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The Republic sold stones and metals worth over $1. 1 billion in the past year. The export of precious and semi-precious metals and stones by Tajikistan in 2023 amounted to over $1. 1 billion, which is 2. asiaplustj.info »
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 »
The Khaama Press News Agency reported on December 13 that as the Shia Ismaili Muslim community and admirers worldwide commemorate the 87th birthday of Prince Karim Aga Khan, also known as Aga Khan IV, global leaders and several leaders from Islamic countries extended their congratulatory messages. asiaplustj.info »
The United States has imposed sanction on the Taliban representatives for their links to the repression of women and girls. These reportedly include the minister for the so-called Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice that the US Department of Treasury said has engaged in killings, abductions, whippings and beatings. asiaplustj.info »
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 »
Russian media reports say Russia and Iran have signed a declaration to counter unilateral sanctions imposed by the US and Western countries. TASS reports that top Russian diplomat Sergey Lavrov says noted that the declaration will help overcome sanction imposed by the United States and its allies. asiaplustj.info »
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 »
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 »
The Millati Solim (Healthy Nation) project will be launched in Tajikistan in 2024. The project will benefit primary health care users in the project districts and the country’s entire population that will benefit from improvements to the national health emergency prevention, preparedness, and response system. asiaplustj.info »
For the younger generation to successfully occupy positions of leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs in the national and regional economies it is extremely important to invest in their education and develop skills that meet the requirements of the 21st century. Mr. asiaplustj.info »
Kazakhstan has imposed a six-month ban on the export of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by road and rail due to LNG shortage in the domestic market “Taking into account the social significance of liquefied gas in the domestic market, the Ministry of Energy has developed a draft order banning the export of liquefied gas by road and rail for the period of six month,” says the asiaplustj.info »
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and Iranian President Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi held talks in Dushanbe on November 8 to discuss bilateral ties, the Tajik president’s official website says. The meeting and talks reportedly started with the special meeting of Emomali Rahmon and Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi, and continued with the participation of official delegations of the parties. asiaplustj.info »
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 »
The International Conference “Energy Efficiency in Tajikistan: prospects and challenges” will take place at Serena Dushanbe Hotel from October 25-26. According to the European Union (EU) Delegation to Tajikistan, the Conference is organized jointly by the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan and the European Union. asiaplustj.info »
“Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan have reached an agreement on additional delimitation and demarcation of the mutual border,” a reliable source aware of the progress of work of the Tajik-Kyrgyz commission for delimitation and demarcation of the shared border told Asia-Plus in an interview. asiaplustj.info »
China is hosting its third Belt and Road Forum this week. The conference in Beijing on October 17-18 reportedly marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) championed by Xi, with representatives from many developing countries, notably from Latin America and Africa, expected to attend. asiaplustj.info »
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 »
HSBC Group announced plans to stop servicing corporate clients from Russia and Belarus. This was reported by Nikkei Asia with reference to internal documents of one of the subsidiaries and a representative of HSBC Bank. asiaplustj.info »
Fairs and sales of agricultural products, national dishes and folk crafts will be held in the parks of culture and recreation of the capital of Tajikistan from September 9 to 15, the Ministry of Agriculture of the country reported. asiaplustj.info »
The draft law on blogging in Tajikistan has caused a lot of concerns and disputes. The author of the project says that the goal is "legal regulation of bloggers' activities and protection of their interests at the legislative level. asiaplustj.info »
The Coordinating Council of Opera and Ballet Theaters of the CIS countries will be established under the chairmanship of the S. Aini Opera and Ballet Theater in Dushanbe. This initiative was made by the director of the theater Kamoliddin Saifiddinzoda. asiaplustj.info »
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 »
The Embassy of the Russian Federation and the UN World Food Programme (WFP) handed over 68 MT of fortified wheat flour, 117 MT of fortified sunflower oil and 202 MT of peas to the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan during an official ceremony. asiaplustj.info »
About 22 million non-cash transactions via payment cards and electronic wallets were made in the first half of this year in trade institutions and service points of Tajikistan, the National Bank of the country reports. asiaplustj.info »
The Minister of Health and Social Protection of the Population of Tajikistan spoke about the shortage of doctors in the country, how many medical workers emigrated and why, as well as what salary Tajik doctors receive. asiaplustj.info »
New buildings for Tajikistan’s government and parliament will be commissioned in 2024, Nizom Mirzozoda, the head of the Committee for Architecture and Construction under the Government of Tajikistan, told reporters in Dushanbe on August 2. asiaplustj.info »
Thomas West, the US Special Representative for Afghanistan, and Rina Amiri, the Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights, have embarked on a five-day trip to Kazakhstan and Qatar from July 26 to July 31 to discuss the situation in Afghanistan with the Taliban delegation and representatives from regional countries. asiaplustj.info »
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Central Asia Summit yesterday issued the joint statement that affirmed the significance of strengthening political and strategic relations between the GCC countries and Central Asia, stressing the importance of dialogue and partnership towards new horizons in various fields. asiaplustj.info »
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 »
On July 6, in continuation of his working tour to the cities and districts of Sughd province, President Emomali Rahmon attended an official opening ceremony of diagnostic and treatment center in Khujand’s Navbahor neighborhood. asiaplustj.info »
Kazakhstan plans to make amendments to its agreement with Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan on the use of water and energy Resources of the Syr Darya Basin by the end of this year. Uzbekistan’s kun.uz says this is reflected in the concept of water resources management for 2023-2029. asiaplustj.info »
In her first official visit June 5-6, Antonella Bassani, the World Bank’s Vice President for Europe and Central Asia region met with government counterparts and development partners to discuss how bold reforms supported by robust investments can propel the country into a new phase of development. During the visit, Ms. asiaplustj.info »
The European Council says that during an open and constructive meeting, the participants of the 2nd EU-Central Asia Summit reviewed the multilateral and mutually beneficial cooperation between the EU and Central Asian nations since last year's inaugural meeting in Astana, and discussed the EU – Central Asia relations in the context of international developments. asiaplustj.info »
The Central Asia “Go Viral” Network, Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR), and the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe invite enthusiasts and experts from the media, business, culture, and technology sectors to join the two-day Go Viral Tajikistan festival that will take place at the Zebunisso Cinema House in Dushanbe on May 26-27. asiaplustj.info »
On May 16, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) through the joint “Thrive Tajikistan” program, completed and officially handed over three new drinking water supply systems and three school latrines in three villages of Qubodiyon district in Khatlon province to the local authorities, say press release issued by the Aga Khan asiaplustj.info »
The Tajik president’s official website says that after the highest-level meeting and negotiations between Tajikistan and Kazakhstan, a signing ceremony of new documents of cooperation was held in the presence and with the participation of Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. asiaplustj.info »
Issues related to developing and launching a private solar energy project have been discussed in Dushanbe this week. The press center of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan (MoEWR) says this issue was discussed here on May 1 at a meeting of the Tajik Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma with the World Bank mission led Dr. asiaplustj.info »
Chaired by Russian Deputy Prime Denis Manturov, who is also Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia and Chairman of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Interstate Commission for Military-Economic Cooperation (ICMEC), the 21st meeting of the ICMEC took place in Dushanbe on April 27, according to the CSTO Secretariat. asiaplustj.info »
The Fourth Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Afghanistan’s Neighboring Countries that took place in Samarkand yesterday resulted in adoption of the Samarkand Declaration. The parties, in particular, reaffirmed the commitment to the development of Afghanistan as a peaceful, united, sovereign and independent state, free from the threats of terrorism and drug trafficking. asiaplustj.info »
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) organized a cross-border survey (CBS) between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan locust control agencies on April 4-8, according to FAO Office in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik Prosecutor-General Yusuf Rahmon is concerned over the rise of terrorist and extremist crimes in Sughd province and increase in the number of young people joining extremist parties and movements. asiaplustj.info »
Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) in Tajikistan has handed over inclusive equipment to the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan this year in the framework of the project, Fostering and Enabling Environment and Opportunities for Youth and People with disabilities to Promote Equity, Access, and Inclusion, funded by the European Union (EU). asiaplustj.info »
The 9th conference entitled “Business and Investment Partnership between Russia and Tajikistan” is going on in Dushanbe today. The event being held at the National Library of Tajikistan reportedly aims to discuss trade and economic cooperation between the regions of the two countries. asiaplustj.info »
The Interior Ministry Tourism and Ecology Directorate and Diyor Travel Tourist Company have jointly opened the Tourist Information Center in Dushanbe. The Center will make comprehensive information about Tajikistan available for foreign tourists arriving in the country and offer them a complex of services. asiaplustj.info »
The death toll continued to rise in Turkey and Syria as a frantic search for earthquake survivors pressed on. USA Today reports the death toll surpassed 7,700 people across Turkey and Syria on Tuesday as the frantic search for survivors from two powerful earthquakes and a series of violent aftershocks continued for a second day. The temblors reportedly toppled more than 6,000 buildings. asiaplustj.info »
By government’s regulation the procedure for the production and circulation of excise tax stamps by manufacturers of alcohol and tobacco products has been approved. The regulation, which has been posted on the Justice Ministry’s website for legal information, approved the list of tobacco and alcohol products subject to mandatory excise tax marking. asiaplustj.info »
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) continues to support small and medium-sized businesses in Tajikistan by providing funds jointly with financial partners. The EBRD will cover 50% of the risks on a loan in the amount of $750,000, which Eskhata Bank provides to a group of companies, which includes “Grain Company LLC” and “Mevakhoi Sugd LLC”. asiaplustj.info »
On Thursday, December 22, the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved additional grant financing of US$50 million from the Crisis Response window for the Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project in Tajikistan to support efforts of the Government of Tajikistan to mitigate food and nutrition insecurity impacts on households and enhance the overall resilience of asiaplustj.info »
The Government needs to undertake additional measures to further improve the investment and business climate, in particular for direct investment, ensure the implementation of guarantees, incentives and public support activities, to encourage and appreciate entrepreneurs, as well as to develop the investment and business infrastructure. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik-Sino Mining Company will build an enterprise to process copper, led and silver in the northern city of Istiqlol, (formerly Taboshar), Sughd province. The estimated budget for the project is 50 million U. asiaplustj.info »
