On the evening of October 9, following his return from Turkmenistan, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, together with the Chairman of the Majlisi milli Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, Mayor of Dushanbe, His Excellency Rustam Emomali, laid the foundation stone for the construction of a new international terminal building at Dushanbe Airport.

During the presentation of the new international terminal project, it was noted that the facility would be built in compliance with all modern international standards.

The modern terminal will have the capacity to serve 8.5 million passengers per year.

The construction period has been set at one and a half years. The facility will be built using high-quality construction materials and with the involvement of hundreds of experienced specialists.

The aim of the new facility is to ensure a high standard of passenger arrivals and departures in accordance with international requirements while reflecting the welcoming traditions and hospitality of the Tajik people.

During the site visit, President Emomali Rahmon instructed the airport management and other responsible officials to ensure high-quality construction work and complete the new terminal within the established timeframe, so that it can be commissioned as scheduled.