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CIS foreign ministers’ meeting in Moscow resulted in signing of a number of statements

Presided over by the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, a regular meeting of the CIS Council of Foreign ministers took place in Moscow on October 7.

09:44, october 8, 2024

Tajik FM expresses concern over violation of tights of Tajik migrants and students

Top Tajik diplomat has expressed concern over violation of rights of Tajik nationals, especially labor migrants and students, “in the territory of a number of CIS member nations”.

16:31, october 7, 2024

The First Microfinance Bank: Rebranding and Ambitious Goals

Today, the banking system plays a crucial and influential role in the economy of the Republic of Tajikistan.

15:56, october 7, 2024

Tajikistan will green over 4,000 hectares by the end of 2025 as part of the “Green Country” program.

Tajikistan plans to plant 65 million trees and shrubs along roadsides on a total area exceeding 4,000 hectares by the end of 2025, says the Ministry of Transport (MoT) press center.

15:37, october 7, 2024

A parent of a student beats teacher in Vahdat Township е

On October 5, in Vahdat Township, a parent of a student assaulted a history teacher, Faizikhon Rajabova, at School No. 8.

15:02, october 7, 2024

Why have Russian authorities turned against migrants?

An article by Temur Umarov, posted on Carnegie Foundation (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)’s website, says the changes in migration policy serve as a striking example of how

14:19, october 7, 2024

Tajikistan submits Iranian director’s “Melody” for 2025 Oscars

Deadline reported on October 6 that Tajikistan has selected Iranian director Behrouz Sebt Rasoul’s drama “Melody” as its candidate for the Best International Feature Film category

11:05, october 7, 2024

Emomali Rahmon visits Moscow for CIS summit

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon is visiting Moscow on October 7-8 to participate in the next meeting of CIS Council of Heads of State, Russia’s RIA Novosti reports citing the Russian Foreign

10:33, october 7, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Exit poll shows that Kazakhstan votes in favor of nuclear power plant construction

Kazakhstan yesterday voted in a referendum on whether to build its first nuclear power plant, and an exit poll showed voters backed the idea promoted by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's cabinet

10:10, october 7, 2024

Enhancing risk knowledge for stronger early warning systems in Tajikistan

A two-day important workshop, which took place in Dushanbe within the framework of the “Strengthening Resilience to Disasters and Climate Change in Tajikistan” joint project of the UN

10:02, october 7, 2024

Emomali Rahmon receives Russian deputy prime minister to discuss cooperation

On Friday October 4, the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, received the Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation, Marat Khusnullin, who is Co-chairman of the Joint

09:41, october 7, 2024

Tajik PM claims violation of rights and freedoms of Tajikistanis in Russia

Prime Minister of Tajikistan, Qohir Rasoulzoda, expressed concerns over the ongoing violations of the rights and freedoms of Tajik citizens during migration checks in Russia.

16:34, october 4, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Paid prison cells: who benefits from the idea and how much will they cost?

The Current Time channel reported on October 1 that paid cells may soon be introduced in prisons in Kyrgyzstan, as proposed by the government to help boost the state budget.

16:16, october 4, 2024

Ineffective benefits and smuggling: The barriers preventing Tajikistan from earning more

The Government of Tajikistan has adopted a Medium-Term State Revenue Program for 2024-2029 and the Plan of Actions for 2024-2026 aimed at increasing state budget revenues.

15:34, october 4, 2024

Tajikistan financial institutions graduate from EBRD Green Finance Academy

Six Tajik financial institutions and partners of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) - Amonatbank, Bank Arvand, Bank Eskhata, First MicroFinanceBank, MDO HUMO and MDO IMON

15:11, october 4, 2024

Tajik parliament endorses simplification of freight with Uzbekistan

Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament has ratified the protocol amending the government-to-government agreement between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan on international road

14:34, october 4, 2024

Emomali Rahmon meets Thai PM Paetongtarn in Doha to discuss cooperation

On October 3, the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, met in Doha, State of Qatar, with the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, Ms.

14:08, october 4, 2024

ACD summit participants discuss matters related to ACD cooperation mechanisms

Media reports say the Heads of State, Foreign Ministers and representatives of the ACD Member States attended the 3rd ACD Summit, which was held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Doha.

14:03, october 4, 2024

Rahmon says Tajikistan interested in cooperation in all areas defined in the framework of the ACD

On October 3, the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, took part and spoke at the 3rd Session of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) titled "Sports Diplomacy" in Doha, the capital of

11:10, october 4, 2024

Swiss company to conduct feasibility study for construction of hydropower plant in GBAO’s Shugnan district

Gruner Stucky Ltd, a Swiss consulting firm, will develop the feasibility study for the construction of the Chartеm hydroelectric power station (HPP), which is planned to be built on the Ghund River

10:29, october 4, 2024

The European Union promotes modern farming practices

In the framework of the Integrated Rural Development Project/ TRIGGER, the European Union supported the study tour to Armenia for 13 Project partners, representatives of following organization:

10:14, october 4, 2024

Deputy head of Tajik diaspora in Irkutsk detained on suspicion of organizing illegal migration

Russian police and Federal Security Service (FSB) officers in Irkutsk oblast have detained the deputy chairman of the Tajik diaspora and the head of the Uzbek National Center on suspicion of

10:02, october 4, 2024

The first electric minibuses launched in Dushanbe

The Foton Toano electric minibuses, which accommodate 17 passengers, have been introduced in Dushanbe.

09:41, october 4, 2024

The Development Bank of Tajikistan opens correspondent accounts in foreign banks

The Development Bank of Tajikistan has opened correspondent accounts in several foreign banks, including HDFC Bank (India), First Heartland Jusan Bank and Freedom Finance Bank (Kazakhstan),

09:33, october 4, 2024

WORLD

Under the pretext of phytosanitary concerns, Russia halts the export and transit of grain from Kazakhstan

Russia has effectively stopped the export and transit of Kazakh grain.

16:40, october 3, 2024

After the seven-year interruption, Tajik Air operated flight on Dushanbe-Khorog air route on Oct 3

Tajikistan’s national air carrier, Tajik Air, has resumed regular flights on an air route connecting Dushanbe and Khorog, the capital of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous region (GBAO).

16:17, october 3, 2024

Tajik President meets the Amir of Qatar in Doha to discuss cooperation

On Thursday October 3, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon met in Doha with the Amir of the State of Qatar, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on the sidelines of the 3rd summit of the Asia Cooperation

15:53, october 3, 2024

Tajik leader proposes Qatar to establish joint investment fund

During a working visit to Doha, the capital of Qatar, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon on October 2 met with several high-ranking Qatari officials to discuss expanding cooperation in investment

15:30, october 3, 2024

SECURITY

85 percent of Tajik youth reportedly join extremist groups while traveling to the Russian Federation

Tajik officials and analysts cite youthful naivety, poverty and lack of education as the main causes of radicalization. Tajik migrants traveling to Russia are much susceptible to radicalization.

14:31, october 3, 2024