DUSHANBE, February 26, 2015, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday February 25, Tajik Minister of Economic Development and Trade Nematullo Hikmatullozoda received a delegation of the World Bank (WB), led by Ms. Patricia Veevers-Carter, World Bank Country Manager for Tajikistan.

According to the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MEDT) press center,  the sides discussed issues related to state and prospects of further expansion of cooperation between Tajikistan and the World Bank as well as further financing of the country’s development.

The sides expressed readiness for further expansion of cooperation, the source said.  

Tajikistan joined the World bank in 1993.  The World Bank Group’s active portfolio in Tajikistan includes 12 projects totaling US$185.1 million that aim to support economic growth through private sector development, while investing in better public services for people, such as education, health, municipal services and social protection.  Since 1996, the World Bank has provided US$978 million in grants and highly concessional credits from the International Development Association and trust fund resources to Tajikistan.