DUSHANBE, 25.06.2018 /NIAT “Khovar”/. The Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon arrived in Istaravshan city in order to become acquainted with the progress of socio-economic reforms, to inaugurate a number of new facilities and to take part in the celebrations of the glorious national holiday — the National Unity Day.

In addition, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon took part in the opening ceremony of the State Emblem of the Republic of Tajikistan at the Ismoili Somoni Avenue. The modern lighting system was installed and green areas were laid out there.

The State Emblem has been built by local government funding amounting 1,5 million TJK and is raised on a 24-meter-high pole.

After that President Emomali Rahmon attended an opening ceremony of the State Flag of the Republic of Tajikistan raised on a 52,4-meter-high flagpole. State Flag is situated in the territory of the Youth and Teen Centre.

Later the head of state Emomali Rahmon visited Ismoili Somoni Avenue, where he cut the ribbon symbolizing the official inauguration of the Trade Service Center «Farovon», which was built on Shukrullo Ashurov initiative.

Here the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon donated gifts to fifteen orphans from Istaravshan, Spitamen, Jabbor Rasulov and Devashtich districts.

In the framework of his working tour to Istararavshan city the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon took part in a ceremony laying the cornerstone in the foundation of the building of the National Entrepreneurship Palace “Rohi Abreshim – Silk Road”. In the construction site the head of state was presented the project of the construction of modern facilities.

It was informed that the Palace consists of 16 floors, which will have a shopping and administrative center, offices and conference rooms for business meetings. After putting into operation over 150 local residents would get permanent jobs. The construction area occupies a total area of 4400 square meters.

Entrepreneurship Palace will have also a hotel, a spa and wellness center meeting world standards for 30 people, as well as a swimming pool.

Likewise, the head of state Emomali Rahmon visited Istiqlol Avenue of Istaravshan city, where he in a solemn atmosphere inaugurated the modern hotel «Kiropol».

2.4 million TJK was spent for the construction of the hotel by the expense of businessmen income. Construction started in 2012 and was finished on the celebration of National Unity Day.

The hotel occupies a total area of one hectare and consists of 5 floors. On the ground floor there are working classrooms, a restaurant, a service hall and a conference room. On the second, third, fourth and fifth floors there are 20 rooms, which can simultaneously accommodate up to 40 customers.

In the continuation of his tour to Istaravshan city, the Founder of Peace and National Unity — Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon reopened the Historical and Cultural Complex «Qalai Mugh» («Mugh Fortress»), which was completely restored by the direct support of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan.

Qalai Mugh has an ancient history, but only in the period of independence, by the initiative of the Head of State, has been completely restored as a sign of respect and reverence for the rich historical cultural heritage of the Tajik people. Reconstruction started in May 2017 and finished on the National Unity Day’s celebration.

13 million TJK was spent for the Qalai Mugh reconstruction, and it occupies a total area of about 4 hectares.

Before the start of the festive event, the Head of State Emomali Rahmon got acquainted with the exhibition of products of the Istaravshan traditional craftsmen.