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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 »
In recent weeks, social media has been abuzz with complaints about the work of Dushanbe's taxi services. Many users report that taxi drivers are often rude to passengers and prefer to drive to destinations that are more convenient for them. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s road infrastructure was ranked the highest quality in Central Asia in 2024, according to the World Economic Forum’s road quality index. The country placed 50th out of 141 nations, ahead of Kazakhstan at 93rd, Kyrgyzstan at 113th, and with Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan absent from the list. asiaplustj.info »
At the conclusion of his visit to New York, President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, held a meeting with President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, according to the Tajik president’s official website . asiaplustj.info »
On the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon on September 22 held bilateral meetings with the Presidents of Vietnam and Portugal in New York to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
Eskhata Bank has taken two major steps toward expanding business opportunities in Tajikistan by deepening its collaboration with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). asiaplustj.info »
The Agency for State Financial Control and Combating Corruption under the President of Tajikistan Agency has completed its investigation into the case of T.M. Nazrizoda, the former chief of office of the head of Jaihoun district in Khatlon province, who now faces fraud charges. asiaplustj.info »
Kyrgyz media reports say Kyrgyzstan Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliyev yesterday met in Bishkek with Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V, who arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a working visit. Akchabar.kg reports that during the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues related to bilateral cooperation, including in the fields of education, healthcare, tourism and social development. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon met with HH the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in Doha on the sidelines of an extraordinary meeting of heads of Arab countries and members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). asiaplustj.info »
On September 15, the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, met with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian in Doha on the sidelines of an extraordinary meeting of heads of Arab countries and members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
The Speaker of Kyrgyzstan’s Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, arrived in Dushanbe on September 15 for an official visit. asiaplustj.info »
For Tajikistan, the issue of quickly overcoming space in the 20-30s of the last century became of paramount importance. Because the lack of communication routes, transport corridors, and complete lack of roads hindered the development of the republic. asiaplustj.info »
A military parade dedicated to the 34th anniversary of independence and the 30th anniversary of the formation of the National Guard of the Republic took place in the capital of Tajikistan today, the presidential press service reports. asiaplustj.info »
The man who attacked police officers in Moscow with a knife turned out to be Sheravgan Kunjumov, a 25 -year - old native of Saratov and a Russian citizen , the Agency found out from Rosreestr data . asiaplustj.info »
A foreign citizen attacked police officers in Moscow , TASS reports, citing the press service of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation . A criminal case has been opened on this fact . asiaplustj.info »
