Authorities urged entrepreneurs to invest in the economy of the Rasht Valley

At the regional entrepreneurs forum “Rasht-2021,” which took place on November 2 in the Rasht district, entrepreneurs were urged to invest in the local economy.

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It is reported that the aim of the forum is to familiarize participants with business opportunities for expanding production and processing of agricultural products, enhancing the investment attractiveness of the Rasht Valley, finding ways to modernize access to finance and markets, and addressing existing financial, business, and investment barriers.

As reported by the State Committee on Investments and State Property Management of Tajikistan, forum participants discussed issues related to the introduction of new methods for attracting investments and technologies for processing agricultural products and improving product quality.

The forum was attended by representatives of development partners, including the United Nations Development Program, the state unitary enterprise “Food” of the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies, the Ministry of Agriculture, and several domestic and industrial companies.

The forum organizers called on entrepreneurs and investors to focus their efforts on strengthening constructive relationships, ensuring healthy competition, and promoting economic development in the Rasht Valley.

As a result of the “Rasht-2021” forum, 6 documents were signed aimed at developing the tourism sector, agriculture, beekeeping, and honey exports.

Authorities urged entrepreneurs to invest in the economy of the Rasht district at a time when dozens of local entrepreneurs and investors annually cease their activities in the country and invest in various business projects abroad. Experts believe that the reason for this is excessively high taxes and pressure from authorities and law enforcement agencies.