DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, March 4. Tajikistan and
the Asian Development Bank (ADB) discussed the implementation of
priority investment projects, Trend reports via the press service of the president
of Tajikistan.


The issue was discussed on March 4 during a meeting between
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and President of the Asian
Development Bank Masato Kanda.


The head of state congratulated Masato Kanda on his election as
president of the bank and described his first visit to Tajikistan
as a sign of the institution’s special attention to strengthening
long-term cooperation between the two sides.


During the talks, the current level of cooperation and the
Bank’s contribution to achieving Tajikistan’s socio-economic
development goals were highly praised.


The parties expressed satisfaction with the adoption of the new
Country Partnership Strategy between the Bank and Tajikistan for
2026–2030.


Furthermore, it was noted that its key priorities—including the
development of energy and transport, digitalization, and climate
change adaptation, as well as strengthening the social and private
sectors—fully align with Tajikistan’s national development
objectives.







The president conveyed appreciation to the financial institution
for its backing of the state budget and for advancing initiatives
focused on fostering a sustainable economy.


The parties also evaluated opportunities for enhancing
collaboration in the educational sector, tackling the ramifications
of climate change, and safeguarding glaciers.


In this context, the need to mobilize additional financing and
continue structural reforms to develop human capital and ensure
environmental security in the region was emphasized.


Reaffirming their commitment to strengthening long-term,
mutually beneficial cooperation, the parties expressed confidence
that the outcomes of the meeting would contribute to the further
development of the strategic partnership between the Republic of
Tajikistan and the Asian Development Bank.


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