On 25–26 June 2026, the Annual Meeting and Business Forum of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Bank's establishment, was held in Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan. The event was attended by Vosidiyon Farhod Sadullo , Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan, who delivered a speech during the plenary session entitled "Eurasia–2030+: Investment, Development and New Opportunities."
In his remarks, Vosidiyon Farhod Sadullo emphasized that the Republic of Tajikistan positions itself as an energy, transport, and digital bridge between Central Asia and South Asia. He noted that the country places particular importance on the development of international transport corridors, energy infrastructure, digital transformation, and the strengthening of regional economic integration.
He further stressed that, in the coming years, investment priorities should focus on the development of transport and logistics infrastructure, the energy sector, digitalization, advanced technologies and artificial intelligence, innovative industrialization, and the expansion of green energy.
Special attention was given to the strategic importance of the Rogun Hydropower Plant, with a planned capacity of 3,780 MW, which is expected to contribute significantly to strengthening regional energy security, promoting the green economy, and increasing exports of environmentally friendly electricity.
The Deputy Minister also highlighted Tajikistan's initiative to establish a Regional Artificial Intelligence Center in Dushanbe as an important step toward advancing the digital economy and expanding technological cooperation across the region.
In conclusion, Vosidiyon Farhod Sadullo reaffirmed the Republic of Tajikistan's readiness to further strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation with the Eurasian Development Bank within the framework of the Bank's new Strategy for 2027–2031. He emphasized that sustainable economic development across Eurasia should be built on innovation, modern technologies, and the development of human capital.
