Attendance and speech at festive celebrations for the 35th anniversary of state independence in Khorugh

At the start of his remarks, the Head of State congratulated the proud people of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region and the city of Khorugh on the national holiday. It was stressed that independence has become a symbol of unity, national self-awareness and an unprecedented expansion of beautification and development work, while also presenting Tajikistan properly on the international stage.

It was stated that, ahead of the 35th anniversary of state independence, the construction and renovation of 1362 facilities had been planned in the region’s cities and districts, but 1545 facilities of various types have now been built and put into use with the participation of residents, businesses and other benefactors. Emomali Rahmon thanked the hard-working and generous people of the region, including those in Khorugh, for their contribution.

He also called on residents to help turn the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region into a major regional centre for tourism exchange and to present it more widely to the world while preserving the good traditions of Tajik cultural hospitality. A grand cultural and concert programme followed the speech.