On April 16, 2026, the Chairman of National Bank of Tajikistan Firdavs Tolibzoda met with representatives of the IMF Capital Markets and Monetary Policy Department on the sidelines of the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group in Washington, D.C. During the meeting, the parties have discussed important issues of strengthening the stability of the financial system, continuing banking sector reforms, and expanding technical cooperation.
The Chairman of National Bank of Tajikistan has expressed gratitude for the mutual cooperation with the IMF, especially in improving monetary and financial statistics, improving the quality of analytical data, and adapting it to international standards, noting that the first phase of technical assistance has been completed with significant results, and the start of the second phase is expected this year.
The parties also have discussed the issues of strengthening the risk-based banking supervision system and introducing macroprudential tools, emphasizing the need to strengthen compliance systems, internal control and risk management, including in the context of external factors and sanctions restrictions. It was also considered the issues related to regulation of operations with digital assets and development of financial stability statistics.
In conclusion, the parties have emphasized their willingness to continue close cooperation within the framework of IMF technical assistance programs, exchange of experience and strengthening institutional capacity, assessing this process as important for ensuring the stability of the financial system of Tajikistan and adaptation to international standards.
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17.04.2026
