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On April 16, 2026, the third international tourism forum "Sughd – Crossroads of the Great Silk Road" opened at the Sughd Palace of Culture in Khujand. This was reported by the press service of the Sughd Region Chairman.
The forum was organized at the initiative of the executive body of the state authority of the Sughd region. More than 500 tourism industry representatives from nine countries are participating in the event, demonstrating the growing interest of the international community in Tajikistan's tourism potential.
The forum's main goal is to showcase the country's tourism resources and capabilities, strengthen international cooperation, and create conditions for the exchange of experience among industry specialists. The event will include discussions of new areas of cooperation, investment attraction, and tourism infrastructure development.
The official part of the forum was opened by Sughd Region Governor Rajab Akhmadzoda. In his speech, he emphasized the region's key role in the development of the country's tourism industry. He stated that Sughd Region offers ample opportunities for developing various types of tourism, including recreational, health, medical, mountain and sports, environmental, historical, ethnographic, and business tourism.
It is noted that holding such international events helps strengthen tourism ties, enhance the region's prestige, and promote Tajikistan's rich historical and cultural heritage on the international stage.
