On October 27, in Dushanbe, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, met with Matteo Patrone, Vice President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

The meeting focused on the current state and future prospects of cooperation between Tajikistan and the Bank, the implementation of joint projects, and opportunities to expand investment.

President Emomali Rahmon described the EBRD as one of Tajikistan’s important partners in economic development, infrastructure, and the private sector, and expressed his gratitude to the Bank’s leadership for their fruitful cooperation.

It was noted that cooperation with the Bank has continued since 1993, with the number of EBRD projects in Tajikistan reaching 201 and total investment exceeding €1.1 billion.

The importance of the Memorandum of Understanding between Tajikistan and the Bank on a Strategic Multi-Year Investment Roadmap for 2026–2030, valued at $900 million, was emphasized.

Particular attention was given to cooperation on green energy projects, including the construction of solar power plants with private-sector investment. The President highlighted the importance of such projects in ensuring a reliable electricity supply for households and businesses and increasing exports of clean energy to countries across the region. He proposed exploring opportunities for the Bank to participate in financing these projects.

Modernizing electricity transmission and distribution networks and reducing energy losses were also identified as important areas of cooperation.

The Head of State emphasized the need to increase direct financing for manufacturing enterprises and expand access to affordable, long-term financing for small and medium-sized businesses, particularly in the regions. Expanding lending in the national currency and preparing domestic companies to issue bonds were also discussed.

During the meeting, the participants addressed ways to improve access to clean drinking water, modernize sewerage and irrigation systems, strengthen the management of state-owned enterprises, and develop public-private partnership projects. Cooperation in education and digitalization was also discussed.

The importance of attracting grants and technical assistance for projects with significant social and climate-related benefits was highlighted.

At the conclusion of the meeting, President Emomali Rahmon reaffirmed Tajikistan’s readiness to expand mutually beneficial, long-term cooperation with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.