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18:37, february 13, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Iran’s Mazandaran province intends to hold to exhibitions in Tajikistan this year

DUSHANBE, February 13, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Iran’s northern Mazandaran Province intends to hold two exhibitions of its commodity producers in Tajikistan this year.

18:01, february 13, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan negotiates financing of tunnel construction with China’s bank

DUSHANBE, February 13, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The government of Tajikistan is currently conducting negotiations with China’s Exim (export/import) Bank on financing of construction of the tunnel

17:07, february 13, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Defense minister’s visit to northern Tajikistan concludes

DUSHANBE, February 13, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A week-long visit of Defense Minister, Colonel-General Sherali Khairullyev, to the northern Sughd province is concluding today.

16:55, february 13, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Wind-powered generators to be installed in a number of districts in Khatlon

KULOB, February 13, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Wind-powered generators for wind power plants have been delivered to Khatlon’s Shuroobod, Baljuvon and Farkhor districts, the head of the Kulob regional

15:54, february 13, 2009

TAJKISTAN

President Rahmon begins two-day working visit to Estonia

DUSHANBE, February 13, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Today afternoon, President Emomali Rahmon is beginning a two-day working visit to Estonia, according to the MFA information department.

15:24, february 13, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Khujand charity pays for heart surgeries for 10 local children

KHUJAND, February 13, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Khujand-based Charitable Foundation named after academician Komil Tojiyev, Dili Kudak (Child’s Heart), will pay for heart surgeries for 10 local

15:03, february 13, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan raises passenger fares for long-distance trains

DUSHANBE, February 13, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Tajik Railways has raised the passenger fares on long-distance trains by more than 20 percent.

14:18, february 13, 2009

Tajik, Kuwaiti Red Crescent Societies to boost cooperation

DUSHANBE, February 13, 2009, Asia-Plus - An agreement on cooperation in the field of health care was reached at a meeting of Tajikistan’s Red Crescent Society (RCS) Secretary General Zafar

14:02, february 13, 2009

FAO lists Tajikistan among 32 countries in crisis requiring external assistance

According to FAOâ€™s latest Crop Prospects and Food Situation report, 32 countries, including Tajikistan, are in crisis requiring external assistance.

13:05, february 13, 2009

POWER

Construction of small power plants discussed in Tajik capital yesterday

DUSHANBE, February 13, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Thursday February 12, Prime Minister Oqil Oqilov held a meeting to discuss issues related to construction of small hydropower plants in the country,

12:50, february 13, 2009

TAJKISTAN

High TB rate reported in Khatlon’s Shuroobod district

KULOB, February 13, 2009, Asia-Plus -- High tuberculosis rate has been reported in Khatlon’s Shuroobod district.

12:14, february 13, 2009

TAJKISTAN

President Rahmon attends Lithuanian-Tajik business forum in Vilnius

DUSHANBE, February 13, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon, who is currently on an official visit to Lithuania, yesterday attended a Lithuanian-Tajik business forum in Vilnius, according to

12:00, february 13, 2009

Swiss Cooperation Office hosts fine art exhibitions

DUSHANBE, February 13, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Swiss Cooperation Office in Tajikistan on February 12 announced a new cycle of Fine Art Exhibitions that are organized throughout the year of

11:45, february 13, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan stocks enough cotton seeds for upcoming sowing campaign, Tajik official says

DUSHANBE, February 13, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan has stocked enough cotton seeds for the upcoming sowing campaign, Sulton Davlatov, the head of the seed farming department within the

11:29, february 13, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Job fair opens in Dushanbe today

DUSHANBE, February 13, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Dushanbe city job vacancies fair is being held in Tajik capital today.

11:15, february 13, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan’s multivector foreign policy becomes reality, says expert

DUSHANBE, February 13, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Agreements reached during Tajik president’s six-day trip to Europe that have included talks with leaders of Latvia, Belgium, and Lithuania as well as

20:04, february 12, 2009

SPORT

Emomali Rahmon nominated to the post of head of Tajikistan’s NOC

DUSHANBE, February 12, 2008, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon has been nominated to the post of President the National Olympic Committee of Tajikistan, incumbent Tajikistan’s NOC

19:36, february 12, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Draft structure of Tajikistan PRSP-2 presented in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, February 12, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Draft structure of Tajikistan’s Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper for 2010-2012 (PRSP-2) was held in Dushanbe on February 12.

18:35, february 12, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan, Lithuania to set up intergovernmental commission for economic cooperation

DUSHANBE, February 12, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan and Lithuania have agreed to set up an intergovernmental commission for economic cooperation, according to presidential press service.

16:54, february 12, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajik leader begins two-day official visit to Lithuania

DUSHANBE, February 12, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon has begun a two-day official to Lithuania today.

16:21, february 12, 2009

ORA Tajikistan resumes its activity in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 12, 2009, Asia-Plus -- ORA Tajikistan, which is the Tajikistan branch of ORA International, has resumed its activity in the country.

15:42, february 12, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Currency trading in inter-bank currency market increasing, central bank says

DUSHANBE, February 12, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Press service of the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) says that a certain increase in currency trading is to be observed in the domestic currency

15:13, february 12, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyz President names main external threats

The Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiev named worsening of water problems in Central Asia one as one of the main external threats.

15:12, february 12, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Delegation of Bangladesh to visit Kazakhstan to discuss trade, textiles and pharmaceuticals cooperation

Delegation of Bangladesh plans to visit Kazakhstan to discuss trade, textiles and pharmaceuticals cooperation, told Ambassador of the People's Republic of Bangladesh to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan

15:11, february 12, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Festival of music and visual arts starts in Tashkent

IV festival of music and visual arts "Black Box" will be held in Uzbekistan capital.

15:10, february 12, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Turkmen-Russian business forum to take place in Moscow

A Turkmen-Russian business forum and exhibition of Turkmen goods will be held in Moscow within the framework of Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov's visit to the Russian Federation scheduled

15:09, february 12, 2009

WORLD

Relations with Russia to dominate NATO ministerial meeting March 5

Relations with Russia will be one of the central issues to be discussed at a ministerial meeting of the North Atlantic Alliance to be held on March 5.

15:08, february 12, 2009

WORLD

Iran says change under Obama would be "happy news"

Iran sent one of its warmest signals yet on Wednesday over prospects for improved relations with Washington, praising the election promises of President Barack Obama and declaring that change would

15:08, february 12, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Sharqi Ozod put on list of vital sites in Dushanbe and not affected by electricity rationing

DUSHANBE, February 12, 2009, Asia-Plus - The state publishing house, Sharqi Ozod, which prints the majority of state-run and independent newspapers and magazines, has been put on a list of

15:05, february 12, 2009

WORLD

Russia may allow shipment of Afghan-bound US arms

Russia is open to the possibility of letting the United States and NATO ship weaponry across its territory to Afghanistan if the broader relationship between Moscow and the West improves, Foreign