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Hello, I hope you have a great day. Today, we will summarize the state of agriculture in Tajikistan. 1. General Agriculture - In Tajikistan, 73.8% of the labor force is engaged in agriculture, yet agricultural imports constitute only about 20% of the GDP. Thus, the economic contribution of agriculture is relatively small compared to the number of people involved. - The share of agriculture in GDP has declined rapidly from 23.5% in 2014 to 19.8% in 2019. Poverty rates are notably high among farmers, with 75% of the poor and 72% of the extremely poor residing in rural areas. - Additionally, many men migrate to countries like Russia for work, resulting in 75% of agricultural workers being women. 2. Farmland - All farmland in Tajikistan is state-owned and is distributed as agricultural enterprises, dehkan farms (Dehkan or Dehqan), and small plots allotted to households. - Dehkan farms originated from collective farms (kolkhozes) during the Soviet era, distributed to farmers as cooperative ...

Hello, nice to meet you. Today, I will provide information about Tajikistan's economic free zones and policies.   Economic Free Zones - The Tajik government has established five Free Economic Zones (FEZs) in Sughd, Danghara, Pyanj, Kulob, and Ishkoshim, with approximately 70 companies operating within these zones. The government is actively seeking to attract foreign investment. - Benefits offered include exemptions from social security and income taxes for employees, exemptions from corporate taxes and customs duties, freedom to repatriate profits, simplified visa procedures, and a single-window registration system. - These economic free zones receive many economic privileges, including tax (income and social taxes excluded) and customs exemptions, with all administrative barriers to economic free zone development removed. Economic Policies - The Tajik government is implementing a long-term economic development plan, the "National Development Strategy 2016-2030," aiming ...

 Hello, nice to meet you. Today, I am providing an overview of Tajikistan's economy. Economic Overview - Tajikistan's economy primarily relies on mining, metal processing, and agriculture, supplemented by remittances from Tajik nationals working abroad. - The economy is recovering rapidly from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Statistics indicate that the GDP growth rate for the first half of 2021 was 8.7%, compared to 3.5% for the same period in 2020. - In the first quarter of 2020, remittances from Russia decreased by 22% compared to the same period in the previous year. Although 60% of the labor force is employed in agriculture, the agricultural sector contributed approximately $1.61 billion, or 19.8%, to the GDP, which totaled around $8.12 billion in 2019. - Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the conflict in Russia, many workers have returned to Tajikistan, significantly impacting the economy and employment. - Major agricultural products include cotton, grains, fr...

Today, let's take a brief look at Tajikistan's diplomatic relations. Foreign Relations 1) "Open Door" Policy - Located at a geopolitical crossroads connecting Central Asia, South Asia, and China, Tajikistan needs to strengthen friendly relations with neighboring powers to counter pressures and secure its independence. - The "Open Door" policy forms the basis of its foreign policy, aiming to diversify diplomacy through cooperation with all countries based on equality and mutual benefit. 2) Pro-Russian Foreign Relations - Russia wields strong influence over Tajikistan politically, economically, culturally, and in terms of security. Tajikistan's foreign relations are fundamentally pro-Russian. - Tajikistan actively participates in multilateral treaty organizations led by Russia, such as the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) meetings, and is considering joining the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). 3) L...

 Today, I will continue discussing Tajikistan by providing a brief overview of its political relations. Political Status - Government Type: Presidential system (7-year term) - Key Figures:   - President: Emomali Rahmon   - Prime Minister: Qohir Rasulzoda   - Chairman of the Upper House: Rustam Emomali   - Chairman of the Lower House: Zokirzoda Mahmadtoir   - Minister of Foreign Affairs: Sirojiddin Muhriddin  - Legislature: Bicameral (5-year term)   - Upper House: 33 seats   - Lower House* 63 seats - Major Political Parties: People's Democratic Party (46 seats), Agrarian Party (7 seats), Party of Economic Reforms (5 seats), Communist Party (2 seats), Democratic Party (1 seat), Socialist Party (1 seat), Independents (1 seat) - Foreign Policy:   - International Organization Membership: UN (since March 1992), WTO (since March 2013) Political Situation - The Republic of Tajikistan is a sovereign, democratic, lawful, and multinational state. -...

 In 2022, I had the opportunity to visit Tajikistan for a business trip, during which I gathered and researched various pieces of information that I would like to document. In the previous installment, I provided an overview, and information on the geography and population. This time, I will introduce new topics. Culture - The city is home to artisans such as weavers, potters, blacksmiths, wood carvers, and plasterers (working with decorative plaster), with some regions specializing in patterned papers and silk fabrics. - Most carpets were woven on simple looms, and these traditional patterns remain popular in contemporary embroidery designs. - Today’s artisans continue to decorate household items such as skullcaps, women’s dresses, and wall embroideries like suzane (decorative panels), ruijo (decorative overlays), and dastarkhan (tablecloths), in the same way as they did hundreds of years ago. - Prior to the Arab invasion, the main religions were Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, and Hind...

Overview of Tajikistan - Tajikistan is a landlocked country situated in the southeastern part of Central Asia, covering a land area of 143,100 square kilometers. Its capital is Dushanbe. - The primary language spoken is Tajik, and Russian is also widely used as a lingua franca. - The currency used is the Somoni, heavily influenced by the Russian Ruble. As of September 2022, the exchange rate was approximately 1 U.S. Dollar = 10.2 Somoni. - Tajikistan operates on a time zone that is four hours behind Korean Standard Time and is UTC+5:00. - According to the Tajikistan Chamber of Commerce, the country possesses significant natural resources including aluminum, coal, oil, natural gas, iron, zinc, antimony, mercury, gold, silver, lead, tungsten, boron, salt, carbonates, building stone, and precious and semiprecious stones. - Major holidays include Islamic holidays such as Idi Ramazon and Idi Qurbon. Geography of Tajikistan - Tajikistan is divided into four administrative regions: Sughd, Dis...

  This time, I want to share not information but everyday scenes from Tajikistan through photos. Despite being internationally classified as one of the poorest countries, Tajikistan boasts truly peaceful landscapes. Here are a few photos showcasing the capital city, Dushanbe. The scenery is so beautiful and serene that the label of "poorest country" doesn't seem fitting. I will return with more good news next time.

  Hello! It's great to see you back with a new story. Today's tale takes us on a journey to Tajikistan. I visited Tajikistan back in 2022 for a business trip and was truly mesmerized by the sights of this new city. Tajikistan is a Central Asian country that gained independence in 1991 following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. It spans an area of 143,100 km² with a population of 10,194,363, predominantly comprised of the Tajik ethnic group of Iranian descent. Its capital is Dushanbe. Most of our visit was centered around the capital, Dushanbe, and we explored various places through our provincial business excursions. Below is a photo taken in the region where the Nurek Dam is located. The scenery was remarkably pristine, with minimal pollution and beautiful natural landscapes. During our trip, which primarily focused on agriculture, we visited several farms for inspections. One memorable experience was visiting a grape farm, where the grapes were incredibly sweet and sizabl...