DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, May 7. Tajikistan and the
World Bank (WB) discussed the expansion of bilateral cooperation in
the field of water resources, Trend reports via the Ministry of Energy and Water
Resources of Tajikistan.


The issue was discussed on May 7, 2026, during a meeting between
Tajikistan’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma and
a World Bank delegation led by Regional Director for Sustainable
Development for Europe and Central Asia Sameh Wahba.


During the meeting, the sides also discussed the implementation
of joint projects, strengthening sectoral infrastructure, and
introducing digital technologies in water resource management.


Particular attention was paid to the reconstruction and
modernization of irrigation infrastructure, improving the
efficiency of water resource use, and introducing modern digital
systems.







In this regard, the parties emphasized the importance of
developing cooperation to achieve sustainable development goals and
adapt to climate change.


Furthermore, the minister invited the World Bank delegation to
take an active part in the Fourth High-Level International
Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for
Sustainable Development, 2018–2028.”


He also highlighted the importance of the contribution of
international partners to advancing Tajikistan’s global water
initiatives.