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Tajikistan, like other Central Asian countries, continues to face the problem of insufficient foreign direct investment, which could significantly accelerate the country’s economic development, states the new World Bank (WB)’s report titled TIDES of Change: Igniting Productivity Growth in Europe and Central Asia . asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon delivered a keynote address during the working dinner of the Second Central Asia–United States (C5+1) Summit in Washington on November 6, emphasizing the need to deepen regional cooperation with the United States, particularly in economic and energy sectors. asiaplustj.info »
Despite global economic turbulence, geopolitical tensions, and ongoing trade conflicts, Tajikistan’s economy reportedly continues to show strong momentum, with real GDP growth reaching 8.2% in the first nine months of 2025, according to official government data. The country’s GDP totaled 117. asiaplustj.info »
President Emomali Rahmon began his working tour of the Khatlon region on October 22 with a visit to Vose district, where he inaugurated a series of major social and economic facilities aimed at boosting local infrastructure and services. asiaplustj.info »
During the Dushanbe Invest–2025 International Investment Forum, the 5th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission between the Republic of Tajikistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was held, focusing on economic, trade, investment, technical, and cultural cooperation, according to Khovar news agency . asiaplustj.info »
Central Asia is poised for solid economic performance in the near term, driven by robust consumer demand, rising wages, and strong remittance inflows, according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). asiaplustj.info »
Presidents Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan and Vladimir Putin of Russia held one-on-one talks on October 9, reaffirming the close strategic and allied relationship between the two nations. The discussions were described as constructive and held in a spirit of mutual trust. asiaplustj.info »
Russia remains one of Tajikistan’s major economic partners, maintaining strong trade, investment, and humanitarian ties. According to the latest data, bilateral trade between the two countries continues to be a key pillar of their relationship. asiaplustj.info »
On October 2, President Emomali Rahmon paid a working visit to Temurmalik district in Khatlon province, participating in the opening of new educational, healthcare, and infrastructure facilities, according to the president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
Two of Tajikistan’s five free economic zones (FEZs) account for nearly all industrial output, highlighting stark disparities in development across the country’s special economic zones. According to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan , enterprises operating in the country’s five FEZs produced 450.5 million somonis ($48. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has announced plans to significantly expand its economic partnership with Turkiye, aiming to increase bilateral trade to US$1 billion. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed speculation that the country is preparing to apply for membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), despite rumors circulating in Russian media and on social networks ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s planned visit to Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
The 107 th meeting of the CIS Economic Council will be held in Dushanbe on September 5 , where key areas of economic cooperation , digitalization and innovative development of the region will be discussed . asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth reached 8.4 percent in 2024 and 8.2 percent in the first quarter of 2025 with services and industry driving the expansion, according to the World Bank’s Tajikistan Economic Update: Focusing on Digital Transformation of Trade in Tajikistan released on July 30. asiaplustj.info »
The Presidents of Tajikistan and Mongolia engaged in high-level discussions to enhance bilateral relations, focusing on trade, agriculture, and regional cooperation. The talks were held following a formal welcoming ceremony for Mongolia’s President, accompanied by an official delegation, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
At the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Tajikistan has presented a major initiative — the Tajik-Russian Industrial Park project — marking a significant step toward deepening economic and industrial cooperation with Russia. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s official statistics paint an impressive picture of industrial growth. But behind the glowing numbers lies a troubling reality: the country's economy remains overwhelmingly dependent on raw material extraction, while processing industries lag far behind. Extraction drives growth, but at what cost? asiaplustj.info »
In statement delivered at a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the CIS member nations in Dushanbe on June 5, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin called on the member countries of the organization to join the Unified Transit Agreement of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s industrial and export bank Sanoatsodirotbonk (Industry & Export Bank) is stepping up its international cooperation efforts, following a key bilateral meeting with the Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM) during the annual session of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group. asiaplustj.info »
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Tajikistan have the potential to play a key role in diversifying the national economy over the next 5–10 years, Ms. Simone Ze Atanasovski, Regional Director for Central Asia and Mongolia at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), told Asia-Plus in an interview. asiaplustj.info »
An international economic summit focused on strengthening ties between Russia and the Islamic world took place in Russia’s Tatarstan on May 13-18. KazanForum, first launched in 2009 between Russia and Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states, was held for the 16th time this year. 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. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan's economic growth is expected to slow to 7.5% in 2025 due to the decline in domestic demand driven by reduced remittances from migrant workers relative to GDP, says the Regional Economic Outlook released by the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) on April 16. asiaplustj.info »
The UNDP’s project “Livelihood Promotion in Tajik-Afghan Cross-border Areas” (LITACA) phase III is a four-year initiative, financed by the Government of Japan through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and implemented by UNDP Tajikistan and Afghanistan. asiaplustj.info »
On Tuesday February 18, the Prime Minister of Tajikistan Qohir Rasoulzoda participated in the 3rd Caspian Economic Forum in Tehran. asiaplustj.info »
The World Bank forecast published this month, titled Global Economic Prospects , projects economic growth in most Central Asia’s nations to remain mostly flat, or experience slight dips in growth in the coming years. asiaplustj.info »
According to analysts from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), Tajikistan is projected to achieve real GDP growth of 8. 4% in 2025, driven by trade and investment dynamics, rising gold export prices, and lower costs for imported energy. asiaplustj.info »
The partnership between the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and the European Union (EU) will promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Afghanistan, reducing dependence on humanitarian aid, says press release issued by the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). asiaplustj.info »
Analysts from the World Bank say Tajikistan needs to take urgent measures to improve its growth model and diversify its economy, as the current approach has led to a reduction in natural resource reserves and has not provided sufficient opportunities for productive employment. asiaplustj.info »
The economic growth of Tajikistan in 2025 is expected to remain the highest among the member countries of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). This is attributed to high metal prices and low costs for energy and food imports. asiaplustj.info »
As part of his working visit to the northern province of Sughd, President Emomali Rahmon commissioned the Sino Medical enterprise in the city of Istaravshan on November 17. asiaplustj.info »
The President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon arrived in Kuwait yesterday on a visit with a number of Tajik officials. asiaplustj.info »
As part of his working visit to Roudaki district, President Emomali Rahmon on October 26 attended official opening ceremonies o fa number of social and economic facilities in the area. The Tajik president’s official website says that first, he inaugurated the Shohasar confectionery plant, which covers 2.42 hectares. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan's economy continues to show high growth rates, supported by consumption and metal exports, says the October Macroeconomic Review of the Eurasian Development Bank (EBD). The report highlights that over the first eight months of this year, retail sales have increased by 12. asiaplustj.info »
During his working visit to the city of Tursunzoda, President Emomali Rahmon inaugurated a number of social and economic facilities there today, according to Tajik president’s official website. At first, he attended an official opening ceremony of new building of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS)’s office in the city. asiaplustj.info »
President Emomali Rahmon, who is also Head of the Government of Tajikistan, held a meeting of the Government on September 30, according to the Tajik president’s official website. The Minister of Agriculture, Qurbon Hakimzoda, reported on the Program for the Development of Horticulture and Citrus Growing in the Republic of Tajikistan for 2025-2029. asiaplustj.info »
A report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) notes that over the first six months of this year, Tajikistan’s economic growth has reached 8.2 percent. Asian Development Outlook (ADO) September 2024, released today, says all sectors expanded, with services and agriculture contributing the most. asiaplustj.info »
The High Economic Court of Tajikistan has not yet made a final decision on the lawsuit filed by the Open Joint Stock Company (OJSC) Power Distribution Networks seeking to recover a debt of US$37 million from the Tajik Aluminum Company (TALCO). asiaplustj.info »
An extraordinary congress of the Party of Economic Reforms of Tajikistan (PERT) took place at the Russian-Tajik Slavic University (RTSU) in Dushanbe on July 20 to review the party’s annual and five-year activities, an official source within the party told Asia-Plus in an interview. asiaplustj.info »
As external demand has improved, the economy of Tajikistan grew by 8.3 percent in 2023 and 8.2 percent during the first quarter of 2024, says a report released by the World Bank. asiaplustj.info »
The Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) has revised its economic growth forecast for Tajikistan up to 7. 6% for the current year, says the EFSD Regional Economic Outlook presented on July 9. asiaplustj.info »
On Tuesday June 11, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon met here the UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs Li Junhua on the sidelines of the 3rd International Conference on the International Decade of Action "Water for Sustainable Development, 2018-2028". asiaplustj.info »
Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 26 arrived Uzbekistan for a two-day state visit to meet with his Uzbek counterpart, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Russian news agencies said Mirziyoyev met Putin on arrival in Tashkent in the evening and the two leaders travelled together in a single car. asiaplustj.info »
Mr. Zavqi Zavqizoda, Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Tajikistan, and Mr. Ling Ji, Vice Minister of Commerce also Deputy China International Trade Representative, co-chaired the 13th meeting of the Tajikistan-China Commission for Trade and Economic Cooperation that took place in Beijing, China on May 8, 2024. asiaplustj.info »
The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), yesterday launched a new initiative that will support long-term economic opportunities in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
On Monday March 11, President Emomali Rahmon received Uzbek Prime Minister Abdualla Aripov, who arrived in Dushanbe to in the next meeting of the Tajik-Uzbek Joint Intergovernmental Commission for Trade and Economic Cooperation. asiaplustj.info »
A government session, presided over by President Emomali Rahmon, who is also Head of the Government, took place in Dushanbe on December 27. The Tajik president’s official website says Finance Minister Fayziddin Qahhorzoda reported on the Medium-Term Strategy for Managing the State Debt of the Republic of Tajikistan for 2024-2026. asiaplustj.info »
The 16th session of the Tajik-Iranian Joint Intergovernmental Commission for Trade and Economic Cooperation () took place in Dushanbe on December 26. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asian experts note that the so-called “special military operation” launched by Russia in Ukraine on February 24, 2022 has caused negative economic expectations in Central Asia. However, the national economies in the region reportedly managed to survive due to high prices of natural resources, opening opportunities in trade and change in the ruble rate. asiaplustj.info »
An economic bloc that includes six ex-Soviet nations along with Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan and Turkiye held a summit in Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent, yesterday, with leaders vowing to further expand trade and economic ties. asiaplustj.info »
