DUSHANBE, August 27, 2010, Asia-Plus  -- President Emomali Rahmon today morning departed for Rasht Valley in eastern Tajikistan on a two-day visit.

On arrival in the Rasht district, the president attended an official opening of the branch of Tajik State Teachers’ Training University named after Sadriddin Ayni in the district.

The construction of the branch that has two faculties officially commenced in 2007.  A total cost of the project is some 19 million somoni.

While meeting with local residents, the president called on them to provide assistance to the vulnerable families during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.