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On February 14, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon received Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank President Zou Jiayi . The head of state congratulated Ms. Zou Jiayi on her election to the high post and welcomed her first visit to Tajikistan. This was reported by the press service of the President of Tajikistan.
During the conversation, Emomali Rahmon, highly appreciating the current level of interaction and the Bank’s contribution to the implementation of priority areas of the country’s socio-economic development, expressed gratitude to its leadership.
It was emphasized that the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is one of Tajikistan's important partners in developing modern infrastructure and advancing the sustainable and green growth agenda.
Particular attention was paid to the implementation of priority investment projects, including the Rogun HPP construction project and the continued reconstruction of the Nurek HPP .
Prospects for expanding cooperation in energy, transport and urban infrastructure, water resource management, climate change adaptation, digitalization, and energy efficiency were also discussed. The importance of attracting long-term financing, improving project implementation mechanisms, and strengthening institutional capacity was noted.
Noting their commitment to strengthening long-term and mutually beneficial cooperation, the parties expressed confidence that the agreements reached will give new impetus to the further development of the strategic partnership between the Republic of Tajikistan and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
