, February 24, Asia-Plus – Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov today met in
Dushanbe
with Prince Amyn Aga Khan, younger brother of His Highness the Aga Khan, who arrived in
Tajikistan
for a short visit Thursday [February 23] evening.
In the course of the talks His Highness effectuated presentation of drawings and model of the planned
Dushanbe
Serena
Hotel
to Rahmonov. According to presidential press service, Rahmonov suggested that the number of stories of the planned hotel should increase. He also proposed to increase the budget for the construction of the
Serena
Hotel
in
Dushanbe
.
The source says the estimated budget for the construction of the hotel is US$25 million, and Rahmonov says that some US$30 million – US$40 million are needed for constructing the hotel at high-quality level. Head of state also express wish that term of the construction should be shortened.
Today afternoon, Prince Amyn also will visit the construction site for the hotel in
Dushanbe
. This world-class hotel is supposed to be built on the place of former shoe factory in the center of
Dushanbe
.
According to information from the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) Country Office, during his stay in Dushanbe Prince Amyn also will review other programs of AKDN in
Tajikistan
.
