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The opening ceremony of the XI International Trade Fair "Sughd – 2025" was held in the Sports Palace of the city of Khujand. This was reported by the press service of the executive body of state power of the Sughd region of the Republic of Tajikistan.
The event is attended by representatives of ministries and departments, business and investment circles, foreign countries, international organizations, as well as development partners of Tajikistan.
Opening the forum, the Chairman of the Sughd Region, Rajab Akhmadzoda, noted that holding an international fair is an important step towards strengthening the regional economy, developing mutually beneficial cooperation and attracting investment.
"Today, Khujand is becoming a center for international dialogue and exchange of best practices. We are proud to host delegations from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Belarus, China, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan, Great Britain and other countries," the head of the region said.
According to Akhmadzoda, in the context of global challenges and increasing competition, it is extremely important to strengthen cooperation between regions and countries through knowledge sharing and joint implementation of projects. He emphasized that the stable and far-sighted policy of the Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, has created favorable conditions for the development of the private sector, expansion of export potential and growth of business activity in the country.
The fair will feature thematic panel discussions, presentations of investment projects, exhibitions of industrial and agricultural products, bilateral meetings between entrepreneurs, as well as the signing of a number of agreements and memorandums of cooperation.
The regional chairman expressed gratitude to international partners and media representatives for their active participation in the preparation and objective coverage of the event. "We are open to cooperation with domestic and foreign investors and are ready to implement joint initiatives. I am convinced that the results of the forum will be mutually beneficial for all participants," he emphasized.
After the official ceremony, the forum participants got acquainted with the exhibition display presented within the walls of the Sports Palace of Khujand, where the products of leading enterprises of the industrial and agricultural sectors of Tajikistan are on display.
According to the organizers, the international fair will last until June 14. Dozens of agreements on trade and economic cooperation are expected to be signed. More than 500 representatives from 20 countries are taking part in the event.
