A total of 46 agreements and memorandums worth 655 million somonis (approximately US$69 million) were signed during the Pamir Invest 2025 International Business and Investment Forum, held in the city of Khorog, the capital of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) the state-run news agency Khovar reported, citing the city administration.
The agreements span key sectors including industry, agriculture, energy, and tourism. Notably, a cooperation agreement worth 352 million somonis was signed between Khorog’s local authorities and 17 entrepreneurs and investors aimed at advancing the city's economic development.
The two-day forum, held on July 25–26, was designed to attract investment into GBAO’s priority sectors, strengthen regional partnerships, and boost local production capabilities. Participants had the opportunity to explore GBAO’s natural resources and investment potential, while a regional exhibition showcased local goods, including agricultural and industrial products, as well as traditional crafts.
Since its inception in 2011, the Pamir Invest Forum has served as a key platform for promoting investment opportunities in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region.
Organized by the GBAO Regional Government, the State Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management (GosKomInvest) and the Khorog-based Milal-Inter Association, the first Pamir Invest international investment forum took place in Khorog on June 16-17, 2011. The forum aimed to attract investment for GBAO’s development, address barriers to investment and tourism, and create a favorable environment for local businesses. It was financially supported by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ).
Over the past three years alone (2022–2024), 120 agreements totaling more than 3.6 billion somonis (US$378 million) have reportedly been signed as a result of the forum, involving investors, donors, local governments, and entrepreneurs across GBAO.
The forum aims to attract capital, stimulate the production of import-substituting goods, and boost the region’s export capacity.
Held annually, the event also fosters stronger collaboration between entrepreneurs and investors, while highlighting prospects for modern entrepreneurship. More broadly, the forum supports the implementation of Tajikistan’s fourth strategic goal: accelerating industrialization and stabilizing the economic and social landscape of GBAO.
The forum continues to play a vital role in positioning the mountainous region as an emerging hub for sustainable economic development and private sector engagement.
