Dushanbe, October 24, 2026 – The Europe Today: President of Tajikistan and Leader of the Nation Emomali Rahmon visited an exhibition showcasing agricultural products, traditional handicrafts and national cuisine during his continued working visit to the city of Vahdat on October 24.
The exhibition featured a wide range of products cultivated and prepared by local farmers, including fresh and dried fruits, vegetables, canned goods, melons and other gourds, cereals, legumes and various agricultural commodities. The displays reflected the effective use of the region’s natural resources, favourable climatic conditions, fertile land and high-quality seeds, demonstrating the experience and expertise of Vahdat’s agricultural producers.
President Rahmon was informed that the city’s agricultural output exceeded 1.689 billion somoni during the first nine months of 2026, reaching 108.1 per cent of the projected target.
Particular attention has been given to expanding cereal cultivation, increasing greenhouse areas, breeding high-quality livestock, boosting poultry numbers and enlarging fish-farming ponds. Farmers have also been encouraged to expand the cultivation of legumes, industrial crops, potatoes, vegetables and melons, which are well suited to the city’s climatic conditions.
The exhibition, arranged in an attractive and diverse manner, highlighted the region’s agricultural productivity and the longstanding expertise of local residents in the effective use of land resources.
Traditional handicrafts and culinary products prepared by local women and homemakers were also prominently displayed. Various types of bread, including fatir and kulcha, alongside traditional Tajik dishes, showcased the community’s culinary heritage, the skills of local women and the collective efforts of families in preserving national traditions.
During the visit, President Rahmon expressed satisfaction with progress in various agricultural sectors and acknowledged the sustained efforts of local farmers.
He noted that, supported by the continued assistance of the Government and the dedicated work of Vahdat’s residents, the city has developed into an important agricultural and industrial centre. Its enterprises and institutions are making an increasingly significant contribution to the country’s economic development and the availability of food products for the population, including residents of the capital, Dushanbe.
The exhibition underscored the importance of agricultural development, efficient land use, support for local producers and the preservation of traditional crafts and culinary heritage in promoting regional economic growth and improving public well-being.
