Tajikistan Government Approves Draft 2027 State Budget with Revenues Projected at 80.1 Billion Somoni

Dushanbe, The Gulf Observer: A government meeting chaired by President of Tajikistan and Leader of the Nation Emomali Rahmon was held on October 29, focusing on the draft state budget for 2027, economic priorities and several national development programmes.

The meeting first reviewed the draft Law of the Republic of Tajikistan “On the State Budget of the Republic of Tajikistan for 2027” and projected state budget indicators for 2028–2029.

According to forecasts based on the expected development of the national economy, state budget revenues for 2027 are projected at 80.1 billion somoni from all sources of income. This represents an increase of 15.1 billion somoni, or 23.2 per cent, compared with the approved 2026 state budget.

A total of 36.7 billion somoni has been allocated for financing social sectors in 2027, accounting for 44.8 per cent of overall state budget expenditure.

State budget revenues are projected to reach 90.2 billion somoni in 2028 and 104.6 billion somoni in 2029.

During the meeting, President Rahmon issued a series of instructions to relevant ministries and government agencies to ensure the effective implementation of national programmes and development strategies.

The directives included accelerating digitalisation and electronic data exchange, expanding the tax base, eliminating tax arrears, increasing domestic production and reducing imports of goods.

The President instructed the government to approve the draft Law on the State Budget for 2027 and submit it to the Assembly of Representatives of the Supreme Assembly of Tajikistan for consideration.

National Development and Reform Programmes Reviewed

The meeting subsequently considered the State External Borrowing Programme of Tajikistan for 2027, along with projected indicators for 2028–2029.

Several other important national programmes were also discussed, including the Police Reform Programme for 2026–2030, the National Civil Aviation Security Programme for 2026–2030 and the State Programme for the Study of the Cryosphere and Protection of Tajikistan’s Glaciers for 2026–2030.

The government also reviewed the Action Plan for implementing the Programme on Improving the Meliorative Condition of Irrigated Agricultural Lands for 2024–2028 during the 2027–2028 period.

Following discussions, the government adopted relevant decisions on the matters presented.

President Rahmon also assigned further responsibilities to officials of the relevant government institutions to ensure the implementation of previous government directives and decisions taken during the meeting.

Focus on Agricultural Harvests and Winter Preparedness

At the conclusion of the meeting, the President drew the attention of heads of ministries, government agencies and local executive authorities in regions, cities and districts to several immediate priorities.

He emphasised the need to ensure the timely and loss-free harvesting of agricultural produce, maintain adequate supplies of essential consumer goods in domestic markets and secure sufficient fuel reserves for the winter season.

The President also called for expanding construction, development and improvement activities across the country in preparation for the celebration of the 40th anniversary of Tajikistan’s State Independence.

The meeting reaffirmed the government’s focus on economic development, social-sector financing, institutional reforms and the implementation of national priorities in the coming years.