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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released its third global report on the state of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture, in which Central Asia is identified as a key region both in terms of its wealth of agro- and biodiversity and the threats to its loss. asiaplustj.info »
An important international event will take place in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, on April 9 — the presentation of Tajikistan's investment potential. asiaplustj.info »
29 years ago, the first newsletter of Asia-Plus news agency was released. It marked the beginning of the media group’s activities, which over the years has become one of the leading independent media outlets in independent Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
An article by Kian Sharifi posted on Radio Ozodi's website says the Islamic State (IS) terror group is expanding its influence and adapting its tactics despite having lost significant territory in Syria and Iraq. asiaplustj.info »
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a plan to scale up its operations by 50% over the next decade, leveraging its existing capital base to enhance its development impact across Asia and the Pacific, says press release issued by the ADB on February 18. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asia holds strategic significance for Iran for several reasons. Tajik expert Qosim Bekmuhammad notes that Central Asia’s location in the heart of the Eurasian continent, its direct proximity to key Iranian partners such as Russia and China, its vast natural resources, and its position along major international transport routes make the region highly attractive to Tehran. 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 »
Tajikistan has jailed a veteran journalist for criticizing regional officials and another reporter faces 17 years in prison on undisclosed charges in a new clampdown on independent media in the country. asiaplustj.info »
The Closed Joint-Stock Company (CJSC) International Bank of Tajikistan continues to expand its services, announcing the opening of a new banking service center (BSC) in Dushanbe. Now, accessing banking services is even easier and more convenient. asiaplustj.info »
In 2024 the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) recorded a fourfold increase of its annual investment in Tajikistan by signing 23 projects worth €88 million (US$90 million). asiaplustj.info »
Kyrgyzstan is set to begin testing its digital som. When will Tajikistan introduce its digital somoni? Discussions about this in the country started four years ago. The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan will commence testing the viability of its digital som concept in 2025, according to Kyrgyz media reports. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports say Russia is seeking Turkiye’s support for safe evacuation of its troops from Syria Russian media outlets cited CNN Turk as reporting that Russia has asked Turkiye for support in ensuring the safe evacuation of its troops from Syria. asiaplustj.info »
As it had been reported earlier, one Chinese national was killed and four others injured in a cross-border attack in Tajikistan's south on November 18. Sources told Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service on the same day that the attackers crossed from Afghanistan. asiaplustj.info »
Western media reports say the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) EU have extended sanctions against Iran over its military support for Russia’s war in Ukraine. Reuters , citing the European Commission, reported on Monday that t he European Union has widened its sanctions against Iran over Tehran's support of Russia in its war with Ukraine. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asia may lose up to a third of its glaciers by 2050, Bahodur Sheralizoda, the Chairman of Tajikistan's Committee for Environmental Protection, noted while speaking at a climate panel discussion during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan on November 13. asiaplustj.info »
Iranian media reports say Iran has started building a concrete wall along its common border with Afghanistan. Iranwire.com reports that an initial stretch of over 10 kilometers has already been completed, and plans are in place for an additional 50 kilometers. asiaplustj.info »
On September 18, the Minister of Economic Development and Trade/Islamic Development Bank Governor from Tajikistan, Zavqi Zavqizoda met here with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), Nazeem Noordali, who was on a working visit in Tajikistan. What is the difference between a CEO and a COO? asiaplustj.info »
The balance of tax arrears as of July 1, 2023 amounted to 1. 2 billion somonis (more than 113 million US dollars), the head of the Tax Committee under the Government of the country Nusratullo Davlatzoda told reporters in Dushanbe on August 8, 2024. asiaplustj.info »
In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, Tajik Minister of Industry and New Technologies, Sherali Kabir, on August 1 announced the commencement of the patent process for the zGAN artificial intelligence algorithm developed by a local Tajik R&D lab. asiaplustj.info »
On July 18, Huawei showcased its advanced technological solutions for commercial business in Dushanbe. The event reportedly gathered around 80 participants, including representatives from the commercial sector, ministries, government agencies, local partners, and the Innovation Agency. asiaplustj.info »
Funding for priority projects in Tajikistan was discussed in Dushanbe on May 29 at a meeting of Tajikistan's Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mr. Zavqi Zavqizoda, with Silk Road Fund President, Mr. asiaplustj.info »
Railway transport is the most important strategic sector of Tajikistan, Tajik Transport Minister Azim Ibrohim said on May 17 at the session “Development of International Transport Corridors Passing through the Countries of Asia and the Middle East” at the 15th International Economic Forum “Russia -- Islamic World: KazanForum 20204”, which took place in Kazan, the asiaplustj.info »
Citing the press center of the Main Border Guard Directorate at the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), Tajikistan’s state-run news agency Khovar reported on May 17 that control over the stay, entry and exit of citizens in the border area will be tightened. asiaplustj.info »
The southern province of Khatlon reported the fulfillment of its spring conscription campaign target on May 15. An official source within the Khatlon government says that for the first time over the past decade, Khatlon province has fulfilled its spring conscription campaign ahead of schedule. asiaplustj.info »
Turkiye’s Acibadem health Group has opened its representative office in Dushanbe. The representation reportedly makes available online consultations from Turkish doctors without the need to travel outside of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Kyrgyzstan's foreign ministry yesterday said it was recommending its citizens to temporarily avoid travelling to Russia. In its statement, Kyrgyzstan's foreign ministry said it had not received any information about “mass refusal of entry” into Russia for Kyrgyz nationals. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has advised its citizens to refrain from traveling to Russia amid increased pressures faced by Central Asians there following the deadly Crocus City Hall attack in Krasnogorsk on March 22. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan may not recognize the Taliban government of neighboring Afghanistan, but the two countries are starting to cooperate better on trading electricity. Eurasianet says Energy and Water Resources Minister Daler Juma told reporters in Dushanbe on February 1 that Afghanistan had fully paid off its debts for power delivered to date. Kabul has since 2021 proven an unreliable customer. asiaplustj.info »
Kazakh media reports say Kazakhstan plans to construct twenty new reservoirs in nine regions in the coming years to reduce the country’s dependence on water supply from neighboring countries by an average of 25 percent. asiaplustj.info »
A two-month autumn conscription campaign officially ended in Tajikistan on November 30, but its results have not yet been announced. For the last time, the Defense Ministry provided information about the process of the autumn conscription campaign on October 31. asiaplustj.info »
After the meeting and negotiations of the highest level between Tajikistan and Iran and the ceremony of signing of new documents of cooperation the heads of state, Emomali Rahmon and Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi, held a press conference. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has reached 75 percent of its autumn conscription target by November 1, according to the Ministry of Defense (MoD) press center. asiaplustj.info »
Bloomberg says that according to people familiar with the matter, Saudi Arabia’s military has gone into a state of high alert following deadly clashes with Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who reportedly also tried to fire a missile over the kingdom toward Israel. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asia’s nations and the European Union (EU) are determined to continue their strategic partnership by strengthening engagement and deepening the cooperation and connection between both regions. asiaplustj.info »
AktivBank has launched one more banking service center in Dushanbe. The center has reportedly opened at Korvon Bazaar. As part of the strategy to expand financial inclusion, AktivBank reportedly takes measures to open compact offices. asiaplustj.info »
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), a multilateral institution in Central Asia, has unveiled its plan to issue $500 million worth of sukuk in international markets. This was announced in a statement delivered by the EDB on the margins of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Annual Meetings in Morocco on October 11. asiaplustj.info »
The branch of the Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) in Dushanbe opened its doors to its first students on October 2. At the first stage, MDIS Dushanbe reportedly offers training in three disciplines: industrial management; tourism; and technology and information security. asiaplustj.info »
Bilateral Tajik-Afghan trade turnover for seven months of this year amounted to about $56. 5 million, which is 17. 9% less than in the same period of 2022, the Statistical Agency of the Republic of Tajikistan reports. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Kazakhstan discussed issues of digitalization of public services, the press service of the National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan reports. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports said yesterday that the Islamic State (IS) terror group has confirmed the death of its leader Abu Hussein al-Husseini al-Quraishi and named Abu Hafs al-Hashimi al-Quraishi as his replacement. asiaplustj.info »
Speaking at a news conference in Dushanbe, representatives of the Language and Terminology Committee under Government of Tajikistan noted on August 3 that names of 7,695 geographical features and 5,083 settlements in Tajikistan do not correspond to national traditions, and all of them will be renamed in the future. asiaplustj.info »
Some 25 instructors and teachers in the field of fashion and sewing from the Kulob Institute of Technology and Innovation Management (KITIM) and the Danghara State University (DSU) completed an intensive two-week tailoring course on patternmaking and sewing of women's jackets and skirts on July 28, according to the International Trade Center (ITC) Office in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
The interim Taliban administration yesterday urged the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to invite Afghanistan representatives to its future meetings. The Taliban's demand came after the SCO held its 23rd summit of heads of its member states, virtually hosted by India on July 4. asiaplustj.info »
The United Nations in Afghanistan yesterday issued its Strategic Framework for Afghanistan for the period 2023-2025, outlining the priorities of the organization in support of the Afghan people. asiaplustj.info »
Iran has unveiled its first-ever hypersonic missile, which it says can penetrate missile defense systems and will give it a military edge. Iranian state-run media yesterday published images of an unveiling ceremony, attended by President Ebrahim Raisi and senior commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), with the domestically made black missile visible. asiaplustj.info »
The conference dedicated to the first anniversary of operation of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in Tajikistan took place at Hyatt Regency Dushanbe Hotel on May 24. During the event, the KOICA representatives told about the results of the work in our country and listened to international partner organizations’ proposals for cooperation. asiaplustj.info »
Radio Liberty cites analysts and officials saying that as China continues to reopen its economy and reinvigorate its diplomatic dealings around the world after three years of strict COVID-19 restrictions, Beijing has its sights set on Central Asia, analysts and officials say. asiaplustj.info »
Dushanbe has fulfilled its spring conscription target by May 3, according to the Ministry of Defense (MoD) press center. As far as Tajikistan is concerned, it has reportedly reached 63 percent of its spring conscription target by May 3. asiaplustj.info »
Eurasianet reported on April 28 that trouble appears to be brewing on Tajikistan’s common border with in the remote Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, or GBAO, in southeastern Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
On Thursday, April 27, the U.S. Ambassador Manuel Micaller participated in an event to celebrate the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) achievements in helping Tajikistan combat COVID-19 and introduce a new initiative to help the country better respond to any possible future pandemic, according to the US Embassy in Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
