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The inflation rate in Tajikistan for the first half of this year was a record-low 1. 8%, according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. Over the first six months of the year, prices of foodstuffs increased by 2. asiaplustj.info »
As of June 1, 2025, the total tax arrears in Tajikistan amounted to 975. 8 million somonis (approximately US$102 million), according to the Tax Committee under the Government of Tajikistan . This marks an increase of 235. asiaplustj.info »
The International Bank of Tajikistan (IBT) is expanding the horizons of financial freedom and comfort with the launch of its new premium line of Mastercard cards: Mastercard Platinum and Mastercard World Elite, says press release issued by IBT. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan's public service sector is facing several key issues, including the question of government employees performing the Hajj pilgrimage, the shortage of personnel in state institutions, and the ongoing delay in the publication of income declarations by officials. asiaplustj.info »
The government of Tajikistan has set an ambitious plan to significantly increase primary aluminum production over the next three years. As one of the key export commodities of the country, aluminum is expected to see notable growth in the coming years. asiaplustj.info »
From July 1 to July 18, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organized the first-ever Summer School of Journalism (School) for 20 aspiring journalism students and young media professionals from across Tajikistan. 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 »
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 »
Although the legal age for marriage in Tajikistan is 18, courts continue to grant exceptions, allowing girls to marry at 17. According to legal experts from PRO BONO DE JURE, the law permits such cases under "exceptional circumstances," but it does not clearly define what those are—leaving room for manipulation. asiaplustj.info »
The government of Tajikistan, as part of its 2040 investment strategy, has outlined key areas for attracting investment in the agricultural sector, making it one of the most promising industries for investment. 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 plans to boost its electricity exports by an average of 8. 7% annually over the next three years, according to the country’s macroeconomic forecast for 2026-2028, approved by the government. 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 »
Tajikistan has approved the Agricultural Digitalization Program for 2025-2029 , developed with the support of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The program is aimed at leveraging digital technologies to transform the agricultural and food sectors. asiaplustj.info »
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$500,000 technical assistance grant to support the Government of Tajikistan in preparing for the modernization and digitalization of its state social insurance and pension system, says press release issued by the ADB Tajikistan Resident Mission (TJRM). asiaplustj.info »
As part of his tour of Central Asia, the President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhnaa will visit Tajikistan at the invitation of Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon. According to Tajikistan’s MFA , Khurelsukh Ukhnaa will pay a state visit to Tajikistan from July 23-26. 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 »
A new joint initiative between the Government of Tajikistan and several United Nations agencies aims to transform the country's food system to improve public nutrition. The program, titled “Transforming Food Systems for Improved Nutrition,” was officially launched in Dushanbe on July 15. asiaplustj.info »
The Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) predicts a gradual decline in remittance inflows to Tajikistan over the next three years, posing a serious risk to the country’s economic stability. asiaplustj.info »
China has emerged as Tajikistan’s major trading partner, surpassing Russia for the first time in over 25 years, according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. China is now a major trading partner and the largest source of investment for Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan welcomed more than 761,000 international tourists over the first six months of 2025 — a significant 31% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Tourism Development Committee. asiaplustj.info »
Bilateral trade between Tajikistan and Afghanistan has seen a significant boost over the first five months of 2025, reaching approximately US$40 million, according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has significantly increased its export of agricultural products in the first six months of 2025, according to the country’s Ministry of Agriculture, as cited by the state-run news agency Khovar . asiaplustj.info »
Despite high levels of labor migration, Tajikistan’s population continues to grow rapidly due to high birth rates and a predominantly young population, according to the United Nations' latest report, State of World Population 2024 . asiaplustj.info »
As part of its strategic initiative to boost Tajikistan’s profile as a travel destination in Europe, Turkish Airlines recently organized a tourism seminar in Brussels. The event brought together representatives from tour operators, embassies, and the broader travel industry to explore ways of promoting Central Asia to European travelers. 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 »
The number of pensioners in Tajikistan increased by over 21,000 in the first six months of 2025, bringing the total to more than 858,000. As of July 1, 2025 , Tajikistan officially recorded 858,191 pensioners , according to the Agency for Social Insurance and Pensions under the Government of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
The government of Tajikistan has approved a new State Program for Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation for 2025–2029, aiming to tackle one of the country’s most pressing challenges: access to clean water. asiaplustj.info »
A Tajik startup focused on artificial intelligence for government agencies has made it to the final round of the Silkway Accelerator, an international program backed by Google for Startups and Astana Hub. asiaplustj.info »
Authorities in Tajikistan have uncovered 7,562 land use violations over the first six months of this year, marking a slight increase from the same period last year, when 7,330 cases were reported. The figures were presented during a mid-year review meeting of the State Committee on Land Management and Geodesy. 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 »
The government of Tajikistan has issued a sweeping order giving Afghan refugees just 15 days to leave the country, igniting alarm among thousands of asylum seekers, many of whom possess legal residency documents. asiaplustj.info »
Over the first half of 2025, Tajikistan has successfully brought 343 hectares of abandoned farmland back into agricultural use, with 330 hectares classified as irrigated land. The reclaimed plots have been officially returned to the category of arable land, according to a report presented at a mid-year meeting of the State Committee for Land Management and Geodesy of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
The Almosi Valley in Tajikistan has made history by becoming the first site in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) to be officially recognized as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS). 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 »
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 »
Dozens of detainees and their families in Tajikistan file complaints each year about torture during arrest or interrogation. Yet in most cases, authorities deny the use of torture, and criminal investigations against law enforcement officers are launched only in exceptional cases. asiaplustj.info »
From 2007 to the beginning of the second quarter of this year, China has invested US$5.1 billion in Tajikistan’s economy, Sadoi Mardum , a mouthpiece of Tajikistan’s parliament, reported , citing Sulton Rahimzoda, Chairman of the State Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management (GosKomInvest) of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has the potential to become the production and service base for a regional irrigation cluster in Central Asia, according to a joint report released by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). asiaplustj.info »
President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, today morning warmly welcomed Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov upon his arrival in Dushanbe for an state visit, marking a significant step in bilateral relations between the neighboring nations, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
In July, global cotton prices fell to a five-year low, putting pressure on cotton-exporting countries like Tajikistan, where the crop remains a vital source of export revenue. Tajikistan is set to boost its cotton production and exports in 2025, with raw cotton output projected to reach 390,000 tons—up from 253,300 tons harvested in 2024, which represented only 58. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has signaled its intention to join the ambitious China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway project, a key component of the New Silk Road transport initiative. 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 »
Lithuania has announced plans to close its external visa service center in Tajikistan, citing a sharp increase in irregular migration from the Central Asian country, according to Lithuanian public broadcaster LRT . asiaplustj.info »
While Kyrgyzstan took a major step forward this year by allowing organ transplants from deceased donors with official support from religious leaders, Tajikistan has yet to follow suit — despite having a legal framework that permits such procedures. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is bracing for an intense heatwave between July 4 and 7, with forecasters warning of dangerously high temperatures across most of the country. According to the Agency for Hydrometeorology of Tajikistan (Hydromet), a prolonged influx of dry and hot air masses is driving the surge in temperatures, which are expected to reach critical levels in several regions. asiaplustj.info »
As of July 1, Tajikistan has recorded 41 cases of anthrax this year, according to Navrouz Jafarov, Deputy Head of the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Service under the Ministry of Health. asiaplustj.info »
The fourth and final meeting of the Steering Committee of the 7th phase of the European Union-funded Central Asia Drug Action Program (CADAP) on July 3 brought together delegates of national beneficiary agencies from Central Asian countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, representatives of the European Union, embassies and international organizations, asiaplustj.info »
