Tajkistan

List of GGP projects implemented and signed in Tajikistan this year so far

DUSHANBE, November 25, 2021, Asia-Plus – 21 projects were already handed over in Tajikistan during this year and 20 other projects were signed this year so far.

15:59, november 25, 2021

Japan supports enhancement of Tajikistan’s health sector through awarding grants for improvement of hospitals

On Thursday November 25, a signing ceremony for two new projects took place at the Embassy of Japan in Dushanbe on November 25.

15:19, november 25, 2021

SECURITY

Tajikistan participates in European Forum for Disaster Risk Reduction

The Head of the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan, Rustam Nazarzoda heading a Tajik delegation is participating in the European Forum for Disaster Risk Reduction (EFDRR), which

11:07, november 25, 2021

LAW-ORDER

Prosecutors seek additional seven years in prison for jailed lawyer

Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service says prosecutors in Khatlon province are seeking an additional seven years in prison for a jailed lawyer on charges of having links with an extremist group.

10:34, november 25, 2021

INCIDENTS

Fire breaks out at large cotton ginning factory in Sughd

A large fire broke out at the cotton ginning factory in Mastchoh district of Sughd province today early at around 2:30 am, a source within the Sughd fire department told Asia-Plus today morning.

09:58, november 25, 2021

SECURITY

Russian president sends agreement with Tajikistan on creation of integrated air defense system to State Duma for ratification

Russian President Vladimir Putin on November 23 sent a government-to-government agreement between Russia and Tajikistan on creation of an integrated air defense system to the State Duma

09:40, november 25, 2021

Tajikistan’s external trade turnover estimated at about 5 billion USD in January-November this year

Tajikistan’s external trade turnover has amounted to about 5 billion U.S. dollars over the first ten of this year, which is which is 32.

16:02, november 24, 2021

Tajik parliament passes budget for 2022

Tajikistan’s lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament has approved the state budget for 2022.

15:26, november 24, 2021

Coal prices rising in Tajikistan

The coming cold can be a real test for many residents of Tajikistan as coal prices have risen in Tajikistan as coal prices have increased in the country following fuel prices.

10:45, november 24, 2021

LAW-ORDER

Pedophile from Khatlon sentenced to life in prison

Pedophile from Khatlon province has been sentenced to life in prison for raping and killing a nine-year-old girl.

10:24, november 24, 2021

Tajikistan celebrates National Flag Day today

Tajikistan is celebrating a National Flag Day today. Celebrations to mark a National Flag Day are taking place across the whole country. No mass events are foreseen on this occasion.

09:54, november 24, 2021

EU asks Afghanistan's northern neighbors to prevent exploitation of migrants

The European Union's top diplomat on Monday urged Afghanistan's northern neighbors to help prevent what he described as the abuse of migrants for political goals by the Belarusian authorities.

09:29, november 24, 2021

Press remarks by EU foreign policy chief about EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting

In his remarks about the 17th EU-Central Asian Ministerial meeting that took place in Dushanbe on November 22, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy /

17:22, november 23, 2021

The exchange rate of the Tajik national currency against the Russian ruble rising

The exchange rate of the Tajik national currency, the somoni (TJS), against the Russian ruble (RR) ha risen.

17:00, november 23, 2021

The public asks Dushanbe mayor to make public transport for schoolchildren free

Representatives of civil society have sent a letter to Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali, who is also Speaker of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper house of parliament), asking for making public

16:11, november 23, 2021

Tajikistan reportedly cuts electricity deliveries to neighboring countries sharply

The Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan says Tajikistan reduced the export of electricity to the neighboring countries almost 10 times in October.

15:20, november 23, 2021

Issues of training of domestic specialists for the Tajik textile and clothing industry discussed in Danghara

Issues of training of qualified local engineers and other important specialists for the Tajikistan textile and clothing sector were the main theme of a sectoral roundtable, which was held in Danghara

11:57, november 23, 2021

Tajik emergency management head, UNHCR official discuss refugees’ problems

On Monday November 22, Head of the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan, Rustam Nazarzoda met here with the UNHCR Representative for Central Asia Hans Friedrich Schodder.

10:48, november 23, 2021

Expansion of cooperation between Tajikistan and EU to contribute to the progress of the entire region, says Tajik leader

During their visit to Dushanbe, High Representative Borrell and Commissioner Urpilainen also held consultations with high-ranking Tajik state officials to promote closer cooperation and efforts to

10:25, november 23, 2021

Tajik foreign minister, EU foreign policy chief discuss cooperation

Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin yesterday met here with the European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell on the sidelines of the 17th

10:12, november 23, 2021

The parties reaffirm their joint commitment to forge a strong, ambitious and forward-looking partnership

The 17th EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting that took place in Dushanbe yesterday resulted in adoption of a joint communique.

09:59, november 23, 2021

17th EU-Central Asia Ministerial Meeting held in Dushanbe: turning challenges into opportunities

Chaired by EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and hosted by Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin, the 17th EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting took place in Dushanbe on November 22.

17:25, november 22, 2021

Caritas Switzerland supports the Government of Tajikistan with bedding and hygiene kits for Afghan refugees

Procured through funds raised from private donations, 600 sets of a relief package containing a mattress, pillow, blanket, linen, towels and hygiene kit have been handed over by Caritas Switzerland

17:15, november 22, 2021

WFP, the Government of Switzerland and Caritas Switzerland support national food security in Tajikistan

With financial support provided by the World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of Switzerland, Caritas Switzerland has entrusted the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan

16:35, november 22, 2021

Use of coal poses serious environmental challenges for Tajikistan

Tajik experts warn that the use of coal poses serious environmental problems. However, the authorities say that thanks to coal, they can heat the capital city and create additional jobs.

15:59, november 22, 2021

Individuals Deposits Insurance Fund initiates payment of insurance claims to Kafolatbank customers

The Individuals Deposits Insurance Fund (Fund) has begun to pay out insurance claims to customers the Closed Joint-Stock Company (CJSC) Kafolatbank, which is currently at the stage of liquidation.

15:21, november 22, 2021