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Visit of Uzbek delegation to Tajikistan good sign, local expert says

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Under conditions of uneasy relations between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, any visit of Uzbek delegation to the country is a good sign, Tajik expert

15:25, february 17, 2009

CSTO, IOM to boost cooperation in countering illegal migration and human trafficking

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Secretary General Nikolai Bordyuzha met with Mr.

14:46, february 17, 2009

About 2.5bln soms enrich Kyrgyz budget in January 2009

About 2.5 billion soms enriched the Kyrgyz state budget in January 2009. The president Kurmanbek Bakiev was informed about such revenue on Monday, February 16, the presidential press service reported.

14:46, february 17, 2009

AmCham Tajikistan presented in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Tajikistan) was presented in Dushanbe on February 12, press release issued by AmCham Tajikistan today said.

14:42, february 17, 2009

Kazakhstan reduced oil refining by 16,6% in January

Oil refining in Kazakhstan amounted to 856.576 thousand tons in January 2009, which is 16.6% less than in January 2008, reported Petroleum Information Agency Interfax-ANI.

14:39, february 17, 2009

Ural businessmen negotiate with Uzbekistan colleagues

The meeting of Trade industry chambers of Uzbekistan and Ural region representatives was held in Tashkent hotel February 16.

14:38, february 17, 2009

990 people pardoned in honor of National Flag Day

Under the Decree signed by the President of Turkmenistan, 990 imprisoned persons were pardoned in honor of National Flag Day.

14:37, february 17, 2009

Russia confirms Lavrov, Clinton could meet March 6

The Russian foreign minister and the new U.S. secretary of state could hold their first meeting on March 6, a Russian deputy foreign minister said on Monday confirming earlier reports.

14:36, february 17, 2009

Iran pins hopes on Russia in its SCO bid – Mottaki

Iran expects to receive the backing of Russia, which holds the presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, in its bid for full membership of the organization, Iran's foreign minister said on

14:34, february 17, 2009

Clinton looks to 'positive start' with Russia

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Sunday she hopes for a "positive start" with Russia.

14:32, february 17, 2009

Bottom-up approach needed in Afghanistan: report

The drive to stabilize Afghanistan must focus on cultivating local leaders, better training of Afghan troops and police, and pressing Kabul to fight corruption, a report by a U.S.

13:40, february 17, 2009

Sughd farmers lose more than 22,000 head of sheep and goats this winter

DUSHANBE February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- This winter, farming units in the northern Sughd province have lost more than 22,000 head of sheep and goats, according to the Ministry of Agriculture

13:22, february 17, 2009

Roundtable meeting held in Dushanbe to discuss quality of preparation of labor resources in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Opportunities to develop preparation of labor resources in Tajikistan through primary vocational education are a major topic of a roundtable meeting

13:10, february 17, 2009

Tajikistan, Uzbekistan probably enter new stage of relationship, says expert

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Sayfullo Safarov, a senior expert from Tajik think tank considers that Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are probably entering a new stage of relationship.

12:52, february 17, 2009

Issues of elimination of the worst forms of child labor in agrarian sector discussed in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Issues related to elimination of the worst forms of child labor in the agrarians sector in Tajikistan within the framework of the Norwegian Agreement for

12:39, february 17, 2009

Tajik Railways incomes decrease following decrease in passenger traffic on long-distance routes

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Over the first forty days of this year, incomes of Tajik Railways have decreased by 8 million somoni compared to the same period of 2008, according

12:24, february 17, 2009

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Tajik athletes win four gold medals in 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Two Tajik athletes representing Tajikistan in the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games have won four gold medals, according to the Special

12:11, february 17, 2009

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Lower house board considers a number of bills

DUSHANBE, February 16, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered a number of bills at a February 16 meeting, presided

11:56, february 17, 2009

Six Afghan drug traffickers killed in Shuroobod district

Six Afghan drug traffickers have been killed in a skirmish in Khatlonâ€™s Shuroobod district.

11:40, february 17, 2009

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Emomali Rahmon elected as Tajikistan’s NOC president

An assembly of Tajikistanâ€™s National Olympic Committee (NOC) to hear reports and elect new officials that was held in Dushanbe on February 16 elected the Tajik head of state Emomali Rahmon as NOC

18:50, february 16, 2009

IFC launches first corporate governance pilot program in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 16, 2009, Asia-Plus -- International Finance Corporation (IFC) is launching the first Corporate Governance Pilot Program in Tajikistan.

15:50, february 16, 2009

CA energy council’s session in Tashkent discusses energy crisis in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 16, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A session of the Energy Council of Unified Energy System of Central Asia was held in Tashkent on February 13.

15:08, february 16, 2009

Level of knowledge of students at Tajik-Turkish lyceums leaves much to be desired: MoD

DUSHANBE, February 16, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Deputy Prime Minister, Ms. Ruqiya Qurbonova, and Education Minister, Mr.

14:48, february 16, 2009

Uzbekistan does not rule out the possibility of participation in construction of large HPP’s in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 16, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Uzbekistan does not rule out the possibility of participating in construction of large hydroelectric power plants (HPP) in neighboring countries,

14:30, february 16, 2009

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Tajikistan elects new NOC president

President Emomali Rahmon is expected to be elected as President of Tajikistanâ€™s National Olympic Committee (NOC).

14:13, february 16, 2009

EFCA, Education Center Multikid supports organization of safe labor migration

DUSHANBE, February 16, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Friday February 13, certificates were handed over to participants of the Support for Efficient and Safe Labor Migration Project that successfully

13:42, february 16, 2009

ILO’s European regional meeting calls for coordinated effort to maintain employment

DUSHANBE, February 16, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On February 13, the 8th European Regional Meeting of the International Labor Organization (ILO) concluded in Lisbon with calls for a coordinated

13:24, february 16, 2009

Activities to mark 20th anniversary of withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan held in Konibodom

KONIBODOM, February 16, 2009, -- Activities dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan were held in Konibodom, Sughd province on February 15.

13:00, february 16, 2009