Tajkistan, Politics

11:38, september 25, 2014

Tajikistan recognized for continuous efforts in promoting international cooperation in water related

DUSHANBE, September 25, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Tajik President Emomali Rahmon was recognized yesterday in New York by the South-South Awards for his initiatives and valuable proposals on expansion of

09:57, september 25, 2014

Azerbaijan’s president expected to pay an official visit to Tajikistan next month

DUSHANBE, September 25, 2014, Asia-Plus – Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev is expected to pay an official visit to Tajikistan next month. The visit is reportedly scheduled for October 16-17.

09:40, september 25, 2014

‘They are blaming foreign governments for things they can't control,’ says Sodiqov

DUSHANBE, September 25, 2014, Asia-Plus – An article “How Alexander Sodiqov Was Freed Following Espionage Charges” by Jennifer Clibbon that was posted on CBC News website on September 23 notes

17:07, september 24, 2014

Uzbekistan expects significant changes in relations with Tajikistan, says Uzbek diplomat

DUSHANBE, September 24, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Members of the Uzbek delegation have assessed positively the events that were carried out this year during Tajikistan’s chairmanship in the Shanghai

16:05, september 24, 2014

Problems existing in Tajik-Kyrgyz relations solvable, says Kyrgyz envoy

DUSHANBE, September 24, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Certain problems existing in bilateral relations between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan can be and should be solved by joint efforts of the two countries.

13:34, september 24, 2014

Tajik PM holds talks with UNDP administrator in New York

DUSHANBE, September 24, Asia-Plus -- On the sidelines of the 69th session of the UN General Assembly, Tajik Prime Minister Qohir Rasoulzoda held a number of bilateral meetings in New York.

10:17, september 24, 2014

Grant Imam of al-Azhar praises Tajik president’s initiative

DUSHANBE, September 24, 2014, Asia-Plus – Tajik Ambassador to Egypt yesterday was received by Grand Imam of al-Azhar and president of al-Azhar University Ahmed Muhammad Ahmed el-Tayeb, according to

15:54, september 23, 2014

IRP leader visits Kulob

DUSHANBE, September 23, 2014, Asia-Plus -- The Islamic Revival Party (IRP) leader Muhiddin Kabiri today visited the southern city of Kulob.

13:31, september 23, 2014

Tajik FM participates at ACD ministerial meeting in New York

DUSHANBE, September 23, 2014, Asia-Plus – Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Aslov on September 20 participated at the Ministerial Preparatory Meeting of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) that

16:01, september 18, 2014

Ezdan Holding Group expected to open Islamic bank in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, September 18, Asia-Plus -- Representatives of Qatar’s Ezdan Holding Group have assured Tajik President Emomali Rahmon that they will open in Tajikistan a bank that will work on the

15:15, september 18, 2014

Tajik ruling party expected to hold its pre-election congress on December 13

DUSHANBE, September 18, 2014, Asia-Plus -- The ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has decided to hold its 12th congress on December 27, 2014.

11:33, september 16, 2014

Ukrainian death toll rises to 3,100, says UN

DUSHANBE, September 16, 2014, Asia-Plus – According to Itar-Tass, a report of the UN Humanitarian Coordination Office says that the number of people confirmed killed in Ukraine conflict has risen

09:39, september 16, 2014

Tajik parliament speaker, Russian envoy discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, September 16, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev, Chairman of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper chamber of parliament), yesterday received the Russian Ambassador to Tajikistan

16:42, september 15, 2014

Tajikistan to step up economic cooperation with Russia

DUSHANBE, September 15, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan intends to step up mutually beneficial economic cooperation with Russia, Tajik Ambassador to Russia Imomuddin Sattorov said in an interview

13:35, september 15, 2014

Tajik ruling party’s board to hold plenum in Dushanbe on September 18

DUSHANBE, September 15, 2014, Asia-Plus -- The Central Executive Committee of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is expected to held a plenum on September 18.

13:16, september 15, 2014

Communists to hold their pre-election congress on December 27

DUSHANBE, September 15, 2014, Asia-Plus -- The Communist Party of Tajikistan (CPT) has decided to hold its extraordinary 31st congress in Dushanbe on December 27, 2014.

18:42, september 13, 2014

Tajikistan, China agree to boost pragmatic cooperation

DUSHANBE, September 13, 2014, Asia-Plus – Tajikistan and China agreed here Saturday to continue boosting bilateral pragmatic cooperation to further develop and deepen their strategic partnership.

18:37, september 13, 2014

Tajikistan to create favorable conditions to attract more Chinese investment, says Tajik PM

DUSHANBE, September 13, 2014, Asia-Plus – Tajikistan will create favorable conditions to attract more Chinese investment.

18:23, september 13, 2014

Visit of President Xi gives new impulse to expansion of Tajik-Chinese cooperation, says Rahmon

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have held official talks in Dushanbe.

17:58, september 13, 2014

Tajikistan and China sign 17 cooperation documents in Dushanbe

Tajikistan and China on September 13 signed 17 cooperation documents.

16:37, september 13, 2014

SCO blueprints future cooperation for common stability, development

DUSHANBE, September 13, 2014, Asia-Plus -- The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held its 14th summit In Dushanbe on September 12 and formulated a development blueprint aimed at regional

15:45, september 12, 2014

UN representative expresses hope for further cooperation between UN and SCO

DUSHANBE, September 12, 2014, Asia-Plus -- The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Jeffrey Feltman, has expressed gratitude to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

15:21, september 12, 2014

Tajik leader proposes to set up economic growth zones within the SCO area

DUSHANBE, September 12, 2014, Asia-Plus – In a statement released at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Dushanbe, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon noted on September 12 that the

14:38, september 12, 2014

Kyrgyz president proposes to strengthen mutual confidence in border areas

Kyrgyz president proposes to sign bilateral agreements on strengthening mutual confidence in border areas.

14:15, september 12, 2014

India and Pakistan seek new role in SCO

DUSHANBE, September 12, 2014, Asia-Plus -- India and Pakistan are seeking a new role in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

13:14, september 12, 2014

Tajik, Afghan presidents discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, September 12, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Tajik President Emomali Rahmon met here with his Afghan counterpart Hamid Karzai in the morning of September 12 on the sidelines of the Shanghai

12:50, september 12, 2014

SCO contributes greatly to regional security, says Tajik expert

DUSHANBE, September 12, 2014, Asia-Plus -- The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has made great contributions to regional security in the last decade, a Tajik expert said as an SCO summit is

12:43, september 12, 2014

Growing SCO embraces era of broader cooperation, say Russian experts

DUSHANBE, September 12, 2014, Asia-Plus -- The 13-year-old Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has grown into a dynamic platform for regional interaction and is entering a phase of broader

11:31, september 12, 2014

Tajik capital hosts SCO summit

The presidents of member states China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan are attending the summit.

11:03, september 12, 2014

Putin hopes Russia’s partnership with Uzbekistan will be successful

DUSHANBE, September 12, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Russian President Vladimir Putin hopes that partnership of Russia and Uzbekistan will grow on the basis of friendship and mutual respect, Russian news