BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 16. The European
Union is preparing a series of major green economy and digital
transformation initiatives in Tajikistan under the Global Gateway
framework, a European Commission spokesperson told Trend.
“The EU’s Global Gateway initiative aims to strengthen
sustainable connectivity and infrastructure worldwide. In Central
Asia, and specifically in Tajikistan, our cooperation focuses on
four priority areas: water/energy/climate, transport, digital
connectivity, and critical raw materials,” the spokesperson
said.
The Commission emphasized that water and energy continue to be
fundamental pillars of its partnership with Tajikistan. Through the
regional Team Europe Initiative on Energy, Water, and Climate
Change, the EU supports vital sector reforms and key investments in
both the water and energy domains. Notably, this includes planned
involvement in the construction of the Rogun Hydropower Plant, a
flagship project poised to significantly enhance Tajikistan’s
renewable energy capacity.
Furthermore, the Commission provided insights into upcoming
digital initiatives, highlighting the perspectives on joint
digitalization efforts.
“Regarding digitalization, we are advancing under the dedicated
Team Europe Initiative on Digital Connectivity, beginning with
capacity-building activities. Additionally, we are preparing for
the deployment of satellite ground stations, aimed at improving
digital access in remote areas across the region. Tajikistan has
shown interest in this initiative, and we anticipate that the
country will benefit from this support in the near future,” the
spokesperson said.