On August 6, 2025, a meeting of the Public Council of the Republic of Tajikistan was held in the city of Khorog. The First Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Solehzoda A. A., participated in the meeting and delivered a speech.
He presented key aspects of the country's socio-economic development, including the achievements of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region during the period of independence.
It was noted that, in accordance with the instructions and guidance of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, the esteemed Emomali Rahmon, the average annual economic growth rate from 2000 to 2024 amounted to 7.7%. During this period, the real GDP increased by 10.6 times, and GDP per capita grew by 8.6 times.
The speech placed particular emphasis on the Leader of the Nation's initiatives for the development of remote regions of the country, especially the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region. During the years of independence alone, more than 26 billion somoni have been allocated to the region. Hundreds of socio-economic facilities have been built, including roads and bridges, healthcare and educational institutions, service centers, and essential industrial infrastructure. All these measures contribute to improving the standard and quality of living for the population, attracting investment, and expanding local economic opportunities.
The planned measures under the National Development Strategy until 2030 (NDS-2030) were also presented, along with the Government’s further plans to transform Tajikistan into a “green” country.
In conclusion, Solehzoda A. A. emphasized the importance of close cooperation between state bodies, civil society, and development partners in implementing a sustainable macroeconomic policy, and expressed the Ministry’s readiness to support joint initiatives.
