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The founder of peace and national unity - the Leader of the Nation, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon assessed state independence as "the most valuable achievement of the civilized ancient Tajik people" in modern times. Indeed, the achievement of this highest good, which is very valuable and revered for every people and nation, is an invaluable source that determines the development trend of all other aspects of the life of states and nations. Including, thanks to this achievement, i.e, gaining independence, the Tajik nation, under the wise leadership of the Leader of the Nation, has achieved significant success in 30 years, which have no analogue in the history of our people.

There are a lot of these achievements, but among them, experts from the Center for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, according to the available data, which can be clarified by the celebration of Independence Day, identified 30 achievements. On this basis, first of all, the following achievements in the 30-year period of state independence are indicated:

Firstly, the appearance of Tajikistan on the political map of the world as an independent state, its full membership in the United Nations and the first speech of the head of the Tajik state - the Leader of the Nation from the rostrum of this organization.

Secondly, the election of the Founder of Peace and National Unity - the Leader of the Nation, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon as the head of state, thanks to which the civil war imposed from outside was stopped, the constitutional order and all branches of power were restored, peace, unity and mutual understanding were ensured in the country, and the achievement of peace by the Tajiks of the world has become a unique example for the entire world community.

Third, the beginning of the formation of a nation state in the modern period and the formation of the school of national state building of the Leader of the Nation to create a sovereign, democratic, legal, secular, unitary and social state, which together are aimed at building a just society.

Fourth, the definition of national strategic goals - breaking the communication impasse, ensuring energy and food security, accelerating the industrialization of the country and achieving the key elements of these goals.

Fifth, the revival of Tajik national traditions and culture, the real recognition of the Tajik language as the state language, the presentation of the literary, historical and cultural heritage of the Tajik people at the

international level, the constant honoring of authoritative personalities of the Tajik nation and the

ancient history of the Tajik people at the national, regional and international levels.

Sixth, inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List of Sarazm (2010), the National Park of Tajikistan

(2013), in the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - "Shashmaqoma" (2008), Navruz

(2010), "Oshi- palav" (2016) and "Chakana" (2018), honoring a number of Tajik cultural figures and

historical events of the nation by decision of UNESCO.

Seventh, distribution to every family in the republic of Bobojon Gafurov's book "Tajiks" and "Koran",

translated into Tajik, respect for Imam Azam and recognition of Hanafi as the traditional madhhab of the

nation, which became an obstacle to the worship of alien religious movements by citizens.

Eighth, a radical change in the appearance of the capital of the state, the construction of tunnels,

bridges, major highways and railways throughout the country, turning Tajikistan into one of the leading

countries in the world and among the former Soviet republics, in terms of the quality of roads.The experts of the Center for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, with specific figures, also named the following achievements of our country during the years of State independence:

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   Construction of small and large power plants in the country, including the Rogun HPP and dozens of other hydroelectric power plants.

   
   


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   An increase in the gross domestic product of the Republic of Tajikistan over the years of independence by 50 times.

   
   


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   An increase of almost 97 times the income and 96 times the expenditures of the state budget of the Republic of Tajikistan over the years of independence.

   
   


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   Increase in the foreign trade turnover of the Republic of Tajikistan In foreign currency compared to 1991 by approximately 35 times.

   
   


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   Increase in the number of industrial enterprises from 358 units in 1991 to 2,500 units in the current period.

   
   


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   The development of the private sector in the country, which today forms more than 70% of GDP and about 80% of tax payments to the state budget, provides employment for about 70% of the economically active population.

   
   


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   Restructuring 728 existing agricultural enterprises and 31 private farms and creating on their basis about 6,000 dekhkan (farmer) farms and about 162,000 personal subsidiary plots producing more than 90 percent of agricultural products.

   
   


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   Increase in the area of orchards and vineyards of the country to more than 200 thousand hectares, which is 2.5 times more than in 1991.

   
   


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   Allocation of 75 thousand hectares of land for personal subsidiary plots of citizens in accordance with two decrees of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan.

   
   


10. 
    

    During the three years of preparation for the celebration of the 30th anniversary of State Independence, more than 25 thousand small and large objects of socio-economic, domestic and cultural purposes were erected at the expense of the state and generous, patriotic citizens of the country.

    
    


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    Support for science, education and culture as a capital resource for state development, construction of more than 3 thousand educational facilities designed for more than 645 thousand places, an increase in the number of higher professional educational institutions from 13 units with a number of 70 thousand students in 1991 to 40 units with the number of students up to 230 thousand.

    
    


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    Raising the status of women and youth in society, their involvement in public administration, increasing their number in all branches of government, social and economic spheres, In state enterprises and private entrepreneurship.

    
    


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    Increasing the number of state medical institutions to 500 units, which is 125 more than in 1991, and the number of medical posts to 1750 units, which is 240 more units compared to the initial period of

    
    

Independence.

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    Reducing maternal mortality by 1.8 times and infant mortality by 2.7 times.

    
    


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    Increasing the number of sports facilities in the country to more than 10,000 units, which is 9 times

    
    

more than in 1991.In other areas of the political, economic and socio-cultural life of Tajikistan, among the achievements of the 30-year period of State independence, experts from the Center for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan note the following facts (out of 7 points)

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  Ensuring food security and reducing poverty by about three times;

  
  


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  creation of the National Army of Tajikistan from scratch and taking under full control the protec peace and stability of the state and all its borders;