Rehabilitation of the Dushanbe–Kulma–China border, section Dushanbe – Dangara with the construction of Khatlon tunnel
Location: Dushanbe, Dangara, Tajikistan
Sector: Transportation
Source of funding: USD 243.4 mln - Exim Bank of China, USD 12.8 mln - Government of the Republic of Tajikistan
Total cost: USD 256.3 mln
Implementer (contractor/ operator): Ministry of Energy and Water Resources Tajikistan, OJSHC Barqi Tojik
Start (of construction): 2009
Planned completion: 2014
INVESTORS SUMMARY
The Export-Import Bank of China: The Export-Import Bank of China is a state-funded and state-owned policy bank with the status of an independent legal entity. It is a bank directly under the leadership of the State Council and dedicated to supporting China’s foreign trade, investment and international economic cooperation. With the Chinese government’s credit support, the Bank plays a crucial role in promoting steady economic growth and structural adjustment, supporting foreign trade, and implementing the “going global” strategy. The Bank has been involved in various projects in Tajikistan, and in 2016 Tajikistan’s debt to the institution already amounted to 1 billion USD.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
Total length of the road is 136 km. This project is part of the Dushanbe–Kulma–China road network. The length of the tunnel is 4,450 km.
The project signals the framework project between the two governments of China and Tajikistan. Dates from August 30, 2009, the 147.64 km highway was divided into three stages. The completion of Dushanbe-Kulma highway has greatly facilitated residents to travel along the line and provided strong support for the rapid economic growth in Tajikistan. The construction of the Khatlon Tunnel is also vital, as it will provide a means of travel under the mountain passes.
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