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Русский Granting of Resident Status to LLC “Eastern Cotton” in the Free Economic Zone “Panj”
On April 7, 2026, the Limited Liability Company “Eastern Cotton” was granted resident status in the Free Economic Zone “Panj”.
The registration of a new resident represents another important step in the implementation of the state policy aimed at accelerated industrialization and the development of the country’s production capacity. The Free Economic Zone “Panj”, as an effective platform for attracting foreign investment and promoting export-oriented production, provides favorable conditions for the implementation of large-scale industrial projects.
LLC “Eastern Cotton” was established with the participation of its founding entity — LLC “Ittihodiyai Agrarii Vodii Zarrin”, as well as foreign and domestic investors.
The company’s main area of activity is cotton processing and the production of textile products. The project envisages the construction of a cotton processing plant and a spinning mill within the territory of the Free Economic Zone “Panj” (Jaihun District, Khatlon Region).
The total investment in the project amounts to USD 17 million. The enterprise’s production capacity will enable the processing of up to 25,000 tons of raw cotton per season, as well as the processing of up to 22,000 tons of cotton fiber for yarn production.
For the implementation of the project, the allocation of a land plot of approximately 10–12 hectares is planned. During the construction phase, up to 200 jobs will be created. Upon commissioning, the cotton processing facility will employ 60 workers, while the spinning mill will provide permanent employment for up to 100 employees.
The implementation of this project, with the involvement of investments from the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Tajikistan, will contribute to the development of the processing industry, the creation of new jobs, the increase in the added value of domestic products, and the strengthening of the country’s export potential.
The Administration of the Free Economic Zone “Panj” consistently implements measures aimed at providing comprehensive support to investors and creating a favorable business environment, considering such initiatives as an important driver of national economic development.
Currently, the project is at the construction stage.
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