In the city of Guliston, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, held a meeting with the leadership and active members of the Sughd Region.
At the beginning, the Head of State, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, congratulated those present and the residents of the region on the International Navruz holiday.
The President analyzed the results of the region’s socio-economic development for January–February 2026 and set specific tasks for regional, city, and district officials to achieve the country’s strategic national goals and достойно mark the 35th anniversary of State Independence.
Taking into account the available resources and potential, especially in the fields of industry, agriculture, and exports, it was considered necessary to further accelerate the pace of economic development.
The Head of State emphasized the need to ensure the effective use of existing opportunities, attract investment, create new jobs, develop production, and increase exports, all of which must remain under constant supervision.
The Leader of the Nation instructed relevant structures to strengthen efforts toward achieving strategic national goals and ensuring sustainable development, as well as to take concrete measures to eliminate existing shortcomings.
The President also drew the attention of regional executive authorities to the need for full and timely implementation of the state budget revenue plan, further strengthening tax discipline, and addressing tax arrears.
While analyzing the industrial sector, it was noted that its growth rate had declined by 13 percentage points compared to the same period last year.
In this regard, the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies, along with regional, city, and district authorities, was instructed to comprehensively analyze the causes of the decline in the extractive sector and to take concrete and effective measures to restore growth.
Due to the unsystematic operation of some industrial enterprises in the region, it was deemed necessary to take urgent measures to restart inactive enterprises and increase their production capacities.
Instructions were also given to ensure the domestic market is supplied with locally produced goods, including school uniforms.
To develop agriculture and address existing issues in this sector, the President instructed local authorities to ensure the timely progress of the sowing campaign, including cotton, and to organize the full and efficient use of agricultural land.
Additionally, city and district leaders were tasked with strictly overseeing the implementation of plans for establishing orchards and vineyards.
The Leader of the Nation recalled the progress of construction and development works dedicated to the 35th anniversary of State Independence, noting that more than 13,300 facilities and new buildings have already been commissioned across the region.
The Head of State expressed gratitude to the patriotic residents of the Sughd Region, entrepreneurs, leaders, and activists for their significant contribution to the development and beautification of the country.
In analyzing the banking sector, the President emphasized that the activities of a number of credit institutions do not meet modern requirements, and the level of services provided to the population, especially in remote areas, requires significant improvement.
Relevant structures were instructed to accelerate the transition to cashless payments and the use of digital tools, as well as to significantly improve the quality and accessibility of banking services.
In conclusion, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, once again stressed the importance of organizing the celebration of the 35th anniversary of State Independence at a high level, noting that the hardworking people of the Sughd Region, with a strong sense of responsibility and patriotism, will make an even greater contribution to achieving the country’s strategic goals and developing their native region.
Following the President’s speech, the regional chairman and the heads of cities and districts reported on the socio-economic development of the Sughd Region for January–February of the current year and the implementation of previously assigned government tasks.
The Chairman of the Sughd Region, Rajabboy Ahmadzoda, expressed gratitude to the Leader of the Nation, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, for his continuous attention and support, guidance, and efforts to create достойные living and working conditions for the population, and noted that, in addition to the existing plan, another 3,000 facilities will be constructed and commissioned in honor of the 35th anniversary of State Independence.
