On June 2, 2026 as part of strengthening financial and banking cooperation between the Republic of Tajikistan and the People's Republic of China, the Chairman of National Bank of Tajikistan Tolibzoda Firdavs Nazrimad met with Chairman of the Agrarian Bank of China Gu Shu.
Daler Murodalizoda, Deputy Chairman of National Bank of Tajikistan, Liu Songshen, Director General of Human Resources Department, Hou Guifeng, Director General of International Relations Department, Tao Aisu, Senior Specialist of International Relations Department, Yuan Ye, Senior Specialist of Central Office, Zhu Zhijun, Head of the Agrarian Bank of China Representative Office in the Republic of Tajikistan and heads of departments of the National Bank of Tajikistan have attended the meeting.
During the meeting, parties have discussed issues related to the development of interbank cooperation, expanding correspondent relations, supporting investment, trade finance and implementing joint projects, digitalizing financial services, using modern technologies in the banking sector, strengthening risk management, and expanding cooperation in developing financial infrastructure.
The Chairman of National Bank of Tajikistan Firdavs Tolibzoda has recalled the contribution of the Agrarian Bank of China to the development of financial relations between two countries, emphasizing that the People's Republic of China is one of the important strategic and economic partners of the Republic of Tajikistan, and economic, trade, and financial cooperation is constantly expanding.
It was also emphasized that cooperation between Chinese banks and Tajik financial institutions has been ongoing for many years and has created a favorable foundation for the development of trade and investment between the two countries. In this regard, it was noted that the opening of branches of Chinese banks in Tajikistan could contribute to the further expansion of bilateral cooperation. Continuing the meeting, Firdavs Tolibzoda has briefed the Agrarian Bank of China delegation on the country's macroeconomic situation and financial sector. It was noted that Tajikistan maintains high rates of economic growth and stable inflation, and banking system is strengthening its stability.
It was noted that reforms carried out in the financial sector have contributed to the improved efficiency of financial institutions, increase in the volume of deposits, expansion of lending to the real sector of the economy, and strengthening of the financial stability of the banking system.
In turn, Gu Shu, Chairman of the Agrarian Bank of China, has praised Tajikistan's economic development prospects and expressed willingness to expand cooperation with the National Bank of Tajikistan in the fields of training and sharing best banking practices, developing a green economy, digitalizing economic sectors, strengthening cybersecurity, improving regulatory compliance mechanisms, and professional development as well as strengthening cooperation in the financial sector and economic ties between the two countries.
In conclusion, the parties have reiterated a need to expand mutually beneficial cooperation and the importance of strengthening interbank relations, particularly by exploiting new opportunities to develop economic and financial ties between Tajikistan and China.
Press Division
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03.06.2026
