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12:45, october 6, 2009

Saudi Arabia to open its diplomatic mission and Qur’an memorization center in Dushanbe soon

DUSHANBE, October 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon yesterday afternoon held a number bilateral meetings with representatives of delegations participating at the international

14:36, october 5, 2009

Tajik leader calls on developed Muslim countries to help their brothers

Inaugurating an international conference dedicated to the 1310th birth anniversary of Imam Azam, President Emomali Rahmon today called on developed Muslim countries to help other countries of the

12:37, october 5, 2009

Foundation stone of Central Asia’s largest mosque laid in Dushanbe today

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A groundbreaking ceremony for construction of Central Asia’s largest mosque in Dushanbe was held in the Tajik capital today morning, according to

12:15, october 5, 2009

International symposium on Imam Azam opens in Tajik capital

More than 500 representatives from 50 countries of the world are taking part at an international symposium dedicated to the 1310th birth anniversary of Imam Azam that has opened in Dushanbe today

12:02, october 5, 2009

Rahmon inaugurates main mosque in Hissar’s village of Tuda

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon yesterday attended an official opening of a main mosque in the village of Tuda, Hissar district, according to presidential

11:45, october 5, 2009

President receives high guest arriving in Dushanbe to attend conference on Imam Azam

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Sunday October 4, President Emomali Rahmon received a group of high guests from Afghanistan, Iran, Russia, Iraq, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates

10:40, october 5, 2009

Dushanbe legislators meet on October 15

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The 19th session of the Dushanbe city legislature (Majlis) will be held on October 15.

17:49, october 3, 2009

Foundation stone of Central Asia’s largest mosque to be laid in Dushanbe on October 5

DUSHANBE, October 3, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A groundbreaking ceremony for construction of Central Asia’s largest mosque in Dushanbe will be held on October 5, the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s

17:35, october 3, 2009

President Rahmon congratulates people of Germany on German Unity Day

DUSHANBE, October 3, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon today extended congratulations to his German counterpart, President Horst Köhler, on the Day of German Unity, according to

16:54, october 3, 2009

Majlisi Milli passes resolution on moving Shugnan’s administrative center from Khroog to Midenshor

DUSHANBE, October 3, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The 21st session of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper chamber of parliament) that was held in Dushanbe on October 3 passed a resolution on moving

16:40, october 3, 2009

Dushanbe residents will have to pay fine for having domestic animals at home

DUSHANBE, October 3, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Upper chamber (Majlisi Milli) of Tajikistan’s parliament (Majlisi Oli) today seconded the law on amendments to the country’s administrative code.

16:17, october 3, 2009

Upper house of parliament seconds new language legislation

Members of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistanâ€™s upper chamber of parliament) have unanimously seconded the new law on the state language of Tajikistan.

10:00, october 3, 2009

Upper house of parliament to consider new language legislation today

If the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistanâ€™s upper chamber of parliament) seconds the new language legislation it will be sent for signature to the president.

12:33, october 2, 2009

Parliament ratifies a number of intergovernmental agreements

DUSHANBE, October 2, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) yesterday considered and ratified government-to-government agreements on mutual

19:00, october 1, 2009

President Rahmon congratulates Chinese leader on national holiday

DUSHANBE, October 1, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon today extended congratulations to his Chinese counterpart, President Hu Jintao, on the 60th anniversary of the founding of the

17:58, october 1, 2009

Tajik parliament passes new law on state language

Deputies of the Majlisi Namoyandagon have approved the new law on the state language by a majority of votes.

15:34, october 1, 2009

Parliament considers a new state language bill

DUSHANBE, October 1, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Deputies of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) are considering a draft new law on the state language.

14:18, october 1, 2009

Unit for implementation of 2nd phase of solid waste management project set up in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, October 1, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The unit for implementation of the second phase of the Dushanbe Solid Waster Management Project has been set up in Dushanbe and Jamshed Laqayev has

10:14, october 1, 2009

Parliament to consider a draft new law on the state language of Tajikistan today

Some local analysts noted that the new draft law on the state language strengthened the role of the Tajik language in office work and communication.

18:08, september 30, 2009

Tajik leader, head of Russia’s Chamber of Accounts discuss issue of Russian military base in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, September 30, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon today received visiting Chairman of Russia’s Chamber of Accounts Sergey Stepashin, according to presidential press service.

12:38, september 30, 2009

Ozoda Rahmonova appointed deputy foreign minister

DUSHANBE, September 30, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A number of staff changes were introduced at a September 29 meeting reviewing the draft national budget for 2010, according to presidential press

12:11, september 30, 2009

Government endorses draft budget for 2010

The draft budget for 2010 stands at 6.537 billion somoni and gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to be 34.5 billion somoni.

16:48, september 28, 2009

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers upcoming session’s agenda

DUSHANBE, September 28, Asia-Plus -- The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered the agenda of next regular sitting of the session of the

11:55, september 28, 2009

Tajik leader attends in Dubai presentation of project for construction of large mosque in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, September 28, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon attended a ceremony of presentation of the project for construction of a large mosque in Dushanbe that was held in Dubai on

12:44, september 25, 2009

Rahmon calls on fellow-countrymen living in USA to contribute to strengthening of Tajik-U.S. relations

DUSHANBE, September 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon met with a group of fellow-countrymen in New York on September 24.

12:09, september 24, 2009

Tajik president calls on wealthy countries to bear share of responsibility towards the developing countries

Delivering a statement in general debates of the 64th session of the UN General Assembly, President Emomali Rahmon noted that the global financial and economic crisis had been primarily caused by the

12:06, september 23, 2009

President Rahmon calls for development of renewable energy resources

President Emomali Rahmon addressed the UN Climate Change Summit in New York yesterday underlining the necessity of taking urgent measures to develop and use renewable energy resources and

13:08, september 22, 2009

Deputies of Tajikistan’s lower house of parliament meet with their voters

DUSHANBE, September 22, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Deputies of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) yesterday departed for the regions to hold meetings with their

18:03, september 19, 2009

Government considers preparation of Tajikistan’s economy for winter

DUSHANBE, September 19, 2009, Asia-Plus - A September 18 government session, presided over by President Emomali Rahmon, considered issues related to adequate preparation of the country’s

11:01, september 19, 2009

Mayor signs resolution requiring measures to ensure implementation of autumn conscription campaign

DUSHANBE, September 19, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev on September 17 signed a resolution requiring taking measures to ensure proper implementation of the autumn