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Over 90% of Tajik-Russian two-way trade in 2024 was conducted in the Russian rubles, the Chairman of the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT), Firdavs Tolibzoda, told reporters in Dushanbe on February 12. asiaplustj.info »
On February 12, 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, met in Astana with the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The Tajik MFA information department says that at the beginning of the meeting, the top Tajik diplomat conveyed warm wishes from the President of Tajikistan , Emomali Rahmon , to the President of Kazakhstan. asiaplustj.info »
Representatives of the United States of America have sent a letter to the Government of Tajikistan regarding the enforcement of sanctions against a number of Russian companies, Sulton Rahimzoda, the head of the State Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management (GosKomInvest), told reporters in Dushanbe on February 11. According to him, the U.S. asiaplustj.info »
Although the state border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan has been fully delineated, two pressing issues—the road and water facilities, which have previously been sources of conflict—remain under discussion, Tajikistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, stated at a news conference in Dushanbe on February 11. asiaplustj.info »
A delegation from the Saudi Development Fund (SFD), led by Mohammed Almasoud, a Director of the SFD Central Asia Operations, has arrived in Dushanbe on an official visit. asiaplustj.info »
In 2024, Tajikistan established mutually beneficial partnerships in the field of labor migration with several countries, including South Korea, Japan, Kuwait, Belgium, Poland, Serbia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Latvia, Germany, and Singapore, Ms. asiaplustj.info »
Barqi Tojik Company has confirmed that it has proposed an increase in electricity rates in Tajikistan. The Antimonopoly Agency was the first to report on this proposal. In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, Barqi Tojik top manager Mahmadumar Asozoda confirmed on February 11 that he had submitted a proposal to raise electricity prices to the relevant authorities. asiaplustj.info »
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Central Asia holds strategic significance for Iran for several reasons. Tajik expert Qosim Bekmuhammad notes that Central Asia’s location in the heart of the Eurasian continent, its direct proximity to key Iranian partners such as Russia and China, its vast natural resources, and its position along major international transport routes make the region highly attractive to Tehran. asiaplustj.info »
On the day of his inauguration, U. S. President Donald Trump signed an order suspending all American aid programs to foreign countries. He also called for the closure of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). asiaplustj.info »
In 2024, the number of divorces in Tajikistan decreased, but complaints about domestic violence and early marriages increased, the head of the Committee for Women and Family’s Affairs under the Government of Tajikistan, Ms. asiaplustj.info »
The Dushanbe Police Department has denied rumors circulating on social media about drugs being distributed near schools in the form of candy. In an official statement released on February 10, the Dushanbe Police Department called the claims false and fabricated , urging the public not to trust unverified information. asiaplustj.info »
The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) has lowered the refinancing rate by 0. 25 percentage points, from 9. 00% to 8. 75%. The decision was made during a meeting of the NBT’s Monetary Policy Committee held on February 6. asiaplustj.info »
Three individuals have been sentenced to varying prison terms for the knife attack on Saidmukarram Abdulqodirzoda, the head of Tajikistan’s Council of Ulema. Among them is the young man who carried out the attack—he has been sentenced to 26 years in prison. asiaplustj.info »
Land tax rates in Tajikistan have increased significantly over the past decade—by more than 60%. This has led to additional costs for farmers and landowners and, as a result, a rise in agricultural product prices. asiaplustj.info »
The defendants in the criminal case concerning the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall will begin reviewing the case materials in the coming days, Meduza reports, citing Kommersant . On February 6, Oleg Vlasov, the lawyer of one of the accused, informed the TASS news agency that the parties had begun familiarizing themselves with the case materials. asiaplustj.info »
This year, Tajikistan's Armed Forces Day will be celebrated on a grand scale in Dushanbe. In honor of this important occasion, numerous events aimed at strengthening patriotism and respect for the country’s Armed Forces will take place in the capital, an official source at the Dushanbe mayor's office told Asia-Plus in an interview. asiaplustj.info »
The Tajik Aluminum Company (TALCO) produced 82. 2 thousand tons of primary aluminum in 2024, representing a 23. 3% increase compared to 2023, according to the country's Ministry of Industry and New Technologies (MoINT). asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is making remarkable strides in transforming its health system to ensure essential healthcare services are accessible to all citizens without causing financial hardship. asiaplustj.info »
On February 4, Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of the Ismailis worldwide, passed away in Lisbon at the age of 89. We decided to recall the projects opened in Tajikistan thanks to him and how he helped ordinary people. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has fulfilled its international obligations under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement by submitting its first biennial report on greenhouse gas emissions accounting for the period 1990–2022. asiaplustj.info »
The Aga Khan Development Network says Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V was named the 50th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims on February 5, following the unsealing of the Will of his late father, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, who died in Lisbon, Portugal on February 4, aged 88. asiaplustj.info »
On February 5, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, Emomali Rahmon, sent a telegram of condolences to the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat, stating: “We express our sincere condolences on the passing of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. asiaplustj.info »
In 2025, the government of Tajikistan plans to allocate approximately 4. 156 billion somonis (US$380 million) from the state budget for public debt repayment. These funds are categorized under the budget section “Other Expenses,” which includes expenditures not classified under other categories. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports say the United States President Donald Trump has said the US will “take over” and “own” Gaza after resettling Palestinians elsewhere under an extraordinary redevelopment plan that he claimed could turn the enclave into “the Riviera of the Middle East”. asiaplustj.info »
His Highness Prince Karim Al Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, 49th hereditary Imam of Shia Ismaili Muslims and direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), passed away peacefully in Lisbon on February 4, 2025, aged 88, surrounded by his family. He is survived by three sons and a daughter. asiaplustj.info »
As of November 2024, the average monthly nominal salary in Tajikistan was 2,628. 90 somonis (US$241), according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. This reportedly represents a 1. asiaplustj.info »
On February 4, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon appointed Yusuf Rahmon, who had previously served as Prosecutor-General of the country, as the Secretary of the Security Council, the president’s official website reports. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has instructed the Ministry of Finance to allocate 150 million somonis (US$13. 7 million) to increase the authorized capital of the Open Joint Stock Company (OJSC) NBO Roghun. asiaplustj.info »
Starting from February 3, 2025, flights from Dushanbe to Tehran are operated at updated times, providing passengers with even more convenience when planning their travel, says press release issued by the airline. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is actively moving toward digital transformation, with artificial intelligence (AI) and e-commerce creating new opportunities for the economy, businesses, and society. A combination of efforts from local startups, international companies, and government initiatives is paving the way for sustainable development and the adoption of advanced technologies. asiaplustj.info »
Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp. , announced that the opening of Freedom Bank Tajikistan in Dushanbe is expected in the spring of 2025. Kapital. kz reports that the statement was made via the entrepreneur’s social media account on Threads. asiaplustj.info »
Amphetamines have become the most widely used drug among Tajikistan’s youth, Zafar Samad, Director of the Drug Control Agency (DCA) under the President of Tajikistan, told reporters in Dushanbe on February 3. asiaplustj.info »
Zafar Samad, Head of Tajikistan’s Drug Control Agency (DCA) under the President of Tajikistan, has confirmed the interception of 121 kg of methamphetamine smuggled through Tajikistan on transit trucks traveling from Afghanistan to China. asiaplustj.info »
The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) has released its trade results for Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan) for 2024. Zakon. kz reports that according to customs data, the total trade turnover between China and the region amounted to US $94. asiaplustj.info »
This year, Sada festival was celebrated in Dushanbe on February. As usual, the main events dedicated to this festival took place in the Firdavsi Park (formerly Peoples’ Friendship Park). Fairs of agricultural goods, handicrafts and agricultural machines were organized in Dushanbe on the occasion of the Sada festival. asiaplustj.info »
An article published by CABAR.asia says that at the local level, saving glaciers is difficult since the primary cause is global greenhouse gas emissions, scientists say. Over the past 70 years, temperatures in the mountains of Tajikistan have risen by 1.5°C. asiaplustj.info »
On January 10, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced new sanctions against Russia’s energy sector, including Gazprom Neft and its subsidiaries, among them Jamiyati Doroi Masouliyati Mahdud (LLC) Gazpromneft-Tajikistan, a Tajikistan-based Gazprom Neft subsidiary Gazpromneft-Tajikistan. The U.S. asiaplustj.info »
The number of Kyrgyz citizens in Russia has dropped from 650,000 to 350,000 over the past year. However, the volume of remittances from Russia to Kyrgyzstan has increased, Radio Azattyk reports . asiaplustj.info »
Press release issued by Somon Air says the company has signed an agreement with the leasing company DAE Capital (UAE) for the purchase of two new Boeing 737-8 aircraft. These aircraft are expected to join the airline's fleet in 2026, strengthening Somon Air's position as the leading air carrier in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
The Food Security Committee under the Government of Tajikistan has confirmed that an outbreak of lumpy skin disease among cattle led to Russia’s ban on livestock imports. Officials have also explained the disappearance of homemade milk from the capital’s markets. asiaplustj.info »
In 2024, Tajikistan significantly increased food imports, including wheat, rice, potatoes, fruits, dairy products, and meat, despite the growth of domestic production for many of these products. According to data from the Committee on Food Security under the Government of Tajikistan presented at a news conference in Dushanbe on January 29, wheat imports reached 1. asiaplustj.info »
The Qalaikhumb–Vanj–Rushan border highway, which is part of the Dushanbe–Kulob-Khorog–China border multimodal international corridor, is set to be completed one year ahead of schedule in June 2025. This was announced by Tajikistan’s Minister of Transport, Azim Ibrohim, at a January 29 news conference in Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
Answering journalists’ questions at a news conference in Dushanbe, the newly appointed head of the Communications Service under the Government of Tajikistan, Isfandiyor Sa’dullo, promised on January 29 that internet prices will be reduced in Tajikistan in the near future. asiaplustj.info »
Kazakhstan leads Central Asia in average wage, according to Ranking. kz . Data from the CIS Interstate Statistical Committee shows that in September 2024, the average nominal salary in Kazakhstan was US $817. asiaplustj.info »
In December 2024, Tajikistan exported electricity worth over US$6. 4 million, marking an increase of nearly 53% compared to the previous month, according to data from the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Construction of what the Tajik president's official website boasts will be “Central Asia's largest theater” is expected to be completed by autumn of 2026. The National Theater of Tajikistan, which is on the list of especially significant facilities, is expected to be commissioned ahead of the country’s 35th Independence Anniversary. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Human Rights Ombudsman, Umed Bobozoda, told reporters in Dushanbe on January 27 that his office has not received any appeals related to the case of high-profile defendants. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Human Rights Ombudsman, Umed Bobozoda, stated that he had sent more than 10 letters to his Russian counterpart, Tatyana Moskalkova, regarding violations of the rights of Tajik migrants in Russia. asiaplustj.info »
The U. S. Embassy in Dushanbe has notified grant-receiving partners about the suspension of the U. S. foreign assistance program for Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia. The notification states that the suspension applies to all grants issued by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U. asiaplustj.info »
