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Kazakhstan needs pipeline developments

Kazakhstan needs major expansions to handle the spike in oil exports expected once the offshore Kashagan field enters full production, Chevron informed.

14:47, february 24, 2009

Navoi region reports about 8.1% growth of economy

Gross regional product of Navoi region increased by 8.1% in 2008, a meeting of the deputies of Navoi region said at the meeting.

14:46, february 24, 2009

Kyrgyzstan to tighten requirements for NGOs

Kyrgyzstan is likely to tighten legal requirements for non-governmental organizations.

14:45, february 24, 2009

Turkmenistan reports stable macroeconomic situation

The macroeconomic situation in Turkmenistan remains stable despite global financial crisis, vice prime minister Tuvakmammed Japarov said at a government meeting on 20 February.

14:44, february 24, 2009

Iran to test Bushehr nuclear plant on Wednesday – official

Iran will start up its Russian-built Bushehr nuclear power plant for a test on February 25, a spokesman for the country's Atomic Energy Organization (AEO) said, according to Iranian media reports.

14:43, february 24, 2009

Russia's Lavrov leaves for Moldova to discuss bilateral issues.

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has left for Moldova where he is due to have talks with President Vladimir Voronin, Prime Minister Zinaida Greceanii, and Foreign Minister Andrea Stratan.

14:42, february 24, 2009

U.S. plans "substantial" pledge at Gaza meeting

The United States plans to offer more than $900 million to help rebuild Gaza after Israel's invasion and to strengthen the Western-backed Palestinian Authority, U.S. officials said on Monday.

14:40, february 24, 2009

Japan to pay 80,000 Afghanistan police salaries

Japan will pay the salaries of Afghanistan's 80,000 police officers for six months as part of its ongoing financial support for the country, a government official said Tuesday.

14:27, february 24, 2009

Book about funeral ceremony of Ismaili Muslims in Gorno Badakhshan brought out in Dushanbe

KHOROG, February 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- 1,000 copies of a book entitled “Sources of the “Charoghravshan” Ritual” have been delivered to Gorno Badakhshan.

13:16, february 24, 2009

OSCE-Tajikistan Task Force meeting discusses border security, economic development and human rights issues

DUSHANBE, February 24, 2009, Asia-Plus /Nargis Hamroboyeva/ – Enhanced border security, economic development and human rights were among the topics discussed at the third OSCE-Tajikistan Task Force

13:14, february 24, 2009

Five-star Hyatt Regency Hotel opens its doors on March 1

DUSHANBE, February 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A five-star hotel, Hyatt Regency, is expected to be put into operation on March 1, Asia-Plus has learned from Shuhrat Shodmonov, manager for

12:33, february 24, 2009

Industrial development offers hope for world’s poorest ‘bottom billion,’ says UN

DUSHANBE, February 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Sustainable industrial development offers a ray of hope for lifting the world’s “bottom billion” – those that live on less than $1 a day – out of

11:30, february 24, 2009

Labor migrants’ remittances to Sughd decreasing

KHUJAND, February 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Labor migrants’ remittances to banks in the northern Sughd province have been decreasing.

11:15, february 24, 2009

Tajik leader pays working visit to Moscow

President Emomali Rahmon is departing for Moscow today for a short working visit.

19:57, february 23, 2009

Tajik-Russian JV to be established in Taboshar

KHUJAND, February 23, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A Tajik-Russian joint venture, limited liability company Toboni Sughd, will be established in the Tajik northern city of Taboshar.

19:32, february 23, 2009

Tajikistan intends to purchase more than 350 tons of cotton seeds from Turkey

DUSHANBE, February 23, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The government has allocated 6 million somoni from the national budget for purchase of high-quality cotton seeds for this year’s cotton-sowing

18:32, february 23, 2009

Tajik army was being formed while simultaneously fighting, says defense minister

DUSHANBE, February 23, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The National Army of Tajikistan was being formed in the 1990s while simultaneously fighting, Defense Minister Sherali Khairulloyev said in an

17:36, february 23, 2009

Tajik Railways purchases 10 new gondola cars from Russia

DUSHANBE, February 23, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Tajik Railways has purchased 10 new gondola cars from the Russian Federation, Asia-Plus has learned from the deputy head of the logistics department

17:15, february 23, 2009

Workshop to discuss intangible cultural heritage inventory issues opens in Bishkek

DUSHANBE, February 23, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The UNESCO two-day sub-regional workshop for experts from the CIS states, formally titled “Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage,” was launched

15:18, february 23, 2009

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Lower house’s board considers Tajik-Uzbek border on national border

DUSHANBE, February 23, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered an agreement between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan on

15:05, february 23, 2009

EU Special Representative for Central Asia: Manas airbase closure may not have positive effect on situation in Afghanistan

â€œWe think that Manas airbase closure may not have positive effect on situation in Afghanistan,â€ the EU Special Representative for Central Asia Pierre Morel said at the narrow format meeting with

15:04, february 23, 2009

Inflation rate to reach 10% in Kazakhstan in 2009

Growth in consumer prices in Kazakhstan in 2009 will reach 10% in Kazakhstan in 2009, Statcommittee of the CIS analysts predict.

15:03, february 23, 2009

Japan to provide US$4.9 million grant to support people with disabilities in Uzbekistan

Japan will provide US$4.9 million grant to Uzbekistan to provide the latest equipment for the National Center of Rehabilitation and Prostheses for Disabled People.

15:01, february 23, 2009

EBRD says Turkmenistan makes progress in carrying out economic reform

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development presented its annual report in Ashgabat on 20 February.

15:00, february 23, 2009

Clinton: US, China leadership key to aid economy

U.S.

15:00, february 23, 2009

New buildings at two schools open their doors to pupils in Bokhtar

DUSHANBE, February 23, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Two new buildings at secondary schools ## 21 and 41 in the villages of Kovuntepp and Komsomol in Khatlon’s Bokhtar district opened their doors to

14:58, february 23, 2009

Iraqi prime minister to pay official visit to Russia in first half of April

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki will pay an official visit to Russia in the first half of April, Iraqi Deputy Foreign Minister Abdul Karim Hashim said in Baghdad on Sunday.

14:57, february 23, 2009

Iran plans 'pre-commissioning' of nuclear plant

Iran will this week "pre-commission" its first nuclear power plant, which is being built by Russia in the southern city of Bushehr, local news agencies reported on Sunday.

14:56, february 23, 2009

US House speaker assures Afghanistan of support

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi assured President Hamid Karzai Saturday that Washington would accelerate Afghanistan's reconstruction as part of a new "war on terror" strategy, his office said.

14:19, february 23, 2009