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Central Asia’s nations some of the least connected economies in the world

The World Bank on April 2 hosted an online regional briefing entitled “Connectivity in Central Asia: Challenges and Opportunities.” Experts noted during the briefing that the combination of infrastructure and logistics improvements, reduction in border delays and tariffs, and harmonized standards across countries could have a significant positive impact on Central Asian economies. asiaplustj.info »

2021-4-6 12:10

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 »

2021-4-3 15:06

Tajik, Iranian foreign ministers discuss expansion of ties between their countries

Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin and his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif yesterday reviewed the latest situation of bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries on Afghanistan issues and expressed interest of their countries in further expansion of political, economic and cultural cooperation, according to the Tajik MFA information department. asiaplustj.info »

2021-3-31 08:27

Tajikistan seeks to further expand trade and economic cooperation with Afghanistan, says Tajik leader

As a friendly neighbor of Afghanistan, Tajikistan seeks to further enhance trade and economic cooperation between the two countries, including in the border areas, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon noted yesterday while delivering an opening speech at the 9th Ministerial Meeting of the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process in Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »

2021-3-31 07:49

Almaty authorities extend quarantine until April 12 and ban congregational prayer services

Almaty authorities have extended quarantine restrictions that have been in effect in the city since March 21 until April 12, says a resolution released by the Almaty chief sanitary inspector Zhandarbek Bekshin, according to Radio Liberty’s Kazakh Service , known locally as Radio Azattyk . asiaplustj.info »

2021-3-29 08:16

Somon Air and Utair to operate regular flights between Dushanbe and Moscow

Tajikistan’s Somon Air and Russia’s Utair will operate regular flights between Dushanbe and Moscow, which are expected to be resumed on April 1, 2021. A source within the Civil Aviation Agency of Tajikistan says the details of resumption of regular air traffic between Tajikistan and Russia has been discussed by the country’s civil aviation authorities. asiaplustj.info »

2021-3-26 13:20

Tajikistan needs US$10.2 billion for implementation of the medium-term development program for 2021-2025

The draft medium-term development program of Tajikistan designed for 2021-2025 was discussed at a roundtable in Dushanbe on March 18.     According to the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MoEDT), representatives of relevant ministries and agencies, development partners and experts as well as representatives of civil society participated in the discussion. asiaplustj.info »

2021-3-19 12:43

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 »

2021-3-19 12:53

Afghan parliament vie-speaker linked to the cash and gold smuggling dismissed

Afghan high-ranking politician Mohammad Mirza Katawazai, who found himself at the center of a scandal in Tajikistan involving US$15 million in cash and some 90 kilograms of gold bars seized from smugglers at the Dushanbe airport in November last year, was relieved of his post of  Vice-Speaker of the Wolosi Jirga (Afghanistan’s lower house of parliament). asiaplustj.info »

2021-3-12 13:50

Rising fuel prices lead to increase in taxi and marshrutka fares in northern Tajikistan

A spike in fuel prices has led to increase in taxi and marshrutka fares in the northern Sughd province.   Thus, the fuel price hike has led to increase in fare for marshrutka (a form of public transportation such as share taxi, which originated in the Soviet Union and is still present in the CIS nations) in Khujand, the capital of the Sughd province, from 1.30 somonis to 1. asiaplustj.info »

2021-3-10 12:49

EBRD and EU help improve water services in southern Tajikistan

Over 100,000 inhabitants of Tajikistan’s fourth-largest city, Kulob, will receive access to an improved water supply and water treatment services following major upgrades financially supported by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU), according to the EBRD Dushanbe Resident Office. An EBRD sovereign loan of up to ˆ7. asiaplustj.info »

2021-3-3 14:45

AKF implements SDC-supported Health and Habitat Integration Project in Rasht region

Second meeting of the Steering Committee for the Improving Health and Habitat Integration in the Rasht Region Project, supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and implemented by the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) agencies, was held at  Dushanbe Serena Hotel on February 25 with participation of Chairman of the Local Development Committee under the President asiaplustj.info »

2021-3-1 15:43

AKF works with partners to implement EU-funded program designed to help Tajik farmers improve their yields

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) has been working with its partners, the SAROB cooperative, ACTED, Camp Kuhiston and the Mountain Societies Development Support Programme, to implement a European Union-funded program designed to help farmers improve their yields – thereby providing their families with greater food security and more nutritious diets – and protect their livelihoods, asiaplustj.info »

2021-2-26 08:51

Rahmon urges authorities to intensify military and patriotic education of youth

A solemn meeting dedicated to the 28th anniversary of the formation of Tajikistan’s National Army took place at the Kokhi Borbad State Complex in Dushanbe on February 23.  President Emomali Rahmon, who is also the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the country’s Armed Forces, addressed the meeting and congratulated officers and soldiers on their professional holiday. asiaplustj.info »

2021-2-24 13:11

ITC supports improvement of international competitiveness of Tajikistan’s textile and clothing sector

The International Trade Center (ITC) provides intensive training courses on improving sewing performance for 34 professionals from Tajik clothing companies and universities. In Dushanbe, this five-day course was launched on February 22 and similar training course will be launched in Khujand, the capital of Sughd province, on March 1. asiaplustj.info »

2021-2-22 12:12