DUSHANBE, July 15, 2011, Asia-Plus  -- President Emomali Rahmon today morning departed for Fayzobod district, some 56 kilometers to the east of Dushanbe.

The source in the government says the main purpose of the visit is for the president to get acquainted with the socioeconomic situation of the district and pace of reforms carried out in Fayzobod’s agrarian sector.

During his stay in Fayzobod, Rahmon will also inaugurate a number of social facilities built in the district on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Tajikistan’s Independence.  The president will also address a meeting of the district administrators.

President’s meetings with representatives of various sectors of Fayzobod’s economy will focus on issues related to providing the food security of the country, the source said.