DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, April 6. Tajikistan and
the Asian Development Bank (ADB) engaged in discussions focused on
enhancing bilateral cooperation, with particular emphasis on the
sustainable management of water resources, optimizing hydropower
potential, and the implementation of collaborative projects,
Trend reports,
citing the Kyrgyz Ministry of Energy and Water Resources.
This issue was addressed during a meeting between the Minister
of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan, Daler
Juma, and the Director of the Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural
Development Sector Office of the Asian Development Bank, Jiangfeng
Zhang, on April 6, 2026, in Dushanbe.
A key focus of the meeting was the strategic importance of the
“Bahri Tojik” reservoir in ensuring both water and energy security
for Tajikistan and the broader region. The discussion underscored
the critical need for modernized management approaches, the
enhancement of monitoring systems, and the improvement of water
resource utilization efficiency.
Furthermore, the parties explored opportunities to attract
investment, integrate innovative technologies, and build sectoral
capacity. The sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding
cooperation through the implementation of priority projects in
these areas.
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