Tajikistan
CAREC in Tajikistan
In 1998, newly independent Tajikistan joined discussions to establish CAREC. It embraced the vision of cooperation with its neighbors to usher in an era of development and shared prosperity.
Tajikistan is a country bounded by the People’s Republic of China to the east, Afghanistan to the south, Uzbekistan to the west, and the Kyrgyz Republic to the north. Its towering mountains, the highest in Central Asia, dominate more than 90% of the country’s terrain. They cradle massive glaciers that feed rivers, nourishing fertile valley orchards and lowland farms and providing a source of abundant potential hydroelectricity.
Of the six CAREC corridors, four (2, 3, 5, and 6) transit Tajikistan, transforming the way people and businesses move within the country and across borders. The corridors streamline transport, cutting costs and time, thereby boosting trade and opening access to essential jobs and services.
Key Projects
As of 2023, more than $3.46 billion has been invested in Tajikistan through CAREC. These projects also promote better connections—within CAREC and with outside markets—that are key to unlocking the region’s vast resources and human potential.
A road construction program has cut travel times between commercial centers in Tajikistan and neighboring countries. Customs modernization and cross-border agreements are also enhancing trade. The government is playing its part in carrying out investments, creating jobs, and stimulating economic growth.