Via Silkways News, April 1:
Tajikistan residents called for food for two years and be prepared for protection of sovereignty
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rakhmon called on citizens of the country due to the tense and dangerous political and economic situation in the world to stock food for two years. His words are given on the website of the head of state in the text of congratulations on the occurrence of the month of Ramadan.
Today, in addition to the problems associated with climate change, its negative consequences, the infectious disease of COVID-19, the lack of food and price increases, all human society is deeply concerned about the unstable situation in individual regions and countries of the planet. … in this regard I would like to emphasize once again that each family should think about ensuring your family, to produce as much as possible and stock food for two years as possible, “said Rakhmon, whose words leads RBC....
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Here is the President's official website: http://www.president.tj/
And here is "Паёми шодбошӣ ба муносибати фарорасии моҳи шарифи Рамазон" run through Google Translate (I speak no Tajik, not even a little):
Congratulatory message on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan01.04.2022 08:00, Dushanbe city
Dear compatriots!
I sincerely congratulate all of you on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, which is coming tomorrow, and wish every family of the country prosperity, well-being, peace and tranquility.
The month of Ramadan guides a person to patience, contentment, piety, compassion, kindness and goodness, purifies his faith, strengthens his will and purifies his appearance and heart.
In this holy month, along with the observance of religious rites and traditions, the performance of good deeds, including charity, support and caress of orphans, the disabled, the poor and the needy are among the worthy and humane qualities of every Muslim.
I believe that not only entrepreneurs and businessmen, but also every kind and generous person in this holy month will expand his good deeds and will set an example with generosity and courage and will receive many blessings.
Taking this opportunity, I would like to emphasize another important issue.
The month of Ramadan this year coincided with the beginning of spring planting.
That is, we must make effective use of every favorable day of spring and expand the sowing of crops and other agricultural activities.
In today's conditions, all farmers and every family should pay special attention to the rational and efficient use of land, including household and presidential lands, the introduction of repeated sowing on irrigated lands, the benefits and effectiveness of which in recent years in the consumer market .
We have all the necessary opportunities to increase agricultural production - water and land, experience, real farmers and hardworking people.
We need to use these opportunities properly and wisely so that not an inch of land is left empty and used for growing crops.
Let me remind you that this is a requirement of the time and a requirement of the day.
We need to prioritize every day of spring, plant crops on time, lay the groundwork for an abundant harvest, and address the issue of two-year food stocks in every family that people have benefited from in recent years, especially in the two years since the coronavirus outbreak. don't forget.
We, today, should be of the opinion that our children and our families and the people of the country in general do not face any difficulties and do not suffer from food shortages or rising prices, especially in the coming autumn and winter seasons.
We must work honestly and morally, both in Ramadan and in other months, to produce as much as possible for the welfare of children, families, every household in the country and to protect the food security of the country, to create new jobs for our compatriots. Let's expand creativity in accordance with the goals we have set.
Today, in addition to the problems associated with climate change, its negative consequences, the infectious disease KOVID-19, food shortages and rising prices, the whole of human society is deeply concerned about the unstable situation in some regions and countries of the planet.
The current situation has a serious impact on the economic and social situation in almost all countries of the world, including our Tajikistan.
According to the analysis, humanity today is in the most sensitive and difficult period of its more than a century of history.
According to experts, the consequences of this extremely sensitive period of the crisis are unpredictable and long-term.
In particular, this year will be the most difficult and difficult year for mankind in all respects and, above all, in terms of food security.
In such circumstances, we need to be more united than ever, to support each other in difficult times, not to panic, to be thrifty and vigilant, to uphold the humane and unifying values of our national culture and religion for the peace of society. dear ones use it properly and purposefully.
At a time when the political, military, economic and social situation in the world is extremely tense, crisis, complex and dangerous, the issue of independence and freedom of individual countries and the structure of their statehood is seriously questioned. strengthen.
We have a duty to always be ready to protect the priceless blessing of our life - state independence and its achievements - peace, political stability and national unity.
The Government of the country is taking all necessary measures to protect the economy and the people of the country from the impact of the current situation, using all available resources and opportunities....
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I may adopt the covid with a K spelling. Kovid-19 has a quasi-heavy metal look to it.
Maybe a gratuitous umlaut or two as well
