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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 »
Interview with Mr. Olof Skoog, Deputy Secretary-General of the European External Action Service for Political Affairs. Q. Mr. Skoog, you came to Dushanbe to chair the 12 th European Union – Central Asia High Level Political and Security Dialogue, hosted by Tajikistan on 11 July 2025. What was the objective of this meeting? Has it been met? asiaplustj.info »
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sustained minor leg injuries during an Israeli airstrike on Tehran in June, according to Iranian state-linked news agencies. Citing Fars News Agency ( FNA ) , which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) , the report states that six Israeli bombs targeted the entrances of a secret underground complex in Tehran on June 16 . asiaplustj.info »
Heads of ministries and agencies of Tajikistan as well as heads of provinces and cities are expected to begin to give news conferences on the results of the past half-year’s work on July 21. Officials of ministries and organizations operating in Dushanbe must coordinate the timing of news conferences with the state-run news agency Khovar . asiaplustj.info »
During a working visit to the northern city of Panjakent, President Emomali Rahmon on July 11 launched several major infrastructure and social development projects aimed at bolstering the region’s economy and quality of life, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
The United States has significantly reduced the maximum validity period for non-immigrant visas issued to Kyrgyz citizens — from 10 years to just three months. The new rule also limits travelers to a single entry. asiaplustj.info »
In October 2024, the Unite for Girls’ Empowerment forum highlighted a pressing health issue facing women in Tajikistan — widespread anemia caused in part by the consumption of unfortified wheat flour. 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 »
Russia has officially recognized the Taliban government as the legitimate authority in Afghanistan, making it the first country in the world to do so. On July 3, the Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed the decision, and the flag of the "Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan" — the name used by the Taliban — was raised over the Afghan Embassy in Moscow. asiaplustj.info »
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon will begin a working visit to the Sughd province on July 11, which will continue through July 13. The visit will begin with a trip to Ayni district, according to a source from the Sughd regional administration. asiaplustj.info »
The head of the Afghan Refugee Committee in Dushanbe, Musavvir Bahaduri, has denied recent claims about the forced deportation of Afghan nationals from Tajikistan. Speaking to Asia-Plus , Bahaduri said the reports are unfounded and emphasized that no refugees have filed complaints with the committee regarding forced expulsion. asiaplustj.info »
Dushanbe is hosting an exhibition of textile equipment and products from industrial enterprises of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. The event, which is held as part of the first International Textile Forum and taking place at the capital’s “EXPO Center”, kicked off yesterday and is running through today. 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 »
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 body of the two-year-old Yosamin, one of four children reportedly thrown into the Surkhob River by their mother in Khatlon’s Farkhor district, was discovered eight days later on the Afghan side of the Panj River. asiaplustj.info »
After the completion of the meeting and negotiations at the highest level, which took place at the Palace of Nation on July 8, President Emomali Rahmon and his Kyrgyz counterpart Sadyr Japarov took part in the virtual opening ceremony of the border crossing point (BCP) "Tojvaron" - "Karamik" on the state border of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. asiaplustj.info »
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda announced the launch of the Universal Health Coverage Practitioners and Experts Knowledge Exchange and Resources (UHC PEERS), a regional peer-to-peer learning network to accelerate universal health coverage across Asia and the Pacific, says press release issued by ADB. asiaplustj.info »
WFP Tajikistan is pleased to announce the launch of a Call for Proposals for international/national/local NGOs to support the implementation of the Agri-Tech for Youth initiative. This initiative aims to foster climate-resilient, nutrition-sensitive agriculture through innovation, technology, and youth empowerment. asiaplustj.info »
Kyrgyzstan has outpaced its Central Asian neighbors in per capita GDP growth over the past three years, Gazeta. uz reports , citing economist Mirkamil Kholboyev, a graduate of South Korea’s Chonbuk National University. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has taken a major step forward in digital innovation with the launch of its first-ever national artificial intelligence language model, SoroLLM. Uniquely designed to understand and process the Tajik language in all its diversity, the model can recognize not only standard Tajik but also its various regional dialects. Developed by the research team at zehnlab. asiaplustj.info »
Microcredit deposit organization IMON International has announced the appointment of Giorgio Parola as Chairman of the Management Board. Mr. Parola is recognized as one of the leading international experts in microfinance and sustainable financial development. asiaplustj.info »
On July 4, in the city of Khankendi, Republic of Azerbaijan, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, held a meeting with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, on the sidelines of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit. 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 »
On July 3, the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) announced the release and circulation of newly designed banknotes from the 2024 and 2025 series. According to the NBT, the new banknotes include the 200 and 500 somoni denominations from the 2024 series, along with 20, 50, and 100 somoni bills set for release in 2025. asiaplustj.info »
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U. S. President Donald Trump held another phone conversation — their fifth since the beginning of the year. According to Yuri Ushakov, aide to the Russian president, the discussion lasted nearly an hour. asiaplustj.info »
The Dushanbe International Airport has announced a call for applicants to fill vacancies within its Aviation Security Service, the airport's press service told Asia-Plus. According to the announcement, positions are open for the following roles: internal security and inspection officer, aviation safety inspector, and member of the protection and control unit. 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 »
While Turkiye closes all livestock markets due to a surge in foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) cases, farmers in parts of Tajikistan suspect a similar outbreak among their cattle — yet national authorities firmly deny any registered cases of the highly contagious disease. asiaplustj.info »
Despite steady progress in reducing poverty, more than 25% of Tajikistan’s population continues to live below the international poverty line — surviving on less than US$3. 65 a day. This finding is detailed in the World Bank’s latest “Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet Report 2024. asiaplustj.info »
Thirteen years ago, Zulaykho Majidova lost her sight completely. However, today, she is the head of a sewing workshop at the Shifobakhsh Hospital in Dushanbe — and a source of inspiration for dozens of women across the country. asiaplustj.info »
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced on Wednesday the suspension of his country’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the official Press TV and Mehr news agency reported. asiaplustj.info »
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has appointed Sharaf Sheralizoda as the country’s new ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain. The presidential decree was signed on June 30, 2025. Sheralizoda, who currently serves as acting Tajikistan’s ambassador to Switzerland, will now concurrently represent the county in Spain. asiaplustj.info »
A new chapter in pharmaceutical services began in the capital with the opening of the country's first branch of the German pharmacy chain, German Pharmacy . The store offers top-quality medicines and healthcare products sourced directly from leading pharmaceutical companies in Germany. Located at 30 Sh. asiaplustj.info »
When Angubin Mahmadrasul moved from Tajikistan to the Netherlands at just nine years old, few could have predicted the remarkable journey ahead. Today, she is a clinical psychologist working in one of the Netherlands’ top medical institutions. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan's external trade turnover has reached over US$3. 91 billion over the first five months of 2025, slightly up compared to the same period last year. However, this increase was driven primarily by imports, as the country continues to buy more than it sells abroad. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has officially approved a long-term national investment strategy extending through the year 2040. The Tajik president’s official website says the strategy was reviewed and adopted during a regular cabinet meeting held on June 30. asiaplustj.info »
The foreign ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member states gathered in Kyrgyzstan’s resort, Cholpon-Ata, on June 30 for a high-level meeting to discuss pressing regional security issues and enhance multilateral cooperation. asiaplustj.info »
A regular meeting of the Working Group on the implementation of the agreements of the Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and Germany was held virtually on June 26, according to the Tajik MFA information department. asiaplustj.info »
During a working visit to the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), President Emomali Rahmon announced significant progress in the region’s socio-economic development. During the visit, which took place from June 25 to 28, he inaugurated a number of economic and social facilities in the region, according to the president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
In a major advancement for energy connectivity and resilience in Tajikistan’s Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), the Government of Tajikistan on June 26 inaugurated and broke ground on critical power infrastructure that will bring the country closer to finalizing the regional electricity grid, says press release issued by Pamir Energy. asiaplustj.info »
The World Bank’s report Air Quality Management in Central Asia outlines key priorities and proposing solutions to improve air quality through both local initiatives and regional collaboration. The report draws on a series of analytical papers on air quality and AQM systems in Central Asia, covering Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan; Tajikistan; and Uzbekistan. asiaplustj.info »
Iranian media reports say the Iranian lawmakers have considered endorsed a bill obligating the administration to put its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on hold. The Mehr News Agency ( MNA ) says the decision followed U. asiaplustj.info »
The onset of Israel’s attack on Iran has drastically changed the situation in both countries. In Iranian cities, for the first time since the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s, continuous bomb explosions echoed through the streets. asiaplustj.info »
The armed conflict between Israel and Iran, which began on June 13 with a unilateral strike, ended on June 24 with a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States and Qatar. The two sides reached a truce after intense bombing raids, rocket exchanges, U. asiaplustj.info »
A new UN-backed report has placed Central Asia among the world’s most climate-vulnerable regions, warning of intensified droughts, glacier loss, and mounting environmental and economic risks — with Tajikistan at the epicenter. asiaplustj.info »
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Tajikistan presented its first-ever national Green Energy Roadmap at the 3rd International Conference on the “Prospects for the Development of Renewable Energy in the Republic of Tajikistan,” held in Dushanbe from June 23-25. asiaplustj.info »
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon began a three-day visit to the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region, or GBAO today. The president’s official website says the visit is aimed at assessing development progress and participating in National Unity Day celebrations, which take place in GBAO’s capital, Khorog. asiaplustj.info »
As the Israel-Iran conflict intensifies, experts weigh in on the real motives behind the war and the risks of a broader regional catastrophe. The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran , which erupted on June 13 with a surprise Israeli attack , has entered its 11th day . asiaplustj.info »
