Tajkistan

Tajikistan and Iran strengthen financial ties at ‘Bridge of Trust and Development’ forum in Dushanbe

Tajikistan hosted the international forum “Bridge of Trust and Development” on October 25, bringing together high-level delegations from Tajikistan and Iran to deepen cooperation in the

14:28, october 27, 2025

Tajikistan strengthens national response to online recruitment fraud targeting labor migrants

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Labor, Migration and Employment of the Population of Tajikistan,

13:51, october 27, 2025

Wildberries opens first order pickup point in Tajikistan’s Pamir region

Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries has opened its first order pickup point (OPP) in the Pamirs Mountains, marking a milestone in expanding digital retail access in remote areas of Tajikistan.

13:46, october 27, 2025

POLITICS

U.S. President invites Central Asian Leaders to C5+1 Summit in Washington

U.S.

10:59, october 27, 2025

Tajikistan to build first hydropower green data center in GBAO’s Darvoz district

Tajikistan is set to construct its first fully hydropower data center in the Darvoz district of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), marking a major leap forward in sustainable AI

10:37, october 27, 2025

To-date, Tajikistan has won 12 medals at Asian Youth Games, including two golds

Tajikistan's national team continues to impress at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, having secured a total of 12 medals to date, including two gold, one silver, and nine bronze.

10:06, october 27, 2025

Tajikistan launches Area AI — the world’s first special AI Zone

Tajikistan has officially launched Area AI, the world’s first Special Artificial Intelligence Zone, marking a major milestone in the country’s ambition to become a global hub for

09:52, october 27, 2025

Tajikistan to launch first national AI education initiative in partnership with UNICEF and zypl.ai

Tajikistan has announced the launch of Project Soro, the country’s first large-scale initiative to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its national education system.

09:00, october 27, 2025

Tajikistan approves new land development program for 2026-2030

The Government of Tajikistan has approved a new state program aimed at the development of new agricultural lands and the restoration of degraded farmland for the period 2026-2030.

16:27, october 24, 2025

POLITICS

Tajikistan approves draft MoU with Iran on visa exemption for diplomatic and service passport holders

The Government of Tajikistan has approved the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Iran, which aims to waive visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and service

15:30, october 24, 2025

EU imposes sanctions on three Tajik Banks, institutions insist operations will continue unaffected

The European Union has imposed sanctions on three Tajik banks – Dushanbe City Bank, Spitamen Bank, and Kommertsbank of Tajikistan – as part of its 19th package of anti-Russian measures.

15:07, october 24, 2025

SECURITY

Tajikistan's security chief meets with Balkh governor in Dushanbe, say Afghan media reports

Saimumin Yatimov, Chairman of the National Security Committee of Tajikistan (GKNB), held a meeting in Dushanbe with Yusuf Wafa, the Governor of Balkh Province in Afghanistan.

14:42, october 24, 2025

USD/TJS exchange rate shows gradual increase after prolonged decline

The exchange rate of the US dollar (USD) to the Tajik national currency, the somoni (TJS), has gradually risen in recent days after a prolonged decline.

12:37, october 24, 2025

Zypl.ai gains recognition at NeurIPS 2025, marking a milestone for Central Asia's AI industry

The Tajik-based company Zypl.

12:14, october 24, 2025

“Voluntary” obligation: teachers and students in Tajikistan continue to be sent to cotton fields

Despite the recently passed law “On the Status of Teachers,” which is meant to raise the prestige of the profession and improve the working conditions of educators, teachers across the

11:34, october 24, 2025

Oybek Turakulov, Head of Personnel Development at Tcell

A new chapter in business education has begun in Tajikistan with the launch of an international Training of Trainers (ToT) program under the standards of the International Certified Business Trainers

10:57, october 24, 2025

SECURITY

Tajik security chief warns of terrorist recruitment among migrant workers in post-Soviet states

Labor migrants remain one of the most vulnerable groups targeted by international terrorist organizations in the post-Soviet space, according to Saimumin Yatimov, Chairman of Tajikistan’s State

10:32, october 24, 2025

How Central Asian countries are fighting for the survival of the snow leopard

October 23 marks the worldwide observance of Snow Leopard Day.

09:54, october 24, 2025

Tcell and Mawj Platforms launch digital ecosystem to transform Central Asia’s media landscape

During the Dushanbe International Investment Forum, Tcell, Tajikistan’s leading digital operator, and international technology company Mawj Platforms announced a strategic partnership to

09:34, october 24, 2025

President Rahmon inaugurates key infrastructure projects in Danghara district

President Emomali Rahmon paid a working visit to his hometown of Danghara on Thursday as part of his broader tour of the Khatlon province, launching several major infrastructure projects in the

17:14, october 23, 2025

Tajikistan and Iran discuss upcoming intergovernmental commission meeting in Dushanbe

On October 22, 2025, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan's Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Daler Juma, and Iran's Minister of Energy, Abbas Aliabadi, held discussions on the upcoming

16:57, october 23, 2025

Tajikistan achieves a fairly low score in implementing the EITI standard

Tajikistan has received a relatively low score of 55 points from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Council.

16:04, october 23, 2025

Starlink in Tajikistan: will internet become more accessible and higher quality for residents?

Asia-Plus spoke with the CEO of Tajiktelecom Bakhrovar Abdusattorzoda about the details of the agreement and how it will affect the quality, cost, and availability of the internet, particularly in

15:47, october 23, 2025

Eurasian Development Bank unveils strategy for warehouse infrastructure development in Tajikistan

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has aligned its regional warehouse infrastructure agenda with Tajikistan's national priorities, emphasizing the establishment of logistics and wholesale

14:46, october 23, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Foreign nationals detained in Dushanbe for begging and witchcraft

Dushanbe police have detained a group of foreign nationals who were found to be violating the country's immigration laws.

11:04, october 23, 2025

President inaugurates a number of social and economic facilities in Vose district

President Emomali Rahmon began his working tour of the Khatlon region on October 22 with a visit to Vose district, where he inaugurated a series of major social and economic facilities aimed at

10:21, october 23, 2025

POLITICS

Eurasian Development Bank urges Central Asia’s nations to deepen economic ties with India

Central Asian countries should intensify their economic and strategic cooperation with India to unlock greater regional trade and investment potential, according to a new report by the Eurasian

10:02, october 23, 2025

Tajik workers begin employment in South Korea under EPS program

Tajikistan has officially launched the employment of its citizens in South Korea under the Employment Permit System (EPS), a government-to-government initiative implemented in partnership with South

17:19, october 22, 2025

Sangtuda-2 hydropower plant to remain under Iranian management until 2032

Tajikistan and Iran have agreed to extend the investment repayment period for the Sangtuda-2 Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) by an additional 6 years and 4 months.

16:46, october 22, 2025