Emomali Rahmon attends festive event marking Tajikistan's 35th anniversary of state independence in Rasht district

The President of Tajikistan congratulated the hardworking residents of Rasht, Nurobod, Tojikobod, Lakhsh and Sangvor districts on the 35th anniversary of independence. Emomali Rahmon said that, ahead of the anniversary, the construction and renovation of 986 production and social facilities had been planned in the Rasht Valley districts, and that by 20 August 2026, 825 facilities, or 82.1%, had been put into use.

He said the contribution of local residents, patriotic entrepreneurs and generous individuals to the anniversary projects was significant, and thanked them for their constructive initiatives and active role in improving the country. He also said that during the years of independence, more than 50000 families in the mentioned districts had been allocated homestead plots covering a total of 11000 hectares to improve living conditions.

Rahmon noted that in the past 20 years, 43 facilities worth more than 250 million somoni had been built and commissioned in Rasht, Nurobod, Sangvor, Tojikobod and Lakhsh districts, while work on 5 more facilities worth 370 million somoni was continuing. His remarks also referred to progress in industry, agriculture, energy, transport, education and healthcare. The event ended with a festive concert programme.