Op-Ed by Josep Borrell, the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission

2021-7-16 13:08

“The European Union is a powerful and reliable partner for developing sustainable connectivity in Central Asia and Afghanistan as well as fostering peace and security in the region. These are the main topics on the agenda for my upcoming trip to Tashkent, Uzbekistan from 15 to 17 July.

“The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of connecting markets and people. .

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Donald Trump returns to the White House

Donald Trump has won the presidency and this will make the 45th president the 47th, too. US media reports say Trump’s to power was fueled by widespread dissatisfaction with Washington and the state of the country, including with the rising cost of living, and by a campaign that demonized migrants and the U.S. justice system while rallying the working class and men. asiaplustj.info »

2024-11-07 08:28

Ineffective benefits and smuggling: The barriers preventing Tajikistan from earning more

The Government of Tajikistan has adopted a Medium-Term State Revenue Program for 2024-2029 and the Plan of Actions for 2024-2026 aimed at increasing state budget revenues.  It is planned to be done through digitalizing the state revenue system, identifying additional revenue sources, and improving tax and customs payment administration, among other measures. asiaplustj.info »

2024-10-04 14:16

The IHCF helps foster a comprehensive dialogue on human capital accumulation and policy development

The Ministry of Finance of Tajikistan in partnership with the World Bank, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Healthcare and Social Protection of the Population, the Ministry of Labor, Migration and Employment of the Population, and development partners hosted the International Human Capital Forum 2024 (IHCF 2024) titled “Investing in People for Economic Growth” on May 14-15. asiaplustj.info »

2024-05-16 13:15

Tajikistan signs the Declaration on Children, Youth and Climate Action

Tajikistan signed the Declaration on Children, Youth and Climate Action on May 6, becoming the third in Central Asia to sign this historic commitment, which aims to accelerate inclusive climate policies and actions that prioritize the well-being of children and young people at the national level, says press release issued by UNICEF Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »

2024-05-07 13:55

The World Bank supports Tajikistan’s advancement in e-commerce

The World Bank and the IFC - the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, on March 1 held the first Conference on Elevating Global Access through E-Commerce (E-GATE) in Tajikistan with support from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO); the Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT); and the Switzerland State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). asiaplustj.info »

2024-03-04 07:54

EU Delegation, Ukrainian Embassy release joint statement on marking two years of Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Delegation of the European Union and the Embassy of Ukraine to Tajikistan have jointly invited Tajik authorities, Tajikistan-based diplomats, the Ukrainian diaspora and international partners on the eve of February 24, 2024 to honor the resilience of the people of Ukraine and express the solidarity of the international community in their fight against Russia’s war of aggression. asiaplustj.info »

2024-02-26 08:02

New educational building of the branch of International University of Tourism and Entrepreneurship of Tajikistan opens in Levakant

As part of his working visit to Khatlon province, President Emomali Rahmon yesterday attended an official opening ceremony of a new educational building of the branch of the Public Institution “International University of Tourism and Entrepreneurship of Tajikistan’ in Levakant city and got acquainted with the modern educational opportunities in it. asiaplustj.info »

2023-12-15 08:45

Energy ministers of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan meet in Dubai to discuss CASA 1000 project

The Energy Ministers of Tajikistan (Daler Juma), Kyrgyzstan (Taalaibek Ibrayev) and Pakistan (Muhammad Ali) met in Dubai, UAE on December 6 on the sidelines of the COP28 to discuss the process of implementation of the 1000 Electricity Transmission and Trade Project for Central Asia and South Asia (CASA 1000), the press center of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan (MoEWR) asiaplustj.info »

2023-12-08 13:08

Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan define another little more than 24.01 kilometers of the shared border

Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan have reportedly defined another little more than 24.01 kilometers of the mutual border.  The topographical working groups on delimitation and demarcation of the mutual border of the government delegations of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan met in the Tajik northern city of Buston, Sughd province from November 29 to December 5. asiaplustj.info »

2023-12-05 14:17

Lithuania expected to put Tajikistan on the list of countries deemed ‘unfriendly’

The Lithuanian public broadcaster, Lithuanian Radio and Television , or LRT , reported yesterday that as Lithuanian lawmakers are considering amendments that would ban the country’s troops from travelling to unfriendly countries, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) has proposed including on the list not only Russia and Belarus but also China and the Transnistria region of Moldova. asiaplustj.info »

2023-12-05 09:15

Kazakhstan imposes a six-month ban on export of LNG by road and rail

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2023-11-16 09:21

Central Asia, EU foreign ministers adopt joint communiqu

On Monday October 23, the foreign ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan and of the European Union’s (EU) member states, as well as the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission and the European Commissioner for International Partnerships (‘Participants’) held their asiaplustj.info »

2023-10-24 08:44

By 2030, energy demand in Central Asia expected to increase by 30 percent

Organized by the IWPR Central Asia Office, an International Expert Meeting entitled “Unlocking Central Asia’s Infrastructure and Energy Potential” took place in early August. According to the organizers, the main goal of this expert discussion was to address the slow progress and challenges hindering infrastructure and energy project development.   CABAr. asiaplustj.info »

2023-09-18 15:22

Commissioning of 110/35/10kv Sebzor substation and 18km 110kv Khorog-Sebzor transmission line

Roshtqala, Viloyati Mukhtori Kuhistoni Badakhshon(VMKB), Tajikistan, August 16 th 2023 - The Founder of Peace and National Unity, Leader of the Nation, and President of the Republic of Tajikistan His Excellency Emomali Rahmon inaugurated the Sebzor 110kV Substation and Khorog-Sebzor transmission line in the Roshtqala District of VMKB, Tajikistan today. asiaplustj.info »

2023-08-17 14:24

Tajikistan president calls for deep ties between Central Asia and GCC

During his address at the first summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the Central Asian countries (C5) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon on July 19 emphasized the importance of establishing a strategic dialogue in “Central Asia - Gulf” format and invited Gulf countries to invest in Tajikistan’s economy, according to the Tajik asiaplustj.info »

2023-07-20 07:48