DUSHANBE, 17.09.2024 (NIAT Khovar) – On September 17, in the city of Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, Honorable Emomali Rahmon, participated and spoke at the Economic Forum on the sidelines of the second Meeting of Heads of State of Central Asia and Germany.

During his speech, the President of the country, Emomali Rahmon, expressed confidence that the forum will contribute to the development of cooperation between the countries of the region and Germany, especially through joint actions to use the resources and potential of the Central Asian countries and the financial and technological capabilities of Germany.

The Head of State emphasized that Tajikistan has rich natural resources, especially sources of «green energy». Effective use of this potential allows us to make a significant contribution to the «green development» of the region.

It was mentioned that today 98 percent of electricity in our country is generated from renewable sources. The country’s Government plans to provide electricity production entirely from «green energy» resources by 2032 and to turn Tajikistan into a «green country» by 2037.

Honorable Leader of the Nation, Emomali Rahmon, highlighted the contribution of European companies in introducing new technologies to the country’s hydropower sector.

The implementation of large projects in the field of hydropower in Tajikistan was called a clear example of the involvement of advanced European technology and experience for the purpose of «green development» of our country.

In a meaningful speech, the Honorable Head of State Emomali Rahmon also noted the availability of 800 mineral deposits in Tajikistan and favorable opportunities for the production of electric cars, energy-saving and electrotechnical equipment.

It was stressed that Tajikistan, prioritizing digitalization and innovative development, has provided incentives and favorable conditions for investment in these areas.

 The implementation of projects in the fields of light and food industry, production of construction materials, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, banking, as well as education and healthcare were assessed as other priority directions for our country.

 The President of the country stated that Tajikistan, along with its resources and capabilities, has created favorable conditions for the successful activity of foreign investors and businessmen.

The introduction of a unilateral visa-free regime for citizens of a number of countries, including Germany, for a stay in Tajikistan for a period of up to 30 days was considered one of the other favorable factors of cooperation.

At the end of his speech, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Honorable Emomali Rahmon, used the opportunity to invite the participants of the forum to multifaceted mutually beneficial cooperation and implementation of new investment projects, especially in the field of «green development».