At the “Dushanbe-2025” International Investment Forum, Chairman of the Tajik-Chinese Mining and Industrial Company, Mr. Huang Jiangzhong, outlined the company’s long-term vision for cooperation and its social contribution to Tajikistan. As a special guest speaker, Mr. Huang highlighted the company’s nearly 20-year presence in the country and set ambitious new targets for its future development.

A two-decade success story

In his address, Mr. Huang praised Tajikistan as a key investment destination in Central Asia, citing his company’s significant footprint since its establishment in the country. Over the past two decades, the Tajik-Chinese Mining and Industrial Company has reportedly invested more than US$700 million, evolving from mineral exploration to full integration into the national economy.

Key achievements:

• Industrial Milestone: The company has built one of the world’s leading lead-zinc operations, with an annual capacity of 4 million tons. In 2017, it launched Tajikistan’s first-ever lead smelting plant, closing a critical gap in the country’s industrial infrastructure.
• Macroeconomic Impact: At its peak, the company contributed nearly 10% of Tajikistan’s total industrial output and up to 3.5% of national GDP. It has consistently been the largest taxpayer in the country’s industrial sector.

Next-generation industrial vision

Mr. Huang announced the company’s newest venture: transforming its existing industrial base into a world-class Non-Ferrous Metals Industrial Park. The $350 million expansion plan will raise processing capacity to 6 million tonnes per year and shift focus toward higher value-added production.

The strategic goal is to position Tajikistan as a regional hub for non-ferrous metals manufacturing, with an annual output valued at over $1 billion.

Mr. Huang also expressed hopes for continued improvements to the investment climate, including legal reforms for foreign investors, stable government policies, and the creation of “green corridors” for strategic ESG-compliant projects.

Social responsibility at the core

Highlighting the company’s corporate philosophy of “rooted in Tajikistan, developing together,” Mr. Huang emphasized its deep commitment to social development alongside economic goals.

• Tax and Social Investment: The company has paid 5.9 billion somoni in taxes to the Tajik state budget. Additionally, it has invested over 165 million somoni in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and cultural initiatives.
• Job Creation: More than 4,000 direct jobs have been created, with tens of thousands indirectly supported through related industries.
• Workforce Development: The company partners with local universities and sponsors Tajik students to study mining and metallurgy in China, helping build a pool of skilled domestic professionals.

“We firmly believe that aligning corporate development with national priorities, and integrating economic performance with social responsibility, is the key to sustainable and mutually beneficial progress,” Mr. Huang stated.

In conclusion, Mr. Huang expressed confidence that deeper alignment between China’s Belt and Road Initiative and Tajikistan’s National Development Strategy 2030 will unlock even greater opportunities for bilateral cooperation.