It should be noted that every year the Founder of peace and national unity, the Leader of the Nation, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, the respected Emomali Rahmon, delivering the message of the Majlisi Oli of the country, independently determines the fate of the Tajik people for another period. In other words, based on the Message of the Head of State, the aspirations and goals of the nation are clarified in the form of specific programs and instructions and presented to society for their implementation. These messages are not only political documents, but also a true guide to the sustainable development of the country, which provides a clear analysis of the current situation, problems and opportunities of the future. As a strategic document, they cover all spheres of society and define specific tasks for each citizen and responsible persons.
The next Message from the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation Emomali Rahmon to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, is recognized as an important programmatic, political, legal, socio-economic and cultural document representing the point of view of the head of state on the development and strengthening of various spheres of the national economy of the country. Indeed, the Message is the most important program of a constructive and mobilizing nature and represents the beginning of any creative activity.
In this document, the head of state not only summarizes the achievements of the previous year, but also defines strategic goals for the coming years aimed at economic development, social rehabilitation and strengthening security.
For example, this year’s Message emphasizes that 2025 was a historic year for Tajikistan, when transparent and free elections to the Majlisi Namoyandagon and local majlises were held, and border issues with Kyrgyzstan were resolved, which is a great diplomatic achievement.
As you know, on December 16, the next Message from the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation Emomali Rahmon to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan “On the main directions of the Republic’s domestic and foreign policy” was broadcast live in the Parliament building. This announcement was made at a time when the world is facing geopolitical challenges, political competition and climate change, and Tajikistan, as an active country in the international arena, has launched important initiatives, including an international conference on glacier and cryosphere conservation.
The report also pointed to economic achievements, which over the past ten years have increased the total gross domestic product by 3.4 times, and the average annual growth rate was 7.6 percent.
Let us remind you that along with the fact that the message of the Leader of the Nation covers all areas of our lives, as well as the specific prospect of improving and improving our activities, at the same time there are moments that give us fresh inspiration and great energy for creation and encourage us to work harder and harder. In particular, the statements of the head of state made in the Message encourage us to strive, work and improve our Homeland with a warm sense of patriotism. For example, in the economic sector, the Leader of the Nation instructed to develop a new development program for 2026-2030 aimed at restoring GDP growth, reducing poverty to 10 percent and increasing the middle class to 50 percent.
The industry noted that over the past seven years, more than 2,600 industrial enterprises have been commissioned, 87,000 jobs have been created, and 400 new enterprises will be built in 2025.
The Message paid special attention to the energy sector. The Leader of the Nation noted that over the past ten years, more than 60 billion somoni have been invested in the energy sector, and a new capacity of 1,017 MW has been added. Electricity generation increased by 40% to 24.2 billion kWh.
It was instructed to commission the third unit of the Rogun HPP by September 2027 and build 1,500 MW solar power plants within two years. These measures contribute to ensuring energy independence and the development of other industries.
In the social sphere, the message defines important goals. In particular, starting from September 1, 2026, salaries of education workers (including kindergartens) will increase by 25 percent, science, culture, sports, health and social protection – by 20 percent, law enforcement agencies and the armed forces -by 20 percent. The minimum wage is 1300 somoni, and pensions are indexed by at least 15 percent. These measures are aimed at improving people’s lives and motivating employees
Therefore, we need to play an effective role in implementing the instructions and instructions of the Head of State, dear Emomali Rahmon, so that we can educate our descendants in the future. Special attention was paid in the message to the education of youth and women, who, as the driving force of society, should be active in various fields. It was emphasized that young people should study modern knowledge, including foreign languages and digital technologies.
At the same time, the President of the country, Leader of the Nation, Emomali Rahmon, gave specific instructions to those responsible for protecting human rights and freedoms, ensuring national security, the interests of the state and society, the rule of law, political vigilance, combating terrorism and extremism, and improving legislation in this area. The message mentioned that in difficult global conditions, the protection of security, the fight against cybercrime and drug trafficking is the main task. Law enforcement agencies should create better conditions for their employees.
In the field of culture and education, the message set big goals. Over the past ten years, 150 cultural institutions have been built and 350 more have been modernized. It was instructed to create a national theater in Dushanbe and establish international cultural centers. In the field of education, the budget of 2026 will reach 14 billion somoni, which is 25.4 percent more. Prepare for a 12-year education system and improve your STEM knowledge. 1,300 institutions have been built in the healthcare sector, and the budget has reached 4.3 billion somoni.
In the foreign policy section of the message, it is emphasized that Tajikistan continues its open-door policy and strengthens bilateral and multilateral ties. Diplomatic achievements, including the resolution of border issues and international initiatives on climate and water resources, are cited as examples of success.
In particular, it was noted that in 2025, 236 kilometers of highways and other road transport facilities built in accordance with international requirements were commissioned within the framework of the mentioned projects totaling more than 5.4 billion somoni.
Mong the mentioned objects are the Obigarm– Nurabad and Rogun roads with a total length of 87 kilometers, 109 kilometers of the Kalaikhumb–Vanch road, 40 kilometers of international roads in Sughd region, 30 large and small bridges, 5 tunnels and 6 avalanche corridors with a total length of 13 kilometers. Currently, construction of 50 kilometers of the Dangara–Guliston road, 33 kilometers of the Guliston–Farkhor road and another 12 kilometers of international roads for a total amount of 2 billion somoni is underway in Sughd region.
In 2025, construction began on the country’s largest bridge over the reservoir of the Rogun hydroelectric power station with a length of 920 meters and 3 automobile bridges with a length of 368 meters, totaling 900 million somoni.
In 2026, construction and reconstruction of 300 kilometers of international and national highways will begin for a total amount of 3 billion somoni.
The roads Vakhdat-Obigarm-70 kilometers, Guliston – Kulyab – 33 kilometers, Khorog – Roshtkala – 39 kilometers, Murghab – Kulma – 67 kilometers, Baljuvan-Sari-Khosar-55 kilometers, Histevarz-Kanibadam (Arch) – 10 kilometers, 11 kilometers of the Kulyab ring road and 5 automobile bridges on the road Jar-Sangvor.
In this regard, the Ministry of Transport was instructed to expand its activities in cooperation with development partners to continue the construction and reconstruction of roads of international importance and quality control of design work.
At the same time, measures should be taken to create transport and logistics centers, reconstruct the railway fleet and its infrastructure.
In addition, the Government was instructed to take the necessary measures to reconstruct and adapt to modern service conditions at the international airports of Dushanbe, Bokhtar and Kulyab.
In this regard, it was noted that over the past three years, more than 3,000 kilometers of local roads have been built and reconstructed in the country, including 2.6 thousand kilometers at the expense of entrepreneurs and the public, and currently this good initiative is successfully continuing.
In general, the message of the Leader of the Nation Emomali Rahmon to the Majlisi Oli covers all issues and defines the prospects for the development and reconstruction of the country for tomorrow. This document is not only a summary of achievements, but also a practical guide for all government agencies and society, setting specific goals for 2026-2030.
Therefore, for each of us to be effective, it is necessary to be guided by the purposeful instructions of the Leader of the Nation in the direction of the development of the socio-economic spheres of our beloved Homeland, with a high national spirit, gratitude and pride for the nationality, statehood, culture and civilization of more than six thousand-year-old Tajiks to strive for the further improvement and development of our beloved Homeland – Tajikistan and enhance its image. in the international arena.
This message inspires and directs us to fundamental work, protecting national values, ensuring control and regulation of the transport complex, providing high-quality transport services and solving problems.
Kurbonzoda D.K. – Head of the
State Service on Control
and regulation in the field of transport
