World Bank finances Uzbekistan road development

The World Bank will grant Uzbekistan a US$200 million loan for 25 years, including a grace period of five years. The funds will go towards the $240 million Regional Roads Development project that is scheduled to be completed by 2021, according to UzDaily.uz. Uzbekistan’s government also reported that around 117km roads were built in the first half of this year.
July 7, 2015 Read time: 1 min
The 2332 World Bank will grant Uzbekistan a US$200 million loan for 25 years, including a grace period of five years.

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Uzbekistan’s government also reported that around 117km roads were built in the first half of this year.
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