On June 30, 2025, a new entity named LLC “Ali-Bunyon” was officially registered in the Administration of the Sughd Free Economic Zone. The Head of the SEZ “Sughd” Administration, Muhammadzoda Muhammad Sulton, handed over the FEZ certificate to the head of the company, Akmal Nurov.
It is worth noting that LLC “Ali-Bunyon” was established by domestic entrepreneur Saidalizoda Saadi Hamza, with a total investment amounting to 112,000 USD. The company’s main field of activity is construction services. Once fully operational, the enterprise will provide permanent jobs for 15 local residents.
It is reported that in the future, the company will contribute to infrastructure development by offering construction services for newly established FEZ “Sughd” entities.
In conclusion, the FEZ “Sughd” Administration wished the company’s management success and prosperity in launching the new business.
On June 30, 2025, representatives of the company “Chongqing Wei Chixing Technology Co” from the People’s Republic of China — Mr. Wan Dinliang and Chen Xu — visited the Administration of the Sughd Free Economic Zone to get acquainted with its activities and opportunities. The Head of the Sughd FEZ Administration, Mr. Muhammadzoda Muhammad Sultan, welcomed the guests in the conference hall of the Administration. In addition, the chief specialist of the Department of International Relations and Investment Promotion provided the guests with detailed information about the advantages and priorities of the Sughd FEZ, as well as about the entities established fully or partially by Chinese investors.
On June 30, 2025, as part of an established tradition, the Head of the Sughd FEZ Administration, Mr. Muhammadzoda Muhammad Sulton, expressed appreciation to the responsible employee Mr. Rahimov Kamol Karimovich on the occasion of his retirement. He was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the Administration and a commemorative gift. At the beginning of the ceremony, the Head of the Administration delivered a speech highlighting Mr. Rahimov’s many years of productive service, wished him a peaceful and fulfilling retirement, and emphasized that the Administration’s team would continue to stay in touch and visit him regularly.
On June 30, 2025, Mr. Li Yuibo and representatives of “Mohir Cement” LLC visited the Sughd Free Economic Zone to become acquainted with its activities and explore opportunities for cooperation with the Administration. The Head of the Department of Economic Analysis and Control of the Sughd FEZ Administration, Mr. Sabzaev I., warmly welcomed the guests at the entrance and provided detailed information about customs and tax benefits and other advantages of the zone. The guests then visited several enterprises operating within the Sughd FEZ, including “Tojpanel” LLC and “Sang Oro” LLC, where they held discussions with the company leadership regarding potential cooperation.
On June 16, 2025, students from the Faculty of Geoecology and Tourism of the State Educational Institution Khujand State University named after Academician B. Gafurov visited the Sughd Free Economic Zone. The students were welcomed in the Administration’s conference hall by Deputy Head of the Administration, Mr. Hakimov N.A. A presentation about the Sughd FEZ was delivered by Ms. Rahimova U., Lead Specialist of the Department of International Relations and Investment Attraction.
The purpose of the visit was to familiarize students with and enhance their knowledge of industrial enterprises. As part of the visit, the students got acquainted with several resident companies of the Sughd FEZ, including LLC “Asiapolytex” and LLC “KF Fortuna-Ko”, and learned about their activities. At the end of the visit, the students expressed their gratitude to the Management of the Sughd FEZ.
MEETING OF THE EXPERT COUNCIL ON MINING AND METALLURGY HELD IN KHUJAND
On June 13, 2025, a field meeting of the Expert Council on Mining and Metallurgy was held in the city of Khujand. This important sectoral event took place within the framework of the 11th International Trade Fair “SUGHD–2025”.
The meeting was initiated by the Economic Development Center of the CIS Member States and supported by the CIS Industrial Committee. It gathered representatives from various CIS countries, heads of industrial and manufacturing companies, as well as scientists and industry experts.
The event was also attended by the Head of the Administration of the Sughd Free Economic Zone, Mr. Muhammadzoda Muhammad Sulton. In his speech, he emphasized the key role of the Sughd FEZ in the development of the industrial sector and invited the leaders of industrial and manufacturing companies to cooperate and invest in the zone.
The main topic of the meeting was focused on discussing pressing issues related to the development of the mining and metallurgy sectors, sharing experiences between companies, and strengthening interstate cooperation.
Participants discussed the current state of industrial markets, the latest technological advances in extraction and processing, opportunities for attracting investment, and implementing joint projects.
It was noted that such events create favorable conditions for expanding economic ties among CIS countries and contribute to accelerating regional economic development.
On June 13, 2025, a delegation from the Mogilev Region of the Republic of Belarus, led by Deputy Governor Anatoly Sergeevich Yakubenko and accompanied by Kirill Igorevich Khait, a representative of the Mogilev FEZ, visited the Sughd Free Economic Zone.
The Deputy Head of the Sughd FEZ, Mr. N. Hakimov, warmly welcomed the guests and provided detailed information about the advantages of the Sughd FEZ.
It is worth noting that a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Sughd FEZ and the Mogilev FEZ of the Republic of Belarus in 2022. Within the framework of this document, both sides annually implement joint activities according to a coordinated plan. The parties expressed their intent to further strengthen and revitalize economic cooperation in the future.
The guests then visited several enterprises operating within the Sughd FEZ, including Aziapolitex LLC, Fortuna-Ko LLC, Archa-Mebel LLC (KM TT), and Afrang Plastic LLC (KM TT), and held discussions with company leaders regarding their operations within the Sughd FEZ.
On June 12, 2025, the official opening ceremony of the 11th International Trade Fair under the title “Sughd–2025” was held at the Sports Palace of the ancient city of Khujand.
The event commenced with the presence of government officials, representatives of the business, industrial, and investment sectors, foreign countries, international organizations, and development partners of the Republic of Tajikistan.
In his speech, the Governor of Sughd Region, Rajabb Ahmadzoda, stated that hosting such an international-level fair is one of the key initiatives aimed at strengthening the regional economy, expanding mutually beneficial cooperation, and attracting investment into the region’s economy.
It is worth noting that active participants of the Sughd Free Economic Zone took part in the fair, including: Sayyohi Sughd LLC, Samandi Sughd LLC, Tojpanel LLC, Star Plast LLC, Real LLC, Aziapolitex LLC, KM TT Archa Mebel LLC, KF Fortuna-Ko LLC, and KM TT Silcoat Boya LLC. These companies presented high-quality products that drew significant attention from visitors.
Furthermore, on June 13, within the framework of the fair, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the SEZ Sughd entity — Fortuna-Ko LLC and Podosinovsky LLC of Kirov Region, Russian Federation, marking the establishment of bilateral economic relations.
On June 11, 2025, a delegation of entrepreneurs from the Islamic Republic of Iran, headed by the leader of the Iran-Tajikistan Joint Chamber of Commerce, visited the Administration of the “Sughd” Free Economic Zone to become familiar with its activities.
The Deputy Head of the Administration of the FEZ “Sughd” , Mr. N.A. Hakimov, warmly welcomed the guests at the entrance and provided information about the advantages of the FEZ “Sughd”. It is worth noting that, thanks to the direct initiative of the leaders of both countries, economic relations are steadily developing, and the Administration of the FEZ “Sughd” has opened its doors to investors who share linguistic and cultural ties.
The guests became acquainted with the customs and tax incentives and the geographical location of the zone, expressing their interest in future cooperation.
Afterwards, the guests visited several enterprises operating in the FEZ “Sughd” , including: LLC “KF Fortuna-Ko”, LLC KM TT “Archa-mebel”, LLC “Asiapolitex”, and LLC KM TT “Afrang Plastic”, where they had conversations with the management of these companies.
On June 11, 2025, on the eve of the International Trade Fair “Sughd-2025”, which will take place from June 12 to 14, a delegation from the Kirov Region of the Russian Federation, headed by the Director of the Export Support Center, Ms. Elena Viktorovna Poglazova, visited the Administration of the Sughd Free Economic Zone to get acquainted with its operations.
The Deputy Head of the Administration of FEZ “Sughd”, Mr. N.A. Hakimov, welcomed the guests at the entrance and provided detailed information on the customs and tax benefits and advantages of the zone.
After that, the guests visited several enterprises operating within FEZ “Sughd”, including: LLC “Asiapolitex”, LLC “KF Fortuna-Ko”, LLC KM TT “Archa-mebel”, and LLC KM TT “Afrang Plastic”. The delegation also held discussions with the management of these enterprises regarding their activities within the FEZ “Sughd”.