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Iran’s Ambassador to Tajikistan, Alireza Haghighian, has stressed developing cooperation between Iranian and Tajik specialized institutions, IRNA reported on December 3. Haghighian reportedly made the remarks during a meeting with Tajikistan's Minister of Industry and New Technologies, Sherali Kabir. asiaplustj.info »
An armed confrontation reportedly occurred between Tajik border guards and Taliban forces along the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border on October 25 in the area between Shamsiddin-Shohin district of Tajikistan’s Khatlon province and Shahr-re Buzurg district of Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province. asiaplustj.info »
Intense clashes broke out along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border late Saturday night, following a reported Pakistani airstrike in Kabul earlier last week. Reuters reported on October 11 that both sides exchanged heavy fire across multiple locations, with each accusing the other of initiating the conflict. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asia is emerging as a region of growing strategic importance, with the potential to serve as a vital bridge between East and West in the coming decade. Investments, innovation, and digitalization will play a decisive role in unlocking this transformation, according to Tajik legal expert Qarghizmo Qimatshoyeva. asiaplustj.info »
Starting Tuesday, September 16, Dushanbe welcomes the launch of direct flights between Xi'an, China, and the capital of Tajikistan, according to the office of Zhejiang Loong Airlines in Tajikistan. This new route has reportedly been established as part of a partnership between Oriental Sky Aviation and Zhejiang Loong Airlines. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon met with HH the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in Doha on the sidelines of an extraordinary meeting of heads of Arab countries and members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). asiaplustj.info »
Eurasianet reports that relations between the five Central Asian countries and Afghanistan are warming as plans move ahead for new rail links, increased trade and creating opportunities for ordinary Afghans. asiaplustj.info »
The International Trade Center (ITC), in collaboration with the Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova, hosted a regional Peer Learning Initiative (PLI) on Authorized Economic Operators (AEO) from 30 June to 2 July 2025 in Moldova’s capital, Chisinau. asiaplustj.info »
Air travel between Khujand, Tajikistan, and Kashgar, China, has officially resumed, according to the Civil Aviation Agency of Tajikistan . The first renewed flight on this route was operated on July 1 by the Chinese carrier Chengdu Airlines . asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan has officially welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between the State of Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which came into effect early Tuesday morning. asiaplustj.info »
The bilateral trade between Tajikistan and Kazakhstan rose 7.4 percent in a year to December 31, 2024, reaching over US$1.2 billion. Alibek Kuantyrov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, told Asia-Plus this during the Astana International Forum (AIF). asiaplustj.info »
TOLOnews reported on May 6 that Zabihullah Mujahid, a spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), has described relations with Tajikistan as positive and emphasized that there are no problems between the two countries. asiaplustj.info »
The state visit of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, to the Republic of Kyrgyzstan is considered a historic visit in the relations between the two states, opening a new page of comprehensive and mutually beneficial cooperation, which will be written in golden letters in the history of cooperation between the two countries. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putting yesterday held talks in the Kremlin. This was the only official day of the Tajik leader’s visit, although he spent three days in Moscow. asiaplustj.info »
A spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry of Iran says that success in concluding a border agreement between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan is an important step towards establishing peace and stability in the region. asiaplustj.info »
An article by Chris Rickleton, Central Asia Correspondent, Radio Liberty , notes that ensuring that any dissatisfaction over the state border agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan is contained will be a key priority of the Kyrgyz government ahead of ratification. asiaplustj.info »
In January 2025, the bilateral trade between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan significantly decreased. Uzbekistan’s National Committee for Statistics says a total trade volume between the two countries reached only US $35. asiaplustj.info »
On March 14, Somon Air will operate the first charter flight in nearly four years on the Dushanbe – Bishkek – Dushanbe air route. An official source within Tajikistan’s Civil Aviation Agency confirmed this in an interview with Asia-Plus . asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and China are set to resume direct flights between Dushanbe and Beijing. This issue was discussed yesterday during a meeting between the head of the Civil Aviation Agency of Tajikistan (CAA), Habibullo Nazarzoda, and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Tajikistan, Ji Shumin. asiaplustj.info »
The issue of resuming direct air communication between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan was discussed in Dushanbe today at a meeting between of Tajikistan’s Prime Minister Qohir Rasoulzoda and the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adilbek Kasymaliyev. asiaplustj.info »
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded on February 19 during a press conference to U. S. President Donald Trump, who called for presidential elections to be held in Ukraine, according to Meduza news agency. asiaplustj.info »
Why has the current counterterrorism agenda lost its relevance? This issue is analyzed by Rustam Azizi, an expert in countering violent extremism. On January 29 , Ahmed al-Sharaa (al-Sharaa) , formerly known under the pseudonym Abu Muhammad al-Julani , was declared the interim president of Syria . asiaplustj.info »
Geopolitical rivalry between major powers on the international stage is intensifying, and the risks of a military confrontation between nuclear-armed states are increasing, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Sergei Shoigu, stated in an interview with TASS on January 24. asiaplustj.info »
The German Embassy in Dushanbe actively supports initiatives aimed at promoting gender equality in the country. This effort is part of the feminist foreign policy initiated by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. asiaplustj.info »
A new bus route has been launched between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, connecting the city of Almalyk in Tashkent region, Uzbekistan, with the city of Khujand in Tajikistan’s Sughd province. Buses will now travel daily in both directions. asiaplustj.info »
In the period from 1 to 7 September, in accordance with the agreement reached, a regular meeting of topographic working groups and legal working groups of the government delegations of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan on border issues was held in the city of Buston, Sughd region. asiaplustj.info »
A statement released by the Foreign Ministry of Tajikistan on August 6 says a deal allowing Tajik and Iranian citizens to travel between the two nations without visas for up to 90 days per year -- with the first visit limited to 30 days -- will take effect on August 10. asiaplustj.info »
Russian media reports say a court in the Urals city of Yekaterinburg has sentenced five Tajik men to lengthy prison terms on charges of creating terrorist group and participating in it. asiaplustj.info »
A presentation of a new project aimed at expanding cooperation between ministerial press centers and media was given in Dushanbe on June 25. asiaplustj.info »
In statement delivered at the 4th Central Asian Conference of the Valdai International Discussion Club via videoconferencing, Russian deputy Foreign minister Mikhail Galuzin noted on May 14 that Russia is a reliable and key trading and economic partner for the Central Asian region, which is confirmed by the consistent growth of trade turnover. asiaplustj.info »
In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, the head of the Civil Aviation Agency under the Government of Tajikistan, Dilshod Safarzoda, noted yesterday that parity in air traffic between Tajikistan and Russia has been violated despite the existing agreement between the two countries. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has noted a broad spectrum of cooperation opportunities between the companies of Tajikistan and Qatar. asiaplustj.info »
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has announced that an agreement addressing the long-standing border dispute between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan is set to be signed in March this year. According to Hurriyet Daily News , the announcement followed discussions between Fidan and Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon in Dushanbe on January 10. asiaplustj.info »
EastFruit analysts draw attention to a clear warming in relations between Iran and Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Eurasianet notes that Tajik labor migrants in Russia are trapped in a vicious circle. The value of their ruble salaries is depreciating. The pressure of Russian bureaucracy is mounting. And there is little decent employment to be found in Tajikistan – so returning home is no option. asiaplustj.info »
According to data of the Agency for Statistics under the Government of Tajikistan, a two-way trade between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan over the first nine months of this year has valued at 8.039 million US dollars, which is 32.6 percent less than in the same period last year. asiaplustj.info »
Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has held a meeting with Emomali Rahmon, President of Tajikistan in Dushanbe to discuss bilateral relations and defense cooperation between the two nations, Mehr News Agency ( MNA ) reported on October 18. asiaplustj.info »
The average monthly nominal salary of employees of the banking system in Tajikistan over the past two years has increased by almost 36%, and workers in the agricultural sector – by 20%. It should be noted that the first, according to the statistical department, receive the highest salary in the country, and the second – the lowest. asiaplustj.info »
The sixth meeting of foreign ministers in the Central Asia + Russia format took place in the Uzbek city of Samarkand on April14. asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan has welcomed an agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia on restoration of diplomatic relations between them, said in comments of the Tajik MFA. The Tajik Foreign Ministry notes that this agreement is an important step towards strengthening the stability in the Middle East. asiaplustj.info »
The 9th conference entitled “Business and Investment Partnership between Russia and Tajikistan” is going on in Dushanbe today. The event being held at the National Library of Tajikistan reportedly aims to discuss trade and economic cooperation between the regions of the two countries. asiaplustj.info »
On February 8, Caritas Switzerland signed an implementation agreement with the Agency of Hydrometeorology of Tajikistan (Hydromet) for joint implementation of the “Leveraging weather water climate services for sustainable livelihoods and rural well-being” (WWCS) initiative. asiaplustj.info »
The traditional pre-New Year two-day informal CIS summit kicked off in the Russian city of St Petersburg on December 26. asiaplustj.info »
In statement made on the occasion of the “EU-Central Asia Connectivity Conference: Global Gateway For centuries” that will take place in the Uzbek city of Samarkand on November 18, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Mr. asiaplustj.info »
There will be no peace between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, Kyrgyz Defense Minister Bakytbek Bekbolotov has told reporters in Bishkek, AKIpress reported on October 19. “Unfortunately, the war does not end there. asiaplustj.info »
Russian media reports say the press secretary of the Russian president stated that Russia and its allies in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) do not have any major disagreements. Dmitry Peskov stated this yesterday during a press briefing when he was asked about such possible disagreements. asiaplustj.info »
The fight for the title of the world champion according to the International Boxing Federation (IBF) in the second featherweight (up to almost 59 kg) between the Tajik boxer Shavkat Rakhimov against the Briton Joseph Kordina will take place on November 5. asiaplustj.info »
Representatives of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan agreed to establish direct flights between Uzbek Ferghana and Tajik Khujand. It was also decided to increase the number of bus trips between regions. The agreement was reached within the framework of the business forum of business circles of the Sughd and Fergana regions, the press service of the Khokimiyat of the Fergana region reports. asiaplustj.info »
A temporary restriction on the movement of citizens and vehicles has been established at the Jarteppa checkpoint on the border with Tajikistan. This is reported by the online edition daryo.uz with reference to the regional customs department. asiaplustj.info »
After a two-year suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic, rail traffic has resumed between Tajikistan and the Russian Federation. The first train with 600 passengers on board departed from the Tajik southern city of Kulob to the Russian city of Volgograd on August 15. asiaplustj.info »
