EDB will support the renovation and construction of the Labijar-Kalai-Khumb highway in Tajikistan
Dushanbe, May 20, 2026
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Tajikistan have signed an agreement to finance the construction of the first section of the Labijar–Kalai-Khumb highway. The project is of strategic importance for the development of the country's transport infrastructure; it will strengthen transport links between the districts of republican subordination and the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region.
Under the agreement, the EDB will provide the Republic of Tajikistan with concessional financing totalling US $18.5 mln, including a US $17 mln loan and a US $1.5 mln targeted grant.
The funds will be used for the construction and renovation of a 10-kilometer section of the highway, as well as the construction of three bridges. The project will improve the safety of freight transport, enhance transport accessibility in mountainous areas, and create additional conditions for the development of trade, entrepreneurship, and investment in the republic's regions.
The financing agreement was signed by Vladimir Yakunin, EDB Director for Tajikistan, and Qahhorzoda Faiziddin, Minister of Finance of the Republic of Tajikistan.
"The project will be part of a broader effort to modernise Tajikistan's transport infrastructure and will contribute to the country's socioeconomic development, expand interregional connections, and increase population mobility. Supporting infrastructure projects that promote sustainable socioeconomic development in member states is a key priority for the EDB," noted Vladimir Yakunin, Head of the EDB Project Support Department.
Additional Information:
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) is a multilateral development bank investing in Eurasia. For more than 20 years, the Bank has worked to strengthen and expand economic ties and foster comprehensive development in its member countries. By the end of December 2025, the EDB’s cumulative portfolio comprised 326 projects with a total investment of US $19.6 billion. The Bank's portfolio consists principally of projects with an integration effect in transport infrastructure, digital systems, green energy, agriculture, manufacturing, and mechanical engineering. The Bank’s operations are guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals and ESG principles.
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