On August 7, 2026, the second meeting of the Republican Working Group on expanding development and improvement activities and strengthening national self-awareness and national identity was held in the hall of the State Institution “Abuabdulloh Rudaki Palace of Culture” in Khujand. The meeting was chaired by Kamoliddin Muminzod, Chairman of the Committee for Local Development under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan and Deputy Head of the Republican Working Group.
The event was attended by the Minister of Health and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Tajikistan, deputy chairpersons of the Sughd and Khatlon regions, chairpersons of cities and districts across the country, as well as representatives of ministries and agencies of the Republic of Tajikistan.
The meeting was opened by Kamoliddin Muminzod, Chairman of the Committee for Local Development and Deputy Head of the Republican Working Group. He noted that, within the framework of declaring 2026 the Year of Expanding Development and Improvement Activities and Strengthening National Self-Awareness and National Identity, development and improvement efforts across the country have gained new momentum, and various facilities and infrastructure projects have been commissioned.
In his remarks, Kamoliddin Muminzod also focused on ensuring the implementation of the plan of development and construction activities, emphasizing that the construction and commissioning of anniversary facilities should be completed before the celebration of the 35th anniversary of State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan.
The meeting continued with a report by Jamoliddin Abdullozoda, Minister of Health and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Tajikistan, on increasing the level of professional responsibility among healthcare workers and raising public awareness regarding the protection of public health, knowledge of healthy lifestyle practices, environmental cleanliness, and compliance with sanitary standards in order to prevent various infectious diseases.
This was followed by a speech by Homid Hoshimzoda, First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan, on taking concrete measures to improve the quality of education for school pupils and university students as a fundamental basis for personal development and national progress. He emphasized the importance of creating favorable learning conditions, improving teachers’ professional qualifications, and paying greater attention to the study of exact sciences and foreign languages.
Zufar Ismoilzoda, Deputy Chairman of Sughd Region, spoke about the implementation at the regional level of the provisions of the action plan related to the declaration of 2026 as the Year of Expanding Development and Improvement Activities and Strengthening National Self-Awareness and National Identity.
It was noted that, based on relevant decisions of the regional chairman, the construction, restoration, repair, and renovation of 12,000 facilities of various purposes had been planned. Thanks to the collective efforts of the residents of the region, the contributions of entrepreneurs and philanthropists, and the continued support of the Leader of the Nation and the Government of the country, this plan was fulfilled ahead of schedule.
In 2022–2025 and during the first six months of 2026, the construction, restoration, repair, and renovation of 14,355 facilities were completed in the cities and districts of Sughd Region.
During the meeting, a report was also delivered by Madina Nabizoda, First Deputy Chairperson of the Committee on Women and Family Affairs under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan. Her report focused on measures to enhance the role of women in better understanding their national mission as representatives of the nation’s culture and spirituality; promoting respect for national values and traditions; strengthening a sense of national self-awareness and identity; complying with existing legislation; promoting thrift and responsible family budgeting; promoting national dress and proper dress culture; giving children traditional Tajik national names; and avoiding extravagance and excessive imitation of foreign cultures.
Suraj Chorshanbezoda, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Youth and Sports under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, delivered a report on the need for continuous measures to educate young people in the spirit of patriotism, national identity, self-awareness, and civic consciousness; protect national interests; guide young people toward socially beneficial activities and innovative initiatives; encourage their participation in local governance; promote the study of history, traditions, and national values; and strengthen their sense of pride in their nation and homeland.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Kamoliddin Muminzod, Chairman of the Committee for Local Development and Deputy Head of the Republican Working Group, gave specific instructions and recommendations to representatives of a number of cities and districts across the country regarding the timely implementation of the action plan stipulated by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan No. AP-996 dated March 17, 2026, declaring 2026 the Year of Expanding Development and Improvement Activities and Strengthening National Self-Awareness and National Identity.
