The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan reported that Deputy Chairman Daler Muradalizoda met Alma Karabasova, Vice President of Moody's Ratings and head of its Central Asia representative office, to discuss bilateral cooperation, the assessment of Tajikistan's sovereign credit rating, and current conditions in the country's financial sector. The meeting centered on how Moody's evaluates sovereign creditworthiness and the factors used in its rating process. Moody's presented its rating methodology and the main determinants it considers, including financial stability indicators, fiscal policy, institutional stability, and potential contingent risks. It also outlined the firm's activities, its service coverage in Central Asia, and opportunities for cooperation in credit assessment. The presentation noted that Moody's provides rating and analytical services to credit and insurance institutions, and relevant National Bank departments took part in the discussion on the materials presented and specific rating indicators.