DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, March 14. European Commission has confirmed its readiness to continue cooperation with Tajikistan, focusing on sustainable economic growth and agricultural development, by signing new documents, European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Jozef Síkel wrote on X, Trend reports.
He further highlighted the importance of affordable and reliable
energy for the country’s future.
"Reliable and affordable energy is key to economic growth, as is
sustainable agriculture. And we, along with our partners, are ready
to work together with Tajikistan to achieve this," Síkela
noted.
Sikel also underscored that today, two crucial agreements were
signed, aimed at improving Tajikistan's energy infrastructure and
supporting its agricultural sector:
One of the agreements was a 20 million euro grant from the European
Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for the
modernization of Tajikistan's power grid. This project aims to
reduce energy losses and create conditions for investments in
renewable energy sources. The result will be lower electricity
costs and enhanced energy security for the country.
The next one was a $20 million program with Deutsche Gesellschaft
für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), aimed at increasing
productivity and resilience in the cotton sector, as well as
improving climate change adaptation. This will allow Tajikistan to
increase exports of its products.
These initiatives are expected to contribute to the long-term
development of Tajikistan, ensuring economic growth and resilience
in the face of climate change.
Germany's company GIZ provides technical assistance, expertise, and
capacity-building programs to help countries and organizations
implement projects aimed at achieving the United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They work closely with
governments, private sector actors, and civil society organizations
around the world.