A Tajik delegation led by National Bank Chairman Firdavs Tolibzoda and Finance Minister Faiziddin Qahhorzoda held a series of meetings with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) management team on the sidelines of the annual IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok, Avesta.tj reported.
During talks with IMF Deputy Managing Director Bo Li, the parties discussed the results of bilateral cooperation, priority areas for further economic reforms, and improvements to monetary policy.
Meeting participants focused on the development of the foreign exchange market, strengthening supervision and regulation of banking activities, international reserve management, as well as the digitalization of financial services and cybersecurity.
During consultations with Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department, the parties discussed opportunities to expand technical support to improve macroeconomic analysis tools, systemic risk assessments, and the digitalization of reporting.
Deepening Dushanbe's engagement with key international financial institutions plays a critical role in maintaining the country's macroeconomic stability.
Amid regional economic turbulence and external shocks, the IMF's technical and advisory assistance is key to the qualitative improvement of the financial system.
Joint initiatives to digitalize reporting and strengthen prudential regulation contribute to strengthening the stability of the country's banking sector and increasing confidence among foreign investors.
Direct dialogue with the Fund reduces risks to the national budget, laying a reliable institutional foundation for structural reforms and balanced long-term growth in Tajikistan.
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October 15, 2026