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• 30.08.2022

Visit of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea in the Republic of Tajikistan Mr. Kwon Dong Sok to the FEZ “Sughd”

On August 29, 2022, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea in the Republic of Tajikistan Mr. Kwon Dong Sok together with the representatives of this embassy ​​visited the FEZ “Sughd”.

The first deputy Head of the administration FEZ “Sughd” Zikriyozoda Suhrob introduced guests with the activity, conditions and possibilities of the FEZ “Sughd”.

     In the framework of this meeting, the guests visited the activities of LLC TT “Archa Mebel”, LLC “Fartuna-Co”, LLC “Ariana Metal Plast” and LLC “Silcoat-Boya”.

• 01.06.202220.07.2022

Visit of Fergana region of the Republic of Uzbekistan entrepreneurs to the FEZ of “Soughd” of Tajikistan

On June 1, 2022 the group of entrepreneurs of the Fergana region of the Republic of Uzbekistan, led by the deputy governor of the Fergana region Mr. Alibek Tursunov, together with the deputy chairman of the Soughd region Mr. Anvar Yaqubi, visited the FEZ of “Sughd” and got acquainted with its conditions and opportunities.

As part of their visit to the FEZ of “Soughd” the guests introduced with the activities of LLC “Tajprof” and LLC “Archa Mebel”.

• 29.04.202220.07.2022

On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr by the FEZ of “Soughd” to the Special boarding school for the deaf and hard-of-hearing children named after T. Gafforov of Histevarz region (jamoat), B. Gaffurov district was to set the festive table.

On April 29, 2022 for Special boarding school for deaf and hard-of-hearing children named after T. Gafforov, Khistevarz jamoat, B. Gaffurov district, where 314 students from all over the regions of Soughd are enrolled, had a festive dinner, and was organized a cultural program for children’s entertainment.

• 27.04.202220.07.2022

The visit of the Director of the Interregional Projects Management Center between the Republic of Tajikistan and the Khanty-Mansiysk region of the Russian Federation Mr. Kuldashev Tahir Bahridinovich together with the entrepreneurs of this region from the FEZ of “Sougd”.

On April 27, 2022, the First Deputy Head of the Administration of FEZ Soughd Mr. Zikryozoda S. introduced the Director of the Center for Interregional Projects Management between the Republic of Tajikistan and the Khanty-Mansiysk region of the Russian Federation, as well as the entrepreneurs of this region, who come for visiting of the FEZ “Soughd” with the conditions and opportunities of the FEZ “Sughd”.

At the same time, the guests introduced with the activities of ОJS “Ariana Metal Plast”, LLC “Fortuna Co”, LLC “Archa Mebel” LLC and LLC “Silcoat Bolya”.

As a result of the negotiations the entrepreneurs of the Khanty-Mansiysk region of the Russian Federation and the enterprises of the FEZ “Sughd” reached an agreement on mutually beneficial cooperation in the direction of the supply of raw materials and the export of finished products from the FEZ “Soughd”.

• 13.04.202222.07.2022

On April 13, 2022, a delegation of entrepreneurs and investors from the Republic of Korea under the leadership of the President of the Association “Friendship of the Republic of Korea and the Republics of Central Asia” visited the FEZ of “Soughd”. First Deputy of Head Administration of FEZ “Soughd” Mr. Zikryozoda S. in order to strengthen the development of economic relations and in this context to attract more domestic and foreign investment, the guests were introduced to the conditions and opportunities of the FEZ of “Soughd”, and then they introduced with the activities of LLC “Star Plast” and LLC “Tojikpolyethylene”.

• 11.04.202222.07.2022

Visit of the representatives and delegation of entrepreneurs of the Lipetsk region of the Russian Federation under the leadership of the President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Lipetsk region A. V. Golstov. from “Sugd” SEZ

On April 11, 2022, a delegation of entrepreneurs from the Lipetsk region of the Russian Federation under the leadership of the President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Lipetsk region Golstov A.V. together with representatives of the executive bodies of the Sughd region under the leadership of the Deputy Chairman of the Sughd region, Honorable Anvar Yakubi, visited the SEZ “Sughd”.

The head of the Administration, Mr. Kamoliddinzoda Ilyasiddin Jamoliddin, in order to strengthen the development of economic relations and in this context to attract more domestic and foreign investment, introduced the guests to the conditions and opportunities of the “Sugd” Free Economic Zone, and then the activities of Filali Khantana Canada Inc. ” were visited.

• 08.04.202220.07.2022

On 8th April, 2022 in the FEZ of «Soughd» was hold meeting of the Director of Eurasian Development Bank in Tajikistan Mr. Niculin Nicolay Nicolaevich with subjects of this zone (manufacturing enterprises) about providing of funding with low percentage and present of new investment projects to the subjects of FEZ of «Soughd».

• 05.04.202222.07.2022

On April 5, 2022, in the meeting hall of the FEZ “Sougd” was held a meeting with the second secretary of the Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Tajikistan Mr. Keita Khori. The leadership of the FEZ “Sougd” Mr. Kamoliddinzoda I.J. introduced the second secretary of this embassy to the activities and advantages of FEZ “Soughd” and its entities, including OJS “Ariana Metal Plast” and LLC “Fortuna-KO”.

• 16.02.202222.07.2022

PRESS CONFERENCE IN THE FEZ OF “SOUGD” ABOUT ACTIVITIES RESULTS OF FEZ OF “SOUGD” IN 2021

Today by the First Deputy Head of the FEZ of “Soughd” Mr. Zikryozoda Suhrob in the building of this Administration was held a press conference about results of the activities of the FEZ of “Soughd” in 2021, where he informed the media representatives about the achievements of the FEZ of “Soughd”.

During the speech, it was noted that the Administration of the FEZ “Sougd” excepted the necessary measures to the fulfill the instructions and orders of the Founder of National Peace and Unity – the Leader of the Nation, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Honorable Emomali Rahmon, the decree of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, the instructions and orders of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, the implementation of the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan “About free economic zones”, Regulation of the Free economic zone of “Soughd”, the Work plan of the zone for 2021.

As a result, in 2021, 2 new subjects were registered in the FEZ “Sougd”, 4 subjects started its production activities, and the number of active subjects increased from 14 subjects in 2020 to 18 subjects.  

The total industrial output of FEZ “Soughd” consisted 295.4 mln. Somoni that is more by 111.2 mln. somoni or 60.3 % in compare to the 2020.

In this period, the volume of construction works and services amounted 5745.8 thousand somoni, which is 24.5% more than in 2020.

In the reporting period, the volume of export products of the subjects amounted 105.2 mln. somoni that increased by 61.7 mln. somoni or 2.4 times in compare to the 2020.

In 2021, subjects of the FEZ of “Soughd” exported their products mainly to the Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Germany, Iraq, Turkey, Russia and the United Arab Emirates.

In 2021, the volume of direct investment in the FEZ of “Soughd” amounted 18.1 mln. somomi, which increased by 1.2 mln. somoni or 7.1% in compare to the 2020, and since the beginning of the activity of FEZ “Sougd” became equal to the 115.2 mln. Somoni.

In 2021, the total number of jobs places in the FEZ of “Sougd” equaled by 774 people, which is more in 106 jobs or 15.9% than in 2020 (668 people).

In current year, from the subjects of the FEZ of “Sougd” was entered 5.3 mln. somoni to the public budget due to payment of relevant taxes (income tax and social tax) which is more in 0.9 mln, somoni or 20.4% in compare to the 2020.

In this period, the volume of payment of customs duty and value added tax amounted 31.8 mln. somoni to the public budget for the account of subjects of the FEZ Soughd which is more in 10.8 mln. somoni or 51.4% in compare to the 2020.

Zikriyozoda Suhrob informed at a press conference that the Administration of the FEZ Soughd in 2021 held meetings and negotiations with representatives and entrepreneurs of foreign countries, international organizations, including the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation Mr. Sergey Katirin, Ambassador the Republic of France in Tajikistan, Mr. Michel Tarran, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany in the Republic of Tajikistan, Mr. Andreas Protmann, Director of the Association of Clusters, Technoparks and MMI of the Russian Federation, Mr. Andrey Viktorovich Shpilenko, Investors and Entrepreneurs Circles of the Chelyabinsk region of the Russian Federation, the Republic of Bashkortostan of the Russian Federation , Lipetsk region of the Russian Federation, Krasnoyarsk region of the Russian Federation, Mogilev region of the Republic of Belarus, Mr. Sezin Sinanoglu, Head of the Permanent Mission of the UN in the Republic of Tajikistan, Advisor of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Tajikistan Mr. Hiromi Niino.

Currently, the construction works and the installation of equipment in several entities and the improvement of the territories of the FEZ of “Soughd” are ongoing and the leadership and employees of the FEZ of “Soughd” are working every day to achieve the fourth national goal “Rapid industrialization of the country”, to fulfill the instructions and orders of the Founder of Peace and Unity – National Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Honorable Emomali Rahmon is implementing beneficial measures in connection with the declaration of 2022-2026 “Years of Industrial Development”.

• 21.10.2021

SUGHD FEZ REPORTED ON THE RESULT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 2021 IN THE PRESS CONFERENCE

On July 21, 2021, a press conference held in the Administration of Sughd Free Economic Zone with the participation of representatives of local media.

The head of Administration – Kamoliddinzoda I. briefly reported the results of activity and development of FEZ for the first half of 2021.

It was mentioned that nowadays there 30 business entities are registered in the Sughd FEZ, fifteen of which began their production activities and services.

118. Kamoliddinzoda, the head of the Administration, noted that despite the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the main production indicators maintained an upward trend. For example, the volume of production in the first half of 2021 amounted to 118.2 million TJS, which compared to the same period in 2020 increased by 180.4% or 52.7 million TJS.

He also noted that during this period the volume of construction work in the Sughd FEZ reached 664.8 thousand TJS, which is 2.6 times more than in the same period of 2020. In January-June 2021, the volume of services in the Sughd FEZ reached 1,600.8 thousand TJS, compared to the same period in 2020 it amounted to 102.8%. The volume of direct investments in the first six months of 2021 amounted to 10.8 million TJS, compared to the same period last year, increased by 122.7 percent (8.8 million TJS).

It was also noted that the total number of jobs in Sughd FEZ  since the beginning of its operation has reached 716 people, which is more than 110 new jobs compared to the last year.

Also Kamoliddinzoda I. added that at the end of June of this year, the Administration of Sughd FEZ held a ceremony of awarding a certificate to a new entity and noted that today the relevant documents of another entity have been transferred to the Commission for consideration of business plans and investment projects of applicants for obtaining the status of a FEZ subject under the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan.

During the press conference, the Head of the FEZ Administration answered all the questions that were asked by the media representatives.

Journalists were interested in the subjects of the free economic zone, their products, their competitiveness and export abroad, the impact of the Covid-19 Coronovirus on the activities of the enterprises of the Sughd FEZ and future plans.

Answering all the questions, Kamoliddinzoda I. noted that the Administration of Sughd FEZ will take measures to realize the goals set before Sughd FEZ.