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, according to a press release. The two leaders exchanged views on further enhancing cooperation in priority areas including energy, connectivity, and other sustainable infrastructure development. Their discussion reflected a shared commitment to advancing practical solutions that support Tajikistan’s long-term development objectives. The visit reaffirmed both sides’ intention to deepen cooperation. It also set the stage for the signing of a major investment agreement.
Tajikistan is a founding member of AIIB and has been an active partner of the Bank. The visit builds on the momentum of the two leaders’ meeting at Dushanbe in February 2026. AIIB began operations in 2016 and now has 111 approved members worldwide. The Bank is capitalized at USD100 billion and is AAA-rated by major international credit rating agencies. Its mission is Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond.
During the meeting, Zou and Rahmon witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding on a Multi-Year Rolling Investment Pipeline between AIIB and Tajikistan. The agreement deepens the partnership between the two sides. It reflects 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. They are expected to deliver long-term impact.
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.
He expressed gratitude to the Bank’s leadership for its continued support of the country’s sustainable development. The exchange highlighted the alignment between AIIB’s priorities and Tajikistan’s development agenda.
The visit reaffirms both sides’ intention to further deepen cooperation and translate shared priorities into concrete outcomes. Cooperation will continue to focus on energy, connectivity, and sustainable infrastructure. The Multi-Year Rolling Investment Pipeline provides a framework for the next phase of joint engagement. Planned projects under the pipeline are expected to support Tajikistan’s national development priorities. The partnership remains anchored in mutual trust and a shared focus on sustainable infrastructure.
