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On First Official Visit to Tajikistan, World Bank Vice President Anna Bjerde Reaffirms Support to Green, Resilient
Tajikistan is taking important steps to strengthen the foundation of its economy, foster a post-pandemic green recovery, and provide better job opportunities for its young and largely rural population, according to Anna Bjerde, World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia on her first official visit to Tajikistan, on the final leg of her Central Asia tour.
Ms. Bjerde discussed the country’s key development priorities, including support for an effective COVID-19 response, in meetings with the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, H.E. Emomali Rahmon, First Deputy Prime Minister Davlatali Said, Deputy Prime Minister Usmonali Usmonzoda, key members of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, and representatives of the National Bank of Tajikistan.