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The Russian currency sinks to a record low against the dollar after Western countries impose new sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. The Russian ruble sank 30% after new Western sanctions. asiaplustj.info »
The Heritage Foundation’s 2022 Index of Economic Freedom ranks Tajikistan 147th among 177 nations in terms of economic freedom. The report, in particular, notes that Tajikistan’s economic freedom score is 49.7, making its economy the 147th freest in the 2022 Index. asiaplustj.info »
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has surveyed the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Tajikistan’s companies to find out how they assess integration and economic cooperation. The Bank has published survey results as part of the EDB Integration Business Barometer project. asiaplustj.info »
In a statement released at the China-Central Asia economic and trade cooperation forum, which was held via video link on January 17, Tajik Minister of Economic Development and Trade Zavqi Zavqizoda, in particular, noted that China became one of major trading partners of Central Asia’s nations, including Tajikistan, and the largest investor in Central Asia, the Tajik Ministry of Economic asiaplustj.info »
On December 22, Abdurahmon Abdurahmonzoda, Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Tajikistan met here with Ms. Parinaz Pishdadian, Head of Iran’s Center of Trade Fekr-e Bartar, according to the press center of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MoEDT). asiaplustj.info »
Bloomberg Economics notes that omicron and more lockdowns, sticky inflation, a run on emerging markets, a fresh euro crisis, and food prices and unrest feature in a rogues’ gallery of risks. Some things might go better than expected too, of course. Governments may decide to keep fiscal support in place. asiaplustj.info »
The European Union – Central Asia Economic Forum took place in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek on November 5. According to the European Union (EU) Delegation to Tajikistan, this high-level gathering is the first in a series of events taking place in Central Asian countries in the coming years, within the framework of the EU Strategy on Central Asia adopted in 2019. asiaplustj.info »
The two-day 6th session of the Joint Intergovernmental Tajik-Ukrainian Commission for Trade and Economic Cooperation kicked off on October 26 through video conferencing. Experts and diplomats from both countries are participating in the event to discuss state and prospects of further expansion of economic cooperation between Tajikistan and Ukraine. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbek official and visiting Taliban delegation held talks in the Uzbek border city of Termez yesterday to discuss a series of issues, including economic ties, border security and humanitarian aid, Uzbekistan’s Minitry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) says. asiaplustj.info »
President Emomali Rahmon today paid a working visit to the city of Tursunzoda (western Tajikistan). The Minister of Industry and New Technologies Sherali Kabir is accompanying him on this trip. asiaplustj.info »
IRNA reports that Iranian Parliament (Majlis) speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf said during a meeting with his Tajik counterpart Mahmadtoir Zokirzoda in Tehran on Wednesday that economic and trade cooperation between Iran and Tajikistan would benefit both countries. asiaplustj.info »
A new World Bank report entitled Tajikistan: The Economic Impacts of Disasters along Key Transport Corridors assesses the economic costs of natural disasters that affect the country’s major road network. asiaplustj.info »
On Monday July 5, Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin met with the UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs Mr. Liu Zhenmin in New York, according to the Tajik MFA information department. asiaplustj.info »
About 5 million labor migrants need to be attracted to construction sites in Russia until 2024, Russian Deputy Prime Minister, Marat Husnulin, noted yesterday at a meeting with heads of regions, according to Interfax.ru . asiaplustj.info »
The Minister of Economic Development and Trade Zavqi Zavqizoda yesterday met here with the Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation Maxim Reshetnikov on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Economic Forum, according to the press center of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Tajikistan (MoEDT). asiaplustj.info »
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Mr. Selim Elekdag is currently on a virtual visit to Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
The World Bank says that Europe and Central Asia continue to grapple with containing the coronavirus pandemic, which is clouding the economic outlook for the region. The Bank said in its latest Global Economic Prospects report, released on June 8, that economic growth for the 23 countries it groups in the region is projected to reach 3. asiaplustj.info »
Co-chaired by Tajik Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma and Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian, the 14th session of the Tajikistan-Iran Joint Commission for Trade and Economic Cooperation was held in Dushanbe on June 7, according to IRNA . asiaplustj.info »
As 55% of the world’s population lives in urban areas, more than half of whom live in rapidly growing secondary cities and towns, managing urban growth in a way that improves quality of life for all residents is critical to sustainable development. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to create favorable conditions for each other’s producers. asiaplustj.info »
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) presented the latest issue of the Macro Review of its member states on May 11. This is an intermediate issue between the projections published in March and June that monitors current macroeconomic developments in the EDB member states – Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, and Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
On May 5, Tajikistan Ambassador to Iran Nizomiddin Zohidi met in Tehran with Dr. Amir Hossein Zamani Nia, Iran’s Deputy Petroleum Minister for International Affairs. asiaplustj.info »
On May 5, Tajikistan Ambassador to Iran Nizomiddin Zohidi met in Tehran with Dr. Amir Hossein Zamani Nia, Iran’s Deputy Petroleum Minister for International Affairs. asiaplustj.info »
This week witnessed a significant step forward in cross-border cooperation between Tajikistan and Afghanistan. asiaplustj.info »
Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) Speaker Mahmadtoir Zokirzoda yesterday received Afghan Ambassador to Tajikistan Mohammad Zahir Agbar. asiaplustj.info »
The Minister of Industry and New Technologies Sherali Kabir yesterday congratulated the staff of the Tajik Aluminum Company (TALCO) on the occasion of the 46th anniversary of the Company. asiaplustj.info »
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 »
Mr. Jan-Peter Olters, World Bank Country Manager for Tajikistan, notes that Tajikistan today is suffering from limited access to, and high prices for, internet services, especially in rural areas, where more than 70 percent of the population lives. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik Ambassador to Ukraine Davlatali Nazrizoda on March 4 met in Kyiv with Ukrainian Minister for Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture Ihor Petrashko, according to the Tajik Embassy in Kyiv. The two sides reportedly discussed state and prospects of further expansion of bilateral trade and economic cooperation between Tajikistan and Ukraine. asiaplustj.info »
In 2020, Tajikistan’s external trade turnover amounted to 4. 557. 8 billion U. S. dollars, which was 100. 8 percent of the 2019 level or 34. 1 million U. S. dollars more, Tajik Minister of Economic Development and Trade Zavqi Zavqizoda told reporters in Dushanbe on February 19. asiaplustj.info »
The 17th session of the Tajikistan-Russia intergovernmental commission for trade and economic cooperation is being launched in Moscow today. asiaplustj.info »
President Emomali Rahmon, who is also Head of the Government of Tajikistan, yesterday introduced a number of staff changes, according to the Tajik president’s official website. B president’s decree Firdavs Tolibzoda and Mirhayot Yoqubzoda were appointed deputy heads of the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT). asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan has obtained an observer nation status at the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and expressed its interest in developing trade relations and forming new markets, Uzbek president's press service said on December 11. asiaplustj.info »
Co-chaired by Tajik Deputy Minister of Energy and Water Resources Nazar Nazarzoda and Iranian Deputy Minister of Energy Mohammad Ali Farahnakian, an online meeting of the Committee to Review the Implementation of the Decisions of the 13th Meeting of Tajikistan-Iran Joint Commission for Trade and Economic Cooperation was held through videoconferencing on December 9. asiaplustj.info »
The national budget for 2021 notes that economic entities will have to reimburse more than 442.2 million somonis (TJS) next year to service the country’s external debt. These funds reportedly include financial obligations of enterprises under sub-loan agreements for 2021, without taking into account arrears for previous years. asiaplustj.info »
Recurrent energy crises resulting in limited consumption of electricity negatively impact economic activity in Tajikistan, says a report released by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) on November 23. asiaplustj.info »
Countries participating in the United Nations Special Programme for Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) have recognized the need for a more integrated approach towards structural economic transformation in order to build back better while staying on track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MoEDT) claims that anti-crisis measures taken by the Government have helped Tajikistan avoid economic downturn. An efficiency of anti-crisis measures taken by the Government of Tajikistan were discussed at a meeting of Zavqi Zavqizoda, Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Tajikistan, and Ms. asiaplustj.info »
Kyrgyzstan's acting President Sadyr Japarov has announced an "economic amnesty" for former officials who illegally enriched themselves through corruption. asiaplustj.info »
Fund experts believe economic growth will recover in 2021. Coronavirus pandemic continues to have a dire economic impact on Tajikistan, says the report of the International Monetary Fund, published on October 5 this year. asiaplustj.info »
The republic dropped from last year's 122nd place to 155th, being located among countries with a predominantly unfree economy. Experts of the American research institute Heritage Foundation in the Index of Economic Freedom assessed the economic freedom of 180 countries of the world. asiaplustj.info »
Analysts of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development expect a slowdown in economic growth in Tajikistan by 1%. Real growth of the republic's economy in 2021 is projected at 3%. asiaplustj.info »
Co-chaired by Tajik Prime Minister Qohir Rasoulzoda and his Uzbek counterpart Abdulla Aripov, the next meeting of the Tajik-Uzbek commission for economic and trade cooperation is expected to take place in Dushanbe from September 28-29, a source within the Tajik government told Asia-Plus in an interview. asiaplustj.info »
On Wednesday September 2, Deputy Prime Minister also Minister of Investments and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sardor Umurzakov met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Uzbekistan Daniel Rosenblum. asiaplustj.info »
Member nations of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) will probably get out of the current situation unevenly, including due to different opportunities of fiscal stimulation and differences in the epidemiological situation, says a report released by the EDB Center for Integration Studies on August 25. asiaplustj.info »
The Party of Economic Reforms of Tajikistan (PERT) held its extraordinary congress in Dushanbe on August 24. About 60 delegates reportedly participated in the congress, which discussed the party’s election program and nominated its candidate for president. asiaplustj.info »
The COVID-19 pandemic has plunged the Afghan economy into a deep recession. The economy is projected to contract by 8.2 percent in 2020, with the rate of poverty increasing from 55 percent in 2017 to around 72 percent in 2020, according to the press release issued by the University of Central Asia (UCA). asiaplustj.info »
The Party of Economic Reforms of Tajikistan (PERT) is expected to hold its extraordinary congress in Dushanbe on August 24. asiaplustj.info »
27. 5 million somoni (equivalent to some 2. 6 million U. S. dollars) of direct investments have been attracted over the first six months of this year for development of the country’s fee economic zones, the Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Zavqi Zavqizoda, told reporters in Dushanbe on August 3. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is studying the pros and cons of other countries that have already joined the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Zavqi Zavqizoda, told reporters in Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
