AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood & Jobs in Rasht: President Emomali Rahmon commissioned a new juice production plant in Rasht Region, built from 2023 to August 2026, with capacity up to 1.2 million liters a year and 17 permanent jobs, using local farm raw materials and planning exports. Agri Modernization: Rahmon also toured the Payvandi Rasht intensive orchard (10 hectares, drip irrigation, 18 fruit varieties) reporting over 100 tons of harvest and seasonal work for 30+ residents. Construction & Urban Industry: Tajikistan has started building the 340-meter Dushanbe Tower as part of the Dushanbe Mall complex, aiming to mobilize large-scale local construction capacity. Cross-border Tourism: CAREC’s Tourism Working Group met in Tashkent to push regional tourism integration, including upgrading the “Visit Silk Road” portal, AI travel tools, and GSTC standards. Trade & Agriculture Talks: Pakistan’s food security minister met Tajikistan’s ambassador to boost trade and agri-food processing cooperation, including livestock and value addition, ahead of an ECO meeting. Regional Connectivity Push: South Korea announced the first Korea–Central Asia summit in Seoul (Sept. 16) focused on critical minerals, energy, and supply-chain diversification—key themes for Tajikistan’s industry outlook.
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