DUSHANBE , June 23, Asia-Plus - Russian investors have shown interest in participation of enhancement of tourism in Tajikistan , Muqim Hikmatov, the head of resorts department of Tajikistan ’s Trade Unions, said.  

According to him, Russian investors are ready to provide financial support in rehabilitation and reconstruction of sanatorium facilities in Tajikistan .  Mr. Hikmatov says at present they are preparing investment projects for rehabilitation of sanatoriums and resorts in Tajikistan .  “We intend to submit for their consideration projects on rehabilitation of seven resorts in Tajikistan – “Khoja Obigarm”, “Shohambari”, “Uro Teppa”, “Khavatag”, “Obi Garm”, as well as “Konibodom” and “Qaratogh,” Muqim Hikmatov said.   

According to him, these sanatoriums and resorts need new state-of-the-art equipment and furniture.  Besides, it is necessary refurbish several other resort facilities in the country, Мr. Hikmatov said, noting that it will allow increasing inflow of foreign tourists.   

Mr. Hikmatov noted that number of those wanting to have rest in the country’s resorts annually increases by 25%-30%.  Last year, more than 10,000 people had rest in sanatoriums and resorts in Tajikistan ; some 500 of them were foreigners, according to him.  

According to information from the Ministry of Economy and Trade, Tajik experts have drafted a series of projects aimed at development of tourism and relevant industries in Tajikistan .