Parliamentary elections in Tajikistan have overshadowed the recent commitments by international lenders to finance projects in the country. Both the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Asian Development Bank (ABD) have allocated funds, giving a boost to Tajikistan’s image. Chinese lenders also have turned their eyes towards the mountainous Central Asian country, as Tajikistan may become a crucial node for Beijing’s Silk Road initiative. The West is also focusing on Dushanbe, as it is regarded as a solid garrison from which to engage with Afghanistan and Pakistan to the south.
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