CA-NEWS (TJ) - Tajikistan is counting on support of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in implementation of social program to support poor families and vulnerable population.

Last Wednesday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Hamrokhon Zarifi met with the Permanent Representative of AKDN in Tajikistan Munir Merali, reported the Information Department of Tajikistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"During the meeting Zarifi shared experience of projects implementation and highlighted importance of their role for the country in light of the financial crisis. Zarifi highly assessed variety of AKDN's activities in various spheres of social life. Tajikistan accounts on AKDN in implementation of social programs, particularly projects aimed at support of low-income families and vulnerable segments of population," reported the Ministry.

Mirali noted that "in spite of the financial crisis the organization intends to continue implementation of projects in education, health and humanitarian spheres."

During the meeting the parties noted on intensification of bilateral cooperation in education, tourism and transportation development as a priority need. "The noted on a need to seek for effective implementation of projects," noted the Ministry.

During the meeting revitalization of "Serena" five-star hotel construction in Dushanbe was discussed as well.