On 6 November 2025 in the city of Doha, State of Qatar, a meeting was held between the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Tajikistan, Kakhkhorzoda Fayziddin Sattor, and the Minister of Finance of the State of Qatar, Ali bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari.
During the meeting, issues related to attracting Qatari financing for the implementation of Tajikistan’s priority projects, particularly the Rogun Hydropower Plant, were discussed.
The Minister of Finance of Tajikistan provided detailed information on the country’s economic development, especially key macroeconomic indicators, and presented the strategic importance and construction progress of the Rogun HPP as a priority national project.
At the same time, the role of this project in ensuring not only Tajikistan’s energy security but also that of the Central Asian region, increasing electricity export capacity, and its socio-economic impact was highlighted. A call was made for relevant Qatari institutions to provide additional financing for the continuation of the Rogun HPP construction.
The Minister of Finance of Qatar expressed readiness to facilitate engagement with relevant Qatari institutions, including the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and Qatar Development Bank (QDB), in financing Tajikistan’s priority projects, especially the Rogun HPP.
It was noted that the Qatar Fund for Development, alongside 12 major international organizations, is participating in financing the continuation of the Rogun HPP construction.
The meeting took place in a constructive atmosphere, and the sides emphasized their readiness to continue active dialogue and ensure effective implementation of joint projects.
At the end of the meeting, the Minister of Finance of Qatar was invited to visit Tajikistan and familiarize himself with ongoing projects, particularly the Rogun Hydropower Plant, and the invitation was accepted.
