DUSHANBE, January 21, 2013, Asia-Plus -- Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev held a meeting on January 20 to discuss issues related to rehabilitation of the city roads and preparations for the 90th anniversary of the Tajik capital.

“Speaking at the meeting, the mayor pointed to the necessity of implementing the municipal redevelopment plan, which includes the construction of modern buildings, and getting local entrepreneurs involved in development of the city,” Shavkat Saidov, a spokesman for the Dushanbe mayor’s office, told Asia-Plus in an interview.

A special attention was reportedly given to the construction of schools and pre-school institutions in Dushanbe.

The mayor also introduced his new deputies to the mayor’s office staff.

We will recall that Ms. Ruqiya Qurbonova, who had previously serve as deputy prime minister of Tajikistan, was appointed deputy mayor of Dushanbe, replacing Ms. Sanovbar Rahimova, who was in charge of the health, education, cultural and social sectors.

Besides, Nizom Hakimov, formerly minister of transport, was appointed deputy mayor of Dushanbe, replacing Abdulhaq Oyev, who was in charge of the transport and communication sectors.