On August 25, under the chairmanship of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Chairman of the Government, and Leader of the Nation, respected Emomali Rahmon, a meeting of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan was held.
At the beginning of the meeting, the Chairman of the Committee for Tourism Development, Jamshed Jumakhonzoda, presented a report on the Programme for the Development of Domestic Tourism in the Republic of Tajikistan for 2027–2031.
It was noted that the draft resolution of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan had been developed to define the goals, objectives, priorities, and directions for the sustainable development of domestic tourism.
The Programme provides for the creation of favorable conditions for the development of a high-quality tourism environment and the further promotion of domestic tourism, improving the well-being and quality of life of the population, preserving ancient historical heritage, showcasing the country's picturesque attractions, promoting national culture, and highlighting other tourist attractions of Tajikistan.
It was reported that in 2025, 2.4 million foreign tourists visited Tajikistan.
President Emomali Rahmon emphasized that Tajikistan has significant opportunities and resources to further increase the number of tourists visiting the country and that these opportunities must be used effectively.
The Head of State instructed the relevant authorities to approve the Programme and its implementation action plan and ensure their effective implementation.
The meeting then considered the Programme for the Development of Children's Music and Art Schools, Arts Institutions, as well as Republican Secondary Specialized Music Boarding Schools and Arts Schools in the Republic of Tajikistan for 2027–2031.
It was noted that the draft Government resolution had been developed to support the development of institutions providing supplementary arts education and secondary specialized education in the field of culture, establish a system for professional development, retraining and training of specialists, strengthen their material and technical base, and bring their activities into line with modern requirements and conditions.
President Emomali Rahmon gave relevant institutions instructions and recommendations concerning the implementation of this Programme.
In addition, the meeting considered drafts of a number of laws of the Republic of Tajikistan, including the Law “On Agrarian Policy” and the Law “On Migration”, which will be submitted for consideration to the Majlisi namoyandagon of the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan.
The meeting also considered and approved the Action Plan for the Implementation of the Food Security Programme of the Republic of Tajikistan for 2024–2028 for 2027–2028.
At the conclusion of the meeting, President Emomali Rahmon tasked the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, ministries and government agencies, as well as executive bodies of state authority, with ensuring the high-level organization and nationwide ceremonial celebration of the 35th anniversary of the State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan.
