On the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group, the delegation of the Republic of Tajikistan, including Minister of Finance Fayziddin Qahhorzoda, Chairman of National Bank of Tajikistan Firdavs Tolibzoda, Head of Financial Department, Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Jumazoda Mahmud and Resident Representative of the Republic of Tajikistan to the IMF and the World Bank Payrav Amirzoda, held a number of important meetings.
In particular, on October 15, the delegation met with the IMF Deputy Managing Director Bo Li, Regional Vice President for the Middle East and Central Asia at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Riccardo Puliti, and Director of the IMF's Middle East and Central Asia Department Jihad Azour. During a meeting with the IMF Managing Director Bo Li, it was noted that Tajikistan has made steady progress under the IMF's Policy Coordination Instrument program, maintaining its macroeconomic indicators at a positive level. In this context, the National Bank of Tajikistan also continues to implement monetary policy reforms and expand financial inclusion.
During the meeting with the IFC Regional Vice President Ricardo Puliti, cooperation with the institution was discussed. The Chairman of National Bank of Tajikistan has highlighted the International Finance Corporation's contribution to developing a green economy, expanding digital services, and supporting small and medium-sized businesses, particularly women entrepreneurs, and called for strengthening and expanding existing ESG projects and programs in the banking system. During a meeting with Jihod Azour, Director of the IMF's Middle East and Central Asia Department, the parties have discussed the implementation of the Policy Coordination Lending Facility, technical and advisory assistance under the Human Development Program, and long-term financing options to enhance resilience to external factors and climate change.
The issues of technical cooperation, foreign exchange market development, strengthening banking supervision, expanding financial inclusion, expanding green finance, and supporting social and innovative projects were also discussed. On the same day, Firdavs Tolibzoda, the Chairman of National Bank of Tajikistan, also has participated in a high-level dialogue, "Strengthening Economic Resilience Using Government Digital Platforms," organized by the Central Bank of India. At this meeting, participants have learned about the Indian government's experience implementing a fast and instant payment system.
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16.10.2025
