Translated with AI
In the city of Guliston, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon held a meeting with the leaders and activists of the Sughd region.
Emomali Rahmon first congratulated those present and residents of the region on the International Holiday of Navruz.
The head of state analyzed the results of the region's socio-economic development for January–February 2026 and set specific tasks for officials in the region, cities, and districts to achieve strategic national goals and properly celebrate the 35th anniversary of State independence.
Taking into account the existing resources and potential, particularly in the areas of industry, agriculture and export, it was deemed necessary to further increase the pace of economic development.
Emomali Rahmon noted the need to ensure the effective use of existing opportunities, attract investment, create new jobs, develop production, and increase exports, which must be constantly monitored.
The President instructed the relevant agencies to strengthen their efforts to implement strategic national goals and ensure sustainable development, as well as to take specific measures to address existing shortcomings.
The head of state also drew the attention of the region's executive authorities to the need for full and timely implementation of the budget revenue plan, further strengthening tax discipline, and resolving the problem of tax arrears.
When analyzing the industrial sector, it was noted that its rate of development decreased by 13 percentage points compared to the same period last year.
In this regard, the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies and the executive authorities of the region, cities, and districts have been instructed to comprehensively analyze the reasons for the decline in production in the extractive sector and take specific and effective measures to restore its growth rate.
Due to the non-systemic activity of some industrial enterprises in the region, it was deemed necessary to take urgent measures to restart idle enterprises and increase their production capacity.
Instructions were also given to provide the domestic market with domestic products, including school uniforms.
In order to develop agriculture and address existing shortcomings in this area, the President of the country instructed the leadership of the region, cities, and districts to ensure the speed of the sowing campaign, including cotton, as soon as possible, and to establish the full and effective use of agricultural land.
In addition, city and district leaders have been instructed to strictly monitor the full implementation of the plan for planting orchards and vineyards.
Emomali Rahmon recalled the progress of construction work in honor of the 35th anniversary of State independence and noted that, to date, more than 13,300 facilities and new buildings have been commissioned in the region's cities and districts as part of the improvement and construction plan.
The head of state expressed gratitude to the patriotic residents of the Sughd region, entrepreneurs, leaders, and activists for their significant contribution to the improvement and development of the Motherland.
In his analysis of the banking sector, the President emphasized that the activities of a number of credit institutions do not meet modern requirements, and the level of service to the population, especially in remote areas, requires significant improvement.
Responsible agencies have been instructed to accelerate the transition to cashless payments and the use of digital means, as well as to radically improve the quality of banking services and their accessibility to the public.
In conclusion, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon once again emphasized the need to hold the great national holiday—the 35th anniversary of State Independence—at a high organizational level and noted that the hardworking people of the Sughd region, with their high sense of responsibility, creative spirit, and devotion to the state and nation, will make an even greater contribution to the achievement of the country's strategic goals and the improvement of their native land.
Following the head of state's speech, the regional chairman, city and district leaders reported to the President of the country on the results of the socio-economic development of the Sughd region for January-February of this year and the implementation of previously issued instructions from the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Sughd Region Chairman Rajab Akhmadzoda expressed gratitude to Emomali Rahmon for his constant attention and care, guiding instructions, and the creation of decent working and living conditions for the population. He also announced that, in addition to the planned construction and commissioning plan, an additional 3,000 facilities will be built and commissioned in accordance with the constructive policies of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan by the national holiday—the 35th anniversary of State Independence.
