"By doing so, the project helped reduce the risk of contamination in processed foods and improve food safety and quality," the representative added.
The project was implemented through the Standard and Trade Development Facility (STDF), a WTO-hosted partnership that supports developing countries in meeting international sanitary and phytosanitary requirements and enhancing their participation in global trade.
The initiative serves as an example of how technical assistance and capacity-building programs can help Tajikistan improve the competitiveness of its agricultural exports while strengthening food safety systems in key sectors of the economy.
Meanwhile, the World Trade Organization (WTO) is an international organization that regulates the rules of global trade between states. It establishes common trade standards aimed at reducing barriers, facilitating the exchange of goods and services, and resolving trade disputes between member countries. The WTO plays a key role in promoting an open and predictable global trading system.
