Then, head of state Emomali Rahmon visited Ismoili Somoni avenue of Khujand and attended the festivities of Zardolu (Apricot) holiday.
As it emerged, different sorts of apricots have been displayed here from all cities and districts of the region. All sorts of fresh apricots and dried apricots and other fruits, as well as canned fruits have been set out here.
President Emomali Rahmon exhorted gifted farmers and gardeners of the region, as well as leadership of cities and districts to increased viticulture indicators, enlarge gardens with damson trees, and stressed that Tajikistan can become a leading country in the world in cultivation of apricot and exports of dried fruits.