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The Central Republican Stadium in Dushanbe was filled with nostalgia, applause, and a deep love for football on Wednesday, as legendary players from Tajikistan and Russia faced off in a celebratory friendly match marking World Football Day. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and China are discussing the launch of new passenger and cargo air routes. The focus is on air routes connecting Dushanbe to Beijing and Xi’an, according to the Civil Aviation Agency of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Co-chaired by the Tajik Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Aliabadi, the two-day 17th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission for Trade and Economic Cooperation is concluding in the Iranian city of Shiraz today, the press center of Tajikistan’s State Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management (GosKomInvest) asiaplustj.info »
From May 22 to 24, the International EXPO Center in Dushanbe will host Tajikistan’s first-ever specialized exhibition dedicated to the health and beauty industry, titled Inter Health & Beauty Tajikistan 2025. asiaplustj.info »
Due to the increasing number of prisoners convicted of extremist and terrorist activities, as well as involvement in radical groups, the government of Tajikistan has developed a special program for their rehabilitation and reintegration into society. asiaplustj.info »
The Capital City Day is marked in Tajikistan on the third Saturday of April and this year, Dushanbe will mark the Capital City Day on April 19. A number of sports and cultural activities are expected to be carried out in Dushanbe’s parks on this day. asiaplustj.info »
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released its third global report on the state of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture, in which Central Asia is identified as a key region both in terms of its wealth of agro- and biodiversity and the threats to its loss. asiaplustj.info »
Torrential rains on April 9 caused mudslides and floods in several regions of Tajikistan, the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan reported on April 10. In Dushanbe, on the night of April 10, heavy rains reportedly caused flooding in the basements of three houses in Sino and Firdavsi districts. asiaplustj.info »
Following the special meeting of the Presidents of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, which took place in the Tajik northern city of Khujand yesterday, the ceremony of signing and exchanging the Protocol on the Exchange of Ratifications of the Treaty between the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan on Allied Relations took place, according to the Tajik president’s official asiaplustj.info »
On March 27, Bloomberg and the Financial Times ( FT ) published details of a new draft mineral agreement between Ukraine and the United States, which U. S. authorities handed to Kyiv on March 23, Meduza reported on March 28. 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 »
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 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 »
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 »
President Emomali Rahmon yesterday, March 4, received a group of new personnel to the judiciary and prosecutor's office in several cities and districts of the country, as well as heads of several departments of the Prosecutor-General's Office, prosecutors of cities and districts, the Tajik president’s official website reports. asiaplustj.info »
At least 23 people lost their lives and 44 others injured as heavy rain and flash floods hit western Afghanistan's Farah province on February 25, a local official reported on Tuesday, AmuTV reported on February 26, citing Taliban officials. asiaplustj.info »
The European Union Delegation to Tajikistan and the Embassy of Ukraine in Dushanbe jointly invited Tajik authorities, Tajikistan-based diplomats, the Ukrainian diaspora and international partners on February 24 2025, 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 »
In 2024, the number of divorces in Tajikistan decreased, but complaints about domestic violence and early marriages increased, the head of the Committee for Women and Family’s Affairs under the Government of Tajikistan, Ms. asiaplustj.info »
In 2024, France and Tajikistan outlined new pathways for the development of bilateral relations. The partnership between the two countries will continue in 2025 in the areas of education, culture, and economics. asiaplustj.info »
The Supreme Court of Uzbekistan has updated the list of social media accounts, websites, and books identified as promoting extremist, terrorist, and fanatical ideas, Fergana reports , noting that the materials included in the list are banned from importation, production, distribution, and display within the country. asiaplustj.info »
The Mayor of Dushanbe, Rustam Emomali, has emphasized the need to account for the city's growing population to attract more domestic and foreign investment, particularly grants for the reconstruction and construction of outdated networks, roads, water and sewage infrastructure, power supply, and the building of new modern substations. asiaplustj.info »
Some time ago, President Emomali Rahmon instructed relevant agencies to approve and adhere to a schedule for electricity supply to the population. Last month, he signed a decree obliging the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources and other agencies responsible for power supply to “organize and regulate the electricity supply schedule for the population. asiaplustj.info »
The government of Tajikistan has approved regulations governing the import and sale of military and special uniforms for law enforcement and security agencies. According to a document published on the Ministry of Justice's legal information portal, such products will be imported by the Agency for Special Property Supply under the Government of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
The press center of Tajikistan’s Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR) says Tajikistan and Pakistan are interested in expanding cooperation in the water-energy sector, advancing the CASA-1000 Project, and establishing power transmission lines between the two countries. asiaplustj.info »
The development of labor migration and the preparation of Tajik citizens for work in Japan were the focus of a meeting between Tajikistan's Minister of Labor, Migration, and Employment of the Population, Ms. asiaplustj.info »
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is addressing the issue of youth entrepreneurship and employment by launching its flagship Youth in Business (YiB) program in Tajikistan. The program is designed to provide better access to finance and relevant training to young entrepreneurs in the region, where 30 per cent of the population is aged between 18 and 34 years. asiaplustj.info »
The joint report by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the UN Human Rights Office, OHCHR, documented 336 cases of human rights violations against media professionals between August 2021 and September 2024. asiaplustj.info »
On November 25, after Asia-Plus highlighted the tragic death of a 9-year-old girl and the issue of the lack of a school in Buston village, Panjakent Mayor Abduqholiq Kholiqzoda visited the village and instructed that a plot of land be allocated for the construction of a school. asiaplustj.info »
The President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, on November 24 sent a telegram of condolences to the President and Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari and Shehbaz Sharif, in connection with the death and injury of a large number of citizens of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a result of a brutal terrorist attack on a convoy of vehicles in the northwestern asiaplustj.info »
The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) issued a warning about the circulation of counterfeit somoni banknotes and urged citizens to carefully inspect their received cash. “Despite continuous efforts to ensure financial stability, the issuance and circulation of counterfeit money remain one of the most pressing challenges of the financial system. asiaplustj.info »
On Wednesday November 13, Tajikistan’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Daler Juma, participated in the High-Level Dialogue titled "Advancing the Mountain Agenda, Common Trends, and Climate Change" in Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, reads the press center of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan (MoEWR). asiaplustj.info »
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 »
A resident of a hostel in the village of Novozavidovsky (Tver oblast), where migrants live, set the building on fire and was detained by the police, RBC reports , citing the regional Department of Internal Affairs. asiaplustj.info »
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 »
On Monday September 16, Firdavs Tolibzoda, Chairman of the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT), held a meeting with the high-ranking delegation consisting of fund managers and investment analysts from the United States and United Kingdom. asiaplustj.info »
The rhetoric of the Russian media when covering the topic of migration has become more negative and concentrated on the opposition of “friends” and “strangers”. Rustam Gulov, a Tajik specialist in new media, came to this conclusion after the analysis. asiaplustj.info »
From August 11 to 17, a regular meeting of topographic working groups and working groups on legal issues of the government delegations of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan on the delimitation and demarcation of the state border between the two countries took place in Batken, Batken region of the Kyrgyz Republic. asiaplustj.info »
In a ceremony held in Dushanbe, the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Dushanbe and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) handed over 678 MT of fortified wheat flour, 147 MT of fortified sunflower oil, and 150 MT of pulses to the Ministry of Education and Science of Tajikistan, according to WFP Office in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
President Emomali Rahmon has introduced staff changes and the heads of several key departments have been replaced at once. According to the Tajik president’s official website, Emomali Rahmon introduced staff changes in a number of ministries and agencies of the country on July 18. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon yesterday welcomed Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and the official delegation of this country to Tajikistan. The Tajik president’s official website says the leaders discussed state and prospects of further expansion of cooperation between Tajikistan and Pakistan. asiaplustj.info »
The University of Central Asia’s (UCA) Khorog campus celebrated the graduation at its School of Arts and Sciences at an elegant ceremony in Khorog on June 15. Press release issued by the UCA Khorog Campus says over 200 guests gathered to congratulate the 27 bright men and women who graduated majoring in Earth and Environmental Sciences, and Global Economics. asiaplustj.info »
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 »
Tajikistan and the United States of America have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on introduction of the Personal Identification Secure Comparison and Evaluation System (PISCES), the official website of the Prosecutor-General’s Office of Tajikistan says . asiaplustj.info »
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 »
The opening day of the first Judo Grand Slam in the history of Tajikistan was eagerly awaited by everyone, first and foremost by the athletes and their respective delegations. It must be said that the stakes are high because there are not many possibilities left to achieve results and qualifying points for the Paris 2024 Games. asiaplustj.info »
On Monday April 22, President Emomali Rahmon received visiting Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Lord David Cameron. asiaplustj.info »
Training on HIV prevention and building tolerance towards individuals living with HIV was conducted at Mirzo Tursunzoda Rural Health Center, Shahrinav District with the participation of 25 health workers from nearby health centers, (such as Mulloshodi, Hasanov, Ajam, Obodon and Nurafshon). asiaplustj.info »
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 »
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 »
The event took place on January 25 at the Institute of Fine Arts and Design and was organized by the institute's initiative, where Sangov had been working in recent years, with the support of the artist's family. asiaplustj.info »
