Tajkistan

Tajikistan will never leave its neighbors without water, says President Emomali Rahmon

Rational and targeted use of water and energy resources was called as one of the main directions of cooperation between the Central Asian nations.

16:49, march 15, 2018

Deflation reported in Tajikistan’s consumer sector last month

Deflation was reported in Tajikistan’s consumer sector in February as prices and rates for services rendered to the population and food products last year fell 0.1 and 0.

16:24, march 15, 2018

Tashkent-Dushanbe flight expected to be operated with stopover in Samarqand due to low passenger traffic

Tashkent-Dushanbe flight is expected to be operated with a stopover in the Uzbek city of Samarqand in the near future, an official source in the Tajik government told Asia-Plus in an interview.

15:48, march 15, 2018

Tajikistan climbs 14 places in happiness rankings

The United Nations on March 14 released The World Happiness Report 2018 , which ranks 156 countries by their happiness levels, and 117 countries by the happiness of their immigrants.

15:10, march 15, 2018

‘Reset’ in Asia-Plus newspaper: the newspaper changes its design

On Thursday March 15, Asia-Plus newspaper was issued in a new design. In addition to external changes new headings have appeared in the newspaper.

14:28, march 15, 2018

Rahmon to attend UN events dedicated to the International Decade of Action “Water for Sustainable Development”

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon is expected to visit New York from March 21-23 to participate in the UN events dedicated to the International Decade of Action “Water for Sustainable Development.

14:03, march 15, 2018

POWER

Rahmon congratulates German Chancellor Angela Merkel on her reelection

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has congratulated German Chancellor Angela Merkel on her victory in Sunday’s elections, which gave her a fourth term at the helm of her country.

12:03, march 15, 2018

EU considered as donor to support Tajikistan’s national budget

Co-chaired by Mr. Luc Devigne, Director for Russia, Eastern Partnership, Central Asia and the OSCE at the European External Action Service and Mr.

11:25, march 15, 2018

France to build new control tower at the Dushanbe airport

A cornerstone laying ceremony for a new control tower took place at Dushanbe International Airport (DIA) yesterday.

10:48, march 15, 2018

Uzbekistan approves agreement on mutual travels signed with Tajikistan

Uzbekistan has approved an agreement signed between the governments of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan in Dushanbe on March.

10:09, march 15, 2018

Tajikistan, Kazakhstan sign a number of new cooperation documents

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon yesterday discussed bilateral cooperation with has Kazakh counterpart Nursultan Nazarbayev in the Kazakh capital, Astana, on the eve of the first consultative meeting

17:30, march 14, 2018

Amonatbonk and Bank Eskhata selected to give out Uzbek loans

Amonatbonk (Tajikistan’s savings bank) and Bank Eskhata have been selected to give out Uzbek loans to domestic companies engaged in importing Uzbek goods into the country.

16:48, march 14, 2018

Tajik-Uzbek agreement on visa-free travel expected to be ratified next week

Tajikistan reportedly intends to ratify its agreement with Uzbekistan on visa-free travel next week.

16:07, march 14, 2018

JICA enhances cooperation with its training ex-participants

On March 9, 2018, an annual meeting of ex-participants of JICA Training Programs was held at Dushanbe Plaza to exchange experiences and knowledge gained through trainings and post-training activities

15:43, march 14, 2018

SECURITY

25 mid to senior-level border, customs and migration officers from 15 countries take training course in Dushanbe

The OSCE Border Management Staff College marked a milestone in its work when it concluded the 20th Border Management Staff Course in Dushanbe on March 9, 2018, according to the OSCE Programme

14:40, march 14, 2018

This year, Tajikistan expected to receive 126 million cu m of Uzbek gas at US$120 per 1000 cu m

Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have reached agreement for gas deliveries after a five-year hiatus. The price has been set and the volumes to be imported have been determined.

11:49, march 14, 2018

Russia reportedly concerned over the situation with Ural Airlines flights to Tajikistan

Russia threatens to introduce retaliatory “mirror” measures if the Tajik civil aviation authorities do not permit Russia’s Ural Airlines to operate flights to Tajikistan.

11:10, march 14, 2018

Rahmon departs for Astana on an official visit

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon today morning departed for the Kazakh capital, Astana, on an official visit.

10:35, march 14, 2018

LAW-ORDER

Son of ex-minister of energy detained for disorderly conduct

The son of ex-Minister of energy Gul Sherali has been detained for disorderly conduct.

10:11, march 14, 2018

Interior ministry accuses the Prague-based Tajikistan-focused independent website of lying

The Interior Ministry of Tajikistan has accused the Prague-based Tajikistan-focused independent website of lying.

17:25, march 13, 2018

Save the Children International launches new project in Varzob and Vahdat

In March, Save the Children International launched a new Maternal and Child Health project in Varzob and Vahdat districts.

17:09, march 13, 2018

Tajikistan participates in international tourism industry exhibition in Moscow

Tajikistan is participating in the 25th Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (MITT) that kicked off in Moscow on March 13 and runs through March 15.

16:21, march 13, 2018

LAW-ORDER

President derides prosecutors for poor control over banking system

President Emomali Rahmon has criticized prosecutors for poor control over the banking system.

15:39, march 13, 2018

WB: Effective tax administration essential to ensuring healthy business environment in Tajikistan

The World Bank (WB) analysts recommend that the Tajik authorities improve tax administration that can increase private investment in Tajikistan.

14:23, march 13, 2018

Now all Tajik nationals need foreign passport for entry to Uzbekistan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan says that now all Tajik nationals need foreign passport (passport for international travels) to travel to Uzbekistan.

13:55, march 13, 2018

Asia-Plus launches women employment support project

Asia-Plus Media group has launched a project aimed at facilitating emergence of job-creating opportunities for women in Tajikistan.

11:41, march 13, 2018

Interior ministry announces the “Best Informant” contest among citizens

The Interior Ministry of Tajikistan has announced the “Best Informant” contest among citizens.

11:03, march 13, 2018

Tajik interior ministry denies rumors about sale of donkey meat in Dushanbe as ‘baseless’

The Interior Ministry of Tajikistan denies rumors about sale of donkey meat in Dushanbe as absolutely ‘unfounded’.

10:25, march 13, 2018