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Four people were killed and two other injured yesterday as two cars collided in Dushanbe, according to the Dushanbe Police Directorate. The accident reportedly took place at around 5:20 pm local time on the Somon Street. asiaplustj.info »
The Russian branch of Austrian lender Raiffeisen Bank International said yesterday that outgoing euro payments to banks in other jurisdictions would no longer be possible beginning on July 3, due to restrictions on correspondent banks. asiaplustj.info »
Iran and Uzbekistan have set a target for doubling the volume of bilateral trade in the first step and then increasing it to hit 3 billion US dollars, Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi was cited by IRNA as saying at a meeting of top-ranking delegations of Iran and Uzbekistan that took place in Tehran on June 18. asiaplustj.info »
The chief of the Investigative Department at Khujand Police Directorate Lieutenant-Colonel Dilmurod Shodizoda, who is accused of extortion of a bribe and rape, has been fired for malpractice (abuse of office), Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service , known locally as Radio Ozodi , reported on June 19, citing a source close to the investigation. asiaplustj.info »
Chaired by Kazakhstan, the first meeting of the Dialogue of Women of Central Asia 2023 took place in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, yesterday under the theme “Role of Women in Innovation and Technology Development” Kazakh media reports say that supported by the United Nations, the event brought together the members of the National Commission for Women Affairs, Family and asiaplustj.info »
Citing the Lanzhou University, China’s state-run news agency Xinhua reported on June 16 that the first outside-China super observation station for climate and the environment along the Belt and Road (B&R) has started operation in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s authorities report yearly on economic growth, an increase in gross domestic product (GDP) and higher incomes for the population. However, people say they do not feel the improvements in living conditions, and the nominal increase in wages is being eroded by inflation, says an article published by CABAR.asia published on June 14. asiaplustj.info »
The tenth round of the annual High-Level Political and Security Dialogue between the European Union and Central Asia’s nations (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan) took place in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, on June 13. asiaplustj.info »
Known Tajik human rights lawyer Buzurgmehr Yorov and Hasan Hasanov, a prisoner who accused him of fraud, met at a confrontation in a lawsuit on June 13, Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service , known locally as Radio Ozodi , reported on June 14. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand the bilateral judicial cooperation. asiaplustj.info »
The International Trade Centre (ITC) brought 70 small and medium-sized enterprises, business support organizations, and academic institutions from the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia to ITMA 2023, the leading global sourcing exhibition in Milan. asiaplustj.info »
To-date, Tajikistan has signed agreements on regulation of recruitment of manpower from Tajikistan with a number of countries. In 2004, Tajikistan and Russia signed a government-to-government agreement on labor activities and protection of rights of nationals of Tajikistan in Russia and nationals of Russia in in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Russia and Tajikistan give priority development of trade and economic ties and protection of the bilateral cooperation against the illegal Western sanctions. TASS reports that the Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin noted this at a meeting with his Tajik counterpart Qohir Rasoulzoda on June 8. asiaplustj.info »
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and public-private partnership (PPP) centers of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan are joining forces to implement collaborative cross-border projects. asiaplustj.info »
On June 3, the Institut de France and the city of Chantilly paid tribute to His Highness the Aga Khan and expressed their deep gratitude for his contributions to the city’s cultural restoration, according to the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). 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 Tajik communications service agency has prepared a draft law "On Telecommunications Law" in a new edition. Its authors say the law will contribute to ensuring the national budget revenues through collection of fees from the telecommunications sector. asiaplustj.info »
On Monday, June 5, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon received the World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia, Ms. Antonella Bassani. The Tajik president’s official website says the parties discussed the current state and prospects of further expansion of cooperation between Tajikistan and the World Bank. asiaplustj.info »
Co-chaired by Tajik Interior Minister Ramazon Rahimzoda and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Kolokoltsev, a two day meeting of the joint board of the interior ministries of the two countries is taking place in the Tajik northern city of Guliston on June 5-6. 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 »
Two brothers from the northern city of Isfara – Mustafokhoja Mahmoudov, 6, and Abdullokhon Mahmoudov, 10 -- whose illness could not be diagnosed, now feel good and will be discharged from hospital in Dushanbe soon. asiaplustj.info »
Eurasianet says nationalist calls for migrants in Russia to “pay their dues” are starting to be heard against a mounting backdrop of xenophobic sentiment. Labor migrants and students from Tajikistan living in Russia are well used to suffering abuse at the hands of law enforcement officers. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan continues its tradition of visiting the International Istanbul Yarn Fair, one of the biggest yarn fairs in the world. asiaplustj.info »
Around 30 participants from 23 textile and clothing companies from all over Tajikistan attended the at the international exhibition for textile and fashion industries, dubbed UzTextile Expo Spring, which was held in Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent, on May 29-31. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Embassy in Moscow has confirmed it is aware of the incident and commented on detention of Tajik migrants in Moscow’s Mitino district. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament has endorsed changes and addenda made to the country’s law on petroleum and natural gas. The amendments are expected to create a favorable environment for the development of Tajikistan’s petroleum and gas industry. asiaplustj.info »
Despite the dissatisfaction of merchants and their two-day protest rally, the “Lola” market, which is engaged in selling automotive spare parts and home appliances, has been closed. Merchants running their shops at this market do not want to move to a new place, including because they are not compensated. asiaplustj.info »
A three-day SCO Forum on Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development kicked off in the city of Yangling, Shaanxi Province of China on May 29. asiaplustj.info »
The fourth meeting in the European Union (EU) and Central Asia Special Representatives and Special Envoys for Afghanistan and the EU Special Representative for Central Asia format took place in Turkmenistan’s capital, Ashgabat, on May 25-26. asiaplustj.info »
The Military Board of the Supreme Court of Tajikistan has begun to consider criminal proceedings instituted against five soldiers and an officer, who are charged with bullying and hazing, Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service , known locally as Radio Ozodi , reported on May 24. asiaplustj.info »
As part of his working visit to Tursunzoda, President Emomali Rahmon today visited the "Somon-2016" farming unit and the exhibition of agricultural products. The Tajik president’s official website says this farm owns 3 hectares of land and cultivates cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, watermelons, corn for grains and other agricultural products. asiaplustj.info »
President Emomali Rahmon today paid a working visit to Tursunzoda, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
Sughd regional police directorate says a dean and a deputy dean at the Khujand State University have been detained on suspicion of taking bribe police. asiaplustj.info »
Chairman of a court in Jabbor-Rasoulov district of Sughd province and a judge at the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) regional court have been fired “for acts discrediting the honor and dignity of a judge”. asiaplustj.info »
Russian employers can be obligated to pay migrant workers no less than citizens of the Russian Federation Russian media reports say leader of “A Justice Russia – For Truth” Party Sergey Mironov has made a number of proposals regarding the rights of foreign workers. 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 »
An article by political scientist Umedjon Ibrohimzoda, posted on CABAR.asia’s website, says Tajikistan, as a country with little economic growth, remains dependent on foreign direct investment, humanitarian aid and grants from international organizations and partner countries. asiaplustj.info »
In a statement delivered at the 46th Annual Meeting of the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) in Almaty, Kazakhstan, the Vice-Chairman of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB)’s Management Board, Denis Ilin, revealed on May 165 that the EDB plans to invest US$8.4 billion in energy and water infrastructure by 2026. asiaplustj.info »
Journalist and civil rights activist Ulfatkhonim Mamadshoyeva, whom the authorities called one of organizers of last year’s protests in the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region, or GBAO, and who got a lengthy jail term, has been transferred to a women’s penal colony in Nurek, Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service , known locally as Radio Ozodi , reported on May 11. asiaplustj.info »
Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov is currently in Dushanbe on his state visit and Tajik and Turkmen leaders have a lot to talk and about and the most important thing is to agree. asiaplustj.info »
Creating a perfect jacket requires making a perfect pattern and excellent sewing skills. asiaplustj.info »
Afghanistan International reports that Zabihullah Mujahid, Taliban spokesperson, has announced the appointment of new governors for Kandahar, Kunar, Jawzjan, Baghlan and Nuristan provinces. Mujahid added that Taliban leader has appointed new commanders for 209 Al-Fath Corps, 207 Al-Farooq Corps and 203 Mansoori Corps. asiaplustj.info »
It is difficult for women in Tajikistan to break gender stereotypes and earn on a par with men. The more valuable is the experience and aspiration of those of them who are not afraid to challenge the patriarchal society and, overcoming stereotypes, establish themselves in non-traditional professions for women. 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 »
US Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu, along with US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia Laura Cooper and US National Security Council Director for Central Asia Maureen Haggard, visited Dushanbe, Tajikistan on April 26. asiaplustj.info »
Forces from both Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan committed apparent war crimes in attacks on civilians during their brief but intense armed border conflict in September 2022, Human Rights Watch (HRW) says in a report released on May 2. 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 »
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today announced the Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific (IF-CAP), a landmark program which could significantly ramp up support for the region in the battle against climate change. asiaplustj.info »
A report, released PRODAFT on April 27 this year, explores an operational environment which is owned by Nomadic Octopus espionage group that has reportedly been active since 2020. asiaplustj.info »
