Today, in the main hall of the State Institution “Kokhi Vahdat”, within the framework of the International Investment Forum “Dushanbe Invest – 2025”, the Executive Body of State Authority of Dushanbe City held a special session entitled “Cities of the Future: Safe, Green and Smart”.
The event became one of the key platforms of the forum, bringing together representatives of Asian cities, international organizations, investors, development partners and business communities from more than 50 countries around the world.
The event highlighted Dushanbe’s efforts to develop modern, green, smart, environmentally friendly and technologically advanced cities that are open to international cooperation. The session began with the screening of a short video presentation highlighting Dushanbe’s achievements and investment opportunities, followed by the delivery of the opening remarks of the Chairman of the Majlisi Milli of the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan and Mayor of Dushanbe, His Excellency Rustami Emomali, by First Deputy Mayor of Dushanbe Bakhtiyor Sharifi.
During the first session, moderated by Deputy Mayor of Dushanbe Abdurahmonzoda Abdurahmon, under the theme “Asian Capitals as Drivers of Development and Progress”, heads and representatives of Asian cities, the diplomatic corps, international organizations and the private sector also delivered speeches.
The speakers discussed the role of modern cities in ensuring sustainable development, developing safe and green infrastructure, digitalizing the urban environment and creating comfortable urban infrastructure.
The second session, entitled “Investing in Dushanbe – The Capital of Tomorrow”, was moderated by Leandro Slovinsky, International Editorial Director of Beyond Investments Group.
The session brought together representatives of successful investment companies and leading banks, including Avesta Group LLC, Coca-Cola Beverages Tajikistan, the State Unitary Enterprise “Smart City”, Freedom Bank Tajikistan, Rox Group (Vietnam) and K-Ict (Republic of Korea).
The special session concluded with a signing ceremony for 17 agreements and memoranda of understanding between representatives of government authorities, partners, and domestic and foreign investors, with a total value of TJS 5 billion 417 million 280 thousand.
The signed documents are aimed at implementing joint projects in the fields of urban infrastructure, industrial enterprises, hotel construction, large shopping centres (hypermarkets) and innovative technologies. These initiatives will make an important contribution to the sustainable development of the capital.
On the evening of 15 October, within the framework of the International Investment Forum “Dushanbe Invest – 2025”, the Executive Body of State Authority of Dushanbe City organized an exhibition of traditional crafts and national cuisine, as well as a grand cultural programme featuring local and international performers for residents of the capital, forum participants and guests.
