Tajikistan Seeks Enhanced Support from Islamic Development Bank for Green Energy and Rogun Hydropower Project

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The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has been urged to increase its support for green energy and the Rogun hydropower project in Tajikistan, according to Minister of Economic Development and Trade Zavqi Zavqizoda. During a meeting with IsDB President Muhammad Al Jasser on the sidelines of the IsDB Group's Annual Meeting in Algiers, Algeria, Zavqizoda highlighted the importance of expanded financing for key sectors of the economy, including green energy, road infrastructure, and agriculture. The minister emphasized that the Rogun HPP remains a top national priority and praised the bank's successful partnership with Tajikistan, noting that the bank has invested over $916 million in the country since the start of cooperation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tajikistan's Minister of Economic Development and Trade Zavqi Zavqizoda has called on the Islamic Development Bank to boost support for green energy and the Rogun hydropower project.
  • The meeting between Zavqizoda and IsDB President Muhammad Al Jasser took place during the IsDB Group's Annual Meeting in Algiers, Algeria, from May 19 through 22, 2025.
  • The Rogun HPP remains a top national priority for Tajikistan, with the minister emphasizing the importance of expanded financing for key sectors of the economy.
  • The Islamic Development Bank has invested over $916 million in Tajikistan since the start of cooperation, with a significant portion going towards the Rogun HPP project.
  • The bank has mobilized $550 million for the Rogun HPP project, including $150 million from IsDB funds and $400 million from Arab development partners.
  • Implementation of the project has already begun, with the parties reviewing priority projects under the Tajikistan-IsDB Partnership Strategy for 2023-2026.

Statistics:

  • The Islamic Development Bank has invested over $916 million in Tajikistan since the start of cooperation.
  • The bank has mobilized $550 million for the Rogun HPP project, including $150 million from IsDB funds and $400 million from Arab development partners.
  • The Rogun HPP project has already begun implementation, with priority projects under the Tajikistan-IsDB Partnership Strategy for 2023-2026 being reviewed.

Sources:

  • Trend News Agency
  • Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Tajikistan