Tajikistan has launched construction of a new passenger terminal at Dushanbe International Airport, designed to accommodate up to 8.5mn passengers annually, according to the press service of the President of Tajikistan. On the evening of October 9, President Emomali Rahmon, accompanied by Rustam Emomali, Chairman of the Majlisi Milli of the Majlisi Oli and Mayor of Dushanbe, laid the foundation stone for the new terminal.
The ceremony took place following President Rahmon's return from Turkmenistan. According to the presidential press service, the new terminal will be constructed in accordance with modern international standards and is expected to expand the airport's passenger-handling capacity.
The facility is designed to serve up to 8.5mn passengers per year, with infrastructure intended to provide passenger services in line with international requirements.
The construction period for the new terminal has been set at one and a half years. According to the project details, high-quality construction materials will be used, and hundreds of experienced specialists will be involved in carrying out the work. During the foundation-laying ceremony, President Emomali Rahmon instructed the management of Dushanbe International Airport and other responsible officials to oversee the construction process.
He emphasized the need to maintain construction quality and ensure that the project is completed within the established timeframe. The new terminal is planned to accommodate 8.5mn passengers annually, with construction scheduled to take approximately 18 months.