On October 13, 2025, the International Forum “Digital Tajikistan – 2025” was held in Dushanbe.
As stated by the Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, H.E. Emomali Rahmon:
“The modern era requires that all economic processes and services be implemented through the use of digital and information-communication technologies based on robust information infrastructure.”
Furthermore, to accelerate the transition from traditional methods of work to digital solutions, the Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, H.E. Emomali Rahmon, in his Address, proclaimed the years of 2025-2030 as the “Years of Digital Economy and Innovation Development.”
The purpose of the Forum was to present Tajikistan’s potential and opportunities in digitalizing state infrastructure and financial services, as well as to exchange experiences with international experts on the development of the digital industry and e-commerce in the country. The event represents another important initiative of the Government of Tajikistan aimed at fostering innovation and advancing digital technologies.
More than 1,000 representatives of leading companies, entrepreneurs, investors, and ICT experts participated in the Forum.
The event was also attended by representatives of ministries and agencies, including the leadership of the Agency for Innovation and Digital Technologies under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies, the State Committee on Investments and State Property Management, the National Bank of Tajikistan, as well as representatives of major companies from the Russian Federation, Central Asia, the Middle East, and other international experts.
Today, Tajikistan is making steady progress in the field of innovation and digital technology, including the implementation of e-government, the establishment of a national payment system, and the development of financial technologies.
The International Forum “Digital Tajikistan – 2025” serves as a logical continuation of the country’s digital transformation efforts and provides a platform for discussing key issues related to e-commerce, digital infrastructure development, digital banking, blockchain technology, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence in the region.
The Forum featured several panel sessions with broad expert participation on topics such as – “Development of Tajikistan – the Path Toward a Modern Digital Society,” “How Tajikistan Can Become a Central Asian Leader in Cryptocurrency Integration Revenues,” “Application of Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Banking,” “e-Comm Development (‘Three Pillars’): National Economic Stability, Global Trade Dynamics, and Consumer Trust,” “Marketplaces – an Evolutionary Path of E-Commerce Development,” “Digitalization of Transport Networks, Ports, Free Economic Zones, and Border Points within Public–Private Partnership Mechanisms,” “Building Human Capacity for the Digital Economy: Education, Science, and Innovation,” “Development of Modern Digital Infrastructure Across Sectors,” “Consultation and Cooperation Between Banks and Startups,” “Labor Market Trends and Outlook Considering Digital Transformation in the Banking Sector,” “e-Commerce – 2025,” “Entrepreneurship Development and Job Creation through E-Commerce in Central Asia,” and other topics encompassing innovation and digitalization.
