Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s Director General for Central and West Asia Leah Gutierrez on September 22 concluded her first visit to Tajikistan, where she joined President Emomali Rahmon in inaugurating the ADB-supported Hydromet campus, and held meetings with First Deputy Prime Minister Hokim Kholiqzoda, Chairperson of the State Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management Sulton Rahimzoda, and other senior government officials, according to ADB Tajikistan Resident Mission (TJRM).

“ADB values its strong partnership with Tajikistan and is proud of our joint achievements in improving the people’s lives,” Ms. Gutierrez said.  “We remain committed to supporting the government’s efforts to foster resilient, inclusive, and diversified growth.  We also aim to step up our support for private sector development in the country.”

During her meetings with the government, Ms. Gutierrez reaffirmed ADB’s long-term commitment to Tajikistan’s development through the forthcoming Country Partnership Strategy for 2026–2030.  The strategy is expected to focus on improving resilient and efficient infrastructure, strengthening economic management and competitiveness, and enhancing inclusiveness, quality and access to social services.

Tajikistan joined ADB in 1998. For 27 years, ADB has supported a wide range of essential sectors for a total of over US$2.7 billion in assistance, including over $2.2 billion in grants.

ADB’s partnership has delivered tangible results to the people of Tajikistan—from upgrading critical transport links such as the Obigarm–Nourobod, Dushanbe–Bokhtar, Ayni–Panjakent, Dushanbe–Tursunzoda, Vose–Khovaling roads, to modernizing key irrigation and water supply systems and building hospitals and schools.  ADB has also supported the construction of power transmission lines and electricity substations, the reconnection of Tajikistan’s electricity grid to the Central Asian power network and rehabilitating major hydropower plants like Nurek and Golovnaya.

ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific.  Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet.

Founded in 1966, the Asian Development Bank is owned by 69 members—50 from the region.