Dushanbe, 20.01.2016. (NIAT «Khovar») – Sean O’Sullivan, Director General of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s Central and West Asia Department, concluded yesterday a two-day visit to Tajikistan, during which he met with Prime Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda and other senior government officials to discuss the country’s development priorities and current economic situation, ADB’s assistance program, and reaffirm ADB’s continued support for national development.

ADB’s current partnership strategy with Tajikistan focuses on improved connectivity, energy security, and private sector development. In 2015, ADB approved two projects worth a total $92 million for Tajikistan, including $60 million budget support for the first phase of the investment climate reforms program and $32 million to modernize technical and vocational education and training system in the country. ADB assistance for 2016 is expected to be $70 million in support for rehabilitating the Dushanbe-Kurgan-Tyube road, and improved water resource management.