Russian, Chinese foreign ministers hold phone call to discuss bilateral ties and developments in Kazakhstan

2022-1-11 14:20

Russia and China’s foreign ministers held a phone call on December 10 to discuss bilateral ties and evaluate the latest developments in Kazakhstan. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, Sergei Lavrov and Wang Yi both strongly supported efforts by the Kazakh administration to restore order in the country.

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The frequency and intensity of dust and sandstorms in Tajikistan have multiplied, but economic assessments of their impact remain limited, and in some cases, entirely absent. According to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), around 2 billion tons of sand and dust are released into the atmosphere every year, which is equivalent to the weight of 350 Great Pyramids of Giza. asiaplustj.info »

2024-10-15 13:10

Under the pretext of phytosanitary concerns, Russia halts the export and transit of grain from Kazakhstan

Russia has effectively stopped the export and transit of Kazakh grain.  The Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision of Russia (Rosselkhoznadzor) requested that Kazakhstan suspend the issuance of phytosanitary certificates for grain and its processed products, sunflower seeds, and other agricultural crops exported to Russia, Fergana reports , citing Kazakh media. asiaplustj.info »

2024-10-04 07:33

Tajikistan's media landscape in its 'worse state' since independence, says CPJ’s statement

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2024-01-05 15:05

SPA: GCC, Central Asia countries share joint interests, enjoy historical relations

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the Central Asian countries (C5) -- Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan -- all Muslim countries members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, have shared values and historical ties, and possess significant oil and gas resources that qualify them to play an influential role in the global energy security field, asiaplustj.info »

2023-07-19 14:55

All new high-rise buildings in Dushanbe, Khujand and Bokhtar to be checked for seismic resistance

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2023-02-20 14:18

Rahmon proposes 20-percent rise in public sector wages version

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2022-12-23 13:23

The bilateral trade between Tajikistan and Iran reportedly up by 300 percent

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2022-12-06 09:21

UN Secretary-General’s video message for international counter-terrorism conference in Dushanbe

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2022-10-19 12:50

ADB supports improvement of water supply, sanitation in Tajik capital through providing US$38 million grant

On Tuesday October 18, the Government of Tajikistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a US$38 million grant to rehabilitate and expand climate-resilient water supply and sanitation infrastructure in Dushanbe, strengthen the institutional capacity of Dushanbe Vodokanal (DVK or Dushanbe's municipal waterworks) and promote women’s empowerment in the country. asiaplustj.info »

2022-10-18 14:42

Relatives of rights activist fear he faces torture, prison in Tajikistan as Russia considers extradition

Russian authorities have detained a Tajik activist residing in the Kursk oblast and plan to extradite him to Tajikistan, where he may face torture and imprisonment, his relatives and colleagues say. Emomali Kholov's relatives and colleagues told Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service that the 30-year-old father of 11 was detained on June 26 in the Kursk oblast. asiaplustj.info »

2022-06-29 07:16

Oroy Shakhidi: "Every woman deserves to dress beautifully, comfortably and diverse!"

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2022-06-14 14:31

Tajik president, Iranian top military commander discuss bilateral military and technical cooperation

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon yesterday received visiting Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major-General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri. The Tajik president’s official website says the parties discussed a broad range of issues reacted to state and prospects of further expansion of bilateral collaboration between Tajikistan and Iran. asiaplustj.info »

2022-05-18 08:37

The bilateral trade between Tajikistan and Iran reportedly doubled last year

Tajikistan and Iran have discussed issues related to prospects of further expansion of bilateral mutually beneficial cooperation. Prospects of economic cooperation between the two countries were discussed at a meeting of the Minister of Economic Development and Trade Zavqi Zavqizoda and Iran’s Ambassador to Tajikistan Mohammad Taghi Saberi that took place on February 9. asiaplustj.info »

2022-02-11 14:29

Tajikistan improving the international competitiveness of the textile and clothing sector

Eighteen experts in the field of fashion and sewing from Tajik educational institutions and clothing companies have enrolled in an intensive tailoring course featuring the most modern design technologies and innovative trends: Drafting and Sewing Bottoms and Pattern Drafting & Sewing, says press release issued by the International Trade Center (ITC) Office in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »

2021-12-17 14:57

ADB approves US$30 million grant for Tajikistan to modernize irrigation and drainage in Yovon district

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$30 million grant for Tajikistan to modernize the Yovon irrigation and drainage system in the lower Vakhsh river basin, which will help to boost agricultural productivity and increase opportunities for women in land and water management, says press release issued by the ADB Tajikistan Resident Mission (TJRM). asiaplustj.info »

2021-12-02 07:40

Tajikistan-Ukraine economic cooperation issues being discussed this week

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2021-10-26 13:07

EFSD provides a US$3 million grant to Tajikistan to combat COVID-19 and its consequences

The Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) has provided a US$3 million grant to Tajikistan to implement the COVID-19 Mobile Diagnostic Project. According to the EFSD Media Center, an agreement for Tajikistan to receive a US$3 million grant from the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development was signed by Mr. asiaplustj.info »

2021-10-12 15:13

The Aga Khan Foundation and USAID Provide Water and Sanitation Access in Roshtqala district

Roshtqala, Tajikistan, September 28, 2021– The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the Thrive Tajikistan: Partnership for Socio-Economic Development program, officially opened a new drinking water supply system and school latrine in Roshtqala district of Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO). asiaplustj.info »

2021-09-30 14:57

AKAH and Tajikistan’s Committee for Architecture and Construction partner to open an urban planning and design lab

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2021-08-18 09:44

MPs and the United Nations in Tajikistan collaborate on strategic approaches to financing national sustainable development priorities

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and UN Women on June 4 launched a national workshop for members of Parliament of Tajikistan to strengthen their capacity for effective oversight of the national  strategic planning,  and financing and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) till 2030, according to UNDP Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »

2021-06-08 08:39

Kyrgyz energy official considers that CASA 1000 project can be concluded only by 2025

A power transmission line of the of the 1000 Electricity Transmission and Trade Project for Central Asia and South Asia (CASA 1000) Project that provides for supplying electricity from Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to Afghanistan and Pakistan can be introduced into operation only by 2025, the head of the Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) Kyrgyzstan National Power Grid Ulan Abdyrasulov told Kabar asiaplustj.info »

2021-04-02 15:06

JICA contributes to development of energy infrastructure in Tajik capital

Being in line with the strategic goal of the Republic of Tajikistan in ensuring energy security and development of internal and external energy infrastructure (electrical networks and substations) as one of its top priorities in the National Development Strategy 2030, JICA supported the construction and rehabilitation of two substations in Dushanbe, which are directly contributing to achieving asiaplustj.info »

2021-03-18 12:53

Grant and project implementing agreement for EU-funded HPP construction in Tajikistan signed in Dushanbe

Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, KfW and Pamir Energy signed the Grant and Project implementing agreement for construction of a small hydroelectric power plant (HPP) in the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) of Tajikistan According to the European Union Delegation to Tajikistan, the document was inked by the Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mr. asiaplustj.info »

2020-07-24 08:31