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Migrants and Tajiks living abroad have contributed over 500 million somonis (TJS) to the construction of 272 facilities in Tajikistan, including kindergartens, schools, canteens, hotels, and sports halls. asiaplustj.info »
Alif Business, the corporate banking arm of Tajik fintech leader Alif, has introduced a new service—Visa Direct Account—enabling corporate clients to make fast, reliable, and fee-free international business transfers and payments for goods and services. asiaplustj.info »
In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, Ilhomjon Oymuhammadzoda, Head of the Main Geological Directorate under the Government of Tajikistan, announced at a news conference on July 22 that as part of the “State Service for Monitoring Exogenous Geological Processes” project, significant findings have led to recommendations for the relocation of several households and asiaplustj.info »
The Azerbaijani media is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. The Azerbaijani press, following the principles declared by Akinchi , a newspaper published in the Azerbaijani language by outstanding intellectual, publicist and naturalist Hasan Bey Zardabi on July 22, 1875, has covered an impressive path of development. asiaplustj.info »
Officials within the Ministry of Culture addressed a wide range of issues at a news conference held on July 21, covering the regulation of bloggers, guidelines for national dress, access to performance venues, the condition of libraries, and more. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to establish a new Intergovernmental Council aimed at strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation across a broad range of sectors. The agreement was signed on July 8 in Dushanbe during the state visit of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan currently operates 104 television and radio companies, Nosir Said, head of the Committee for TV and Radio-broadcasting under the Government of Tajikistan noted. Speaking at a news conference in Dushanbe, Said today emphasized that there are no restrictions on broadcast content in the country. asiaplustj.info »
Nearly a month after tensions escalated between Moscow and Baku, diplomatic relations between Russia and Azerbaijan remain strained, with no signs of reconciliation in sight. The fallout began after Russian law enforcement in Yekaterinburg killed two Azerbaijani nationals—both dual citizens of Russia and Azerbaijan—under disputed circumstances. asiaplustj.info »
On Friday, July 18, the European Union (EU) and the Republic of Tajikistan have today initialed an Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA), marking a significant step forward in deepening bilateral relations and strengthening long-term cooperation, says press release issued by the EU Delegation to Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has reached near-total self-sufficiency in food production, supplying its population with almost all essential food items—except for fruits and eggs—according to national authorities and international research. asiaplustj.info »
Direct flights between Samarkand and Dushanbe have officially resumed, with the inaugural flight taking off on July 20, Tajikistan’s state-run news agency Khovar reports , citing the Civil Aviation Agency under the Government of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
The agreement between Tajikistan and the Commonwealth of Dominica to lift visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, service, and regular passports has come into force as of July 17. This was announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s agricultural output for the first half of 2025 has reached a significant milestone, totaling approximately 24 billion somonis, marking a 9. 7% increase compared to the same period last year. asiaplustj.info »
Cities across Central Asia, including Tajikistan, are set to experience a significant rise in temperatures, according to a new report from the World Bank. By 2050, the number of hot days could triple, and heat-related mortality rates are expected to rise significantly, particularly among vulnerable populations. asiaplustj.info »
From June 13 to 25 of this year, the situation in the Middle East dramatically worsened with Israel's military aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Soon after, the United States joined the military actions, while Tehran retaliated with strikes on Tel Aviv and U.S. military bases in the region. asiaplustj.info »
Kazakhstan has taken a bold step in strengthening its criminal laws by introducing severe penalties for stalking and bride kidnapping. The new legislation, signed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, now holds perpetrators accountable under criminal law, marking a significant shift in the country’s approach to these crimes. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has approved a draft agreement with Uzbekistan regarding the delivery of electricity from the Roghun hydropower plant (HPP). The agreement, which outlines the basic principles of cooperation in the field of electricity, was approved by a government decree. asiaplustj.info »
Asia-Plus Media Group and the startup Re-skill have announced the beginning of a partnership aimed at training a neural network for Tajik speech recognition and synthesis. asiaplustj.info »
In recent days, a video has been circulating on social media showing a group of Tajik young men in Russia rescuing women and children from drowning in a reservoir in the city of Istra. Speaking in Tajik, they assisted Russian nationals, transferring them from one boat to another during the dramatic incident. asiaplustj.info »
Once seen as a pathway to better jobs and legal security, Russian citizenship is no longer in high demand among Tajik labor migrants. Growing fears of forced military conscription and worsening treatment by Russian authorities have led many to abandon plans to obtain Russian passports. asiaplustj.info »
Interview with Mr. Olof Skoog, Deputy Secretary-General of the European External Action Service for Political Affairs. Q. Mr. Skoog, you came to Dushanbe to chair the 12 th European Union – Central Asia High Level Political and Security Dialogue, hosted by Tajikistan on 11 July 2025. What was the objective of this meeting? Has it been met? asiaplustj.info »
A joint investigation by the BBC’s Russian Service and independent media outlet Mediazona , supported by a team of volunteers, has identified the names of 118,139 Russian soldiers who have died in the ongoing war in Ukraine. asiaplustj.info »
Heads of ministries and agencies of Tajikistan as well as heads of provinces and cities are expected to begin to give news conferences on the results of the past half-year’s work on July 21. Officials of ministries and organizations operating in Dushanbe must coordinate the timing of news conferences with the state-run news agency Khovar . asiaplustj.info »
During a working visit to the northern city of Panjakent, President Emomali Rahmon on July 11 launched several major infrastructure and social development projects aimed at bolstering the region’s economy and quality of life, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
On 11 July, the European Union (EU) and the countries of Central Asia - Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan held the 12th meeting of the annual High-Level Political and Security Dialogue, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
In October 2024, the Unite for Girls’ Empowerment forum highlighted a pressing health issue facing women in Tajikistan — widespread anemia caused in part by the consumption of unfortified wheat flour. asiaplustj.info »
As the U.S. slashes global aid, critical health and social programs in Tajikistan face collapse — from HIV prevention to tuberculosis care and shelters for abuse survivors. For decades, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) was a key source of foreign assistance to Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Russia has officially recognized the Taliban government as the legitimate authority in Afghanistan, making it the first country in the world to do so. On July 3, the Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed the decision, and the flag of the "Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan" — the name used by the Taliban — was raised over the Afghan Embassy in Moscow. asiaplustj.info »
Somon Air, a private airline in Tajikistan, will resume regular flights on the Dushanbe–Tehran–Dushanbe route starting July 14. According to the carrier, flights will operate twice a week — on Mondays and Fridays , offering convenient options for business, tourism, and cultural exchanges between Tajikistan and Iran . asiaplustj.info »
Dushanbe is hosting an exhibition of textile equipment and products from industrial enterprises of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. The event, which is held as part of the first International Textile Forum and taking place at the capital’s “EXPO Center”, kicked off yesterday and is running through today. asiaplustj.info »
Around 500 business representatives from Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan gathered in Dushanbe on July 8 for a major business forum held on the sidelines of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov’s state visit to Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Three years after their arrest and imprisonment, the plight of journalists Zavqibek Saidamini and Abdusattor Pirmuhammadzoda remains dire. One is reportedly being held in a punishment cell, while the other is struggling with serious health issues. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik researchers earned international recognition for their advancements in plant genetics at the International Conference on Genetics, Biotechnology, and Plant Breeding, held in Novosibirsk from July 2 to 5. asiaplustj.info »
Eurasianet reports that relations between the five Central Asian countries and Afghanistan are warming as plans move ahead for new rail links, increased trade and creating opportunities for ordinary Afghans. asiaplustj.info »
With courage, perseverance, and an unwavering belief in themselves, two women from Tajikistan have fulfilled a dream shared by thousands: joining the prestigious ranks of Emirates flight attendants. Though their journeys were vastly different, both Nozanin Aminjanova and Suparna Kholova now represent their country on the world aviation stage with grace and pride. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has announced an ambitious plan to process 100% of its domestically grown cotton into manufactured goods in the country and boost textile exports from the current US$300 million to US$3 billion. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Russia's Sverdlovsk oblast have agreed to implement joint industrial initiatives, including the modernization of energy and hydrotechnical infrastructure and the creation of antimony processing facilities. asiaplustj.info »
After the completion of the meeting and negotiations at the highest level, which took place at the Palace of Nation on July 8, President Emomali Rahmon and his Kyrgyz counterpart Sadyr Japarov took part in the virtual opening ceremony of the border crossing point (BCP) "Tojvaron" - "Karamik" on the state border of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. asiaplustj.info »
The Tajik president’s official website says that after the conclusion of the high-level talks between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, a ceremony of signing new cooperation documents was held in the presence and with the participation of the Heads of State, Emomali Rahmon and Sadyr Japarov. asiaplustj.info »
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda announced the launch of the Universal Health Coverage Practitioners and Experts Knowledge Exchange and Resources (UHC PEERS), a regional peer-to-peer learning network to accelerate universal health coverage across Asia and the Pacific, says press release issued by ADB. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has reached nearly 100% electrification—a rare achievement among developing nations. However, a new global report warns that major gaps remain in heating, energy reliability, and clean cooking access. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon emphasized the vital role of trade and transport cooperation among the member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) on July 4 during his speech at the 17th ECO Summit held in Khankendi, Azerbaijan. asiaplustj.info »
St. Petersburg has officially reversed its previously announced ban on employing migrant workers with labor patents in the taxi and delivery sectors, citing the economic impracticality of such restrictions. asiaplustj.info »
On July 3, the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) announced the release and circulation of newly designed banknotes from the 2024 and 2025 series. According to the NBT, the new banknotes include the 200 and 500 somoni denominations from the 2024 series, along with 20, 50, and 100 somoni bills set for release in 2025. asiaplustj.info »
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U. S. President Donald Trump held another phone conversation — their fifth since the beginning of the year. According to Yuri Ushakov, aide to the Russian president, the discussion lasted nearly an hour. asiaplustj.info »
The Dushanbe International Airport has announced a call for applicants to fill vacancies within its Aviation Security Service, the airport's press service told Asia-Plus. According to the announcement, positions are open for the following roles: internal security and inspection officer, aviation safety inspector, and member of the protection and control unit. asiaplustj.info »
The International Trade Center (ITC), in collaboration with the Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova, hosted a regional Peer Learning Initiative (PLI) on Authorized Economic Operators (AEO) from 30 June to 2 July 2025 in Moldova’s capital, Chisinau. asiaplustj.info »
The President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon held a high-level meeting here with Sultan Al-Marshad, the Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), to discuss the expansion of financial cooperation and support for major infrastructure and social projects in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Air travel between Khujand, Tajikistan, and Kashgar, China, has officially resumed, according to the Civil Aviation Agency of Tajikistan . The first renewed flight on this route was operated on July 1 by the Chinese carrier Chengdu Airlines . asiaplustj.info »
The Foreign Ministers of Tajikistan and Iran held a phone conversation on July 1, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following Israeli and U.S. military strikes on Iranian targets. asiaplustj.info »
