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Tajikistan's public debt as of January 1 of this year amounted to $3.5 billion, equivalent to 19.2% of the country's gross domestic product. This was announced by Tajikistan's Finance Minister Faiziddin Kahhorzoda at a press conference.
According to him, $3 billion, or 87% of the total public debt, is external debt. Domestic debt is $500 million, or 13% of the total.
The Minister noted that last year, the Ministry of Finance, in cooperation with other ministries and departments of the republic, signed 31 agreements for the implementation of 25 state investment projects for a total of $619 million.
"$504.6 million was allocated for servicing the external debt in 2025, of which $416.3 million was spent on repaying the principal and $88.3 million on interest. The state's financial obligations are being met within the approved plan," said Kakhhorzoda.
The Export-Import Bank of China remains the country's main external creditor. According to the minister, the debt to it has gradually been reduced to almost $700 million.
In addition, the republic has obligations to the World Bank – about $380 million, the Asian Development Bank – more than $250 million, the Islamic Development Bank – over $250 million, the International Monetary Fund – $195 million, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development – $165 million.
