(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, November 21. The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) will support wheat-flour fortification in Tajikistan, Trend reports via the EDB.

The agreement was formally signed by Ruslan Dalenov, Deputy Chairman of the EDB Management Board, and Adham Mussallam, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) Country Director in Tajikistan.

According to the EDB, the initiative is designed to address micronutrient deficiencies by increasing the use of fortified wheat flour. As part of the grant, milling plants will receive premix dispensers and laboratory equipment, while technical personnel will undergo training. The bank anticipates that these measures will enhance operational efficiency and promote the wider production and consumption of fortified flour across the country.

Dalenov emphasized that supporting projects aimed at strengthening food security and improving public health remains a key priority for the EDB. He noted that the collaboration with the WFP and national agencies would help align local practices with international standards in flour fortification.

This initiative follows consultations held in 2025 between Tajikistan's Ministry of Health and Social Protection, the Tajikstandard Agency, and the WFP. It marks the second joint project between the EDB and the WFP.

The EDB is a multilateral development bank operating across the Eurasian region. As of July 2025, its portfolio included 319 projects worth $19.1 billion, mainly in transport, digital systems, green energy, agriculture, industry and engineering.

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