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President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon continued his working tour of the Rasht Valley and arrived in the Rasht district from the Tajikabad district. This was reported by the presidential press service.
At the temporary airfield, the president was ceremoniously greeted by representatives of local authorities, residents, and representatives of various professions in the region.
Emomali Rahmon's work program in the Rasht district began with the presentation of keys to new residential buildings to residents affected by the earthquake of April 13, 2025. The tremors caused significant material damage to residents of the villages of Askalon and Khijborak: 34 residential buildings were completely destroyed, 116 houses and 59 outbuildings were partially damaged.
At the direction of the president, a task force was created, and work was organized to eliminate the consequences of the earthquake, resettle residents to safe areas, provide them with temporary housing, essential goods, and construct new residential buildings.
In a short period of time, a new residential settlement, reminiscent of a small town, was built on a 4.5-hectare site in the Khidzhborak rural jamoat. It consists of four streets and 38 residential buildings, each built on an 800-square-meter plot. Each building, built to a modern design, includes four rooms, a kitchen, and utility rooms, and is equipped with essential household items.
To provide the village with the necessary infrastructure, drinking and irrigation water lines, electricity, high-speed internet, telephone service, and television with over 350 channels were installed. Approximately two kilometers of local roads were paved, and landscaping and landscaping work was completed.
In addition, a preschool, a medical center, and a sports ground were built in the new village.
Residents who received new homes expressed gratitude to President Emomali Rahmon for his attention and support during a difficult period.
Here, the President remotely commissioned a new building for the Khidzhborak rural jamoat and an additional educational building at comprehensive school No. 53.
The jamoat building is two-story, equipped with modern technology, and includes an 84-seat conference hall and eight classrooms. The school's annex, also two-story, accommodates 720 students in two shifts. It houses 12 classrooms and three teachers' offices.
During the key presentation ceremony, President Emomali Rahmon praised the quality of the construction work and the architectural design of the new buildings, emphasizing that providing citizens with comfortable housing and creating safe living conditions is a priority of state policy.
The head of state was accompanied on his working trip by the Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon of the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, Faizali Idizoda, as well as the heads of relevant ministries and departments.
