocked countries, which includes Tajikistan.

The training was attended by 23 participants (9 women and 14 men). The participants represented mid-level management of their respective state institutions, including the Export Promotion Agency, Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, Chamber of Commerce, and Customs Service. The training was complemented from different standpoints both on advantages and on disadvantages concerning, for example, compliance with the Registered Exporters System and the benefits of obtaining a GSP+ (Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus) certificate for the goods exporting to the EU market. Upon completion of the training, the international trainer handed over certificates to the participants.

The Office will continue to support Tajikistan’s economic development via trade facilitation and the free flow of goods and services to boost investment potential. This is part of a broader effort by the OSCE to strengthen trade links between countries and promote their regional integration and participation in international commerce.