Tajkistan

16:38, april 27, 2022

POLITICS

Tajikistan and Iran catching up: bilateral trade between them has grown more than fourfold

A two-way trade between Tajikistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which have many things in common, including common language, culture and religion, has been recovering for the second year after a

15:29, april 27, 2022

ECONOMY

Twenty-eight Tajik companies participate in international industrial exhibition in Uzbekistan

Twenty-eight Tajik companies have participated in the second international industrial exhibition, dubbed INNOPROM-2022: Central Asia -- Space for a Technical Breakthrough, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

14:48, april 27, 2022

SECURITY

Implementation of conscription campaign reportedly becomes a big problem in Sughd province

Implementation of conscription campaign has become a big problem for Sughd province.

13:15, april 27, 2022

ECONOMY

Somon Air expected to increase the frequency of flights on Dushanbe-Almaty air route

Tajikistan’s privately owned air carrier Somon Air is expected to increase the frequency of service between Dushanbe and the Kazakh city of Almaty from one-time weekly to two-times weekly

11:05, april 27, 2022

POWER

President instructs to take measures to improve selection of students for studying abroad

Yesterday’s government session, presided over by President Emomali Rahmon, has focused on issues related to training of personnel at foreign universities.

10:11, april 27, 2022

ECONOMY

Tajik-Sino Mining Company helps Tajik students get higher education in China

Tajik-Sino Mining Company supports development of Tajikistan’s mining and metallurgical industries through helping Tajik students get higher education in China.

09:29, april 27, 2022

ECONOMY

Tajik industry minister invites Central Asia’s nations to invest in Tajikistan’s mining sector

Uzbekistan’s National Exhibition Company Uzexportcentre has hosted the second international industrial exhibition, dubbed INNOPROM-2022: Central Asia -- Space for a Technical Breakthrough.

16:55, april 26, 2022

SOCIETY

AKDN resident representative in Tajikistan pays working visit to Sughd province

The Aga Khan Development Network's (AKDN) Resident Representative in Tajikistan, Ambassador Qozidavlat Qoimdodov, paid a two-day working visit to Khujand, the capital of Sughd Province, on April

15:22, april 26, 2022

ECONOMY

Tajikistan and Azerbaijan plan to resume regular flights between their capitals

Tajikistan is ready to allow flight clearances into Dushanbe if Azerbaijani air companies are interested in this route.

14:47, april 26, 2022

ECONOMY

Tajikistan sharply reduces precious metals exports

Over the first three months of this year, Tajikistan has exported US$85 million worth of precious and semi-precious metals and precious and semi-precious stones, according to the Agency for

11:44, april 26, 2022

POWER

Dushanbe chief architect replaced

Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali has replaced the chief architect of the capital.

10:19, april 26, 2022

POLITICS

U.S. Embassy announces the start of immigrant visa processing in Dushanbe

The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe says it will begin processing U.S. immigrant visas for citizens and residents of Tajikistan beginning October 4, 2022.

17:37, april 25, 2022

POWER

Rahmon congratulates Macron on reelection as President of France

On Monday April 25, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon congratulated incumbent France President Emmanuel Macron on his reelection for a second term and invited him to pay an official visit to Tajikistan,

17:13, april 25, 2022

ECONOMY

Challenges and opportunities for female entrepreneurs in Tajikistan discussed in Dushanbe last week

As part of the WAGE (Women and Girls Empowered) regional program, a WAGE program was presented in Dushanbe on April 22.

15:43, april 25, 2022

SOCIETY

24,104 circumcisions reportedly performed in Tajikistan free of charge in Q1 2022

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population (MoHSPP) says over the first three months of this year, 24,104 boys have been circumcised in Tajikistan free of charge.

14:55, april 25, 2022

SOCIETY

DPT leader applies to Dushanbe mayor for not demolishing several Soviet-era buildings

The Democratic Party of Tajikistan (DPT) leader, Saidjaffar Usmonzoda, who is also member of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament), has applied to Dushanbe Mayor

13:47, april 25, 2022

ECONOMY

ADB operations reach US$22.8 billion in 2021 to boost pandemic response, promote green recovery

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed US$22.

11:23, april 25, 2022

SOCIETY

US$53.5 million worth of medical goods imported into Tajikistan in Q1 2022

Over the first three months of this year, Tajikistan has imported US$53.3 million worth of medical goods, which is US$18.

10:45, april 25, 2022

SOCIETY

Saudi Arabia allocates a quota of 3,562 pilgrims to Tajikistan to perform Hajj this year

Saudi Arabia has allotted a quota of 3,562 pilgrims to Tajikistan who will be able to perform the annual Hajj ritual this year, according to the Committee on Religious Affairs (CRA) under the

17:32, april 22, 2022

SOCIETY

Tajik capital expected to host the second kite festival next year

Asia-Plus Media Group is holding the second kite festival entitled “Osmoni Dushanbe – 2022” (2022 Dushanbe Sky) under support of the Dushanbe Administration.

16:47, april 22, 2022

SOCIETY

INVITATION TO BID Republic of Tajikistan Supply of spare parts for crushing plant OJSC Pamir Energy

INVITATION TO BID Republic of Tajikistan Supply of spare parts for crushing plant OJSC Pamir Energy Pamir Energy Company (PEC) is announcing open tender for supply of spare parts for

16:23, april 22, 2022

ECONOMY

Electricity rates will not be raised this year

The Government of Tajikistan has decided to postpone the increase in tariffs for electricity at least until the end of this year.

15:48, april 22, 2022

SOCIETY

Tajikistan ranks 83rd among 113 countries in terms of food security

Tajikistan climbed from 93rd in 2019 to rank 83rd among 113 nations in Global Food Security Index (GFSI) in 2021. Tajikistan obtained 51.

14:32, april 22, 2022

ECONOMY

Tajik authorities want to pay for electricity generated by Sangtuda-1 HPP in rubles

The Government of Tajikistan wants to review the agreement signed with the Government of Russia o payment of electricity generated by the Sanfgtuda-1 hydroelectric power plant (HPP) as it wants to

10:36, april 22, 2022

POLITICS

Top diplomats of Russia and Central Asia’s nations holding virtual meeting today

Foreign minister of Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are holding an online meeting via video link today.

10:09, april 22, 2022

SECURITY

Tajikistan and Turkey sign Military Framework Agreement

Tajikistan and Turkey have signed the Military Frame Agreement.

17:56, april 21, 2022

SOCIETY

Tajik MPs raise the issue of military recruitment raid on students

Parents of some university students have complained to MPs that unknown persons in civilian clothes forcibly take their children into the army.

15:31, april 21, 2022

ECONOMY

Tajikistan seeks replacement of Kazakh grain with Russian gran imported on concessional terms

The Government of Tajikistan has instructed relevant ministries and agencies to take necessary measures to get non-tariff quota for grain from Russia.

12:34, april 21, 2022

LAW-ORDER

Jailed rights defender faces new charge

Jailed rights defense Izzat Amon now faces new charge – embezzlement of 7,000 U.S. dollars.

11:25, april 21, 2022

ECONOMY

Tajikistan resumes air traffic with Iran and India

After a two-year break, Tajikistan has resumed air traffic with Iran and India, an official source with the Civil Aviation Agency under the Government of Tajikistan told Asia-Plus in an interview.