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Tajikistan is home to over 170,000 people with disabilities, making up 1.59% of the country's total population of 10.7 million, the lowest percentage among post-Soviet states. asiaplustj.info »
At the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States, held in Tashkent in mid-November, it was announced that Azerbaijan would join this format as a full member. Previously, Azerbaijan participated as an honorary guest. “Today is truly a historic day for our brotherly peoples. asiaplustj.info »
S tarting March 1, 2026, a new amendment to Russia's Labor Code will expand the grounds for firing migrant workers. Employers will now be allowed to dismiss foreign employees if regional authorities set limits on the number of foreign workers in specific sectors or companies. asiaplustj.info »
The World Bank Group named Mr. Gael Raballand as the new Country Manager for Tajikistan effective on December 1. asiaplustj.info »
The construction of the new building for the state institution "Residence of the Head of State of the Republic of Tajikistan" officially began in Khujand, according to the press service of the Sughd region administration. asiaplustj.info »
On November 25, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Tajikistan to Uzbekistan, Nasriddin Ismatullo, presented copies of his credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Saidov. asiaplustj.info »
The Russian government has submitted a legislative package to the State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) aimed at redefining the legal status of foreign citizens and stateless persons who have served under contract in the Russian Armed Forces and participated in combat operations. asiaplustj.info »
On November 20, a ceremony was held in the Sughd province to inaugurate three newly renovated sections of the Dehmoy – Konibodom road: 1) Dehmoy in Jabbor-Rasoulov district – Bobojon-Ghafourov town; 2) Bobjon-Ghafourov town – Khistevarz; and 3) Kuchkak - Konibodom. The event was attended by Tajik President Emomali Rahmon. asiaplustj.info »
On November 18, 2025, President Emomali Rahmon appointed Farrukh Hamralizoda as the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan. This move has sparked considerable attention due to Hamralizoda’s distinguished career in economic policy and high-ranking government positions. asiaplustj.info »
During a working visit to Sughd province, President Emomali Rahmon inaugurated several industrial facilities in the region on November 20, marking significant progress in regional development and economic growth, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
During a working visit to the Sughd province, Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon inaugurated several key projects, including a Smart TV assembly plant and new facilities aimed at boosting local industry and improving the quality of life for citizens. asiaplustj.info »
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law expanding the grounds for terminating employment contracts with foreign nationals. RBC reports that according to the amendments to Article 327. asiaplustj.info »
President Emomali Rahmon, who arrived in Tajikistan’s northern Sughd province on November 18 for a working visit, focused on launching new infrastructure projects and reviewing the region’s socio-economic development, according to the Tajik presidential official website. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has dismissed Abdujabbor Rahmonzoda from his post as Ambassador to Uzbekistan. Rahmonzoda had served in the position since May 4, 2021. He will be replaced by Nasreddin Ismatullo, formerly the First Deputy Foreign Minister of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has made a series of significant personnel changes in the government and diplomatic service, according to the Tajik president's official website. The latest appointments include a new Minister of Economic Development and Trade, as well as new ambassadors to the United States, France, Italy, and Austria. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan presented its investment opportunities in New York on November 12 during an event marking the 10th anniversary of the C5+1 platform — a key mechanism for economic cooperation between the United States and Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Iran are launching new air routes aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and boosting passenger traffic, according to Tajikistan’s Civil Aviation Agency. The Civil Aviation Agency says that starting November 19, Raymond Airlines will begin regular flights on the Mashhad-Dushanbe-Mashhad route, operating twice a week. asiaplustj.info »
In a series of recent government decrees, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has announced a series of high-level appointments across various sectors, including the Prosecutor General’s Office, ministries, and several higher education institutions, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has introduced new 100 somoni banknotes to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the introduction of the country’s national currency, the somoni. The new banknotes were issued by the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) and are now in circulation alongside other 100-somoni bills. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is in the process of drafting a new State Program aimed at improving population nutrition for the period 2026–2030. The proposed plan was discussed during a recent meeting in Dushanbe, attended by representatives from the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population and other relevant government bodies, according to the Khovar news agency . asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has approved a new state program aimed at the development of new agricultural lands and the restoration of degraded farmland for the period 2026-2030. The program envisions the reclamation of 11,800 hectares of new land and the restoration of 16,750 hectares of degraded land. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has imported 60 head of pedigree Holstein cattle from Russia’s Kursk region — the second shipment this year. In August, an agricultural enterprise from the Zheleznogorsk district had already delivered 371 animals to the country, according to kurskcity.ru . asiaplustj.info »
A new industrial zone has been inaugurated in the northern part of Dushanbe’s Ismoili Somoni district. The Tajik president’s official website reports that the opening ceremony, which took place on October 20, was attended by President Emomali Rahmon and Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali. asiaplustj.info »
The current U.S. administration is the easiest one so far for Central Asia to work with. Business interests can be used to attract Washington’s attention, and there is no longer any need for demonstrative distancing from Russia or commitment to democratic reforms. asiaplustj.info »
Kyrgyz media reports say President Sadyr Japarov has signed a new law significantly toughening penalties for domestic violence, according to local media reports. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Daler Juma, participated in a panel discussion on October 16 during the 8th Russian Energy Week International Forum, held in Moscow. 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 »
At the “Dushanbe-2025” International Investment Forum, Chairman of the Tajik-Chinese Mining and Industrial Company, Mr. Huang Jiangzhong, outlined the company’s long-term vision for cooperation and its social contribution to Tajikistan. As a special guest speaker, Mr. asiaplustj.info »
A new European Union entry and exit system (EES) came into effect on October 12, requiring travelers from non-EU countries, including Tajikistan, to undergo electronic registration and biometric checks when crossing the EU's external borders. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Russia have signed a new Healthcare Cooperation Roadmap for 2026–2027, further strengthening their partnership in the medical sector. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Russia have signed 16 new cooperation agreements following a meeting between President Emomali Rahmon and Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 9 in Dushanbe. The talks, held first in a one-on-one format and later expanded to include both delegations, were described as constructive and reaffirmed the close allied relationship between the two countries. asiaplustj.info »
A new highway connecting Obigarm and Nourobod is opening a path not just through the mountains, but toward greater regional connectivity and development. Officially inaugurated on August 26, 2025, by President Emomali Rahmon, the road links Dushanbe with the country’s northeastern districts and extends toward the Kyrgyz border. asiaplustj.info »
A well-known Tajik economist, Doctors of Sciences in Economics Sharif Rahimzoda, shares his views on prerequisites for economic growth in Tajikistan. According to him, Tajikistan is entering a phase of active economic growth, but without strong managers and entrepreneurs, this growth may not be sustainable. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan stands on the brink of a new developmental phase, where the main focus is shifting from investments in infrastructure, businesses, and housing to the most valuable strategic asset: the development of intellectual capital for the new generation. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s upper chamber (Majlisi Milli) of parliament yesterday approved a series of high-level judicial appointments and dismissals proposed by President Emomali Rahmon, marking significant changes in the country's judicial system. asiaplustj.info »
On Friday September 26, President Emomali Rahmon visited Vahdat Township, where he inaugurated several industrial facilities aimed at boosting local production and employment, the Tajik president’s official website reports. asiaplustj.info »
At the conclusion of his visit to New York, President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, held a meeting with President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, according to the Tajik president’s official website . asiaplustj.info »
Addressing the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev declared that Central Asia has turned the page on an era of closed borders, disputes, and unresolved conflicts. asiaplustj.info »
The government of Tajikistan has adopted a new regulation on export customs duties, set to reshape trade practices for certain raw and semi-processed goods. The measure, outlined in government decree No. asiaplustj.info »
On the margines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tajikistan asiaplustj.info »
A new state-of-the-art reproductive health facility, Farna Clinic, has officially opened in the heart of Dushanbe, positioning itself as a European center for reproductive and family health. The clinic brings together a specialized team of gynecologists, embryologists, urologists, andrologists, and geneticists—each trained at leading medical institutions in Moscow and across Europe. asiaplustj.info »
President Emomali Rahmon, together with Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali, today officially inaugurated the new headquarters of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of Tajikistan, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
Kyrgyz media reports say Kyrgyzstan Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliyev yesterday met in Bishkek with Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V, who arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a working visit. Akchabar.kg reports that during the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues related to bilateral cooperation, including in the fields of education, healthcare, tourism and social development. asiaplustj.info »
As the new academic year begins, schools across Tajikistan have introduced a 10-point grading system, replacing the traditional 5-grade scale. The Ministry of Education says the reform aims to provide a more accurate assessment of students’ knowledge, increase objectivity, and align the education system with international standards. asiaplustj.info »
On September 5, the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, Ismatullo Nasredin, received copies of the credentials of the newly appointed head of the delegation and Ambassador of the European Union to Tajikistan, Radoslav Darski. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has established a procedure for providing financial assistance to poor citizens and families in difficult situations. A "difficult life situation" refers to a situation that disrupts the normal functioning of a citizen and which he is unable to overcome on his own. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has commissioned new residential buildings for residents of the Langari Shoh jamoat in the Tajikabad district affected by the earthquake in April this year . asiaplustj.info »
On August 21 , President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and Chairman of the City of Dushanbe Rustam Emomali commissioned the new building of the Imom Azam – Abu Hanifa Numan ibn Sabit Islamic Institute of Tajikistan . asiaplustj.info »
The local authorities distributed a two- volume edition of the epic poem " Shahnameh " by Abdulkasim Firdowsi free of charge to residents of the Gorno - Badakhshan Autonomous Region ( GBAO ) . asiaplustj.info »
In the new 2025-2026 academic year, classes on the subject "Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence" will be held selectively in 100 schools of the country, including 60 schools in Dushanbe and 40 schools in other regions. asiaplustj.info »
