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Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ali Khamenei was killed on February 28 in his residence during a joint U.S.-Israeli strike. Iranian authorities officially confirmed his death on the morning of March 1. A 40-day period of national mourning has been declared. asiaplustj.info »
On February 17, Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon received the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Abdulla Aripov. The Tajik president’s official website says the leaders discussed prospects for the development and expansion of Tajik-Uzbek relations, based on strategic partnership and allied cooperation. asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Defense of Tajikistan has urged government ministries, agencies, and other state organizations, as well as users of websites and social media, to adhere to the regulations of the country's Armed Forces when creating images, advertisements, and other materials related to the military using artificial intelligence (AI). asiaplustj.info »
On February 16, President Emomali Rahmon held a meeting with Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister, Ermek Kosherbayev, who arrived in Tajikistan for an official visit. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Prosecutor-General Habibullo Vohidzoda said attacks launched from Afghan territory on border districts of Tajikistan, which left two Tajik border guards and five Chinese nationals dead, were carried out by criminal groups seeking to “undermine our relations with the Chinese government. asiaplustj.info »
Border guards at the Darkad outpost of the Border Troops of the State Committee for National Security of Tajikistan (SCNS), located in the Mir-Said-Ali-Hamadoni district of Khatlon province, intercepted an attempt to smuggle a large shipment of drugs from Afghanistan into Tajikistan on the night of February 10. One Afghan drug smuggler was detained. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is shaping its relations with Afghanistan based on the protection of its national interests, Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin said at a press conference in Dushanbe late last week. “We believe that every sovereign state has the right to pursue its own policies in line with its national interests. asiaplustj.info »
Bishkek has hosted a two-day B5+1 Forum, which is concluding today. Radio Liberty reported on February 4 that the event brought together government officials and business leaders from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and the United States to explore investment opportunities and strengthen economic cooperation. 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 »
Chinese authorities have banned the use of hidden electronically operated door handles on electric vehicles, citing safety concerns. China has become the first country to officially abandon such designs, which were previously popularized by manufacturers including Tesla, the BBC’s Russian Service reports . asiaplustj.info »
More and more people in Tajikistan are choosing to order goods directly from China rather than through offline stores. Online shopping allows customers to select products from home or the office, but delivery often raises questions about cost, tracking, and unexpected fees. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan will introduce cash incentives for government officials, school pupils, and university students who read the highest number of books. Citing the press service of the Ministry of Justice, Fergana News says the initiative is outlined in a decree signed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on January 15. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan has established a new special unit on its state border equipped with Bayraktar unmanned aerial vehicles. The announcement was made on January 13 at an expanded meeting of the Security Council chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, according to Fergana . asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s parliament has ratified an agreement with Kyrgyzstan allowing citizens of both countries to stay on each other’s territory for up to 60 days without mandatory registration. asiaplustj.info »
Kish Island continues to be the most popular travel destination this season for Tajik nationals, with its appeal rooted in a combination of affordable prices, a pleasant climate, and straightforward logistics. 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 »
Forestry work is a demanding and sometimes dangerous job — even more so for women. Safarbi Davlatova is the only female forester in Tajikistan, and for the past 15 years, she has been protecting the natural reserve of Dashtijum in Khatlon province. asiaplustj.info »
Around 80% of the state border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan's Batken region has already been equipped with wire barriers, according to the Border Service of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has taken a major step toward sustainable water management with the inaugural meeting of its newly established National Water Council, held in Dushanbe on December 10. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has adopted amendments to its Criminal Code introducing penalties for the illegal use of electricity to mine virtual assets and cryptocurrencies. Offenders now face fines ranging from 15,000 to 75,000 somonis or imprisonment for two to eight years. asiaplustj.info »
Residents of the Hayoti Nav settlement in Hisor district of Tajikistan, all of whom are visually impaired, are once again facing the problem of electricity cuts. A group of blind individuals contacted Asia-Plus to report that their homes have been left without power, and there is no heating system. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is home to over 170,000 people with disabilities, making up 1.59% of the country's total population of 10.7 million, the lowest percentage among post-Soviet states. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan has reopened its border crossing with Afghanistan at the Termez–Hairatan Bridge for the first time since August 2021, allowing citizens of both countries to travel directly and safely once again, the country’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) announced. asiaplustj.info »
According to Dawn , Reuters reported on December 2 that Tajikistan has requested Russian assistance to help contain a surge of cross-border attacks by Islamic militants based in Afghanistan, following two deadly incidents that left five Chinese workers dead near the Tajik-Afghan border. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan has launched the development of the Samarkand-2028 satellite, which will be equipped with an artificial intelligence (AI) module. This satellite is designed to monitor the Earth's surface, including air quality, agricultural crops, and forest conditions. asiaplustj.info »
Flooding across Southeast Asia has claimed the lives of over 1,000 people, with hundreds still missing as the region continues to grapple with the aftermath of devastating storms. As of Monday, media reports indicate that at least 800 people are still unaccounted for, with the floodwaters causing widespread destruction in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. asiaplustj.info »
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, has praised the strong and growing ties between Iran and Tajikistan, citing shared cultural, linguistic, and historical roots as a foundation for closer cooperation. asiaplustj.info »
On November 30, Kyrgyzstan held early elections to its national parliament, the Jogorku Kenesh. Around 4. 3 million citizens were on the voter rolls, but only slightly over 1. 5 million cast their votes, resulting in a turnout of 36. asiaplustj.info »
On the sidelines of the CSTO summit in Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, held a bilateral meeting with the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin. asiaplustj.info »
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed readiness to cooperate with the United States on a new peace plan proposed by Washington, Axios reports, citing sources familiar with the negotiations, according to Meduza . asiaplustj.info »
Iran has expressed its readiness to share aviation expertise and operational experience with Tajikistan, marking a new step in bilateral cooperation in the air transport sector, according to a report by Iran’s state-run news agency IRNA . asiaplustj.info »
A man suspected of seriously injuring a fellow student 25 years ago has been arrested in Dushanbe, Tajikistan’s law enforcement authorities reported . According to the investigation, the incident occurred in 2000 at the Tajik National University. asiaplustj.info »
Foreign ministers of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan have signed a Protocol on the exchange of ratification instruments for the Treaty on the junction point of their state borders. According to the Uzbek MFA , the signing took place on November 15. asiaplustj.info »
Media outlets say the U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Republican lawmakers are preparing new legislation to impose sanctions on countries that continue to conduct business with Russia. The move is reportedly seen as part of a broader effort to exert international pressure on Moscow amid its ongoing war in Ukraine. asiaplustj.info »
A Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation between Tajikistan's Ministry of Industry and New Technologies and the Eurasian Development Bank’s (EDB) Digital Initiatives Fund (DIF) was signed in Dushanbe during the AI Conf 2025 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence. asiaplustj.info »
Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner, Ms. Tatyana Moskalkova, has visited a correctional facility in Tajikistan, where she met with Russian nationals serving prison sentences and assessed their conditions. asiaplustj.info »
Citizens of Tajikistan are being offered temporary employment opportunities in Qatar with monthly salaries ranging from 2,000 to 3,000 Qatari riyals (approximately $550–$825 USD), along with free accommodation, meals, and medical insurance. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has announced the launch of Project Soro, the country’s first large-scale initiative to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its national education system. According to press release issued by Ai CONF 2025, the project, developed in collaboration with UNICEF and tech company zypl. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has approved the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Iran, which aims to waive visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and service passports. asiaplustj.info »
Saimumin Yatimov, Chairman of the National Security Committee of Tajikistan (GKNB), held a meeting in Dushanbe with Yusuf Wafa, the Governor of Balkh Province in Afghanistan. asiaplustj.info »
US President Donald Trump has stated he does not want a "wasted meeting" after plans to hold face-to-face talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the ongoing war in Ukraine were put on hold. asiaplustj.info »
House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia Ranking Member, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove, and Chair, Congressman Bill Huizenga, on October 20 sent a letter to President Trump urging him to convene a C5+1 Leaders’ Summit in Washington, D.C. on the 10th anniversary of the diplomatic forum. asiaplustj.info »
A delegation of professors from the China University of Political Science and Law visited Tajikistan to share China’s experience in legal and judicial reforms, digital justice, and legal education. The visit included lectures, academic forums, and meetings with officials and scholars in Dushanbe, drawing keen interest from both professionals and students. asiaplustj.info »
A new industrial zone has been inaugurated in the northern part of Dushanbe’s Ismoili Somoni district. The Tajik president’s official website reports that the opening ceremony, which took place on October 20, was attended by President Emomali Rahmon and Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Daler Juma, participated in a panel discussion on October 16 during the 8th Russian Energy Week International Forum, held in Moscow. asiaplustj.info »
Homid Hoshimzoda, First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Tajikistan, met with Nigel Killick, CEO of the British company Really English, to discuss future cooperation, according to the Tajik Ministry of Education and Science. asiaplustj.info »
On October 14, the Dushanbe Invest-2025 International Investment Forum officially kicked off in Dushanbe, bringing together over 1,000 participants from dozens of countries around the world. asiaplustj.info »
The International Investment Forum, Dushanbe Invest-2025, kicks off today in Tajikistan’s capital, bringing together over a thousand participants from dozens of countries to explore opportunities in green investments, sustainable development, and the digital transformation of the national economy. asiaplustj.info »
On October 10, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon held separate meetings with the leaders of Belarus, Azerbaijan, and Armenia on the sidelines the CIS Heads of State Council session in Dushanbe. According to the Tajik president’s official website, the talks focused on strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation across a range of sectors. asiaplustj.info »
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon held a series of bilateral meetings on October 9 with the presidents of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan, focusing on strengthening regional ties, trade, and cooperation in security and humanitarian spheres. asiaplustj.info »
