Construction has officially begun on the 340-meter "Dushanbe Tower" in the capital of Tajikistan, set to become the tallest building in Central Asia, reports asiaplus.news.

President Emomali Rahmon attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the multi-purpose architectural complex located in the capital's Shohmansur district. The centerpiece 77-story skyscraper will surpass all existing structures in the region.

Spanning 29 hectares, the massive development will feature 52 buildings, including 5 high-rise towers and the region's largest shopping and entertainment center. The project also encompasses 42 residential buildings with 6,160 apartments, a 1,200-seat comprehensive school, and a kindergarten for 500 children, creating a modern residential and business cluster.

Companies from Russia, Uzbekistan, and the United Arab Emirates are participating in the construction.