On July 4–5, 2026, at the initiative of the Communications Service under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, the State Institution “Aloqa Magazine” of the Communications Service organized a training seminar for representatives of mass media at the “Sarob” Sanatorium under the title “The Role of Mass Media in Highlighting and Explaining the Strategic Goals of the Communications Sector.”
Representatives of national publications, information agencies, television and radio networks, as well as press service officials of mobile communication companies, internet providers, and subordinate structures of the Communications Service took part in the seminar. At the same time, the leadership and specialists of the Communications Service, representatives of OJSC “Tojiktelecom”, the State Institution “Center for Digital Development and Satellite Communications”, the State Unitary Enterprise “Pochtai Tojikiston”, the State Unitary Enterprise “Center for Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio Monitoring”, and other sectoral organizations participated in the event as speakers and experts.
The main objective of the seminar was to increase the awareness of media representatives about the goals, objectives, and priority areas of the Communications Sector Development Strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan until 2040, strengthen cooperation between government bodies and the media, and ensure professional, objective, and comprehensive coverage of the development of the communications sector and the digital economy in the country.
During the opening ceremony of the seminar, the strategic importance of developing the communications sector in the context of the formation of the digital economy was emphasized. It was noted that the media plays a crucial role in improving the digital literacy of society, explaining state policy, and shaping public awareness.
Following this, Parviz Noriyon, First Deputy Head of the Communications Service, presented the Communications Sector Development Strategy until 2040, providing detailed information on the background of its development, national priorities, the role of the communications sector in economic development, issues of digital sovereignty, and strengthening national security.
Within the framework of the first module, dedicated to the development of fixed communication infrastructure and fiber-optic networks, participants discussed issues related to the expansion of FTTH networks, broadband internet development, improving the quality of telecommunications services, and reducing the digital divide between regions of the country. Experts emphasized that the development of digital infrastructure is one of the key factors contributing to national economic growth and improving the quality of life of the population.
The second module focused on the development of mobile communications, the introduction of fifth-generation communication technologies (5G), effective management of radio frequency spectrum, development of digital corridors, strengthening Tajikistan’s transit potential, and the use of satellite communication capabilities. Participants were also provided with detailed information on plans for the development of 4G and 5G networks, expanding access to digital services for rural populations, and implementing regional projects.
On the second day of the seminar, the third module was dedicated to the digital transformation of the postal sector, the development of logistics services, protection of digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, data protection, and strengthening the digital sovereignty of the Republic of Tajikistan. Speakers particularly highlighted the importance of strengthening information security systems and protecting the digital environment as essential components of sustainable digital economy development.
During the seminar, active discussions and exchanges of views took place between participants and experts. Representatives of mass media received detailed answers to current questions related to the sector. Participants also presented useful proposals on effective coverage of the implementation of the Communications Sector Development Strategy, improving the quality of analytical materials, and expanding digital literacy among society.
During the concluding session of the event, recommendations were presented to media representatives regarding regular coverage of the implementation process of the Communications Sector Development Strategy until 2040, and the “Club of Journalists of the Communications Sector and Digital Economy” was established.
The seminar participants emphasized the importance of such events in strengthening cooperation between government bodies and mass media, improving journalists’ professional knowledge in the fields of digital technologies and communications development, as well as ensuring high-quality and objective coverage of state policy implementation in the area of digitalization.
It is expected that the results of this seminar will significantly contribute to expanding the sector’s information environment, improving digital literacy among citizens, and involving mass media more actively in explaining the strategic goals of the Republic of Tajikistan in the fields of communications and the digital economy.
