The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan held a sector panel session at the “Dushanbe Invest-2025” international investment forum on “Financial technologies and innovations as the engine of investment into the future”. Deputy Chair Sirojiddin Ikromi framed financial technology development as a priority for Tajikistan’s financial policy and positioned payment-system development and the digitisation of banking and financial services as key levers to expand access to financial services. The discussion brought together investors, domestic and foreign entrepreneurs, international financial organisations, leaders of Tajikistan’s credit institutions and private-sector representatives, including speakers from the Alliance for Financial Inclusion, VISA Central Asia, IFC, IFAD-related REMIT PRIME, and several local banks and market participants. Topics included digitising the payment system, the use of open banking, cybersecurity, strengthening financial literacy, and pathways to attract investment into the digital economy, alongside international experience on cashless settlement, building a competitive environment for technology firms, and expanding electronic services for businesses and households.

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