Tajkistan, Politics

10:11, february 7, 2011

Tajik envoy presents copy of credentials to Uzbek FM

DUSHANBE, February 7, 2011, Asia-Plus -- New Tajikistan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Uzbekistan Muzaffar Huseinov presented copy of credentials to Uzbek Foreign Minister

17:59, february 4, 2011

Situation in Cairo uncertain, says Tajik envoy

If the situation deteriorates the government of Tajikistan will organize for Tajik citizens direct flight from Cairo to Dushanbe.

10:07, february 4, 2011

Tajikistanis in Egypt ask to return them home

Tajik Embassy in Cairo is preparing lists of Tajik nationals wanting to return home.

08:40, february 4, 2011

Visit of Iran’s vice president to Tajikistan postponed until February 10

DUSHANBE, February 4, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Visit of Iran’s Vice President Hamid Baghaei to Tajikistan scheduled for February 4 has been postponed until February 10.

17:57, february 2, 2011

Speaker derides MPs for ‘negligent work’

DUSHANBE, February 2, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Speaker of lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament, Shukurjon Zuhurov, has sharply criticized negligent work of parliamentarians on preparing

09:52, february 2, 2011

IPR, EU representatives discuss human rights situation in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 2, 2011, Asia-Plus -- The human rights situation in Tajikistan and use of dual standards by some international organizations over the human rights protection issues in

08:37, february 2, 2011

Ruling party satisfied with the results of the past year’s work

DUSHANBE, February 2, 2011, Asia-Plus -- The board of the ruling People’ Democratic Party (PDP) reviewed the results of the past year’s work at a February 1 meeting, presided over by the

08:47, february 1, 2011

Tajikistan is not yet going to evacuate its citizens from Egypt

DUSHANBE, February 1, 2011, Asia-Plus -- A number of countries have begun to evacuate their citizens from Egypt, while Tajikistan is not yet going to evacuate its citizens from this country.

12:11, january 31, 2011

IRP leader calls on Tajik youth to be vigilant

DUSHANBE, January 31, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Tajik MP also leader of the Islamic Revival Party (IRP) Muhiddin Kabiri met with youth in Dushanbe on January 29, according to the IRP headquarters in

11:19, january 31, 2011

Head of PDP organization for Kulob replaced

KULOB, January 31, 2011, Asia-Plus - An extraordinary meeting of the organization of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the city of Kulob was held on January 30.

18:12, january 29, 2011

Council of permanent representatives of CIS nations meets in Minsk

DUSHANBE, January 29, 2011, Asia-Plus -- On January 28, the CIS Executive Committee in Minsk hosted a regular meeting of the Council of Plenipotentiary Permanent Representatives of CIS

16:28, january 29, 2011

Tajik MFA recommends Tajik citizens defer travel to Egypt

DUSHANBE, January 29, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns Tajik citizens against tourist and other non-essential travels to Egypt in light of destabilization of

10:08, january 28, 2011

New head of PDP faction within parliament elected

DUSHANBE, January 28, 2011, Asia-Plus -- The faction of ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) within the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) met on January 27.

09:15, january 28, 2011

Tajikistan plans to open its second consulate general in Russia

DUSHANBE, January 28, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi told reporters yesterday that Tajikistan plans to open its second consulate general in the Russian Federation.

18:14, january 27, 2011

Only Russia may be allowed to use Ayni airfield, says Tajik minister

DUSHANBE, January 27, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan conducting negotiations on use of the Ayni military airfield only with Russia, Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi told a news

15:23, january 27, 2011

Tajikistan takes measures to sign border delineation agreements with neighboring countries

DUSHANBE, January 27, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Tajik government is taking measures to sign border delineation agreements with neighboring countries as soon as possible, Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi

15:05, january 26, 2011

Tajik, Russian presidents intend to intensify anti-terrorism efforts

DUSHANBE, January 26, 2011, Asia-Plus -- On Tuesday January 25, President Emomali Rahmon had a telephone conversation with hi Russian counterpart, President Dmitry Medvedev, according to the

15:01, january 26, 2011

Tajik Diaspora in Europe makes preparations for President Rahmon’s visit to EU

DUSHANBE, January 26, 2011, Asia-Plus -- A meeting of representatives of Tajik Diaspora in Europe living in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg took place at the Tajik diplomatic mission

16:16, january 25, 2011

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers bill on combating money laundering and the financing of terrori

DUSHANBE, January 25, 2011, Asia-Plus --The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered a loan agreement between the Government of Tajikistan and the

14:36, january 25, 2011

Tajik, Russian presidents intend to intensify anti-terrorism efforts

DUSHANBE, January 26, 2011, Asia-Plus -- On Tuesday January 25, President Emomali Rahmon had a telephone conversation with hi Russian counterpart, President Dmitry Medvedev, according to the

10:57, january 24, 2011

Pakistan parliament speaker invites leadership of Tajik parliament to visit Islamabad

DUSHANBE, January 24, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Tajik Ambassador to Pakistan Zubaidullo Zubaydov met with Pakistan’s Senate Chairman Farooq Hamid Naek in Islamabad at the end of last week, according to

16:04, january 22, 2011

IRP opposes parental responsibilities bill

DUSHANBE, January 22, 2011, Asia-Plus -- On Friday January 21, the board (Shuroi Siyosi) of the Islamic Revival Party (IRP) released a statement regarding the bill on holding parents

15:50, january 21, 2011

President introduces a number of staff changes on Friday

Amonullo Ashour has been relieved of his post of head of the antimonopoly agency.

09:27, january 21, 2011

Tajikistan to open consulate general in Ufa, Russia soon

DUSHANBE, January 21, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan is expected to open the Consulate General in Ufa, the capital of Russia’s Bashkortostan Republic in the near future.

16:03, november 11, 2010

Parliament passes national budget for 2011

Revenues are projected to be 8.3 billion somoni and expenditures are estimated at 8.6 billion somoni.

14:46, september 27, 2010

Rahmon meets with Qatari Emir, Iranian president, and U.S. envoy for Afghanistan in New York

DUSHANBE, September 27, 2010, Asia-Plus -- On September 24, President Emomali Rahmon held meetings with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa al-Thani

18:40, february 8, 2010

SDPT, IRPT leaders complain about violation of parliamentary elections legislation in regions

DUSHANBE, February 8, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Some government officials are violating the parliamentary elections code, interfering in the pre-election race, Rahmatillo Zoirov, leader of the

11:08, may 22, 2006

Why Iran, Belarus will not join Shanghai Cooperation organization this summer

Iran, Belarus and other countries expected to become full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, will not join it in the foreseeable future.