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ADB to provide US$100mn for Tajikistan highway reconstruction

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to grant Tajikistan US$100 million towards reconstruction of the highway Penjikent - Aini – the Uzbekistan border. The total project is valued at $136 million. Tajikistan's government will provide US$22 million. In addition, OPEC will give a 20-year $14 million loan with a 2.5% interest rate.
April 10, 2013 Read time: 1 min
The 943 Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to grant Tajikistan US$100 million towards reconstruction of the highway Penjikent - Aini – the Uzbekistan border. The total project is valued at $136 million. Tajikistan's government will provide US$22 million. In addition, OPEC will give a 20-year $14 million loan with a 2.5% interest rate.

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