DUSHANBE, 08.07.2024 (NIAT Khovar) – On September 8, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Honorable Leader of the Nation Emomali Rahmon, met with leaders and activists of the region in Asht district of Sughd Province.

At the beginning, Honorable Head of State Emomali Rahmon congratulated the participants of the meeting on the Independence Day of the Republic of Tajikistan.

During his speech, the President of the country analyzed and deliberated on the results of the social and economic development of the Asht district, and gave specific instructions and guidance for the implementation of constructive works for the worthy celebration of the 35th anniversary of the State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan and the implementation of the fundamental goals of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan.

It was emphasized that during the last three years, 850 structures were built and put into use in the Asht district for a total amount of more than 160 million somoni.

The Leader of the Nation highlighted the contribution of the people, including the patriotic entrepreneurs of Asht, in supporting the constructive policy of the Government of the country, and stated that only in the last 5 years, 20 new industrial enterprises were put into use by entrepreneurs in the district, in which more than a thousand residents of the district were provided with jobs and their living conditions improved.

The exemplary experience of the farmers of Asht district in the use of saline lands and the creation of high gardens was appreciated.

It was mentioned that the establishment of the enterprises will lead to productive employment of the women of this remote district of the country.

Mentioning the exemplary indicators of the economic and social development of Asht district and the constructive actions of its leading entrepreneurs, the Honorable Head of State Emomali Rahmon expressed his sincere gratitude to all those who made a significant contribution to these works.

Honorable Head of State Emomali Rahmon commented on the state of the industry, the development of which is one of the strategic goals of the country, and stated that in the seven months of this year, more than 100 new industrial enterprises were put into operation in the territory of Sughd Province. Most of them belong to the processing industry.

According to the President of the country, there are still a lot of untapped opportunities and resources in the direction of achieving the goal of rapid industrialization of the country and providing productive employment in the region.

After analyzing the state of industry and agriculture, the Head of State ordered the executive bodies of state power of provinces, cities and districts of the country, ministries of industry and new technologies, agriculture and other related ministries and agencies to take all necessary measures for the development of industries, including increasing the efficiency of the agricultural sector. 

Taking into account the complex and sensitive situation of the world community, the Leader of the Nation, Honorable Emomali Rahmon, tasked the officials with the effective use of water and land and ensuring food security in the country by all means.

Honorable President of the country Emomali Rahmon also analyzed the situation of restoration of water supply networks, maintenance of roads and development of the energy sector, and gave specific instructions and orders for the development of these areas to the leadership of cities and districts, regions, and related ministries and departments.

Leaders and officials of the region received an order from the Honorable Head of State Emomali Rahmon to work with youth, women, parents and activists of urban and rural communities to prevent crime, especially among teenagers.

At the end of his speech, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Honorable Emomali Rahmon, once again congratulated the participants of the meeting on the 33rd anniversary of the State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan and expressed confidence that the hardworking people of the cities and districts of Sughd Province will continue to make worthwhile efforts for the implementation of constructive goals.

After the speech of the President of the country, residents of Asht district — Firuza Mirahmadova — a teacher, Zainalobiddin Maksudjonov — a businessman, Zafar Ahmad — a veteran of sports and Muhammad Khalilov — a veteran of education spoke at the meeting with the leaders and activists of the Sughd Province.