Dushanbe City, July 12, 2024 — Today, the 18th Session of the Dushanbe City People's Deputies Assembly of the Sixth Convocation was held in the capital of the country under the leadership of the Chairman of the Assembly, Honorable Rustam Emomali.
The session was attended by deputies, deputy mayors, the Chief of Staff of the City Chairman, heads of structural units of the executive office, heads of city enterprises and institutions, district chairpersons, heads of law enforcement agencies, representatives of local executive bodies of central government authorities, and media representatives.
At the beginning of the session, the deputies elected the secretariat and approved the agenda and working procedures.
First, the deputies reviewed the implementation of the decision of the Chairman of Dushanbe dated September 12, 2023, No. 479, "On the Approval of the Action Plan for Tree Planting and Landscaping for the Autumn Season of 2023 and Spring Season of 2024 in Dushanbe." In connection with this issue, the sectoral Deputy Chairman of the city delivered a report.
Honorable Rustam Emomali instructed the Deputy Chairman, together with district chairpersons and relevant structures, to intensify work in the areas of landscaping, environmental protection, improvement of sanitary conditions, planting seasonal flowers, expanding green spaces, and maintaining the cleanliness of streets, parks, gardens, and main city entryways.
In addition, in honor of the upcoming “33rd Anniversary of State Independence,” it was instructed to organize collective clean-up campaigns on Saturdays and Sundays with the involvement of employees from organizations, educational and health institutions, and members of the public to clean streets, neighborhoods, and residential areas.
The session continued with a discussion on the implementation of the Action Plan of the Executive Body of State Power of Dushanbe City regarding the enforcement of the Presidential Decree of the Republic of Tajikistan from June 22, 2023, No. 586 “On Measures to Expand Cashless Payments.” A report on this matter was presented by the relevant Deputy Chairman.
The Chairman of the Dushanbe City People's Deputies Assembly issued specific instructions to the First Deputy Chairman, other deputy chairmen, and relevant structures to expand cashless transactions across all sectors and to monitor their implementation closely.
Furthermore, instructions were given to strengthen efforts to promote cashless methods in tax collection, mandatory payments, and all types of services in organizations and enterprises across the capital, regardless of ownership type.
Next, the implementation of the Industrial Development Strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan for the period until 2030 and the progress of the Action Plan of the Executive Body of State Power of Dushanbe in this area were discussed. The sectoral Deputy Chairman presented a report on the matter.
Honorable Rustam Emomali instructed the Deputy Chairman overseeing the sector, in cooperation with district chairpersons and relevant structures, to take necessary measures to implement the Strategy and the Action Plan of the Government related to the declaration of 2022–2026 as the “Years of Industrial Development.” This includes the construction of new production facilities, reactivation of idle enterprises, creation of new jobs, strengthening of export growth, expanding export capacity, and ensuring the timely commissioning of planned enterprises.
The deputies also reviewed the socio-economic development outcomes of Dushanbe for the first half of 2024 and set tasks for the second half. The First Deputy Chairman of the city delivered a report on this issue.
The First Deputy Chairman, other deputy chairmen, district chairpersons, and relevant structures were tasked with ensuring the timely and high-quality implementation of projects related to the celebration of the 35th Anniversary of State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan. This includes accelerating the construction of educational and preschool institutions, healthcare and social facilities, and other infrastructure.
Additionally, measures should be taken to ensure sustainable development of the capital by attracting direct investment, enhancing the implementation of current projects, and involving philanthropist entrepreneurs in urban beautification and construction works.
Furthermore, efforts should be intensified to effectively implement sectoral programs—particularly in education, healthcare, culture and tourism, water and sewage, electricity and heating, transport and communication, women and family affairs, and youth and sports. Efficient and targeted use of budgetary funds, transparency in expenditures, identification of new income sources, fulfillment of tax plans, and reduction of tax arrears should also be ensured.
The deputies also reviewed and approved several decisions made by the Chairman of Dushanbe in key areas of city governance.
In conclusion, Honorable Rustam Emomali called on the attendees to intensify beautification and development efforts in the capital in honor of the 33rd Anniversary of State Independence and to commit to strengthening the development of vital urban sectors.
With that, the 18th Session of the Dushanbe City People's Deputies Assembly of the Sixth Convocation concluded its work.