Tajikistan cultural and tourism exhibition held in Muscat

According to the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan in the Sultanate of Oman, the exhibition was officially opened by a delegation of the Omani government led by Dr Saud bin Hamoud bin Ahmad Al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources of Oman, together with Zubaidullo Zubaidzoda, Tajikistan's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Oman.

Visitors were introduced to examples of Tajik national culture and agricultural produce, including grapes, pears, dates, peaches, lemons and other fresh fruits, as well as dried fruit, a range of traditional breads and pastries, Tajik national dress and examples of visual art. Books, magazines and information and tourism materials about Tajikistan were also presented, together with books by the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon.

The exhibition drew strong interest from participants and provided a useful setting for learning about Tajikistan's ancient history and culture, national traditions, folk crafts, agricultural products and tourism potential. The embassy said such events help present Tajikistan appropriately and strengthen cultural, humanitarian, economic, trade and tourism ties.