President Emomali Rahmon yesterday visited an experimental intensive orchard in the Khuroson district, Khatlon province.
The intensive orchard named “The Leader of the Nation” covering an area of 160 hectares was laid out in late February last year.
The president’s official website says the orchard has created 300 new jobs for local residents.
While in the Khuroson district, the resident also visited the Asadullo Farm which had laid out new apple orchards on a total area of 1,700 hectares.
Rahmon ordered to launch a fruit and vegetable processing enterprise in the Khuroson district.
Recall, the law designating President Emomali Rahmon “the Leader of the Nation” came into force in late December 2015. The law officially designates Rahmon “the founder of peace and national unity of Tajikistan” and states that he cannot be prosecuted for anything he has done while in office.
The law also determines powers of the Leader and stipulates that he will be provided with transport, dwelling and social benefits after leaving the presidency.
Besides, the law gives Rahmon the right to appeal to the nation and participate in important government events and address them after leaving the presidency.
The law also provides for creating archives, library and museum of the leader of the nation.
The leader of the nation will receive pension equal to 80 percent of president’s salary.
