Nestled between the Pamir and Alay Mountains ranges, the landlocked country of Tajikistan has garnered little attention in the Western press since its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.

The Central Asian country ranks 8th in the world for gold production, producing 101.6 tonnes in 2020, up from 94.6 tonnes produced in 2019.

The implementation of this article would create unique connectivity not only between Armenia and Azerbaijan, but also with Russia, Turkey, and Iran and potentially even the greater neighbourhood.

The Central Asian country's economy returned to growth in the first half of 2021 after months of contraction supported by the strong performance in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, construction and the production of construction materials.