Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Zou Jiayi welcomed His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, to AIIB Headquarters on May 11, underscoring the strong and growing partnership between the Bank and Tajikistan.
The two leaders exchanged views on further enhancing cooperation in priority areas including energy, connectivity and other sustainable infrastructure development. The discussion reflected a shared commitment to advancing practical solutions that support Tajikistan’s long-term development objectives.
Zou expressed appreciation for the strong partnership between AIIB and Tajikistan, grounded in mutual trust and a shared focus on sustainable infrastructure. “We look forward to building on this momentum and supporting impactful projects that enhance connectivity, resilience and economic opportunity,” Zou said.
Rahmon commended AIIB's contribution to advancing infrastructure development in Tajikistan and expressed gratitude to the Bank’s leadership for its continued support of the country's sustainable development.
Zou and Rahmon witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding on a Multi-Year Rolling Investment Pipeline between AIIB and Tajikistan, building on the momentum of the two leaders’ meeting at Dushanbe in February 2026. The agreement deepens the partnership, reflecting AIIB’s intention to support the country’s core infrastructure development with financing of approximately USD800 million over the coming years. The planned projects are aligned with Tajikistan’s national development priorities and are expected to deliver long-term impact.
Tajikistan, a founding member of AIIB, has been an active partner of the Bank. Today’s visit reaffirms both sides’ intention to further deepen cooperation and translate shared priorities into concrete outcomes.
About AIIB
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond – infrastructure with sustainability at its core. AIIB began operations in 2016, now has 111 approved members worldwide, is capitalized at USD100 billion and is AAA-rated by major international credit rating agencies. AIIB collaborates with partners to mobilize capital and invest in infrastructure and other productive sectors that foster sustainable economic development and enhance regional connectivity.
