Leader of the Nation Emomali Rahmon: “Roghun” HPP as a unique school prepares thousands of Tajik specialists for the international market of construction of hydropower facilities”
DUSHANBE, 17.11.2018 /NIAT “Khovar”/. The Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon yesterday, November 16 at his speech in the commissioning ceremony of the first hydro unit of the “Roghun” hydropower plant /HPP/ stated that this plant will be the pride of every citizen of our country now and in the future, it will be the source of patriotism and dedication, as well as warm feelings and honor of the Tajik nation.
In continuation of this, the head of state mentioned that the time will come, when our children and we will proudly say that we constructed the “Roghun” HPP – the grand light facility of our nation by our own labor, i.e. efforts of our glorious nation and in cooperation with the best adepts of this area from various countries of the world. After the”‘Roghun” HPP starts operating in its full capacity, it will turn into a grand facility of light and heat that will make the long-awaited desire of our civilization creature nation true, and all wishes and plans of the noble Tajik people will translate into reality.
“It is worthwhile noting that the construction of this power plant requires every person participating in this process, primarily tunnel heading specialists and overall all specialists and workers to work hard and be courageous, since 90% of activities are implemented under the ground”, — emphasized President of the country Emomali Rahmon.
Leader of the Nation also said that indeed, the construction of “Roghun” HPP is a unique school for all local and international companies. It provided an opportunity to train thousands of Tajik specialists with expertise for the international market of construction of hydropower plants. “I am confident that the Tajik specialists will be able to apply their great experience in this area not only in our country, but also in other countries widely in the future, — expressed confidence the head of Tajik state and added that up to date the cavern powerhouse and transformers constructed and some units installed, are unique in the world”.
It should be noted that construction and installation activities in the “Roghun” HPP are implemented with involvement of 67 organizations and entities, famous local and international contractors and a total of more than 22 000 specialists and workers, 90% of whom are Tajik citizens, as well as 3600 units of machinery.