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Tajik, Kyrgyz presidents meet in Khujand to discuss cooperation

On March 31, a bilateral meeting of the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, and the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, who arrived in Khujand, the capital of Tajikistan’s Sughd

09:17, april 1, 2025

Tajikistan, Uzbekistan sign the protocol on the exchange of ratifications of the treaty on allied relations

Following the special meeting of the Presidents of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, which took place in the Tajik northern city of Khujand yesterday, the ceremony of signing and exchanging the Protocol on

15:55, march 28, 2025

Afghanistan's foreign trade turnover reportedly reached US$13 billion in 2024

Despite the fact that the government of Afghanistan remains unrecognized by most countries around the world, Kabul has successfully developed economic cooperation with its neighbors and countries of

15:14, march 28, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Central Asian countries drained rivers at lower-than-expected levels in 2024

Eurasianet reports that water usage for irrigation and other purposes by Central Asian nations was lower than permitted allotments in 2024, despite generally adequate supplies, according to data

14:46, march 28, 2025

“Any assistance will be provided if necessary.” Will the CSTO join the conflict in Ukraine?

The Secretary-General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) stated that in the event of a threat of sending European military forces to Ukraine, the Organization is ready to provide

14:09, march 28, 2025

A council for preventing domestic violence has been established in Tajikistan

A Multidisciplinary Council for the Prevention of Domestic Violence has been established in Tajikistan.

12:56, march 28, 2025

RBC: EU HR/VP says EU sanctions against Russia harm Central Asian countries

RBC reported on March 27 that EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, told reporters in Ashgabat during the 20th

12:35, march 28, 2025

Tajik migrants can work without a patent in new Russian regions

Migrants in Russia have been granted an extension to work without a patent, but only in certain regions of the country.

12:28, march 28, 2025

In the new mineral agreement, the U.S. demands all natural resources and control over the construction of roads, ports, and factories from Ukraine

On March 27, Bloomberg and the Financial Times ( FT ) published details of a new draft mineral agreement between Ukraine and the United States, which U.S.

11:38, march 28, 2025

US government restores funding for Radio Liberty/Radio Liberty

Media reports say that reversing course, the Trump administration yesterday restored funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty ( RFE/RL ), a federally financed news organization born out of

11:07, march 28, 2025

CSTO approves the plant for the operation to combat illegal migration

On March 26, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) approved the plan for the regional operation, dubbed “Illegal-2025,” the CSTO Secretariat says , noting that it is aimed

10:43, march 28, 2025

Tajik foreign minister holds a number of bilateral meetings in Ashgabat

Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin yesterday held a number of bilateral meetings in Turkmenistan’s capital, Ashgabat, on the sidelines of the 20th European Union-Central Asia

10:21, march 28, 2025

Joint communiqué - 20th EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting

On March 27, 2025, the Foreign Ministers of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, the Deputy Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, as well as the European Union’s High Representative

09:58, march 28, 2025

Top Tajik diplomat participate in the 20th EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting in Ashgabat

On March 27, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin participate in the 20th meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Central Asia’s nations and the European Union (EU),

15:59, march 27, 2025

UNICEF: Afghanistan marks three years since the start of the ban on girls' secondary education

“As a new school year begins in Afghanistan, it marks three years since the start of the ban on girls' secondary education.

15:37, march 27, 2025

POWER

Emomali Rahmon proposes criminal penalties for non-payment of electricity

President Emomali Rahmon has proposed introducing criminal responsibility for the illegal use of electricity and non-payment for it.

15:16, march 27, 2025

Fewer foreigners want Russian passports, but Russia isn’t eager to accept them

Fewer foreigners are becoming Russian citizens or obtaining residence permits in Russia, Kommersant reports , citing statistics from the Russian Interior Ministry.

14:49, march 27, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Three fake cops arrested in Dushanbe for robbing citizens

Dushanbe police have arrested three young men who, according to the authorities, introduced themselves as law enforcement officers and extorted money from citizens.

14:31, march 27, 2025

CRA: This year, the holy month of Ramadan will be 29 days long, and Eid al-Fitr will be on March 30

According to the Committee on Religious Affairs under the Government of Tajikistan (CRA), the Islamic holy month of Ramadan is expected to last 29 days this year, and Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated

14:07, march 27, 2025

Hundreds of performers from Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan to take part in Navrouz celebrations in Khujand

Hundreds of artistes from Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan have arrived in Tajikistan to participate in the main Navrouz celebrations taking place in Sughd province, according to the Ministry of Culture of

13:58, march 27, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajik labor migrants can now secure pension benefits at home

The government of Tajikistan has adopted a resolution approving the procedure and amount for the voluntary payment of social tax by Tajik citizens working abroad as labor migrants.

11:12, march 27, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Ashgabat hosts the 20th EU-Central Asia ministerial meeting

The 20th EU-Central Asia ministerial meeting is taking place in Turkmenistan’s capital, Ashgabat, today.

10:44, march 27, 2025

SECURITY

The IS terror group is growing stronger by changing its structure and methods

An article by Kian Sharifi posted on Radio Ozodi's website says the Islamic State (IS) terror group is expanding its influence and adapting its tactics despite having lost significant territory

10:10, march 27, 2025

Tajik authorities urge migrants to legalize their stay in Russia by the end of April

Tajikistan’s relevant agencies have called on labor migrants to legalize their stay in Russia by the end of April and, before traveling to the country, to check in Tajikistan whether they are

09:54, march 27, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajik authorities establish 'Benefit Sharing Fund' from Roghun HPP electricity sales

The government of Tajikistan has instructed the Ministry of Finance to open a special account titled the “Benefit Sharing Fund” from the sale of electricity generated by the Roghun

09:36, march 27, 2025

ECONOMY

Residents of the Tajik-Russian Industrial Park to Receive Tax Incentives

A "special tax and customs regime" will be implemented in the territory of the Tajik-Russian Industrial Park in Dushanbe, according to the agreement on the park's establishment signed

09:18, march 27, 2025

POWER

Emomali Rahmon pardons around 900 prisoners for Navrouz holiday

On March 20, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon issued a decree titled "On the Pardon of Persons Sentenced to Imprisonment," under which 897 inmates will be released from further

10:45, march 26, 2025

EU assistance to Tajikistan will not decrease, says EU Ambassador to Tajikistan

Tomorrow, on March 27, the 20th meeting of the foreign ministers of the European Union (EU) and Central Asia will take place in Ashgabat.

10:00, march 21, 2025

Navrouz greetings

Dear readers! Asia-Plus News Agency congratulates you on International Navrouz Holiday! Let this beautiful spring holiday bring you success, love and happiness!

16:47, march 20, 2025