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.
On May 5, 2025, at the building of the Executive Authority of Sughd Region, a meeting was held between the Deputy Governor of the region, Anvar Yaqubi, and the Head of the Administration of the Sughd Free Economic Zone, Muhammadzoda Muhammad Sultan, with the representative of the World Bank, Senior Agricultural Economist Hazem Khanbal.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the implementation of the project “Enhancing Sustainable Agricultural Development” within the Sughd Free Economic Zone. The discussion focused on the construction and commissioning of wholesale agricultural distribution centers and cold storage facilities on a 2-hectare plot of land allocated by the Administration of the Sughd FEZ in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan. The project is financed by the World Bank.
On April 29, 2025, a representative of the company “Niko” from Beijing, People’s Republic of China, which specializes in the production of solar panels, visited the Administration of the Sughd Free Economic Zone to familiarize himself with its activities and opportunities.
The head of the Administration of the Sughd FEZ, Muhammadzoda Muhammad Sultan, welcomed the guests in the Administration’s conference hall and provided detailed information about the advantages and priorities of the Sughd FEZ, as well as about the enterprises established with full or partial investment from Chinese entrepreneurs.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the activities of their enterprises, and Mr. Ping Hui provided detailed information about his project focused on the production of solar panels and noted his intention to become a resident of the Sughd FEZ in the future.
The China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), in cooperation with the Xinjiang Committee for the Promotion of International Trade of China and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Tajikistan, organized the SCO-China Arbitration Forum on April 25, 2025, in Urumqi, People’s Republic of China, under the theme: “Pooling efforts for cooperation in arbitration and embarking on a new path under the rule of law.”
The representative from Sughd Region at this Forum was Mr. Nosirov M.R., Head of the Department of Legal Support, Human Resources, and Special Affairs of the State Institution “Sughd” Free Economic Zone Administration.
During the Forum, issues of strengthening exchanges and cooperation between dispute resolution institutions — members of the SCO and regions of Central Asia — were discussed. The procedures for judicial support of arbitration and assistance in the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards in the respective regions were also reviewed.
The Administration of the Sughd Free Economic Zone expresses its sincere gratitude to the leadership of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Tajikistan for the initiative and assistance in organizing participation in the international legal Forum. We hope for close cooperation and to use the acquired information to promote services for the resolution of international commercial disputes and to facilitate economic connectivity.
It should be noted that this week saw the visit of entrepreneurs from the People’s Republic of China — independent investors Mr. Zhen Sugyan and Ms. Li, as well as the representative of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Tajikistan in the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Jumayev M., to the Sughd Free Economic Zone (FEZ). The head of the Administration of the Sughd FEZ, Mr. Muhammadzoda Muhammad Sultan, welcomed the guests in the Administration’s meeting hall. Afterwards, a presentation was given to the guests providing detailed information on the advantages and benefits of the Sughd FEZ.
On April 23, 2025, representatives of the “Han Hai Si Che Maoy” company from Beijing, People’s Republic of China — Mr. Da Sjiang and Mr. Chen Hang — visited the “Sughd” Free Economic Zone Administration with the purpose of becoming acquainted with the FEZ’s activities and expanding investment relations.
The head of the FEZ “Sughd” Administration, Muhammadzoda Muhammad Sultan, warmly welcomed the guests in the FEZ’s conference hall. He presented information about the zone’s operations and its benefits through an electronic presentation.
The company representatives mentioned that their enterprise plans to launch the production of the 212 brand of passenger vehicles, which are modern and suitable for tourism. Considering the favorable investment climate in the FEZ “Sughd” and the rapid development of the tourism sector in the Republic of Tajikistan, the guests expressed their intention to become a resident of the FEZ “Sughd” in the future.
On April 22, 2025, representatives of the company “Eco” visited the Administration of the Sughd Free Economic Zone. The guests were welcomed in the conference hall of the FEZ by the Head of the FEZ, Muhammadzoda Muhammad Sultan. Afterwards, the guests were presented with detailed information about the activities of the FEZ and its entities.
The purpose of the guests’ visit to the FEZ was to get acquainted with and refine information regarding industrial enterprises.
At the end, the guests expressed their gratitude to the management of the FEZ “Sughd”.
As part of the business program of the forum “Sughd — Crossroads of the Great Silk Road,” Chairman of the Russia-Tajikistan Business Council, Islam Nazaraliev, visited the Free Economic Zone “Sughd”. The head of the FEZ Аdministration, Muhammadzoda Muhammad Sulton, gave a tour of new enterprises — residents of the zone.Participants visited production facilities of companies operating in the fields of construction panel manufacturing, plastic profile production, and electric transport.The FEZ “Sughd” leadership expressed their readiness to welcome Russian investors, establish joint ventures, and offer attractive conditions for doing business.
