DUSHANBE, 31.12.2022 (NIAT Khovar) – Today, in his congratulatory message on the occasion of the New Year 2023, President Emomali Rahmon called 2022 another unforgettable and historical year for Tajikistan.

According to him, despite the negative impact of the financial and economic crisis and in the very difficult and sensitive conditions of the modern world, stable development of the national economy was ensured in the past year in order to achieve the strategic goals in the amount of 8 percent, which is one of the best indicators.

He noted that during this period, in order to accelerate the industrialization of the country, more than 500 manufacturing enterprises and workshops were built, and the volume of industrial production was increased to 43 billion somoni. Also, for the first time in the history of Tajikistan, electricity production amounted to more than 21 billion kilowatt-hours

“In order to protect the country’s food security and ensure the abundance of the consumer market, the farmers of the republic effectively used the available opportunities, especially water and land, increased agricultural production and brought its volume to more than 48 billion somoni,” President mentioned.

During 2022, the government, according to Emomali Rahmon, directed all its efforts to create decent living conditions for the citizens of the republic, and using the available resources and opportunities, took a number of measures in the name of solving social problems — science and education, culture and healthcare, issues related to youth and gender policy, and to support low-income and vulnerable segments of society.