Today, under the chairmanship of the Chairman of the Dushanbe City Assembly of People's Deputies, Honorable Rustam Emomali, the Sixth Session of the Seventh Convocation of the Dushanbe City Assembly of People's Deputies was held.
The session was attended by the First Deputy Chairman and Deputy Chairmen of the city, the Head of the Chairman's Executive Office and heads of its structural divisions, directors of municipal enterprises and institutions, chairpersons of the city's districts, heads of law enforcement agencies, local branches of central executive authorities, and representatives of the mass media. At the beginning of the session, the deputies elected the session secretariat and approved the agenda and rules of procedure.
The session first heard a report by the Chairman of the City Election Commission on the election of deputies to the Dushanbe City Assembly of People's Deputies and the confirmation of the mandates of deputies elected from Constituencies No. 32 and No. 47.
The deputies then reviewed the implementation of the State Program for the Development of the Logistics System of the Republic of Tajikistan for 2023–2028, with a report presented by the Deputy Chairman of Dushanbe.
Honorable Rustam Emomali instructed the relevant Deputy Chairman and other responsible bodies to improve Dushanbe's logistics system and attract domestic and foreign investment for the establishment of agrologistics centers, wholesale distribution centers, and the International Transport and Logistics Center "Dushanbe."
The deputies also discussed the implementation of the National Program for the Social Development of Youth in the Republic of Tajikistan for 2022–2026 in Dushanbe and the progress of the city's action plan in this area. A report was presented by the Deputy Chairman of Dushanbe.
In this regard, Honorable Rustam Emomali instructed the Deputy Chairman responsible for the sector, district chairpersons, and relevant agencies to ensure the effective implementation of the youth development program and state youth policy measures aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles, preventing crime, human trafficking, illegal drug trafficking, terrorism, extremism, and other negative social phenomena among young people and minors, while strengthening patriotism and promoting national values, history, culture, and the achievements of Tajikistan's independence.
The deputies then reviewed the socio-economic development results of Dushanbe for the first half of 2026 and the priorities for the second half of the year. A report was delivered by the First Deputy Chairman of Dushanbe.
Following the discussion, Honorable Rustam Emomali instructed the First Deputy Chairman and other responsible officials to take strict measures to prevent and eliminate violations related to the construction of high-rise residential buildings and private housing, including unauthorized construction, construction outside approved designs, and the addition of illegal extra floors.
It was also emphasized that all beautification and development projects, as well as anniversary facilities dedicated to the 35th anniversary of State Independence, should be completed on schedule, and that urban road construction and reconstruction projects should be carried out with high quality.
Honorable Rustam Emomali also instructed officials to ensure the достойное celebration of the 35th anniversary of State Independence, promote the capital's beautification projects and the achievements of the independence period, strengthen patriotism, encourage proper dress culture and urban etiquette, and address other important social issues.
Officials were further instructed to strengthen sanitary and epidemiological supervision of restaurants, cafés, and public catering establishments, regulate increases in the prices of certain essential goods, and expand the use of cashless payment systems in trade and services.
The Chairman of Dushanbe instructed the Deputy Chairman responsible for transport, in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Tajikistan and other relevant agencies, to review the operation of taxi companies, examine the issue of abolishing the 100-somoni fee, and promptly submit modern proposals for resolving the matter.
Additional instructions were given to improve public transport services, maintain the technical condition of vehicles, ensure compliance with road safety regulations, prevent traffic accidents, conduct thorough psychological fitness assessments of public transport drivers, and maintain cleanliness of passenger vehicles.
Honorable Rustam Emomali instructed officials responsible for industry and energy to take urgent measures to increase the production of key industrial goods, including school uniforms.
During the session, it was also emphasized that timely beautification work should continue, with proper maintenance of parks, public gardens, green spaces, and urban trees.
It was further stressed that agricultural land within Dushanbe should be used more efficiently and that cooperation with farmers should be intensified to obtain two or even three harvests from the same plot of land.
Honorable Rustam Emomali instructed the heads of the capital's law enforcement agencies and other responsible bodies to ensure the safety and security of residents and visitors ahead of the celebrations marking the 35th anniversary of State Independence, strengthen crime prevention efforts, prevent the recruitment of young people and minors into extremist organizations, and combat the spread of harmful foreign cultural influences.
The deputies also reviewed and approved a number of decisions issued by the Chairman of Dushanbe concerning personnel appointments and other important areas of municipal administration.
At the conclusion of the session, honorable Rustam Emomali congratulated the deputies and all participants on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of State Independence, wishing them success, prosperity, dedicated service to the development of the capital city of Dushanbe, and continued progress and prosperity for the Republic of Tajikistan.
With this, the Sixth Session of the Seventh Convocation of the Dushanbe City Assembly of People's Deputies concluded its work.
