On 8 July 2026, the Minister of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan, Abdurahmonzoda Abdurahmon Safarali, paid a working visit to Sughd Region, during which he toured newly established enterprises operating in the Sughd Free Economic Zone, including LLC "Sughd Agro Trade", LLC "Xintai Metal Sughd", and LLC "Somon Case".
During the visit and meetings with the management and representatives of these enterprises, the Minister noted that, under the guidance and instructions of the Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, all necessary conditions have been created in the country's free economic zones to encourage domestic and foreign entrepreneurs and investors to establish modern manufacturing enterprises.
The above-mentioned enterprises are engaged in the production, processing, and innovative packaging of import-substituting and export-oriented products, having created more than 180 new jobs.
In particular, LLC "Sughd Agro Trade" specializes in the production, processing, and innovative packaging of rice. The enterprise has the capacity to process up to 30,000 tonnes of rice annually.
LLC "Xintai Metal Sughd" is engaged in the secondary processing of chemical raw materials and has an annual processing capacity of up to 3,000 tonnes of manganese and antimony.
In addition, LLC "Somon Case" specializes in the production of school backpacks, with a manufacturing capacity of up to 3,000 units per month.
