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Yesterday, on March 19, 2025, during the first sitting of the first session of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) of the seventh convocation, Fayzali Idizoda was elected Speaker of the Majlisi Namoyandagon. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is studying Russia's proposal related to the construction of a small-capacity nuclear power plant in the country. The project is in the early stages of negotiations. This was announced by the head of Rosatom, Alexey Likhachev, TASS reported on March 17. asiaplustj.info »
The first sitting of the first session of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chambers of parliament) of the seventh convocation took place in Dushanbe on March 19. The first session of the Majlisi Namoyandagon shall be opened by its eldest member. asiaplustj.info »
The Moscow City Court has extended the pre-trial detention of three Tajik citizens and one Russian accused of involvement in the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall concert venue, TASS reports . asiaplustj.info »
On Tuesday March 18, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon on the upcoming Nowruz holiday. In a congratulatory message posted on the Telegram page of the Iranian Embassy in Dushanbe, Pezeshkian wished Emomali Rahmon and the people of Tajikistan health, happiness, and success in the new year. asiaplustj.info »
On March 14, representatives of the Tajikistan Embassy in Moscow visited the Center for Temporary Detention of Foreign Nationals (CTDFN) in Yegoryevsk, where Tajik migrants are among those being held. asiaplustj.info »
The Kremlin press service reported that the two leaders discussed the issue of Ukraine in detail and frankly. The Kremlin made clear that Russia has many additional demands before it will consider a broader ceasefire. asiaplustj.info »
On March 18, during the final sitting of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) of the sixth convocation, the lawmakers, now former lawmakers, ratified the state border agreement with Kyrgyzstan and two other documents related to the border. asiaplustj.info »
By president’s decree issued on March 6, 2025, the first sitting of the first session of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) of the seventh convocation will take place March 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
This year, Navrouz will be celebrated in Dushanbe with large-scale festivities from March 19 to 22, including cultural events, sports competitions, and youth programs, an official source within the Dushanbe Administration told Asia-Plus in an interview. asiaplustj.info »
A total of 133 million somonis has been allocated for the implementation of the comprehensive state program for the development of animal husbandry, poultry farming, fish farming, and beekeeping in Tajikistan for the years 2023-2027. asiaplustj.info »
The Kremlin reports that Vladimir Putin and Emomali Rahmon yesterday participated via video link in the ceremonial start of construction of the International Educational Center for Gifted Children and a new building for the State Russian Drama Theater named after Vladimir Mayakovsky in Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
The Tajik president’s official website says the high-level negotiations between the Tajik and Russian delegation resulted in the signing of a number of cooperation documents in the presence of Emomali Rahmon and Vladimir Putin: - A government-to-government agreement on cooperation in the restoration of lands of Tajikistan damaged as a result of uranium mining and mineral processing; asiaplustj.info »
On March 16, Kyrgyzstan’s air carrier, Asman Airlines, has successfully completed its first flight on the Bishkek – Khujand – Bishkek air route. The flight was reportedly conducted on March 16 as part of preparations for the launch of regular air services. Kyrgyzstan’s Kaktus. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan continue to receive congratulations following the signing of the State Border Treaty between the two countries. Meanwhile, experts across Central Asia are assessing the event, unanimously calling it historic. asiaplustj.info »
The Tajik president’s official website says the official visit of President Emomali Rahmon to Moscow began on March 16. At Vnukovo-2 Airport, Emomali Rahmon was warmly welcomed by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Marat Khusnullin, along with other high-ranking Russian officials. asiaplustj.info »
Residents of Dushanbe have been complaining about the rising prices of essential goods, including meat. Since the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, food prices have once again soared. Over the past week, 10 sellers in Dushanbe were detained and fined for overcharging for meat . asiaplustj.info »
A working group has been established under the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population of Tajikistan (MoHSPP) to provide methodological assistance in preventing maternal and child mortality. asiaplustj.info »
The reduction of American financial aid is already being felt in Tajikistan, and this has inevitably impacted the agrarian sector. Fewer opportunities without projects The closure or temporary suspension of USAID programs means that many projects aimed at supporting agriculture, small and medium-sized businesses, as well as social programs, may be rolled back. asiaplustj.info »
On March 13, the Presidents of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan participated in an online ceremony to open the Guliston – Kyzyl-Bel and Madaniyat – Kayragach border crossing points (BCPs) on the tajik-Kyrgyz border. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports says that speaking at a press conference at the Kremlin alongside the Belarusian President, Alexander Lukashenko, the Russian President Vladimir Putin said he agreed in principle with a U. asiaplustj.info »
On the evening of March 13, President Emomali Rahmon concluded his two-day state visit to Kyrgyzstan. At the Bishkek airport, he was seen off by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov. asiaplustj.info »
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization welcomes the signing of the Treaty between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan on the state border. “The treaty is a manifestation of the goodwill of the parties to resolve issues through peaceful means, in the spirit of equal consultations, mutual understanding, and respect,” the SCO statement notes . 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 »
The presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan today participated online in the reopening of two border crossing points (BCPs) along the Tajik-Kyrgyz border: Kyzyl-Bel BCP Kayragach BCP These BCPs mark a significant step toward improving bilateral relations between the two countries. asiaplustj.info »
After the official welcoming ceremony, negotiations between the President of the Republic of Tajikistan and the President of the Kyrgyz Republic were held with the participation of official delegations. asiaplustj.info »
The average salary of a teacher in Tajikistan is 1,646 somonis (just over US$150), significantly lower than that of educators in neighboring countries. Low wages have become one of the main reasons for the mass exodus of teachers from the education system and a decline in teaching quality . asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan urges citizens not to transport or use the harmala plant ( hazorispand ) in Russia. The ministry reminded that in February 2024 , Russia added harmala to the list of plants containing narcotic substances , making its possession and use for personal or medical purposes illegal in the country. asiaplustj.info »
Iran’s Kish Airlines will introduce direct flights between Dushanbe and Kish Island to promote tourism and increase the number of foreign visitors during the Navrouz celebrations. Iranian media outlet Didar-e Emrooz says these special flights, timed for the Navrouz festival, will be operated on Airbus A321 aircraft starting from March 16. asiaplustj.info »
Since the beginning of March, Khabarovsk Airlines has updated its rules for transporting children with foreign citizenship, Komsomolskaya Pravda – Khabarovsk reports . Now, parents of children aged 2 to 12 years who are not citizens of Russia will not be able to take advantage of discounts on airline tickets and will have to pay the full price, the same as for adult passengers. asiaplustj.info »
The Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan border will be opened on March 13. The official opening of the border crossings on both sides will take place in the presence of high-ranking government officials, an informed source within the Sughd regional administration told the Asia-Plus news agency in an interview. asiaplustj.info »
Eurasianet reported on March 11 that according to a just-released survey conducted by the UNHCR, Tajikistan is the most welcoming nation in Central Asia for forced migrants. asiaplustj.info »
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is contributing to the development of trade and transport routes in Tajikistan by helping to finance the upgrading and expansion of the road from Danghara to Guliston, says press release issued by the EBRD Dushanbe Resident Office. 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 »
Negotiations between Ukraine and the United States took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on March 11. Meduza , an independent, Russian-language media outlet, says negotiations in Jeddah were attended by Ukraine's Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak, Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga, and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, while the U.S. asiaplustj.info »
The Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan warns about the danger of avalanches in the mountainous areas of the country from March 12 to 14. “According to meteorologists, heavy snowfall is expected during this period, accompanied by relatively warm temperatures, which could lead to an increased risk of avalanche formation,” the Emergencies Committee reports. asiaplustj.info »
On March 11, a ceremonial event dedicated to the Tajik Press Day took place at the Sadriddin Ayni Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre in Dushanbe. The event brought together representatives of the media community to honor the achievements of their fellow journalists and congratulate them on their professional holiday. asiaplustj.info »
A United Nations discussion in New York saw Tajikistan introduce a Resolution on Artificial Intelligence (AI) aimed at establishing international regulatory mechanisms. asiaplustj.info »
The Investment and Credit Bank of Tajikistan (ICB) has announced a partnership with the Tajikistan Football Federation, emphasizing the importance of developing this sport for the country. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has been ranked 70th out of 163 countries in the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025, compiled by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP). The country falls into the category of nations with a low level of terrorist threat. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon will travel to Kyrgyzstan on March 12 for a two-day state visit, the Tajik Foreign Ministry reported . According to the ministry, the visit will focus on bilateral relations between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, as well as other issues of mutual interest. asiaplustj.info »
In 2024, remittances from Tajik labor migrants accounted for 45% of Tajikistan’s GDP, according to the World Bank (WB) report “The Journey Ahead: Supporting Successful Migration in Europe and Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
In Tajikistan, the import of meat from Belarus and Kazakhstan has increased amid the rising cost of locally produced meat. In Dushanbe, the price of imported meat is 75 somonis per kilogram, while local beef with bones costs 90 somonis, and the tenderloin cuts are priced at 145 somonis. asiaplustj.info »
The International Jewelry Forum and Exhibition titled “At the Origins of Oxus Treasures” will take place in Dushanbe from March 24-26. The event is organized by the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies of Tajikistan (MoINT). asiaplustj.info »
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has commented on discussions regarding the possible deployment of European military contingents to Ukraine. “If European military contingents are introduced into Ukraine, new security risks in the region will be inevitable. asiaplustj.info »
A meeting between the leadership of Tajikistan’s Main Geology Directorate under the Government of Tajikistan a delegation from Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Mining and Geology took place in Dushanbe on March 6 to discuss joint geological exploration efforts. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is exploring the procedure for joining AFACI – the Asian Food and Agriculture Cooperation Initiative. On March 6, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Agriculture of Tajikistan between Deputy Minister of Agriculture Nigina Anvari and AFACI Deputy Secretary-General Kuk-Hwan. asiaplustj.info »
On March 4, a book exhibition and sale featuring new publications by Tajikistan’s state publishing houses took place near the Mirsaid Mirshakar State Library in Dushanbe. The event opened at 10:00 AM with the ceremonial sounds of the karnay and doyra and continued until 4:00 PM. asiaplustj.info »
On March 5, the closing ceremony of the national festival "Hundred Flowers of Chakan" took place at the State Philharmonic Hall named after Akasharif Jurayev in Dushanbe, featuring an exhibition-fair of products made from chakan and jewelry. asiaplustj.info »
Deserted streets, houses locked up, and an unusual silence for these areas: residents of the Asht district in the northern province of Sughd are migrating in large numbers. Why is this happening? What picture can be seen in the villages, and what do the remaining residents say? Here's our report. asiaplustj.info »
