On 25 September 2026, the Deputy Minister of economic development and trade, Vosidiyon Farhod Sa'dullo, participated and delivered a speech at the next meeting of the Public Council of the Republic of Tajikistan on the topic "35 Years of Development and Progress of Social and Economic Life in the Republic of Tajikistan: Achievements, Experience and Prospects," which was held in the city of Dushanbe.
In his speech, Vosidiyon F. S. noted that the implementation of strategic goals and economic reforms has created a favourable foundation for the development of sectors of the national economy, strengthening production capacity, enhancing competitiveness and improving the level and quality of life of the population.
At the same time, it was emphasised that as a result of the efforts and wise policy of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Leader of the Nation, His Honorable Emomali Rahmon, over the past 26 years, qualitative socio-economic development of the country has been ensured, and its average annual growth has been maintained at the level of 7.7 percent.
Vosidiyon F. S. noted that, despite the influence of external factors, as a result of the consistent implementation of state strategies and programmes, the gross domestic product increased from 1.8 billion somoni to 176.9 billion somoni, or almost 100 times, the gross domestic product per capita — from 289 somoni to 16.7 thousand somoni, or 58 times, the monetary incomes of the population — from 1 billion somoni to 165 billion somoni, or 165 times, the volume of industrial production — from 1.4 billion somoni to 66.7 billion somoni, or 48 times, and the volume of exports — from 784 million dollars to 2487 million dollars, or 3.2 times. During the period of independence, the poverty rate decreased from 83 percent to 19 percent, and more than 2200 megawatts of new energy capacities were built and put into operation, in particular 2 units of the Rogun HPP.
In conclusion, the participants exchanged views on the achievements and prospects of the socio-economic development of the country, emphasising the importance of strengthening cooperation between state bodies and civil society
