MOSCOW, March 17. /TASS/. The trade turnover between Russia and Tajikistan surged by more than 7% in 2024 and reached $1.5 bln, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the meeting with President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.

"Our relations are developing. The trade turnover grew by a little over 7% last year, reaching $1.5 bln. The amount of capital investments is also approximately the same, even a bit higher, $1.6 bln," the Russian leader said.

Eighty Russian regions currently maintain relations with their partners from Tajikistan, Putin added.