Meeting of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan Held
On May 28, a meeting of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan was held under the chairmanship of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Chairman of the Government of the country, Leader of the Nation, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon.
At the beginning of the meeting, the Minister of Health and Social Protection of the Population, Jamoliddin Abdullozoda, presented reports on the draft Programme for the Prevention and Control of Diabetes Mellitus in the Republic of Tajikistan for 2026–2030 and the draft Programme for the Development of the Pharmaceutical Industry for 2026–2030.
It was emphasized that the Programme for the Prevention and Control of Diabetes Mellitus for 2026–2030 was developed with the aim of reducing diabetes incidence and mortality, utilizing available resources for early diagnosis, improving specialized endocrinological care, ensuring access to all forms of treatment, strengthening the material and technical base of healthcare institutions, and training scientific and practical personnel.
The Head of State, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, stressed that alongside traditional preventive measures, special attention should be paid to healthy nutrition and a healthy lifestyle, including sports, physical education, and walking in parks and the beautiful natural surroundings of the country.
During the discussion of the draft Programme for the Development of the Pharmaceutical Industry in the Republic of Tajikistan, it was noted that the purpose of its development and adoption is to create a favorable environment for scientific research, medicine production, sustainable development of the pharmaceutical industry based on modern technologies, increased production of import-substituting products, provision of medicines and domestic medical products to the population and healthcare sector, establishment of cultivation, collection, and processing of medicinal plants, as well as attracting foreign investment into the sector.
President Emomali Rahmon emphasized that existing opportunities should be widely utilized to support domestic pharmaceutical production and entrepreneurs engaged in manufacturing medicines within the country.
During the meeting, the Minister of Education and Science, Rahim Saidzoda, presented a report on the draft Programme for the Protection of Children’s Rights in the Republic of Tajikistan for 2026–2030.
It was stressed that the purpose of adopting this programme is to strengthen the state’s social protection system in the field of children’s rights, develop social service systems and prevent violence against children, as well as improve conditions for their upbringing and education.
While discussing the draft Programme for the Development of the Seed Industry in the Republic of Tajikistan for 2026–2030, the Head of State described the work of the responsible bodies in this direction as unsatisfactory and issued specific instructions to address existing shortcomings.
The Programme for Tax Administration for 2026–2030 was also discussed and adopted. The need to accelerate digitalization in this sector was emphasized.
The meeting also addressed the situation regarding cement production and issues related to supplying the domestic market with this product.
It was emphasized that cement is currently one of the key components of the development of the country’s infrastructure, industry, and construction sector, and that stable supply to the domestic market has important socio-economic significance.
It was noted that in recent years, with the support of the Government, the production capacity of the industry has significantly increased, and cement production in the republic has grown from 300 thousand tons in 2014 to more than 5 million tons.
At the same time, the Head of State paid special attention to the current market situation, including rising prices and shortages of cement in certain regions of the country.
The meeting noted that despite increased production volumes, shortcomings remain in the activities of certain sectoral structures related to coordination of production activities, utilization of existing capacities, market regulation, and control over distribution networks.
In particular, it was emphasized that some production enterprises had suspended operations for repairs during the active construction season, while the activities of intermediaries and dealers had in some cases contributed to price increases.
President Emomali Rahmon noted that rising cement prices could affect the pace of construction work, housing costs, implementation of social projects, and the development of the national economy.
Following the discussion, responsible agencies were given specific instructions aimed at stabilizing the situation and ensuring adequate supply of cement to the domestic market.
In particular, the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies was instructed to ensure full utilization of production capacities, coordinate enterprise activities, and organize constant market monitoring.
The Antimonopoly Service, together with relevant agencies, was instructed to analyze and inspect the activities of distribution networks, dealers, and intermediaries.
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, the Committee for Architecture and Construction, the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources, the Committee for Environmental Protection, the Main Geology Department, the Ministry of Transport, and the State Unitary Enterprise “Tajik Railway” were also assigned tasks related to ensuring market stability, developing production capacities, improving logistics, ensuring power supply, and observing environmental standards.
President Emomali Rahmon stressed that the responsible ministries and agencies must take practical measures for the prompt stabilization of the cement market, protection of consumer interests, and sustainable development of the construction sector.
The heads of the State Agency for Material Resources and the “Tojikmatlubot” company were instructed to organize the purchase of cement from producers and its distribution to remote regions.
In connection with the situation on the domestic market, the heads of cement-producing companies were given specific instructions on streamlining construction and repair operations.
Officials responsible for the sector were tasked with conducting a comprehensive analysis of the cement market situation and submitting proposals to the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan within one week.
The need to seriously prevent artificial price increases by certain intermediaries and sellers seeking profit was emphasized.
At the conclusion of the meeting, ministries, agencies, and local executive authorities were given instructions and recommendations to expand beautification and construction works and to make comprehensive preparations for the достойное celebration of the great national holiday — the 35th anniversary of State Independence.
In particular, instructions were given to improve the quality of teaching the ancestral alphabet in all educational institutions as part of efforts to study and promote Aryan history and culture.