During a visit to the northern Tajik province of Sughd, President Emomali Rahmon has emphasized the importance of ensuring sustainable socio-economic development and outlined development priorities, the Tajik president’s official website reported on March 30.
He stated this today during an address to a meeting of regional administrators in the city of Gulistion.
According to the president’s official website, an analysis of the province’s performance for January–February 2026 revealed both progress and existing challenges. In this regard, Rahmon reportedly set specific tasks for officials, including accelerating economic growth, creating new jobs, and ensuring thorough preparations for the 35th anniversary of state independence.
Particular attention was given to industry, agriculture, and exports. The president stressed the need for more efficient use of resources, increased investment, and expansion of production capacities.
Rahmon instructed authorities to intensify efforts to address shortcomings in the industrial sector, restart idle enterprises, and strengthen the domestic market for locally produced goods, including school uniforms.
In agriculture, he called for accelerating the sowing campaign, ensuring full use of farmland, and meeting targets for establishing orchards and vineyards.
The president also highlighted the contribution of residents, entrepreneurs, and local activists to regional development, noting that more than 13,300 facilities have already been commissioned.
He further emphasized the need to modernize the banking sector, accelerate the transition to cashless and digital payments, and improve public services, particularly in remote areas.
Concluding the meeting, Rahmon stressed the importance of preparing for the independence anniversary at a high level and expressed confidence that the region would make a significant contribution to achieving national strategic goals.
Following his remarks, Sughd Governor Rajab Ahmadzoda and local officials reported on the implementation of previous government directives and stated that an additional 3,000 facilities are expected to be commissioned ahead of the celebrations.
