On April 10, 2025, the President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Krasnoyarsk Region of the Russian Federation, Mr. Rafael Marsovich Shageev, visited the Free Economic Zone “Sughd”. Deputy Head of the Administration of the FEZ “Sughd”, Mr. Nasimjon Abduganievich Hakimov, welcomed the guests in the conference hall of the FEZ.
Additionally, Mrs. Umeda Rahimova, the lead specialist of the Department of International Relations and Investment Attraction, provided a detailed presentation about the activities, benefits, and advantages of the FEZ “Sughd”. Following the productive meeting, the guests noted their willingness to cooperate in economic relations in the future, depending on favorable investment conditions in the FEZ “Sughd”.
Afterwards, the guests visited enterprises within the FEZ “Sughd”, namely LLC KM TT “Tajprof” and LLC “Sayyohi Sughd”, where they received specific information about their operations.
From April 7 to 9, 2025, the Head of the Administration of the Free Economic Zone “Sughd” , Muhammadzoda Muhammad Sultan, as part of the delegation led by the Chairman of the State Committee on Investment and State Property Management of the Republic of Tajikistan, Sulton Rahimzoda, took part in the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM Congress 2025), held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. More than 20,000 participants from 175 countries around the world attended the Congress. The AIM Congress is one of the world’s leading platforms for shaping the future of international investment.
Muhammadzoda Muhammad Sultan held negotiations with a number of business companies, investors, and heads of Free Economic Zones from foreign countries regarding the attraction of foreign investment, infrastructure development, and implementation of innovative projects. The participation of the Head of the Administration of the FEZ “Sughd” in AIM Congress 2025 highlights the growing international presence of the zone and the effort to attract high-quality investment through alignment with global trends. It should be noted that the meetings were held in a spirit of constructiveness and mutual understanding, and both sides emphasized their readiness for further cooperation.
On April 7, 2025, the Head of the Administration of the Free Economic Zone “Sughd”, Mr. Muhammadzoda Muhammad Sultan, participated in the 14th Annual Investment Congress AIM-2025 held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The congress addressed issues related to attracting foreign investment to Free Economic Zones, infrastructure development, and the implementation of innovative projects. Mr. Muhammadzoda Muhammad Sultan provided information on investment opportunities in the FEZ “Sughd” and held productive negotiations with several major international companies.
On April 4, 2025, a delegation from the Republic of Tatarstan visited the FEZ “Sughd”. The guests included Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Agriculture and Food Marat Azatovich Zyabbarov, Assistant to the President of the Republic of Tatarstan for International Affairs and Global Economy Gazinur Tuligatovich Bakirov, and Deputy Prime Minister German Yanovich Lerner.
The guests were welcomed by the Head of the FEZ”Sughd”, Muhammadzoda Muhammad Sultan, in the conference hall of the FEZ. Afterward, they were given a presentation providing detailed information about the advantages and priorities of the FEZ”Sughd”.
On April 3, 2025, a business forum titled “Tajikistan-Tatarstan” was held at the Training Center of the National Bank of Tajikistan in the city of Guliston.
The forum was attended by the Chairman of the Sughd region, Rajabboy Ahmadzoda, the President of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation, Rustam Minnikhanov, the heads of manufacturing companies from both sides and business circles, as well as the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs “Sughd,” Muhammadzoda Muhammad Sultan. During his speech, Chairman Rajabboy Ahmadzoda noted that the Founder of Peace and National Unity, Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, esteemed Emomali Rahmon, and the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan consistently give special attention to the development of entrepreneurship and industry, which are some of the key sectors of the country.
Following the forum, the parties expressed their willingness to discuss the prospects for cooperation in increasing the export of fresh products from Tajikistan to Tatarstan, implementing new projects, and building industrial enterprises.
Additionally, after the forum, the delegation from the Republic of Tatarstan visited the Arbob Palace and the Khujand Fortress, where products from the entities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs “Sughd,” including LLC “KF Fortuna Co,” LLC “KM TT Silkcoat Boya,” LLC “Sayr Sughd,” and LLC “Star Plast,” were displayed.
On April 3, 2025, a visit was made by second-year students from the Faculty of International Economics of the Khujand Institute of Economics and Trade to the FEZ “Sughd.” The students were welcomed by the leading specialist of the Department of International Relations and Investment Attraction, Umeda Rahimova, who provided information about the FEZ “Sughd.”
The purpose of the students’ visit to the FEZ “Sughd” was to get acquainted with and deepen their knowledge about industrial enterprises. As part of this, the students visited several entities of the FEZ “Sughd,” including LLC “Asiapolitex” and LLC “Tojpanel,” and learned about their activities. At the end, the students expressed their gratitude to the leadership of the FEZ “Sughd.”
On April 3, 2025, a meeting was held at the FEZ “Sughd” with the participation of employees and entities of the FEZ “Sughd” to introduce the head of the customs post of the FEZ “Sughd,” Major of Customs Service Parviz Odinaevich Bozorov, and to bid farewell to Colonel of Customs Service Faizrakhmon Dustovich Rahmonov.
On April 1, 2025, entrepreneurs from the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Li and Mr. Peng, arrived at the Administration of FEZ “Sughd.” The head of the Administration of FEZ “Sughd,” Muhammadzoda Muhammad Sulton, warmly welcomed the guests in the administration’s meeting hall and provided detailed information about the advantages and priorities of FEZ “Sughd.”
Additionally, during the meeting, discussions were held regarding the process of obtaining the status of an FEZ “Sughd” entity by potential investors, as well as their future activities in the production of construction materials (including gas blocks).
On March 30, 2025, as part of the International Navruz celebrations in the FEZ “Sughd”, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, inaugurated the construction panel production plant LLC “Tojpanel.” The factory’s production capacity is 15,000 square meters of decorative panels and 500 square meters of inter-room panels per year. The cement and other raw materials used in production are domestically sourced.
On March 30, 2025, in the FEZ “Sughd” , the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, also inaugurated the joint venture for the production of plastic profiles, LLC “Afrang Plastic.” The factory has the capacity to produce up to 6,000 tons of plastic products per year. After three years of operation, this capacity will increase to 8,000 tons per year, and the number of workers will reach 150. Currently, 100 workers at the enterprise produce finished plastic products in accordance with international standards.
