BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 20. Tajikistan’s
green transition and infrastructure development are emerging as
priority areas for European Investment Bank (EIB) financing under
the EU Global Gateway initiative, EIB Vice-President Marek Mora
told Trend.
"The EIB’s engagement in Tajikistan is closely aligned with the
EU’s Global Gateway priorities, with a strong focus on green
energy, climate resilience and strategic infrastructure," Mora
said.
He recalled that the Bank has already channelled substantial
resources into the country’s sustainable development agenda.
"Since 2014, the EIB has invested 107 million euros in
Tajikistan across energy and water infrastructure, including the
CASA-1000 regional energy project and the climate-resilience
upgrade of the Qairokkum Hydropower Plant," he noted.
According to him, Global Gateway serves as a platform for
strengthening connectivity, climate resilience and structural
upgrades.
"Global Gateway provides a framework for strengthening
sustainable transport, water systems and climate-resilient
infrastructure. Under this umbrella, Tajikistan and the EIB signed
a 100 million euros MoU on road development at the April 2025
EU–Central Asia Summit, with project proposals currently under
review. These initiatives aim to help Tajikistan modernise key
corridors, support regional integration and improve resilience to
climate impacts," Mora said.
He added that the Bank is also evaluating further large-scale
opportunities in the energy sector.
"We are also assessing other potentially major projects in the
energy sector," he emphasized.
