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Iranian media reports say Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, heading Iranian parliamentarian delegation is arriving in Dushanbe today. IRNA reports that Ghalibaf will participate in a conference dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Tajikistan’s Constitution. asiaplustj.info »
This year, the Association of Hunters of Tajikistan (Association) has reportedly allocated 2.1 million somonis (TJS) for the development of remote areas. These funds will support regions such as Murgab, Ishkashim, and Shugnan in the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region, or GBAO, the Association head Alikhon Latifi told Asia-Plus in an interview. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan's Minister of Transport, Azim Ibrohim, has ordered an inspection of the country's roads and road services in preparation for the winter season, the ministry's press center says . At a meeting on October 7, the minister reportedly noted that weather forecasts predict a drop in temperatures in mid-October. asiaplustj.info »
In his official address to the CIS summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Tajikistan will formally take over as the rotating chair of the organization in 2025 and Dushanbe will host the next annual CIS summit, with Tajik President Rahmon serving as the chairman. asiaplustj.info »
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved additional grant financing of $15 million to help Tajikistan scale up an ongoing project to reconnect the country’s power system to the Central Asian Power System (CAPS) through interconnections with neighboring Uzbekistan, says press release issued by the ADB Tajikistan Resident Mission (TJRM) on October 8. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan plans to plant 65 million trees and shrubs along roadsides on a total area exceeding 4,000 hectares by the end of 2025, says the Ministry of Transport (MoT) press center. “This initiative is being implemented as part of the National Program 'Green Country' for 2023-2027, with a total budget of about 130 million somonis (over US$11. asiaplustj.info »
Deadline reported on October 6 that Tajikistan has selected Iranian director Behrouz Sebt Rasoul’s drama “Melody” as its candidate for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards. asiaplustj.info »
On October 3, the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, took part and spoke at the 3rd Session of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) titled "Sports Diplomacy" in Doha, the capital of the State of Qatar, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
The Development Bank of Tajikistan has opened correspondent accounts in several foreign banks, including HDFC Bank (India), First Heartland Jusan Bank and Freedom Finance Bank (Kazakhstan), IBA-Moscow (the International Bank of Azerbaijan located in Moscow), Commercial Bank KYRGYZSTAN (Kyrgyzstan), and Interstate Bank. asiaplustj.info »
The population of Tajikistan, on average, spent 113. 12 somonis per month per family member on the purchase of meat and meat products in 2023. This data comes from the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan, based on a survey of 3,000 household budgets. asiaplustj.info »
In Tajikistan, citizens have increasingly been visiting medical facilities with symptoms such as fever, cough, and chronic fatigue. Some residents believe that the current flu is a subtype of the XEC coronavirus due to similar symptoms. asiaplustj.info »
A report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) says Tajikistan’s economy grew by 8.2% over the first six months of this year with expansion in all sectors, its high growth momentum sustained by strong remittances and higher public sector salaries, which boosted private consumption. asiaplustj.info »
The Minister of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan, Daler Juma, has paid a working visit to Tehran, where he has held a number of meetings to discuss issues related to expanding bilateral cooperation in the field of energy visited, says the press service of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR). 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 Integrated Rural Development Project/ TRIGGER, the European Union supported the second expedition to the Hydrographic Party (GGP) Glacier. The mission was conducted with the support of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan (MEWR) in collaboration with the FutureWater Consortium and Utrecht University, including logistical support from GFA Consulting Group. asiaplustj.info »
A new bus route has been launched between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, connecting the city of Almalyk in Tashkent region, Uzbekistan, with the city of Khujand in Tajikistan’s Sughd province. Buses will now travel daily in both directions. asiaplustj.info »
Starting from January 1, 2025, the amount of targeted social assistance in Tajikistan will be increased by one calculating indicator (estimate). Given the current calculating indicator value, the amount will rise from 720.00 to 792.00 somonis. asiaplustj.info »
On September 18, the Minister of Economic Development and Trade/Islamic Development Bank Governor from Tajikistan, Zavqi Zavqizoda met here with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), Nazeem Noordali, who was on a working visit in Tajikistan. What is the difference between a CEO and a COO? asiaplustj.info »
124 countries,, including China, France, Qatar and Russia, have voted in favor of a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution that sets a deadline for Israel to end its illegal occupation of Palestinian territory amid rising international criticism of Israel. asiaplustj.info »
The Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan says that over the first eight months of this year, Tajikistan has exported electricity to neighboring countries worth US$82. 3 million, which is US$2. asiaplustj.info »
A report by the World Bank notes that Tajikistan's economy has a substantial presence of state-owned enterprises (SOE), with over 1,000 of them registered with public equity and more than 600 majority state-owned. asiaplustj.info »
Many students in Tajikistan admit that their decision to enroll in university was driven more by external circumstances than by a genuine desire to pursue a specific profession. asiaplustj.info »
On Tuesday September 17, the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon met in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholtz on the sidelines of the second Meeting of Heads of State of Central Asia and Germany. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan's Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran Nizomuddin Zohedi says the bilateral trade between Tajikistan and Iran has reached 270 million US dollars. IRNA says Tajik diplomat made the remarks on September 15 at a meeting with Yaghoub Ali Nazari, the Governor General of Iran’s Razavi Khorasan Province. asiaplustj.info »
An article published by CABAR.asia on September 11 notes that all waste from healthcare facilities and laboratories, including needles, bandages, masks, gloves, and similar items, is classified as medical waste, which can potentially spread viruses and diseases. asiaplustj.info »
The fifth day of the games brought two bronze medals to Tajikistan’s national team's treasury. Tajikistan’s national team finished third in ordo and Tajik wrestler Saifiddin Saifiddinov took third place in Turkish national wrestling competitions in the 80 kg weight category. asiaplustj.info »
A report released by the Legal Support Group (LSG) of Coalition of the Civil Society against Torture and Impunity in Tajikistan (Coalition) says cases of torture and mistreatment by law enforcement officials have continued in Tajikistan over the first six months of this year. asiaplustj.info »
The fifth day of the games brought another bronze medal to Tajikistan’s national team's treasury. Tajik wrestler Saifiddin Saifiddinov finished third in Turkish national wrestling competitions in the 80 kg weight category. asiaplustj.info »
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has criticized the organization of national literary and patriotic competitions, such as “Furughi Subhi Donoi Kitob Ast” (The Book is the Light of Wisdom), “Ilm – Furughi Marifat” (Science is the Light of Knowledge), and “Tojikiston – Vatani Azizi Man” (Tajikistan Is My Beloved Homeland). asiaplustj.info »
On September 10, the Embassy of Tajikistan in Russia recommended that citizens of the republic refrain from traveling to this country. asiaplustj.info »
In the period from 1 to 7 September, in accordance with the agreement reached, a regular meeting of topographic working groups and legal working groups of the government delegations of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan on border issues was held in the city of Buston, Sughd region. asiaplustj.info »
On 6 of September 2024, Qozidavlat Qoimdodov, AKDN Resident Representative met with Aghasi Harutyunyan, FAO Representative in the Republic of Tajikistan. During the meeting, sides discussed the prospects for joint cooperation in the agricultural sector and the introduction of innovative methods for the development of the agro-industrial complex of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Now transit passengers can voluntarily choose a long connection between two flights and will be able to stay in luxury hotels for free: one night in a 4-star hotel is offered for economy class, and two nights in a 5-star hotel for business class. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is actively searching for deposits of rare earth metals. Recently, three of them have been attracting more attention - uranium, antimony and lithium. How can Tajikistan earn money from them? According to various sources, the world price per kilogram of uranium is slowly rising after falling in early 2023 to $60. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan was allowed to import 2,522 vehicles manufactured before 2013. These cars were stuck at the country's customs posts after Tajikistan banned the import of such cars in October 2023. The authorities called them “old” and asked the merchants to either take them to another country, or convert them into spare parts and then sell them. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan, by its resolution, instructed to recognize the tax debts of OJSC “Tajiktelecom” and the State Unitary Enterprise “Center for Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio Monitoring” of the Communications Service as hopeless and write them off. asiaplustj.info »
In his speech on the Day of Knowledge, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon once again drew attention to primary vocational education. The Government of the Republic of Tajikistan has set a goal to train about 1 million citizens of the country in various specialties by 2027. asiaplustj.info »
The prosecutor of the Shohmansur metropolitan district demanded 19 years in prison for each for two employees of the “Muhammad 2009” construction company. The brothers Nusratullo and Khokimjon Kurbonov are accused of fraud, falsification of documents and abuse of authority, Radio “Ozodi” reports. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has achieved a complete ban on corporal punishment of children with the adoption of the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan “On Responsibility for Education and Upbringing of Children” as amended in 2024 (the former Law “On Responsibility of Parents for the upbringing of children” was adopted in 2011). asiaplustj.info »
The president of the International Boxing Association (IBA), Umar Kremlev, became the new owner of the “Rolf” dealer holding. This is reported on the company's website. The holding expects that the new strategic investor will allow the company to expand its range of activities, as well as focus on improving efficiency and attracting new partners and customers. asiaplustj.info »
Growers in Tajikistan have harvested more than 31 thousand tons of grapes by September 1, 2024, which is 11 times more than in the same period last year. The Ministry of Agriculture noted that in the winter of 2022, cold weather ruined most of the grape plantations, which negatively affected the production of this crop. asiaplustj.info »
Emomali Rahmon annually recalls the existing problems in the field of education in his messages. This time, in his speech in honor of the Day of Knowledge, the head of the republic instructed to develop a law “On the status of teachers in society”. asiaplustj.info »
Experts from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have identified five of the most promising types of digital agriculture technologies for farmers in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
In the new academic year, 117 teachers from Russia will teach in schools in Tajikistan. Last academic year there were 73 of them, the Russian House in the republic reports. The first teachers – participants of the international project of the Ministry of Education of Russia “Russian teacher abroad” – have already arrived at schools in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
In Tajikistan's law enforcement practice, secrecy is often applied to high-profile cases. Trials in such cases take place behind closed doors, which raises questions about the transparency and openness of justice in the country. asiaplustj.info »
Thanks to the use of digital technologies in agriculture, almost landless Israel feeds half the world, and fertile Tajikistan receives small income from land use. Today, only 2% of agricultural producers use digital technologies. asiaplustj.info »
At the meeting held on August 29, the Government of Tajikistan adopted the National Civil Aviation Safety Program of the Republic of Tajikistan for 2025-2030. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Kazakhstan discussed the issue of exporting electricity from the Rogun HPP through the territory of Uzbekistan, the press service of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports. asiaplustj.info »
In the first half of this year, 4.3 thousand unemployed people registered with the state employment agency were involved in paid community service. About 41% of them are women, 38% are young people . asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan plans to complete work on the second phase of the “Istiqlol” tunnel construction by the end of September this year, the Ministry of Transport of the country informed “Asia-Plus”. The ministry noted that at the moment, work has been completed on the installation of ventilation, lighting, fire extinguishing systems, cables and security systems. asiaplustj.info »
