BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 7. Tajik-Chinese "Zarafshon" Joint Venture is building a metallurgical plant in Tajikistan, said Chairman of the Sughd region, Rajabboy Ahmadzoda, Trend reports with reference to the region's authorities.
According to him, work on construction of an additional copper plant in the city of Panjakent, Sughd region are underway. The total cost of the project is $120 million, which will create 200 new jobs, boosting the region's economy.
He regarded the building of a new enterprise as a significant step on the way to achieving Tajikistan's fourth national goal - industrialization of the country.
Moreover, the head of the region gave recommendations for quality performance of work and recruiting more builders.