Rahmon reviews construction of metallurgical plant in Sughd province

President Emomali Rahmon is driving Tajikistan's industrialization efforts with a focus on developing its mining and manufacturing sectors. During a working visit to Sughd province, Rahmon inspected the ongoing construction of a significant metallurgical plant in Bobojon-Ghafourov district. This enterprise, being built in two phases on the Shohqadam iron ore deposit, is slated for completion by 2029. The first phase, focusing on iron ore concentrate and pellets, is due by September 2027, with the second phase to produce iron briquettes and rebar. The project is a major job creator, promising 900 permanent positions after the first phase and over 1,500 once fully operational. More than 1,200 local and foreign specialists are currently working around the clock on the site. Rahmon also remotely initiated the construction of a cement plant in Istaravshan, designed to produce 1.2 million tons annually, and a lime production enterprise in Bobojon-Ghafourov district with a capacity of 200,000 tons per year. These developments align with Rahmon's vision of transitioning Tajikistan from an economy reliant on raw material exports to one centered on industrial production. He has instructed relevant ministries to develop a comprehensive program for the development of ferrous metallurgy in Tajikistan for 2027–2035, stressing the importance of training technical personnel, enhancing industrial infrastructure, and supporting the private sector to achieve these goals.

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Tajikistan is gradually moving from an economy based mainly on raw material exports toward industrial production.