On March 23, 2026, in implementation of the instructions and directives of the Founder of Peace and National Unity — Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, the Minister of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan, Abdurahmonzoda Abdurahmon Safarali, took part in and delivered a speech at the ceremonial events dedicated to the International Navruz Holiday in the Panj District of Khatlon Region.
In his address, Abdurahmonzoda A. S., on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, congratulated the residents of the district on this historic holiday of the Tajik people and noted that the grand celebration of Navruz and its recognition as an international holiday, alongside the revival of other material and spiritual values of the Tajik people, are the result of the noble initiatives and consistent cultural policy of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon. It was emphasized that these initiatives create favorable conditions for the dignified representation of the state and nation on the international stage.
Within the framework of the festive events, the Minister of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan, Abdurahmonzoda A. S., together with the Chairman of the Panj District, Ibrohimiyon A.K., on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan, took part in the inauguration ceremony of three social infrastructure facilities. In particular, in the village of Zarbdor of the Namuna jamoat, a medical point was commissioned, constructed with an investment of 1.4 million somoni and creating 8 jobs; in the village of Zuhuriyon of the Ozodagon jamoat, another medical point was commissioned with an investment of 965 thousand somoni, creating 6 jobs; and the entrance to the village of Zuhuriyon was also improved.
The Minister and the Chairman of the district also visited an exhibition of agricultural and industrial products, as well as traditional handicrafts of the district. Within the framework of the event, material assistance was provided to orphans, persons with disabilities, and low-income families.
It should be noted that, as part of the Navruz celebrations, wedding ceremonies for two couples were organized, as well as a circumcision ceremony for 18 children from low-income families.
