Eurasian Bank Boosts Digital and AI Collaboration with Tajikistan

Published Date : 05/11/2025 

The Ministry of Industry and New Technologies of Tajikistan and the Eurasian Development Bank’s (EDB) Fund for Digital Initiatives have signed a memorandum of cooperation at the AI Conf 2025 international conference, focusing on joint digital projects and AI integration. 

Dushanbe. The Ministry of Industry and New Technologies of Tajikistan and the Eurasian Development Bank’s (EDB) Fund for Digital Initiatives have signed a memorandum of cooperation at the AI Conf 2025 international conference.

The document confirms the parties’ commitment to developing joint digital projects, exchanging experience, and strengthening national competencies in innovation and artificial intelligence (AI). Key areas of cooperation include integrating AI into public administration, creating a large language model (LLM), and developing solutions to enhance energy efficiency and security.

Digital Partnership to Accelerate Development

Dauren Rakhimzhanov, Managing Director at the EDB Directorate for Digital Initiatives, noted:

“The Ministry of Industry and New Technologies of Tajikistan is a key driver of digital transformation in the country. The Ministry has established an AI Council to oversee major national projects. Under the signed memorandum, we will jointly develop AI technologies, exchange expertise, and expand the portfolio of digital projects in Tajikistan.”

He added that the memorandum will enable the use of the financial and expert instruments of the EDB Fund for Digital Initiatives, including grant programmes designed to support digital projects with an integration effect and promote technology transfer among the Bank’s member countries.

A Project Already Underway in Tajikistan

One of the first projects was the development of an electronic map of Dushanbe, which will serve as a foundation for future initiatives supporting the city’s digital development. The Fund signed a grant agreement for the project with the state-owned enterprise Smart City on 24 September 2025.

Regional Cooperation in AI

Alexander Petrov, Director at the EDB Directorate for Digital Initiatives, highlighted the importance of international cooperation:

“Today, international cooperation in artificial intelligence is of particular importance. AI projects call for close interaction both among EDB member countries and with international institutions. We have already received proposals from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and other countries in the region. Joint initiatives will help create a sustainable ecosystem and represent a step towards deeper economic integration.”

A New Stage in the Region’s Technological Development

The memorandum opens up new opportunities for joint initiatives aimed at developing Tajikistan’s digital economy. Its implementation will help harness the potential of artificial intelligence to address practical challenges and strengthen technological cooperation in the region.

Additional Information:

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) is a multilateral development bank investing in Eurasia. For more than 19 years, the Bank has worked to strengthen and expand economic ties and foster comprehensive development in its member countries. By July 2025, the EDB’s cumulative portfolio comprised 319 projects with a total investment of US $19.1 billion. The portfolio consists principally of projects with an integration effect in transport infrastructure, digital systems, green energy, agriculture, manufacturing, and mechanical engineering. The Bank adheres to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and ESG principles in its operations.

The EDB is implementing three mega-projects as part of its 2022–2026 Strategy: the Central Asian Water and Energy Complex, the Eurasian Transport Network, and the Eurasian Agricultural Goods Distribution System. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS): 

Q: What is the main focus of the cooperation memorandum signed between Tajikistan and the EDB?

A: The main focus of the cooperation memorandum is to develop joint digital projects, exchange expertise, and strengthen national competencies in innovation and artificial intelligence (AI).

Q: What are the key areas of cooperation mentioned in the memorandum?

A: The key areas of cooperation include integrating AI into public administration, creating a large language model (LLM), and developing solutions to enhance energy efficiency and security.

Q: Who is Dauren Rakhimzhanov and what is his role in this cooperation?

A: Dauren Rakhimzhanov is the Managing Director at the EDB Directorate for Digital Initiatives. He oversees the development of AI technologies and the expansion of digital projects in Tajikistan.

Q: What is the first project mentioned that is already underway in Tajikistan?

A: The first project mentioned is the development of an electronic map of Dushanbe, which will serve as a foundation for future initiatives supporting the city’s digital development.

Q: What are the three mega-projects the EDB is implementing as part of its 2022–2026 Strategy?

A: The three mega-projects the EDB is implementing are the Central Asian Water and Energy Complex, the Eurasian Transport Network, and the Eurasian Agricultural Goods Distribution System. 

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