On February 13, 2025, 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, Zavqizoda Zavqi Amin, and the Head of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Mission in Tajikistan, Ko Sakamoto.
Zavqizoda Z.A. emphasized that under the leadership of the Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, the country attaches paramount importance to sustainable economic development, the expansion of international cooperation, and the attraction of foreign investment.
In this context, the Government of Tajikistan considers the Asian Development Bank a reliable partner and recognizes its significant role in the implementation of national development priorities.
It was noted that to date, the ADB has invested approximately 2.6 billion US dollars in Tajikistan’s economy, and the current portfolio of active projects funded by the Bank amounts to 947 million US dollars.
Taking into account the contributions of other investment partners, including the World Bank, the Islamic Development Bank, and other international financial institutions, Zavqizoda Z.A. called on the Asian Development Bank to participate in the financing of the "Rogun" Hydropower Plant project and to expedite the approval of 500 million US dollars in funding.
At the same time, the Asian Development Bank was offered to provide technical and financial assistance for the development of the Medium-Term Development Program of the Republic of Tajikistan for 2026–2030 and the Export Development Program for 2026–2030. The goal of these programs is to ensure sustainable economic growth and strengthen trade relations.
In response to Tajikistan’s proposals, the Head of the ADB Mission expressed full support and readiness to consider them.
The Head of the ADB Mission also positively assessed Tajikistan’s macroeconomic indicators, noting that the achieved results create favorable conditions for the country’s sustainable development.
The parties agreed to continue their cooperation and to take specific measures for the practical implementation of the proposed initiatives.
