In the afternoon of May 27, 2025, a delegation from the Republic of Belarus led by the Governor of the Minsk Region, Alexey Kushnarenko, visited the Administration of the Sughd Free Economic Zone to familiarize themselves with its operations and to expand economic cooperation.
The Head of the Sughd FEZ Administration, Muhammadzoda Muhammad Sulton, warmly welcomed the guests at the entrance and provided detailed information about the customs and tax benefits offered by the FEZ. The Administration also expressed its readiness to strengthen economic relations.
The guests then visited several enterprises operating within the Sughd FEZ, including: LLC “Asiapolitex”, LLC “KF Fortuna-Ko”, and LLC KM TT “Archa-mebel”, where they had discussions with company leadership about their activities in the zone.
At the conclusion, both sides exchanged commemorative gifts.
The delegation from the Minsk Region of Belarus also visited the historical and cultural complex “Khujand Fortress” and the exhibition of goods and products of the region’s enterprises, including those of the Sughd FEZ: LLC KM TT “Silcoat Boya”, LLC “KF Fortuna Ko”, LLC “Asiapolitex”, LLC “Tojpanel”, LLC “Sayr Sughd”, LLC “Sayyohi Sughd”, and LLC “Samandi Sughd”. The products of these enterprises received high praise from the visitors.
On May 27, 2025, the economic and trade forum titled “Tajikistan – Belarus” was held in the city of Guliston, Sughd Region, with the participation of business circles from Sughd Region of the Republic of Tajikistan and Minsk Region of the Republic of Belarus.
The forum was attended by the Chairman of Sughd Region, Rajab Ahmadzoda, the Chairman of Minsk Region of the Republic of Belarus, Alexey Kushnarenko, heads of organizations and institutions, including the Head of the Administration of the Sughd Free Economic Zone, Muhammad Sultan Muhammadzoda, as well as entrepreneurs from both sides.
The main goal of this event is to expand trade and investment relations, develop industrial and financial cooperation, attract investments for the creation of joint ventures, increase trade turnover, and find new partners.
On May 22, 2025, Ms. Yao Gui Fang, the head of “ALP MOTORS N1”, visited the Sughd Free Economic Zone (FEZ) to get acquainted with its activities and explore opportunities for future cooperation. Mr. Muhammadzoda Muhammad Sulton, Head of the Sughd FEZ, warmly welcomed the guests in the conference hall of the FEZ Administration and provided detailed information about the zone’s activities, benefits, and advantages. The Director of “ALP MOTORS N1” also shared insights into the company’s operations, which focus on the production of electric bicycles and tricycles, currently based in the “Kokand” FEZ of the Fergana region, Republic of Uzbekistan. Following the fruitful meeting, both sides agreed on the importance of expanding economic cooperation and expressed the intention to establish their own manufacturing facility in the Sughd FEZ in the future.
It is also reported that on May 20, 2025, within the framework of the press tour held at the Sughd FEZ, a new entity named LLC “Sughd Agro Trade” was officially registered. The Head of the Sughd FEZ Administration, Muhammadzoda Muhammad Sulton, presented the official certificate of FEZ entity status to the company’s leadership in the presence of the guests.
It is worth noting that LLC “Sughd Agro Trade” was founded by a local entrepreneur, Zokirjon Otaboboev, with a total investment amounting to 1 million USD. The company specializes in the processing and packaging of rice using innovative (laser) technologies. The enterprise’s annual production capacity is 1,600 tons. Once fully operational, the company will provide 25 permanent jobs for local residents.
In conclusion, the leadership of the Sughd FEZ Administration and representatives of the media expressed their congratulations and best wishes to the company’s management on the establishment of the new enterprise.
On May 20, 2025, in accordance with the program of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan, representatives of the media and local bloggers, along with officials from the Ministry, visited the Administration of the Sughd Free Economic Zone (FEZ) for a press tour aimed at familiarizing themselves with the zone’s activities.
The Head of the Sughd FEZ Administration, Muhammadzoda Muhammad Sulton, warmly welcomed the guests in the administration’s conference hall. He gave a report on the zone’s operations and its offered benefits. The media representatives received detailed answers to their questions. In addition, a presentation was delivered by U. Rahimova, Lead Specialist of the Department for International Relations and Investment Promotion. As a token of appreciation and cooperation, the Head of the Administration presented the guests with commemorative gifts.
The guests then visited several enterprises operating within the Sughd FEZ, including: JV LLC “Afrang Plastic”, LLC “Asiapolitex”, JV LLC “Archa-mebel”, LLC “KF Fortuna-Ko”, JV LLC “Tajprof”, LLC “Sayr Sughd”, the Institute of Industry and Service, LLC “Samandi Sughd”, and “Sayyohi Sughd”. They observed the production processes and recorded video footage on-site.
It is worth noting that during the tour, the guests received information from company leaders about the benefits of operating in the Sughd FEZ, including tax and customs advantages. Employees of the enterprises also expressed their gratitude — first and foremost to the Founder of Peace and National Unity, Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Honorable Emomali Rahmon — for his support in establishing new industrial enterprises and increasing employment opportunities across the country.
In the afternoon of May 19, 2025, a delegation from the Kyrgyz Republic, led by the Director of the State Institution “Kyrgyz Export” Export Development and Promotion Center under the Ministry of Economy and Trade of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mr. Takirov U.K., visited the Administration of the Sughd Free Economic Zone to get acquainted with its activities and to expand investment cooperation.
The Head of the Administration of the FEZ “Sughd,” Mr. Muhammadzoda Muhammad Sultan, warmly welcomed the guests at the entrance and provided detailed information about the zone’s operations. Information materials about the zone were also distributed to the guests.
The visitors then toured the activities of several enterprises operating within the FEZ “Sughd,” including: LLC “Asiapolitex,” LLC “KF Fortuna-Ko,” LLC “Sayr Sughd,” and LLC JV TT “Afrang Plastic.” They held discussions with the management of these enterprises regarding potential future cooperation.
On May 15, 2025, the Head of the Administration of the Sughd Free Economic Zone, Muhammadzoda Muhammad Sultan, delivered an online speech during a virtual meeting with members of the Russia–Tajikistan Business Council at the XVI International Economic Forum “Kazan Forum” 2025.
The Head of the Administration provided information about the activities and benefits of the Sughd FEZ, as well as details regarding the operations of joint ventures functioning within the region.
On Saturday, at the initiative of the Head of the Sughd FEZ, Mr. Muhammadzoda M.S., and with the involvement of employees and enterprises located within the Sughd FEZ, a general community cleanup day was held.
During the event, participants, driven by a strong work ethic, engaged in cleaning, landscaping, and beautifying the surrounding environment. Streets and sidewalks were swept, waste was collected, and transported to designated locations.
The main goal of such events is to improve environmental cleanliness, create favorable conditions for work and economic activity, and foster a sense of responsibility among employees and companies.
On May 18, 2025, as part of the Youth Day events in Sughd Province, the National Race was held with the participation of the Chairman of Sughd Province, Rajabboy Ahmadzoda, heads and employees of various organizations and institutions, youth, students, and local residents. The leadership and staff of the Administration of the Sughd Free Economic Zone also took part in this event.
The sporting competition took place in the regional center — the city of Khujand. The race started at the Swimming Pool Complex “20th Anniversary of the Independence of Tajikistan” and continued along Rahim Jalil Street to Rahmon Nabiev Avenue. More than 18,000 people participated in the sporting event, and at the end, memorable gifts were presented to active representatives of organizations and institutions.
The purpose of the race is to promote a healthy lifestyle, support the development of sports, and increase its popularity among the population.
The National Race is a nationwide campaign aimed at improving public health and promoting mass sports. It is held annually on the third Sunday of May, based on the Presidential Decree of the Republic of Tajikistan dated March 28, 2007, “On the National Race Day.”
