On May 1, 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan between the Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Abdurahmonzoda Abdurahmon Safarali, and the Head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission to Tajikistan, Matthew Gartner, along with members of the delegation.
During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to strengthening cooperation in priority areas, including the implementation of strategic planning documents, improvement of the forecasting system, prevention of potential risks, and ensuring the sustainability of macroeconomic indicators.
Abdurahmonzoda A. S. noted that in January–March 2026, despite the challenging situation in the global economy, as a result of implementing the instructions and directives of the Founder of Peace and National Unity — Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, as well as the measures taken by the Government of the country, the national economy recorded a growth rate of 8 percent.
During the meeting, Matthew Gartner highly appreciated the stability of macroeconomic indicators and the significant economic achievements of Tajikistan in 2025 and in the first quarter of 2026, emphasizing that, despite the impact of external factors, the country has consistently maintained high rates of economic growth in recent years.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness to further expand mutually beneficial cooperation.
