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 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.”
On May 14, 2025, Ms. Wan Lixian, Director of the Institute of Ecology and Geography of the city of Xinjiang, People’s Republic of China, visited the Administration of the Free Economic Zone «Sughd» to get acquainted with its activities and economic relations.
The Head of the Administration of the FEZ «Sughd», Mr. Muhammadzoda Muhammad Sultan, warmly welcomed the guests in the conference hall and provided detailed information about the zone’s operations and benefits. Additionally, Ms. U. Rahimova, the leading specialist of the Department of International Relations and Investment Attraction, presented information to the guests through an electronic presentation.
The parties held discussions about existing Tajik-Chinese joint ventures and Chinese private enterprises operating within the FEZ «Sughd», as well as cooperation with reputable Chinese companies, expressing intentions to further strengthen economic relations in the future.
At the end of the visit, the guests visited one of the FEZ entities — LLC “Asiapolitex” — and held a conversation with its representatives.
This week, entrepreneurs from the People’s Republic of China — Shiqiang Song, Shiyong Song and Ren Baozhen — visited the Free Economic Zone «Sughd». The guests were welcomed in the conference hall of the Administration building by the Head of the FEZ «Sughd» Administration, Mr. Muhammadzoda Muhammad Sultan, who provided detailed information about the advantages and benefits of the FEZ «Sughd». The Administration also provided specific information about the enterprises within the FEZ that are fully or partially funded by Chinese investors.During the meeting, both sides discussed the activities of their companies and expressed their intention to become residents of the FEZ «Sughd» in the future.
On May 9, 2025, in honor of the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, a solemn event was held at the memorial to the fallen soldiers of the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945 in the city of Khujand. The event was attended by the Governor of Sughd Region, Rajabboy Ahmadzoda, representatives of the Border Troops of the State Committee for National Security of Tajikistan, the Border Troops of the Russian Federation, the Consul General of the Russian Federation in Khujand, and other officials. Employees of the Administration of the Sughd Free Economic Zone, led by the Director of the Sughd FEZ State Institution, Muhammadzoda Muhammad Sultan, also took part in the event by laying wreaths and honoring the memory of the fallen soldiers.
