On April 16, 2026, the delegation of the Republic of Tajikistan, on the sidelines of Spring Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group, participated in a Meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of the Caucasus and Central Asia with the IMF Deputy Managing Director Mr. Bo Li.
It was discussed in the high-level meeting the current situation of economic cooperation in the region, strengthening trade integration, developing the digital economy and expanding “green” financing.
The country’s delegation has noted in its speech that the economic development of the Republic of Tajikistan continues on the basis of macroeconomic stability, moderate inflation, and a stable banking system. It was emphasized that in the framework of implementation of cooperation program with the International Monetary Fund, in particular the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI), the Republic of Tajikistan has achieved significant results in improving public finance management, increasing the effectiveness of monetary policy, strengthening transparency, and managing public debt.
At the same time, it was stated that special attention is paid to strengthening economic stability, export diversification, private sector development, and continuing structural reforms.
It was also stressed that cooperation in the hydropower sector is of key importance for the Republic of Tajikistan, and the implementation of large projects, including the Roghun HPP, can contribute to strengthening the stability and energy security of the country and the region by providing electricity.
During the meeting, the expansion of regional cooperation was assessed as an important factor in the effective use of economic potential, and it was noted the continuation of regular dialogue between the IMF Constituency member states plays an important role in ensuring financial stability and sustainable economic development.
On the same day, the Chairman of National Bank of Tajikistan Firdavs Tolibzoda has participated in the afternoon meeting of the IMF Governors from the Middle East and Central Asia on the sidelines of the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group.
In the meeting, participants were provided with an overview of the region's monetary situation, and participants exchanged views on current issues, including global economic uncertainties, financial market volatility, financing climate change-related projects, preparing financial sectors for a "green" economy, improving the resilience of financial systems, and the role of regulators in mitigating climate risks.
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16.04.2026
