DUSHANBE, February 12, 2016, Asia-Plus – Germany expected to donate €54.5 million to support the implementation of social development projects in Tajikistan.
According to the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Tajikistan (MEDT), a financial cooperation agreement for €54.5 million was signed between the governments of Tajikistan and Germany in Dushanbe on February 11.
Besides, a government-to-agreement between Tajikistan and Germany on technical assistance was signed on the same day, the source said.
The documents were reportedly inked by Tajik Minister of Economic Development and Trade Neamtullo Hikmatullozoda and Germany’s Ambassador to Tajikistan Holger Green.
The agreements reportedly provide for the implementation of social development projects in Tajikistan due grants awarded by the German Government.
The source says Germany will donate €54.5 million to support development of vocational education, construction of schools, development of microlending institutions in rural areas, rehabilitation of social infrastructure, etc.
