MEETING OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE FOOD SAFETY COMMITTEE UNDER THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN WITH WORLD BANK REPRESENTATIVES

During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to the further development of bilateral cooperation in the field of food safety, specifically the construction and equipping of the National Food Safety Diagnostics Center, digitalization of the sector, introduction of the international electronic phytosanitary certificate exchange system (E-Phyto), establishment of an integrated phytosanitary control information system, capacity building of the specialists of the Committee and its subordinate structures, as well as the continuation of financial and technical support for the ongoing project.It was emphasized that the implementation of these initiatives—including the completion of construction and modern equipment outfitting of the National Food Safety Diagnostics Center—will contribute to strengthening the material and technical base of the sector, improving the quality of laboratory diagnostics and analyses, refining the state control system, simplifying import and export procedures, and increasing the transparency and efficiency of regulatory authorities.At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides expressed their readiness to continue fruitful cooperation, review the proposed initiatives, and identify new areas of partnership aimed at strengthening the food safety system in the Republic of Tajikistan.

Public Relations Sector of the Food Safety Committee

under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan