Tajikistan and Kuwaiti consulting company have reached an agreement o rehabilitation of the Ayni – Kuhistoni Mastchoh road in Sughd province. An appropriate agreement was signed in Dushanbe on December 29, 2025, according to the Ministry of Transport (MoT)’s press center. The document for the development of reconstruction project for this road inked by Mr. Azim Ibrojhim, the Minister of Transport of Tajikistan and Mr. Ahmad Makhrus Ahmad Muhammad Aish, the authorized representative of NARCO – Dr. Nabeel Abdul-Raheem Consultants. The contract came into force on January 12, 2026.
Under the agreement, NARCO will develop the technical and economic justification and detailed design for the reconstruction of the Ayni – Kuhistoni Mastchoh road, which was originally constructed in the 1960s and was designated a republican-level road in 2015. The project will include road surface modernization, widening of the roadway, and the updating of engineering systems.
The primary goal is to improve the transport infrastructure, enhancing safety and comfort for both drivers and passengers.
The total length of the Ayni – Kuhistoni Mastchoh road is 162 kilometers. After reconstruction, the road will meet international standards and be classified as a category IV road. The route will be divided into two sections:
· The first section: from the Ayni district to Mehron village, the administrative center of the Kuhistoni Mastchoh district — 80 km;
· The second section: from Mehron village to Dehhisar village — 82 km.
The project includes the construction of 27 bridges and 405 culverts.
According to the MoT’s statement, the project aims to improve regional transport connections, create new jobs, and enhance the quality of life for citizens. It is expected that the road’s modernization will provide more convenient and safer travel along this important route, which will have a positive impact on the region’s economic development.
NARCO provides engineering consulting services in infrastructure, including project design, project management, preparation of tender documentation, and technical-economic justification for projects. With over 45 years of experience in engineering, the company has participated in the implementation of more than 50 major international projects, including in the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development.
