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In 2024, Tajikistan significantly increased its potato production, providing 120 kg per person annually, exceeding the standard consumption rate. However, the sector faces challenges, such as the use of low-quality seeds and technical issues. asiaplustj.info »
Radio Liberty says living next to the Chinese-owned Zijin mines, villagers near Bor in eastern Serbia and Panjakent in northwestern Tajikistan face the same threat: poisoned air, degraded farmland, and no recourse. asiaplustj.info »
Citing Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI), IRNA reports that Iran and Tajikistan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation in railway transit. asiaplustj.info »
For the first time in Tajikistan, a complex endovascular brain surgery has been successfully performed, marking a breakthrough in the country’s medical capabilities. The procedure was carried out at the Shifobakhsh National Medical Center in Dushanbe by Tajik neurosurgeons in collaboration with Iranian specialists. asiaplustj.info »
On June 4–5, the European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Tajikistan, RUSI Europe, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan and the Prosecutor-General’s Office of Tajikistan jointly organized a two-day workshop in Dushanbe on preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE). asiaplustj.info »
The Migration Service of the Ministry of Labor, Migration, and Employment of the Population of Tajikistan is inviting interested citizens of the republic to apply for work opportunities in Armenia. asiaplustj.info »
As part of its chairmanship in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Tajikistan is focused on implementing a strategic course set by the heads of state of the CIS for the development and strengthening of cooperation in the industrial sector. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan have agreed on the joint operation schedule of the Bahri Tojik reservoir, which powers the Qairoqqum hydropower plant in Tajikistan’s Sughd province, for the summer of 2025, formalizing the agreement in a trilateral protocol. asiaplustj.info »
Over the first four months of this year, Tajikistan’s external trade turnover has estimated at 3,114,100,000 U. S. dollars, which is 13. 8 percent or 378. 6 million US dollars more than in the same period last year. asiaplustj.info »
As Tajikistan faces rapid glacier loss due to climate change, experts are urging the country to adopt artificial ice towers, a water conservation method successfully tested in neighboring Kyrgyzstan. asiaplustj.info »
Milk prices in Tajikistan have nearly tripled over the past ten years, reflecting broader food inflation trends despite steady growth in domestic production. However, local supply still fails to meet national demand, pushing the country to increasingly rely on imports. asiaplustj.info »
On May 30, the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, participated and delivered a speech at the First Central Asia - Italy Summit in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana. asiaplustj.info »
The bilateral trade between Tajikistan and Kazakhstan rose 7.4 percent in a year to December 31, 2024, reaching over US$1.2 billion. Alibek Kuantyrov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, told Asia-Plus this during the Astana International Forum (AIF). asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon met with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif in Dushanbe on May 29, ahead of the first High-Level International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation. The Tajik president’s official website says that during the meeting, the two leaders reviewed the current state of bilateral relations and discussed areas of mutual interest. asiaplustj.info »
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) published a report titled “The Future of Islamic Finance in Central Asia” . It states that by 2028, the region’s combined GDP will reach US$675 billion. By 2028, the total volume of Islamic banking assets in Tajikistan will reach $132 million, growing to $562 million by 2033. asiaplustj.info »
Over the first four months of this year, Tajikistan has recorded a rise in prices for major groups of food products. This is reported in a four-month review by the Agency for Statistics under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Thee first-ever High-Level International Conference on Glacier Preservation launched in Dushanbe on May30, bringing together more than 2,500 participants from 80 countries worldwide. At the pre-conference forums, which took place on May 29, alarming data were presented regarding the scale of glacier losses and climate threats to Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
June 2025 is set to bring a true summer heatwave to Tajikistan. According to meteorologists, temperatures across most of the country will be up to two degrees Celsius above the usual climate norm. At the same time, some regions may experience rain showers, thunderstorms, and dust storms, the country’s Hydrometeorology Agency told Asia-Plus . asiaplustj.info »
Following high-level talks, Tajikistan and Iran have signed a joint statement and four additional agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across key sectors. The joint statement was signed by Tajikistan’s Prime Minister Kohir Rasulzoda and Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref, the Tajik state-run news agency Khovar reports. asiaplustj.info »
The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) has officially denied recent reports circulating online about the launch of a cryptocurrency exchange in the country. In a statement posted on its website, the country’s financial regulator dismissed the claims published by unnamed media outlets and social networks as unfounded. asiaplustj.info »
The Shuroi Ulamo (Council of Ulema – Tajikistan’s highest Islamic institution) says that this year, Tajikistan will celebrate Idi Qurbon, or Eid al-Adha in Arabic, on June 6. The Shuroi Ulamo notes that congregational prayers on the occasion of the Eid al-Adha this year will be at 5:45 am. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is looking to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for support in creating an International Trust Fund dedicated to preserving glaciers. According to the Tajik president’s official website, his was announced during a meeting between Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon and ADB Vice-President Yingming Yang held in Dushanbe on May 28. asiaplustj.info »
In 2024, Tajikistan produced 4,800 tons of honey—just 0.47 kg per capita—falling short of growing domestic demand. The country’s president has called for stronger measures to increase bee colonies and expand honey exports. asiaplustj.info »
From May 27 to 31, the 26th Asian Athletics Championships are taking place in Gumi, South Korea — the premier continental competition in track and field. Tajikistan’s national team has sent its strongest athletes, who view this event as a key milestone in their 2025 season. asiaplustj.info »
A Nuclear Medicine Center is expected to be built in the Tajik soon, following an agreement between the Government of Tajikistan and Russia’s state nuclear corporation, Rosatom. The plan was confirmed by Tajikistan’s Prime Minister Qohir Rasoulzoda during a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on May 25. asiaplustj.info »
Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, which were held in Dushanbe on May 27, focused on consular cooperation and the protection of citizens’ rights. asiaplustj.info »
From June 9 to 13, 2025, France will host the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in the city of Nice. This landmark event is set to be a decisive moment for global ocean conservation. asiaplustj.info »
Azim Ibrohim, the Minister of Transport of Tajikistan, has emphasized the need to digitize transit documents among the member nations of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) to enhance the efficiency and transparency of transport operations. asiaplustj.info »
On May 26, Tajikistan’s Minister of Industry and New Technologies, Sherali Kabir, recently met with delegations from Presight AI (UAE) and Scale AI (USA) — two major players in the artificial intelligence sector valued at US$3. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan experienced significant electricity losses in 2024, totaling 4. 5 billion kilowatt-hours, or 20% of production. Over the first quarter of 2025 alone, losses amounted to 1. 3 billion kilowatt-hours, representing 20. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan with 2. 04 scores has secured the 72nd position out of 163 countries in the 2024 Global Peace Index (GPI), an annual ranking published by the Institute for Economics and Peace. The index assesses the world’s safest and most peaceful nations. asiaplustj.info »
On May 25, Tajikistan celebrated World Football Day for the first time, established on the initiative of Tajikistan by the UN General Assembly. This day has become a symbol of international recognition of the role of football in uniting nations, and Tajikistan's participation in the creation of the holiday is a landmark moment in the country's sports diplomacy. asiaplustj.info »
The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Vice-President Yingming Yang on Wednesday will start a three-day official visit to Tajikistan – his first to the country. Mr. Yang will meet with the leadership of the country and development partners, visit project sites, and speak at the High-Level International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation to be held this week in Dushanbe. Mr. asiaplustj.info »
Nearly a month after his appointment, the identity of the new chief of the Interior Ministry Main Traffic Police Directorate has become known. The position is now held by 38-year-old Colonel Mirali Abdurahmonzoda, about whom little information was publicly available until recently. His appointment decree was signed on April 22, 2025. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has established its first National Internet Exchange Point (IXP), named TJ-IX (Tajikistan Internet Exchange), based at the state-owned company Tojiktelekom. The project was reportedly implemented with the support of the Communications Service under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
After a suspension lasting almost a year, Tajikistan’s national postal service, Pochtai Tojik, has resumed international mail deliveries to Russia. The Communications Service under the Government of Tajikistan confirmed that postal exchanges between the two countries restarted on May 20, allowing residents to once again send letters, parcels, and packages across all Russian regions. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s external debt has declined by US$87 million over the first quarter of 2025, reaching a total of US$3. 1 billion as of April 1, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) reported. The bulk of the debt, 95. asiaplustj.info »
Starting May 18, 2025, new increased rates for the transport tax have come into effect in Tajikistan. According to the Interior Ministry Traffic Police Directorate, owners of cars, motorcycles, buses, trucks, and other vehicles will now pay tax based on an updated fee schedule when undergoing mandatory state technical inspections. asiaplustj.info »
The potato harvest for the new season has officially started in Tajikistan, with over 5,500 tons collected since May 16. Despite the promising start, the total area planted with potatoes this year has decreased by more than 20% compared to last year, raising concerns about the country’s food security. asiaplustj.info »
A traffic accident occurred on the Almaty–Yekaterinburg highway in Kazakhstan on the morning of May 20: a Ford Transit vehicle collided with a DAF truck. There were 10 foreign nationals in the vehicle, six of whom died at the scene. asiaplustj.info »
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) will begin delivering weapons and military equipment in 2026 to reinforce the southern borders of its member states, including the Tajik-Afghan frontier. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has called on the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group and other Islamic financial institutions to expand their support for the country’s key infrastructure and economic sectors. Tajikistan’s Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Zavqi Zavqizoda , made the appeal during a meeting with IsDB President Dr. asiaplustj.info »
A large-scale special operation conducted in Uzbekistan with the participation of Border Troops and the National Security Service (NSS) Directorate for the Tashkent region has resulted in the seizure of 26. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has not yet entered the list of countries experiencing severe food crises, but its appearance in a new global report as a regional food risk zone is a serious warning sign. 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 »
On May 16, Tajikistan officially launched the Tajikistan Digital Foundations project during an event in Dushanbe attended by government officials, development partners, and representatives of international organizations and the private sector. asiaplustj.info »
The government of Tajikistan has introduced seasonal restrictions on the movement of heavy vehicles to preserve road quality during the hot summer months, the Ministry of Transport (MoT) announced. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is in the midst of its early cherry harvest, with farmers reporting a strong yield of large, juicy fruits. Early varieties are now widely available at local bazaars, priced between 12. 00 and 20. asiaplustj.info »
President Emomali Rahmon has urged regional authorities, the Ministry of Finance, and the Tax Committee to step up tax collection efforts and intensify activities aimed at attracting foreign direct investment. asiaplustj.info »
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says relations between Iran and Tajikistan are at an excellent level, and grounds are already prepared for the further expansion of bilateral cooperation in trade, economy, science, politics, and security. asiaplustj.info »
