Leila Gutierrez, Director General of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Central and West Asia, concluded her inaugural visit to Tajikistan by reaffirming the Bank’s long-term support for the country’s development under a new Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for 2026–2030, Asiaplus.tj reports.
The forthcoming strategy will prioritize three core pillars:
- Building sustainable infrastructure
- Strengthening economic governance and competitiveness
- Expanding inclusive, high-quality, and accessible social services
During her visit, Gutierrez joined President Emomali Rahmon at the inauguration of the new Hydrometeorology Agency campus — a facility constructed with ADB grant funding. She also held high-level meetings with First Deputy Prime Minister Hokim Kholykzoda, Chairman of the State Committee for Investment and State Property Management Sulton Rahimzoda, and other senior government officials.
“ADB values its strong partnership with Tajikistan and is proud of our shared achievements in improving people’s lives,” said Gutierrez. “We are committed to supporting the government’s efforts to achieve sustainable, inclusive, and diversified growth — with a renewed focus on strengthening the private sector.”
Tajikistan became an ADB member in 1998. Over 27 years, the Bank has provided more than $2.7 billion in assistance — over $2.2 billion of which came in the form of grants.
ADB’s partnership has delivered tangible results:
- Modernization of critical highways — Obigarm–Nurobod, Dushanbe–Bokhtar, Ayni–Panjakent, Dushanbe–Tursunzoda, Vose–Khovaling
- Upgrading key irrigation and water supply systems
- Construction of hospitals and schools
- Development of transmission lines and substations
- Reconnection of Tajikistan’s power grid to the Central Asian energy system
- Rehabilitation of major hydropower plants, including Nurek and Golovnaya HPPs
As a leading multilateral development bank, ADB has supported sustainable and inclusive growth across Asia-Pacific since 1966. Operating in 69 countries — 50 within the region — ADB leverages innovative finance and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build resilient infrastructure, and protect the planet.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
Sept. 22, 2025