Number of WB-backed projects in Tajikistan disclosed

DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, September 30. The World
Bank (WB) has supported the implementation of 116 priority projects
in Tajikistan over 31 years of bilateral cooperation, totaling $2.9
billion, Trend
reports.
This was announced during a meeting between Tajik President
Emomali Rahmon and Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of the World Bank
for Operations, in New York. The projects span various sectors,
including social services, transportation, energy, and
agriculture.
Rahmon highlighted the WB as one of Tajikistan's key development
partners and discussed strategies for mobilizing resources to
further national economic development and social objectives. The
sides discussed hydropower, industrial development, access to green
energy, and the promotion of a green economy.
The president expressed his gratitude for the bank's leadership
and practical initiatives, particularly regarding the financing of
the Rogun hydropower plant's completion.



He noted that Tajikistan boasts rich natural resources,
especially in renewable energy and agriculture, and emphasized the
need for increased international financial and technical support to
maximize this potential.
On September 22, Rahmon left for New York to participate in the
79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.