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In 2025, Tajikistan attracted approximately $7 billion in foreign investments, marking an increase of nearly $2 billion, or 35.1%, compared to 2024. This was reported by Sulton Rahimzoda, Chairman of the State Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management (GosKomInvest), during a news conference in Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
Starting March 1, Russia plans to expand the list of grounds for terminating employment contracts with foreign workers. Employers will be allowed to dismiss migrant employees if regional authorities introduce restrictions on the use of foreign labor. asiaplustj.info »
For the tenth consecutive day, protests have continued in several Iranian cities. The demonstrations were sparked primarily by socio-economic problems, most notably the sharp depreciation of the national currency and rising inflation. 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 »
On December 8, the Bank of Russia lifts the limits on foreign currency transfers abroad, which had been imposed on Russian citizens and individuals from friendly countries. RBC says the financial regulator attributed this decision to the "stable situation on the foreign exchange market. asiaplustj.info »
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree expanding resettlement opportunities for foreign nationals and stateless persons who have demonstrated significant achievements in science, industry, sports, and culture. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports say former European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini has been detained by Belgian police as part of a sweeping anti-fraud investigation. asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Taliban announced on December 2 that that Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has held phone talks with Tajikistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sirojiddin Muhriddin. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan, like other Central Asian countries, continues to face the problem of insufficient foreign direct investment, which could significantly accelerate the country’s economic development, states the new World Bank (WB)’s report titled TIDES of Change: Igniting Productivity Growth in Europe and Central Asia . asiaplustj.info »
The Russian government has submitted a legislative package to the State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) aimed at redefining the legal status of foreign citizens and stateless persons who have served under contract in the Russian Armed Forces and participated in combat operations. asiaplustj.info »
On November 24, Tajikistan’s Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin met here with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi. According to the Tajik Foreign Ministry, the two sides discussed the current state and prospects of further expnsion of bilateral cooperation, particularly in the economic, cultural, and security spheres. asiaplustj.info »
President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan met with Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, to discuss the ongoing expansion of strategic cooperation between the two countries, according to the president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
On November 18, 2025, President Emomali Rahmon appointed Farrukh Hamralizoda as the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan. This move has sparked considerable attention due to Hamralizoda’s distinguished career in economic policy and high-ranking government positions. asiaplustj.info »
On Saturday November 15, Tajikistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, participated in a meeting of the foreign ministers of Central Asian states held in Tashkent as part of the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of the region, according to the Tajik MFA information department The meeting reportedly focused on strengthening political dialogue and expanding asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan continues to strengthen its position on the global tourism map. According to the Agency for Statistics under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, nearly 1.4 million foreign tourists visited the country in the first nine months of 2025 — a 24% increase compared to the same period last year. asiaplustj.info »
On October 31, 2025, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan and Chairman of the National Commission of Tajikistan for UNESCO, held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, according to the Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs. asiaplustj.info »
Sirojiddin Muhriddin, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan and Chairman of the National Commission of Tajikistan for UNESCO, delivered a speech at the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on October 31, according to the Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs. asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan has expressed deep concern and regret regarding the inclusion of several Tajik banks in the European Union's sanctions list. asiaplustj.info »
As of September 1, approximately 770,000 foreign nationals in Russia are subject to deportation under a new immigration policy, according to Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin. Around one-third of those listed are women and children, he revealed via his official channel on the Max messenger platform, as reported on the State Duma’s website. asiaplustj.info »
As of October 6, Russia has begun temporarily restricting mobile internet and SMS services for foreign SIM cards and eSIMs shortly after they connect to local networks. Fergana News reports that within 24 hours of activating roaming in the country, these services are blocked, according to reports from telecom operators in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, and other countries. asiaplustj.info »
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has appointed a new Foreign Minister. By president's decree , Yermek Kosherbayev has been named as the new head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), succeeding Mukhtar Nurtayev, who has been appointed as the presidential assistant for international investment and trade cooperation. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan regards the missile strikes on the city of Doha, carried out on September 9, as an act of aggression against the territorial integrity of the State of Qatar and strongly condemns them, according to a statement published on September 10 on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic. asiaplustj.info »
In the first half of 2025, exports from Tajikistan amounted to just over 943. 2 million dollars, which is 53 million or 5. 3% less than in the same period of 2024. This was announced by Chairman of the Customs Service of Tajikistan Khurshed Karimzoda at a press conference on August 7. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan's foreign trade turnover deficit has continued to grow in the first half of 2025, the country’s Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Zavqi Zavqizoda, told reporters in Dushanbe on August 6. asiaplustj.info »
Afghan citizens topped the list of foreign business travelers to Uzbekistan during the first half of 2025, according to the country’s National Statistics Agency . From January to June, over 207,500 Afghans visited Uzbekistan for commercial purposes — a dramatic increase from just 1,569 during the same period in 2024, marking a 132-fold surge . asiaplustj.info »
Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the government to explore additional restrictions on the use of software, including communication services, from "unfriendly countries," according to TASS . asiaplustj.info »
The Tajik government is targeting a 2. 5-fold increase in foreign investment over the next 15 years, as outlined in the country's Investment Strategy for 2026-2040 , approved on June 30. The document sets ambitious goals to attract US$12. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhiddin participated in a meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member nations, which took place in Tianjin, China on July 14-15. asiaplustj.info »
The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs has been tasked with creating an electronic “Digital Profile of a Foreign Citizen” to improve migration control and national security. President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on July 9 instructing the Ministry to develop the system, which must be operational by June 30, 2026. asiaplustj.info »
The Foreign Ministers of Tajikistan and Iran held a phone conversation on July 1, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following Israeli and U.S. military strikes on Iranian targets. asiaplustj.info »
Iran’s parliament has passed a law officially banning the use of Starlink, the satellite internet service developed by Elon Musk's SpaceX. The law introduces severe penalties for those who utilize or distribute the unlicensed technology, according to Iranian news agency ISNA . asiaplustj.info »
The foreign ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member states gathered in Kyrgyzstan’s resort, Cholpon-Ata, on June 30 for a high-level meeting to discuss pressing regional security issues and enhance multilateral cooperation. asiaplustj.info »
Outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Tajikistan Ji Shumin has conferred here with Tajikistan’s Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin at the end of his tenure to the Republic of Tajikistan, the Tajik MFA information department reported in the morning of June 28. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has officially adopted an “Open Skies” policy, marking a significant shift in its aviation sector. The new regulation eliminates parity requirements between domestic and foreign airlines, paving the way for increased flight frequencies and expanded air carrier access to the country. asiaplustj.info »
TOLOnews reports that since the beginning of this solar year 1404, more than twenty senior officials of the Islamic Emirate, including Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, deputy prime minister for economic affairs, and Amir Khan Muttaqi, acting minister of foreign affairs, have traveled to more than twenty regional and extra-regional countries. asiaplustj.info »
Foreign nationals could soon face a ban on entering Russia if they are found to have violated the country’s interests abroad. The proposal, which is part of an ongoing legislative effort, was shared with Izvestiya by State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) member from the United Russia party, Ayrat Farrakhov. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged its citizens living in the United States to comply with local laws and refrain from participating in protests that may disrupt public order and safety. asiaplustj.info »
The Trump administration has dealt a severe blow to Harvard University by revoking its accreditation under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), effectively banning the university from admitting or educating foreign students in the 2025–2026 academic year, Deutsche Welle ( DW ) reports. The U.S. asiaplustj.info »
Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), has met with the Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi, and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Ishaq Dar, in Beijing, TOLOnews reported on May 21. asiaplustj.info »
President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree introducing state monitoring of harm allegedly caused to Russia by foreign countries and organizations. The Russian president’s official website says the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office has been tasked with organizing and maintaining a special register documenting such damage. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik banks often refuse to exchange foreign currency banknotes that have the slightest damage — a problem raised by Asia-Plus readers. In response, our newsroom conducted its own experiment to find out which foreign bills Tajik banks are required to accept, and which they are allowed to reject. asiaplustj.info »
The Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (DUMK) has supported the recently introduced ban on wearing niqabs in public places, calling this item of clothing “alien to society.” Fergana news agency reports that the corresponding statement was published on the religious organization's website. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik political scientist Muhammad Shamsuddinov notes that the foreign policy actions of the 47th President of the United States since taking office have sparked heated discussions in the global community, including in Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
The upcoming European Union-Central Asia summit, to be held in the Uzbek city of Samarkand from April 3-4, is seen by some European observers as a potential watershed moment that can establish Brussels’ Global Gateway strategy as a genuine competitor to China’s Belt & Road initiative for regional influence. asiaplustj.info »
Despite the fact that the government of Afghanistan remains unrecognized by most countries around the world, Kabul has successfully developed economic cooperation with its neighbors and countries of the Islamic world, Russian media reports say , citing the Afghan Ministry of Industry and Commerce. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin yesterday held a number of bilateral meetings in Turkmenistan’s capital, Ashgabat, on the sidelines of the 20th European Union-Central Asia Ministerial meeting, according to the Tajik MFA information department. asiaplustj.info »
The European Union will conduct a review of its multi-billion euro external aid to more closely align the bloc’s funding allocation with its foreign policy interests in the midst of a challenging international environment. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has approved Iran's proposal for visa-free entry of Iranian citizens into Tajikistan based on the principle of parity, says a statement released by the Tajik Foreign Ministry on January 31. asiaplustj.info »
The U. S. Embassy in Dushanbe has notified grant-receiving partners about the suspension of the U. S. foreign assistance program for Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia. The notification states that the suspension applies to all grants issued by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports say US President Donald Trump on January 20 signed an executive order temporarily suspending all U.S. foreign assistance programs for 90 days pending reviews to determine whether they are aligned with his policy goals. asiaplustj.info »
