The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan reported that the country’s delegation joined finance ministers and central bank governors from the Caucasus and Central Asia for talks with International Monetary Fund Deputy Managing Director Bo Li. Discussions focused on regional economic growth, macroeconomic and financial stability, inflation and price stability, and effective liquidity management. The Tajik delegation emphasized export diversification, energy and food security, domestic production, new technologies and stronger regional cooperation. The meeting continued Tajikistan’s dialogue with the IMF following earlier discussions with Bo Li on technical assistance, institutional capacity and macroeconomic policy. Tajikistan was represented by Finance Minister Fayziddin Qahhorzoda, National Bank Governor Firdavs Tolibzoda and the country’s permanent representative to the IMF and World Bank, Payrav Amirzoda.