On October 13, a virtual meeting took place between a delegation from the Republic of Tajikistan comprising Minister of Finance Fayziddin Qahhorzoda, Chairman of the National Bank of Tajikistan Firdavs Tolibzoda, and Permanent Representative of Tajikistan to the IMF and World Bank Payrav Amirzoda, and World Bank Vice President Antonella Bassani.
The discussion covered various economic and financial issues, including attracting investment and implementing priority socio-economic projects in the country, expanding access to finance and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as mobilizing capital for green finance projects and the digitalization of financial services.
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During the meeting, the participants also focused their attention on strengthening cooperation within the framework of the Financial and Private Sector Development Project, and discussed prospects for collaboration under the new Country Partnership Program between Tajikistan and the World Bank Group for 2026–2032.
On the same day, a meeting between the delegation of the Republic of Tajikistan and Ms. Anna Bjerde, World Bank Group Managing Director of Operations, was held on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings. During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on opportunities to expand successful cooperation in implementing key national infrastructure projects and ensuring the stable development of various sectors of Tajikistan's national economy within the framework of the new Country Partnership Program.
It was noted that the development of digital financial services, the expansion of cross-border payments, the promotion of green finance, and the strengthening of the banking system's resilience are among the priority areas of economic and financial reform.
Overall, the meetings focused on a broad range of issues concerning the financial sector, with the parties expressing their willingness to strengthen cooperation and implement joint initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable economic development, attracting private investment, leveraging international best practices, and improving entrepreneurs' access to financial services.
Press Division
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13.10.2026
