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New school for children of servicemen Russian military base opens in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 25 2009, Asia-Plus -- A new secondary school for children of servicemen of Russian military base has opened within the compound of the base’s garrison in Qurghon Teppa, the

15:57, february 25, 2009

Situation on the Norak HPP remains critical, says Barqi Tojik spokesman

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan currently does not receive electricity from neighboring countries and we now use electrical power generated only by our power plants,

15:15, february 25, 2009

POWER

MPs endorse amendments prohibiting privatization of Talco and Norak and Roghun HPPs

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) has endorsed amendments prohibiting privatization of the state unitary enterprise

14:57, february 25, 2009

Kyrgyz sate budget surplus reaches 1.6bln soms in 2008

Kyrgyz state budget surplus comes to 1.564,7 billion soms in 2008, the National Statistic Committee informed referring to the Central Treasury under the Kyrgyz Finance Ministry.

14:56, february 25, 2009

Kazakhstan plans to increase uranium extraction by 40% in 2009

Kazakhstan is planning to increase uranium extraction by 40% in 2009 up to 11.9 thousand tons, said Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Sauat Mynbayev.

14:55, february 25, 2009

Uzbek-Turkmen trade turnover reaches $132.3 million

Trade turnover between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan grew almost by 50% to US$132.3 million in 2008.

14:54, february 25, 2009

Uzbek, Turkmen presidents start negotiations in Tashkent

Official welcoming ceremony of visiting President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguli Berdimuhamedov was held at Durmen presidential residence.

14:52, february 25, 2009

Obama leaning toward 19 months for Iraq withdrawal

President Barack Obama looks likely to order U.S.

14:51, february 25, 2009

Russia's nuclear chief to discuss Bushehr reactor in Iran

The head of Russia's state nuclear power corporation Rosatom is due to discuss the construction of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in southern Iran on Wednesday.

14:50, february 25, 2009

Gulf official slams Iran stance toward Arabs

The head of the Gulf Cooperation Council on Tuesday slammed Iran's stance towards its Arab neighbours, particularly Bahrain, despite Tehran's interior minister saying a crisis with the small country

14:49, february 25, 2009

Afghanistan, Pakistan declare new trust in U.S. talks

Wary neighbors Pakistan and Afghanistan have achieved a "new environment" of trust that will help them fight cross-border Islamist militants, Pakistan's foreign minister said on Tuesday.

14:43, february 25, 2009

Rahmon, Medvedev reach agreement on many important aspects of Tajik-Russian bilateral cooperation

During a meeting that was held in Russian presidentâ€™s residence, Zavidovo, yesterday, Tajik and Russian leaders reached agreement on many important aspects of Tajik-Russian bilateral cooperation

13:51, february 25, 2009

WB Dushanbe Office presents this year’s WDR tomorrow

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The World Bank (WB) Dushanbe Office is presenting this years World Development Report (WDR) entitled “World Development Report 2009: Reshaping Economic

13:27, february 25, 2009

Passenger traffic on long-distance trains decreasing

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Passenger traffic on rail routes from Dushanbe to Russian cities has been decreasing since the beginning of this year.

13:13, february 25, 2009

POWER

Lower house expected to ratify Tajik-Uzbek border on national border

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) is expected to consider and ratify an agreement between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

12:59, february 25, 2009

Temourmalik tax debts exceed 3.5 million somoni

KULOB, February 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Tax debts of Khatlon’s Temourmalik district have amounted to more than 3.5 million somoni to this date.

12:44, february 25, 2009

Prospects of opening of aerial communication between Tajikistan and Japan discussed in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Tuesday February 24, Chairman of Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) Sharif Said met here with Yoshihiro Nakayama, Chargé

12:29, february 25, 2009

ADB to help raise public awareness on climate change

DUSHANBE, February 25 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a technical assistance grant to raise awareness through the media on the serious threat that climate change

12:19, february 25, 2009

Tajik, Russian leaders discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2009, Asia-Plus – Presidents Dmitry Medvedev and Emomali Rahmon discussed Russian-Tajik economic cooperation and interaction in the settlement of regional problems, primarily

19:07, february 24, 2009

First consignment of grain seeds from Russia’s Krasnodar region delivered to Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The first consignment of wheat seeds from Russia’s Krasnodar region has already been delivered to Tajikistan, according to the Ministry of

18:41, february 24, 2009

INCIDENTS

Avalanches block highways from Dushanbe to provinces

DUSHANBE, February 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Heavy snows in mountain areas on February 22-23 caused avalanches that blocked in several places the main highways from Dushanbe to the Sughd

18:22, february 24, 2009

Tajik power holding, Ukrainian turbine-producing company still discuss turbine prices

DUSHANBE, February 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Tajik power holding, Barqi Tojik, and Ukrainian leading turbine-producing company, open joint-stock company (OJSC) Turboatom, have not yet come to an

17:11, february 24, 2009

EU ready to assist with holding of democratic elections in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 24, 2009, Asia-Plus / -- Chairman of Tajikistan’s Central Commission for Elections and Referenda (CCER) Mirzoali Boltuyev today met with visiting Deputy Secretary of the Venice

15:52, february 24, 2009

Tajik-Russian bilateral relations becoming more pragmatic, says Tajik political scientist

DUSHANBE, February 24, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Rahmon’s visit to Moscow is launching a new stage in bilateral relations between Dushanbe and Moscow that are becoming more pragmatic and

14:48, february 24, 2009

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