BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 13. Dushanbe is
seeking to attract more foreign investment and improve statistical
reporting as the Tajik capital works to strengthen its investment
environment and economic planning.
This was stated in a statement by Rustam Emomali, Chairman of
the National Council of the Supreme Assembly of the Republic of
Tajikistan, published on his social media account.
According to him, a roundtable titled “Attracting Foreign
Investment and Improving Statistical Accounting in Dushanbe” was
held in the capital, organized by the Department of Investment and
State Property Management of the Executive Body of State Authority
of Dushanbe.
''The meeting was chaired by Dushanbe Deputy Mayor Nurjahon
Ismoilzoda and brought together representatives involved in
investment attraction, state property management and economic
statistics,'' the post reads.
The participants discussed measures to improve the city’s
investment climate, attract foreign capital and strengthen
statistical accounting related to investment activity.
''Particular attention was paid to issues of attracting foreign
investment and improving statistical accounting in Dushanbe,'' the
statement said.
The discussions focused on the importance of reliable and
comprehensive economic data for assessing investment activity,
identifying priority areas and improving the effectiveness of
policies aimed at attracting foreign investors.
The city authorities also emphasized the need to strengthen
coordination among relevant institutions and improve approaches to
collecting and processing investment-related information.
The roundtable comes as Dushanbe seeks to expand its economic
potential by attracting investment into infrastructure, industry,
services and other sectors. Improved statistical reporting could
help authorities better assess investment trends and identify areas
where additional measures are needed to support investors.
The meeting also highlighted the role of accurate statistical
information in enhancing transparency and providing a clearer
picture of the capital's investment environment.
''The issues discussed at the roundtable are important for
further improving the investment climate and strengthening the
statistical accounting system in Dushanbe,'' the statement
reads.
The participants agreed on the importance of continued
cooperation between relevant city authorities and other
stakeholders to improve investment promotion mechanisms and
statistical practices.
