Incheon:Tajikistan's Ambassador to Malaysia, Ardasher Qodiri, met with Malaysia's Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Datuk Seri Haji Mohamad bin Sabu, on November 11, 2026, to discuss the strengthening of bilateral ties in the agricultural sector.

According to Trend News Agency, the discussions focused on cooperation in agriculture, food security, agricultural trade, and the exchange of advanced technologies. Both countries are particularly interested in attracting investment in food processing, developing cold-storage facilities, packaging and preserving agricultural products, improving supply chain logistics, and expanding livestock farming.

Both sides expressed their readiness to explore new opportunities and promising areas for mutually beneficial cooperation. They also emphasized the importance of expanding professional contacts and enhancing interaction between relevant government institutions and private sector representatives in Tajikistan and Malaysia.

Diplomatic relations between Tajikistan and Malaysia were established in 1992, and in 2014, the two countries signed an agreement on economic, technical, and scientific cooperation, which included the establishment of an intergovernmental joint commission to promote bilateral ties. In 2024, the bilateral trade turnover amounted to $2.97 million. During the second round of bilateral political consultations in 2025, both nations reaffirmed their interest in strengthening economic cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, agricultural commodities, renewable energy, and the halal industry.