President Rahmon Inaugurates Second Phase of Sayri Sughd Industrial Plant in Sughd Free Economic Zone
Dushanbe, The Gulf Observer: President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon on Tuesday inaugurated the second phase of Sayri Sughd LLC in the Sughd Free Economic Zone, marking another step in the country’s drive toward industrial development and import substitution.
The newly launched production facility is dedicated to manufacturing small electric cargo vehicles, bicycles, and 18 varieties of children’s toys. The project was developed by the Umarov brothers as part of preparations for the 35th anniversary of Tajikistan’s independence, with the objective of expanding domestic manufacturing and reducing reliance on imports.
During a briefing at the facility, President Rahmon was informed that the factory employs more than 100 local workers and has the capacity to produce 35 different products each month, including 250 electric cargo vehicles, 15,000 bicycles, and 30,000 toys. Approximately 70 percent of the factory’s finished products are intended for export to international markets.
The industrial complex, covering an area of 12,500 square metres, comprises mechanical, welding, painting, and packaging workshops linked through a fully integrated production chain equipped with advanced automated technologies. The adoption of modern manufacturing systems has reduced manual labour requirements by approximately 90 percent, significantly improving production efficiency.
Officials recalled that during the inauguration of the plant’s first phase in November 2024, President Rahmon had encouraged the company’s founder to establish a facility for the production of small electric vehicles to meet growing domestic demand. In response, entrepreneur Mirzo Umarov imported modern manufacturing technology under the tax and customs incentives available in the Sughd Free Economic Zone and launched the production of electric vehicles under the Sayr Motors brand.
The domestically manufactured electric cargo vehicles are capable of travelling up to 100 kilometres on a single battery charge. Designed with a payload capacity exceeding one tonne, the vehicles are available in both open-roof and enclosed-roof configurations with seating for two passengers, depending on customer requirements.
The factory has also localized the production of nearly all bicycle components, with only three types of parts currently imported. Officials said this reflects the growing expertise of Tajik specialists and the effective application of advanced manufacturing technologies. New balancing technology has also reduced manual work in wheel balancing operations by up to tenfold.
The company’s management announced plans to further expand production capacity and exports, taking advantage of Tajikistan’s favourable investment climate while contributing to the country’s fourth strategic objective of rapid industrialization.
President Rahmon praised the initiative of the factory’s founder, describing the project as an important contribution to industrial development, domestic production, and sustainable employment. He instructed relevant authorities to take additional measures to attract investment into the Sughd Free Economic Zone and facilitate the establishment of new industrial enterprises.
Established in 2008 at the initiative of President Rahmon, the Sughd Free Economic Zone has attracted both domestic and foreign investment over the past 17 years. During that period, 27 industrial and service facilities have been commissioned, while design and construction work continues on 25 additional projects.
In 2026 alone, five new enterprises have been registered in the zone, creating around 300 new jobs, with their activities focused primarily on industrial production and service sectors.
