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The European Investment Bank (EIB) plans to allocate €100 million for transport projects in the Republic of Tajikistan, according to the press service of the Ministry of Transport of Tajikistan.
The funds will be used to modernize transport infrastructure and improve the availability of transport services, which, according to the expectations of the parties, will contribute to the country's further economic development, strengthening the transport network, and regional integration.
Financing is provided for by a Memorandum of Understanding between the Republic of Tajikistan and the European Investment Bank. This document was first presented at the Global Gateway Investor Forum on Sustainable Transport Links between Europe and Central Asia, which took place in January 2024 in Brussels. The Memorandum was signed on April 4, 2025, cementing the commitment of both parties to further develop cooperation in the transport sector.
On January 19, 2026, Tajikistan's Minister of Transport and Communications, Azim Ibrahim, held a working meeting with a delegation from the European Investment Bank, led by Edvardas Bumšteinas, EIB Director for Asia and the Pacific. During the meeting, the development of bilateral cooperation was discussed, including specific steps for implementing investment projects in the transport sector, as well as financing mechanisms and oversight for the effective implementation of these projects.
Representatives of the European Investment Bank emphasized their interest in continuing close cooperation with Tajikistan within the framework of the existing Memorandum. They noted that priority transport projects of regional significance that could contribute to strengthening economic and transport integration will be offered for funding, which will significantly improve the country's transport infrastructure and enhance the quality of transport services.
Thus, the implementation of joint initiatives enshrined in the Memorandum will create the basis for further cooperation between Tajikistan and the European Investment Bank, ensuring the comprehensive development of the transport sector and strengthening integration processes in the region.
