On October 15, 2026, at the initiative of the National Bank of Tajikistan and as part of the Entrepreneurs' Forum "Tojikiston, ba pesh!" ("Tajikistan, ahead!"), a specialized panel session titled "Partnership for Development: Banking and Insurance Solutions for the Business Community" was held. The session was chaired by Sirojiddin Ikromi, Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of Tajikistan, and was attended by entrepreneurs as well as representatives from the country’s credit, financial, and insurance institutions.
Opening the session, the Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of Tajikistan noted that the business community serves as a primary driving force of the national economy, playing a vital role in job creation, the development of domestic production, and the strengthening of the country’s economic potential. In this context, the Government of Tajikistan is implementing various state initiatives and programs designed to foster a favorable environment for entrepreneurial activity and improve the investment climate. Notably, the period from 2022 to 2026 has been designated as the "Years of Industrial Development," while 2025–2030 has been declared the "Years of Development of the Digital Economy and Innovation." Concurrently, measures are being taken to support women’s entrepreneurship—including the provision of presidential grants for 2025–2030—and to ease operational conditions for business entities, such as through the implementation of a moratorium on inspections of their activities.
It was emphasized that these initiatives reflect the special attention given by the Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, and the Government of the country to the development of entrepreneurship and the expansion of the private sector, all with the aim of ensuring the sustainable development of the national economy.
During the session, representatives from the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) and the country’s credit, financial, and insurance institutions delivered presentations. These included: Sukhaili Abdulvakhkhobov, Deputy Director of the NBT’s Banking Supervision Department; Alisher Nuraliev, Head of Product Development at CJSC "Humo Bank"; Iskandar Rajabov, Chairman of CJSC "International Bank of Tajikistan"; Shuhrat Salohiddinov, Director of the NBT’s Payment Systems Department; Gulanor Atobek, Chairperson of OJSC "Alif Bank"; Halim Mirzoaliev, Director of the NBT’s Financial Monitoring Department; Shuhratjon Tursunov, Head of the Information Security Department at OJSC "Eskhata Bank"; Dehqon Samadov, Acting Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of OJSC "Tavhidbank"; Boburkhon Boboev, Head of the NBT’s Insurance Supervision Management; and Nematjon Jalolidinov, General Director of the Insurance Company "BIMA" LLC.
Theparticipants' presentations covered the current situation and key indicators of the banking system, the processes of lending and financing for investment projects, the development of modern financial services, the expansion of payment infrastructure, and the increased use of digital services. Discussions also addressed improving entrepreneurs' access to various forms of financing, the development of Islamic banking services, ensuring financial security, expanding the insurance market, and leveraging insurance solutions within business activities.
It was emphasized that further progress in these areas will create a favorable environment for improving entrepreneurs' access to financial services, enhancing the efficiency of their operations, and strengthening cooperation between the financial system and the business community.
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15.10.2026
