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Scientists from the University of Melbourne and their colleagues have identified a significant decrease in the volume of fresh water on land and underground, The Insider wrote on March 28, 2025. asiaplustj.info »
The Tajik president’s official website reports that after the conclusion of the trilateral negotiations, which took place in Tajik northern city of Khujand yesterday, the Treaty between Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan on the Junction Point of the State Borders of the three countries and the Khujand Declaration on Eternal Friendship were signed. asiaplustj.info »
Following the special meeting of the Presidents of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, which took place in the Tajik northern city of Khujand yesterday, the ceremony of signing and exchanging the Protocol on the Exchange of Ratifications of the Treaty between the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan on Allied Relations took place, according to the Tajik president’s official asiaplustj.info »
The Secretary-General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) stated that in the event of a threat of sending European military forces to Ukraine, the Organization is ready to provide any assistance. asiaplustj.info »
Migrants in Russia have been granted an extension to work without a patent, but only in certain regions of the country. Articles in the media have begun to appear stating that Vladimir Putin allowed migrants to work in Russia without a patent. asiaplustj.info »
On March 27, Bloomberg and the Financial Times ( FT ) published details of a new draft mineral agreement between Ukraine and the United States, which U. S. authorities handed to Kyiv on March 23, Meduza reported on March 28. asiaplustj.info »
On March 26, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) approved the plan for the regional operation, dubbed “Illegal-2025,” the CSTO Secretariat says , noting that it is aimed at combating illegal migration this year. asiaplustj.info »
On March 27, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin participate in the 20th meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Central Asia’s nations and the European Union (EU), which took place in Turkmenistan’s capital, Ashgabat. asiaplustj.info »
“As a new school year begins in Afghanistan, it marks three years since the start of the ban on girls' secondary education. This decision continues to harm the future of millions of Afghan girls. asiaplustj.info »
President Emomali Rahmon has proposed introducing criminal responsibility for the illegal use of electricity and non-payment for it. The Tajik president’s press service reports that during a government meeting on March 27, the president expressed concern over the irrational use of electricity and losses exceeding the norm during the fall-winter season of 2024-2025. asiaplustj.info »
Fewer foreigners are becoming Russian citizens or obtaining residence permits in Russia, Kommersant reports , citing statistics from the Russian Interior Ministry. In 2024, 209,000 “new Russians” received passports, which is the lowest figure over the last five years. asiaplustj.info »
According to the Committee on Religious Affairs under the Government of Tajikistan (CRA), the Islamic holy month of Ramadan is expected to last 29 days this year, and Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on March 30. asiaplustj.info »
The 20th EU-Central Asia ministerial meeting is taking place in Turkmenistan’s capital, Ashgabat, today. asiaplustj.info »
An article by Kian Sharifi posted on Radio Ozodi's website says the Islamic State (IS) terror group is expanding its influence and adapting its tactics despite having lost significant territory in Syria and Iraq. asiaplustj.info »
A "special tax and customs regime" will be implemented in the territory of the Tajik-Russian Industrial Park in Dushanbe, according to the agreement on the park's establishment signed on March 17 by the governments of both countries. asiaplustj.info »
Yesterday, on March 19, 2025, during the first sitting of the first session of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) of the seventh convocation, Fayzali Idizoda was elected Speaker of the Majlisi Namoyandagon. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is studying Russia's proposal related to the construction of a small-capacity nuclear power plant in the country. The project is in the early stages of negotiations. This was announced by the head of Rosatom, Alexey Likhachev, TASS reported on March 17. asiaplustj.info »
The first sitting of the first session of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chambers of parliament) of the seventh convocation took place in Dushanbe on March 19. The first session of the Majlisi Namoyandagon shall be opened by its eldest member. asiaplustj.info »
The Moscow City Court has extended the pre-trial detention of three Tajik citizens and one Russian accused of involvement in the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall concert venue, TASS reports . asiaplustj.info »
On Tuesday March 18, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon on the upcoming Nowruz holiday. In a congratulatory message posted on the Telegram page of the Iranian Embassy in Dushanbe, Pezeshkian wished Emomali Rahmon and the people of Tajikistan health, happiness, and success in the new year. asiaplustj.info »
On March 14, representatives of the Tajikistan Embassy in Moscow visited the Center for Temporary Detention of Foreign Nationals (CTDFN) in Yegoryevsk, where Tajik migrants are among those being held. asiaplustj.info »
The Kremlin press service reported that the two leaders discussed the issue of Ukraine in detail and frankly. The Kremlin made clear that Russia has many additional demands before it will consider a broader ceasefire. asiaplustj.info »
On March 18, during the final sitting of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) of the sixth convocation, the lawmakers, now former lawmakers, ratified the state border agreement with Kyrgyzstan and two other documents related to the border. asiaplustj.info »
By president’s decree issued on March 6, 2025, the first sitting of the first session of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) of the seventh convocation will take place March 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
This year, Navrouz will be celebrated in Dushanbe with large-scale festivities from March 19 to 22, including cultural events, sports competitions, and youth programs, an official source within the Dushanbe Administration told Asia-Plus in an interview. asiaplustj.info »
A total of 133 million somonis has been allocated for the implementation of the comprehensive state program for the development of animal husbandry, poultry farming, fish farming, and beekeeping in Tajikistan for the years 2023-2027. asiaplustj.info »
The Kremlin reports that Vladimir Putin and Emomali Rahmon yesterday participated via video link in the ceremonial start of construction of the International Educational Center for Gifted Children and a new building for the State Russian Drama Theater named after Vladimir Mayakovsky in Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
The Tajik president’s official website says the high-level negotiations between the Tajik and Russian delegation resulted in the signing of a number of cooperation documents in the presence of Emomali Rahmon and Vladimir Putin: - A government-to-government agreement on cooperation in the restoration of lands of Tajikistan damaged as a result of uranium mining and mineral processing; asiaplustj.info »
On March 16, Kyrgyzstan’s air carrier, Asman Airlines, has successfully completed its first flight on the Bishkek – Khujand – Bishkek air route. The flight was reportedly conducted on March 16 as part of preparations for the launch of regular air services. Kyrgyzstan’s Kaktus. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan continue to receive congratulations following the signing of the State Border Treaty between the two countries. Meanwhile, experts across Central Asia are assessing the event, unanimously calling it historic. asiaplustj.info »
The Tajik president’s official website says the official visit of President Emomali Rahmon to Moscow began on March 16. At Vnukovo-2 Airport, Emomali Rahmon was warmly welcomed by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Marat Khusnullin, along with other high-ranking Russian officials. asiaplustj.info »
Residents of Dushanbe have been complaining about the rising prices of essential goods, including meat. Since the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, food prices have once again soared. Over the past week, 10 sellers in Dushanbe were detained and fined for overcharging for meat . asiaplustj.info »
A working group has been established under the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population of Tajikistan (MoHSPP) to provide methodological assistance in preventing maternal and child mortality. asiaplustj.info »
The reduction of American financial aid is already being felt in Tajikistan, and this has inevitably impacted the agrarian sector. Fewer opportunities without projects The closure or temporary suspension of USAID programs means that many projects aimed at supporting agriculture, small and medium-sized businesses, as well as social programs, may be rolled back. asiaplustj.info »
On March 13, the Presidents of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan participated in an online ceremony to open the Guliston – Kyzyl-Bel and Madaniyat – Kayragach border crossing points (BCPs) on the tajik-Kyrgyz border. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports says that speaking at a press conference at the Kremlin alongside the Belarusian President, Alexander Lukashenko, the Russian President Vladimir Putin said he agreed in principle with a U. asiaplustj.info »
On the evening of March 13, President Emomali Rahmon concluded his two-day state visit to Kyrgyzstan. At the Bishkek airport, he was seen off by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov. asiaplustj.info »
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization welcomes the signing of the Treaty between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan on the state border. “The treaty is a manifestation of the goodwill of the parties to resolve issues through peaceful means, in the spirit of equal consultations, mutual understanding, and respect,” the SCO statement notes . asiaplustj.info »
In January 2025, the bilateral trade between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan significantly decreased. Uzbekistan’s National Committee for Statistics says a total trade volume between the two countries reached only US $35. asiaplustj.info »
The presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan today participated online in the reopening of two border crossing points (BCPs) along the Tajik-Kyrgyz border: Kyzyl-Bel BCP Kayragach BCP These BCPs mark a significant step toward improving bilateral relations between the two countries. asiaplustj.info »
After the official welcoming ceremony, negotiations between the President of the Republic of Tajikistan and the President of the Kyrgyz Republic were held with the participation of official delegations. asiaplustj.info »
The average salary of a teacher in Tajikistan is 1,646 somonis (just over US$150), significantly lower than that of educators in neighboring countries. Low wages have become one of the main reasons for the mass exodus of teachers from the education system and a decline in teaching quality . asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan urges citizens not to transport or use the harmala plant ( hazorispand ) in Russia. The ministry reminded that in February 2024 , Russia added harmala to the list of plants containing narcotic substances , making its possession and use for personal or medical purposes illegal in the country. asiaplustj.info »
Iran’s Kish Airlines will introduce direct flights between Dushanbe and Kish Island to promote tourism and increase the number of foreign visitors during the Navrouz celebrations. Iranian media outlet Didar-e Emrooz says these special flights, timed for the Navrouz festival, will be operated on Airbus A321 aircraft starting from March 16. asiaplustj.info »
Since the beginning of March, Khabarovsk Airlines has updated its rules for transporting children with foreign citizenship, Komsomolskaya Pravda – Khabarovsk reports . Now, parents of children aged 2 to 12 years who are not citizens of Russia will not be able to take advantage of discounts on airline tickets and will have to pay the full price, the same as for adult passengers. asiaplustj.info »
The Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan border will be opened on March 13. The official opening of the border crossings on both sides will take place in the presence of high-ranking government officials, an informed source within the Sughd regional administration told the Asia-Plus news agency in an interview. asiaplustj.info »
Eurasianet reported on March 11 that according to a just-released survey conducted by the UNHCR, Tajikistan is the most welcoming nation in Central Asia for forced migrants. asiaplustj.info »
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is contributing to the development of trade and transport routes in Tajikistan by helping to finance the upgrading and expansion of the road from Danghara to Guliston, says press release issued by the EBRD Dushanbe Resident Office. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and China are set to resume direct flights between Dushanbe and Beijing. This issue was discussed yesterday during a meeting between the head of the Civil Aviation Agency of Tajikistan (CAA), Habibullo Nazarzoda, and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Tajikistan, Ji Shumin. asiaplustj.info »
Negotiations between Ukraine and the United States took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on March 11. Meduza , an independent, Russian-language media outlet, says negotiations in Jeddah were attended by Ukraine's Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak, Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga, and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, while the U.S. asiaplustj.info »
