Tajkistan, Politics

11:17, february 27, 2014

UNDP to support professional development of young Tajik diplomats

DUSHANBE, February 27, Asia-Plus – A ceremony of signing of the project, Strengthening Institutional Capacity of the MFA, took place in Dushanbe yesterday.

17:13, february 25, 2014

Court’s judgment against Asia-Plus and its editor will have chilling effect on freedom of the press

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2014, Asia-Plus – A press statement released by the U. S. Embassy in Dushanbe on February 25 notes that “the U.S.

09:16, february 25, 2014

Press statement regarding blockage of the Radio Ozodi website

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2014, Asia-Plus – “The United States is concerned with the recent blockage of the Radio Ozodi website,” says a press statement released by the U.S.

13:14, february 24, 2014

Tajik president, US Department of State representative discuss the situation in Afghanistan

DUSHANBE, February 24, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Tajik President Emomali Rahmon today met here with Ambassador Richard E, Hoagland, the United States Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for

09:55, february 24, 2014

Tajik president to receive Ambassador Richard E. Hoagland today

The sides are expected to discuss issues related to providing regional security in Central Asia and the current situation in Afghanistan.

18:27, february 22, 2014

Tajikistan-Japan cooperation issues discussed in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, February 22, 2014, Asia-Plus – On Friday February 21, Tajik Deputy Foreign Minister received Mr.

16:38, february 22, 2014

Tajik, China MFA’s hold political consultations in Beijing

DUSHANBE, February 22, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Tajik and Chinese foreign ministries held political consultations in Beijing on February 19, according of the Tajik MFA information department.

15:51, february 21, 2014

SDP leader complains about inactivity of law enforcement authorities

Leader of the Social-Democratic Party of Tajikistan (SDP), Rahmatillo Zoyirov, has complained to the Prosecutor-General’s office about inactivity of the law enforcement authorities.

13:16, february 18, 2014

160 new enterprises expected to be introduced into operation in Sughd this year

KHUJAND, February 18, 2014, Asia-Plus -- 160 new enterprises are expected to be introduced into operation in Sughd province this year.

11:13, february 17, 2014

Tajikistan, Iran to boost parliamentary cooperation

DUSHANBE, February 17, 214, Asia-Plus - Chairman of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament, Shukurjon Zuhurov, who is currently in Tehran to participate in the 9th

10:49, february 17, 2014

Tajik parliamentary speaker leaves for Tehran to attend OIC Parliamentary Union’s meeting

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Shukurjon Zuhurov, Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament), yesterday left for Tehran, Iran to attend

10:27, february 17, 2014

New members of Tajikistan’s upper house of parliament elected

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2014, Asia-Plus – Chairman of the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda (CCER), Shermuhammad Shohiyon, yesterday held a meeting to register nine new members of

13:38, february 16, 2014

Tajik president receives visiting Iranian deputy foreign minister

DUSHANBE, February 16, 2014, Asia-Plus – On Friday February 14, Tajik President received visiting Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister, Ebrahim Rahimpour.

11:17, february 14, 2014

Tajik MP attends OSCE PA Winter Meeting in Vienna

DUSHANBE, February 14, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Olim Salimzoda, the head of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) Committee on International Affairs, Public Associations and

10:28, february 13, 2014

Rahmon extends condolences to Algerian president of over deadly air crash

DUSHANBE, February 13, 2014, Asia-Plus – On Wednesday February 12, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon extended condolences to his Algerian counterpart Abdelaziz Bouteflika over the deadly air crash

14:42, february 12, 2014

Tajik parliamentary speaker receives UN special rapporteur on torture

DUSHANBE, February 12, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Tajik Majlisi Namoyandagon (lower house of Tajik parliament) speaker Shukurjon Zuhurov received visiting UN Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel,

14:17, february 11, 2014

IRP broad claims that security authorities have forged IP-membership card

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2014, Asia-Plus – The Islamic Revival Party (IRP) board states that the IRP-membership card that allegedly belongs to the detained rapist from Isfara has actually been forged

11:10, february 11, 2014

Rahmon congratulates Rouhani on the anniversary of Islamic Revolution of Iran

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Tajik President Emomali Rahmon today congratulated Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on the 35th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, according to

13:29, february 10, 2014

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers amendments proposed to the constitutional court law

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2014, Asia-Plus -- The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament discussed amendments proposed to the constitutional court law at a

11:14, february 10, 2014

Tajik national TV channels shows IRP member suspected of raping his step daughters

DUSHANBE, February 10, 2014, Asia-Plus – Tajik national TV channels Shabakai Avval (Channel One) and Safina have shown report about detention of a member of the Islamic Revival Party of Tajikistan

09:44, february 10, 2014

Tajikistan: Long sentence a blow to free expression

DUSHANBE, February 10, 2014, Asia-Plus -- The 26-year sentence for Zayd Saidov, a prominent member of Tajikistan’s beleaguered political opposition, strikes a blow to freedom of expression and

10:40, february 7, 2014

Tajik, Russian presidents meet in Sochi to discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, February 7, Asia-Plus – Tajik President Emomali Rahmon met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Russian presidential residence Bocharov Ruchey in Sochi yesterday afternoon.

10:48, february 6, 2014

Rahmon to attend Sochi Olympics, meet Russian and Kyrgyz presidents

DUSHANBE, February 6, 2014, Asia-Plus – Tajik President Emomali Rahmon today morning left for Sochi to attend the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics.

16:48, february 5, 2014

SDP marks its 15th anniversary

DUSHANBE, February 5, 2014, Asia-Plus – The Social Democratic Party of Tajikistan marked its 15th anniversary on February 5.

16:07, february 5, 2014

Tajik parliamentary speaker to attend OIC Parliamentary Union meeting in Tehran

DUSHANBE, February 5, 2014, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday February 5, Shukurjon Zuhurov, Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament), met here with Seyed Mahmoud

13:33, february 4, 2014

Ruling party’s members ran unopposed in by-elections to Majlisi Milli

DUSHANBE, February 4, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Members of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) will run unopposed in by-elections to Tajikistan’s upper house (Majlisi Milli) of parliament that are

10:47, february 3, 2014

A group of women tried to burst into SDP’s office again on February 1

DUSHANBE, February 3, 2014, Asia-Plus – A group of women, who disrupted a press conference of the Social-Democratic Party (SDP) in Dushanbe on December 9, has tried to burst into the party’s office

08:54, february 3, 2014

Chronicle: Highlights of January, 2014

DUSHANBE, February 3, 2014, Asia-Plus: January 2

10:26, january 29, 2014

Zanjani’s case will not affect Tajik-Iranian relations, says Iranian diplomat

DUSHANBE, January 29, 2014, Asia-Plus – The case of Babak Zanjani will not affect bilateral relations between Iran and Tajikistan, Seyed Mahmoud Sadri, Chief of Mission, Iranian Embassy in Dushanbe

11:50, january 28, 2014

New leader expected to head SDP next year

DUSHANBE, January 28, 2014, Asia-Plus – Current leader of the Social-Democratic Party (SDP) Rahmatillo Zoirov says he intends to resign when his term expires in fall 2015.