As part of his working trip to the northern Sughd province, President Emomali Rahmon today visited the city of Guliston (former Qairoqqum) where he inaugurated a new technological line at Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) Qolinhoi Qairoqqum (Carpets of Qairoqqum).
Introduction of this technological line on production of yarn into operation crated 70 new jobs for local residents, according to the Tajik president’s official website.
The equipment for the new technological line has reportedly been delivered from Belgium, Germany and France that will allow producing some 60 percent of yarn in the country.
Before that, the plant had been forced to import raw materials from Turkey, Bangladesh and Iran.
In Tajikistan, textile industries, including carpet weaving and embroidery, are one of the most important economic sectors providing employment and contributing to sustainable economic growth. Currently, however, these manufacturing industries are failing to meet their potential. Local producers are facing a number of problems, including decreasing competitiveness.
In response, the Government of Tajikistan has adopted a “Program on Development of Carpet Weaving in the Republic of Tajikistan for the Period 2014-2020”. The Program envisages expansion of the production of hand-made carpets and the creation of new employment opportunities through the introduction of handloom carpet weaving and new technologies.
