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Tajikistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, has expressed the country’s "welcome" for the talks between Iran and the U. S. , which began in Muscat, the capital of Oman, on February 6. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is planning to introduce a visa-free regime for Chinese citizens. This was announced by Jamshed Jumakhonzoda, Chairman of the Tourism Development Committee under the Government of Tajikistan, at a news conference in Dushanbe on February 5. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asia has strong economic and investment potential and is interested in expanding cooperation with the United States, Sulton Rahimzoda, Chairman of the State Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management (GosKomInvest), said on February 4 at the opening of the B5+1 Forum in Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Minister of Finance Fayziddin Qahhorzoda and Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi have signed a financing agreement for the construction of the Roghun Hydropower Plant (HPP). asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced cash rewards for citizens who provide information about individuals involved in illegal drug trafficking and other serious crimes. According to the ministry, particular attention will be given to reports concerning the distribution of synthetic drugs, as well as potent and psychotropic substances. asiaplustj.info »
On February 3, Tajikistan’s Minister of Labor, Migration and Employment of the Population, Ms. Soleha Kholmuhammadzoda, outlined key mechanisms for protecting labor migrants that have proven effective in practice, speaking at a press conference. asiaplustj.info »
Tariffs for drinking water, waste removal, and a number of other communal services have been increased in Tajikistan as of January 1 this year. Rates for households rose by 15%, while tariffs for businesses increased by 30%, Chairman of the country’s Committee for Housing and Communal Services Jamshed Tabarzoda said at a press conference on February 2. asiaplustj.info »
In 2025, courts in Tajikistan fined 1,268 citizens, including three public officials, for violating the law on regulating traditions, celebrations, and rituals. asiaplustj.info »
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One of the aircraft belonging to Tajikistan’s national air carrier Tajik Air has been released from arrest in Moscow and sent for repairs. The Boeing 737-300 had been under arrest and parked at Moscow’s Vnukovo International Airport since 2019, Tajik Air CEO Parviz Shodmonzoda told Asia-Plus . asiaplustj.info »
In Roudaki district, law enforcement officials have arrested a 34-year-old woman who attempted to sell her 8-month-old child for 100,000 somonis. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs , the woman, a resident of the village of Turdiyev in the same district, was apprehended on January 18 while receiving the money. asiaplustj.info »
The Second Western District Military Court in Moscow has sentenced Uzbek national Ahmadjon Kurbanov to life imprisonment for the murder of Lieutenant-General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia’s Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Troops. The crime was committed in December 2024. asiaplustj.info »
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will allocate ˆ10 million for the purchase of electric buses and the construction of parking infrastructure in Tajikistan’s Khatlon province. asiaplustj.info »
Ms. Zamira Ghaffori, a professor at Khujand State University (KhSU), has been awarded the prestigious Award for Women Scientists. The university’s official Facebook page says the award was presented to her in Tehran, as reported. asiaplustj.info »
In Tajikistan, eight individuals have been detained for fraud after posing as members of security and law enforcement agencies and extorting large sums of money from citizens by promising to resolve their problems. asiaplustj.info »
Seven European countries have deployed military personnel to Greenland to take part in an intelligence mission aimed at strengthening security in the Arctic region. According to Reuters , France sent the largest contingent, consisting of 15 service members. asiaplustj.info »
The United States has announced a suspension of immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, marking a significant escalation in its immigration policies. The move, confirmed by a State Department spokesperson, is part of an ongoing crackdown under the Trump administration, aimed at reducing the number of immigrants entering the country. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Kuwaiti consulting company have reached an agreement o rehabilitation of the Ayni – Kuhistoni Mastchoh road in Sughd province. An appropriate agreement was signed in Dushanbe on December 29, 2025, according to the Ministry of Transport (MoT)’s press center . asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has introduced criminal liability for promoting illegal hunting and for publishing photos or videos of illegally obtained wildlife in the media and online. Offenders may face fines of up to 156,000 somoni or prison sentences of up to five years. asiaplustj.info »
Fees for the use of radio frequencies in Tajikistan have increased hundreds of times for mobile operators. Charges for 2G and 3G standards have risen roughly 400 times, while fees for 4G and 5G have increased more than 560 times compared to previous rates. The changes are stipulated in Government Decree No. asiaplustj.info »
Over the past year, food prices in Tajikistan have shown mixed trends. According to nationwide averages, some products became more expensive, others saw little change, while prices for certain items declined. asiaplustj.info »
US President Donald Trump has announced that American military forces may soon carry out ground operations targeting drug cartels inside Mexico. He made the statement during an interview on Fox News , which was published on January 8. asiaplustj.info »
In 2025, the operations of 186 facilities in Tajikistan were temporarily suspended due to violations of sanitary and epidemiological regulations. More than 13,000 responsible individuals were fined following inspections, officials said at the annual meeting of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population (MoHSPP) held on January 8. asiaplustj.info »
Amir Tour has been awarded the title of Best Domestic Tourism Company for 2025 as part of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan Tourism Award. The award ceremony for the winners of national tourism competitions took place on December 24, 2025, in Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
Construction of the Qalai-Khumb (administrative center of Darvoz district) – Vanj section of the Dushanbe–Khorog–Kulma highway remains suspended for the second consecutive month and will resume only after security is restored along the Tajik-Afghan border, according to the Ministry of Transport (MoT). asiaplustj.info »
A tragic incident occurred in the summer of 2025 in the Nosir-Khusrav district of Khatlon province, where a domestic dispute between Chori Kuliyev and his wife Uldonoy Ruziyeva over their son's wedding led to her death. asiaplustj.info »
U. S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to withdraw the United States from 66 international organizations and institutes, which, in his view, no longer serve the national interests of the country. asiaplustj.info »
The State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) is preparing a series of changes to migration laws regarding medical examinations for foreign nationals. This was announced by State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin on his Telegram channel. asiaplustj.info »
A woman from Khuroson district of Khatlon province, Sitora Boboyeva, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for the murder of her three-year-old daughter. The verdict was issued by the Khatlon regional court in November 2025, though news of the case has only emerged now. asiaplustj.info »
As of January 5, Tajik citizens can now verify the authenticity of their marital status certificates online using a QR code, eliminating the need for in-person visits to the Ministry of Justice. This update was announced on the Ministry's official Facebook page . asiaplustj.info »
In Tajikistan, fifteen specialized support rooms for victims of violence have opened in medical facilities, providing access to medical and psychosocial assistance. This initiative ensures that victims can receive the necessary help in a safe environment, as reported by the UN News website . asiaplustj.info »
Over 8,000 orphans and children without parental care in Uzbekistan have received personalized deposit accounts funded by the state. Fergana News reports that the initiative was launched as part of the New Year’s "President’s Tree" campaign and aims to provide long-term social support, according to the National Agency for Social Protection. asiaplustj.info »
Two residents of Yangiqurghon village in Shahriston district of Sughd province have been detained on suspicion of murdering 36-year-old Farrukh Ashirmatov, the regional police department reported . According to investigators, 30-year-old Uktam Zoidov and 27-year-old Shahzod Jonigitov allegedly stabbed Ashirmatov 38 times and then threw his body into the Syr Darya River. asiaplustj.info »
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized the importance of strengthening comprehensive relations with Tajikistan, citing the two nations' shared cultural and linguistic heritage as a solid foundation for broader cooperation, according to IRNA. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan has proposed new legislative measures aimed at strengthening the protection of women's and children's rights. The Ministry of Justice has submitted a draft law for public discussion, which would tighten responsibility for engaging in de facto marital relations with minors and prohibit marriages between close relatives up to the fourth degree of kinship. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Ministry of Finance (MoF), in collaboration with the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator, held a High-Level Strategic Consultation focused on sustainable financing in Dushanbe on December 12. asiaplustj.info »
Latvia’s Ministry of the Interior has proposed amendments to its regulations, introducing additional security checks for Tajik citizens applying for visas or residence permits. The news was reported by the Baltijas Balss news portal, citing the ministry. asiaplustj.info »
Entrepreneurs in Tajikistan will now face fines of up to 7,500 somonis if they issue receipts that lack mandatory information. The Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) has amended Article 614 of the Code of Administrative Offenses (CAO) to include stricter requirements for cash receipts. asiaplustj.info »
The government of Tajikistan has introduced a recycling fee for mobile operators' base stations. According to government’s decree No. 476, adopted on September 8, 2025, operators will be required to pay for both the use and installation of base stations. asiaplustj.info »
On December 9, within the framework of the Financial Development Conference in Riyadh, Tajikistan discussed attracting funds for the implementation of priority projects, including the construction of the Roghun Hydropower Plant (HPP) and social infrastructure development, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) . asiaplustj.info »
The Bureau for Human Rights and Rule of Law has announced the winners of its 2025 Human Rights Awards. In the category "For Active Civic Engagement in Journalism," the award went to Mazhab Juma, editor of the Tajik-language Service of Asia-Plus News Agency. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan develops a new long-term Power System Plan (PSP) for the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) for the period up to 2050 in partnership with the Hydropower Sustainability Alliance (HSA) . asiaplustj.info »
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his willingness to hold national elections within the next two to three months — provided that the United States and European partners help ensure the security of the voting process. asiaplustj.info »
A national consultation meeting held in Dushanbe on December 5 in preparation to a new United Nations and Government of Tajikistan Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2027–2030. asiaplustj.info »
Police in Dushanbe have detained four men after they initiated a conflict at the Dream entertainment center, disturbing visitors and violating public order, the city’s Police Department reported . asiaplustj.info »
A prosecutor in the trial of Saifullo Azimov, who is accused of brutally murdering a woman and her three children in Roudaki district, asked the Supreme Court on December 3 to sentence Azimov to life imprisonment. asiaplustj.info »
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is helping to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of Tajikistan’s electricity distribution network by organizing a financing package of up to ˆ43 million for Shabakahoi Taqsimoti Barq (STB) – the country’s state-owned power utility responsible for electricity distribution. asiaplustj.info »
South Korea has launched a 90-day voluntary departure program for foreigners living in the country without legal status. The program will allow migrants to leave the country without penalties or a ban on re-entry. asiaplustj.info »
The Committee for the State Roudaki Prize has announced the start of accepting submissions for the 2026 awards. This is one of the most prestigious awards in Tajikistan, presented in the fields of literature, art, architecture, and journalism. The submission period will last until December 25, 2025. asiaplustj.info »
The member of the State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) Sergey Mironov, who is also the leader of the party "Fair Russia – For Truth," once again called for tougher measures on migration in Russia. asiaplustj.info »
