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The 23rd meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Heads of Government (SCO CHG) that took place in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, on October 15-16 has resulted in adoption of the Joint Communique. asiaplustj.info »
The 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member nations took place Islamabad, Pakistan with participation of Tajikistan’s Prime Minister Qohir Rasoulzoda. asiaplustj.info »
A new presidential residence is set to be built in Khujand, the capital of Sughd province, replacing the current residence of the President of Tajikistan, which will be demolished. The new complex will be located on the same site, according to the press center of the Sughd regional administration. asiaplustj.info »
The Council of Ulema (Tajikistan's highest Islamic institution) has decided to hold weekly live broadcasts on its YouTube channel, where religious leaders answer questions from citizens on various religious topics. asiaplustj.info »
The Russian government has approved the quota for temporary residence permits (TRPs) for foreigners in 2025, setting the limit at 5,500 permits, TASS reports , citing relevant order. This represents a significant reduction compared to 2024, when the quota was 10,600. asiaplustj.info »
The second Toji Somon award ceremony, dedicated to Tajik Cinema Day (October 16), is being held in Dushanbe from October 15-19. This year's theme for the ceremony is “Honoring True Art. asiaplustj.info »
The Kyrgyz president’s official website says the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a decree on measures to implement the law “On Burial and Funeral Services”. asiaplustj.info »
The frequency and intensity of dust and sandstorms in Tajikistan have multiplied, but economic assessments of their impact remain limited, and in some cases, entirely absent. According to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), around 2 billion tons of sand and dust are released into the atmosphere every year, which is equivalent to the weight of 350 Great Pyramids of Giza. asiaplustj.info »
His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, Founder of Peace and National Unity, Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, on October 12 officiated the commencement of the construction of 110kV Qozideh substation in Ishkashim District and the 42 km 110 kV transmission network in Rushan District. asiaplustj.info »
CABAR.asia says authorities of Tajikistan intend to decontaminate millions of tons of radioactive waste in the Istiqlol city with the assistance of a Russian company. This is uranium waste produced while making the Soviet Union’s first atomic bomb, however, it still affects the residents of this city in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has ordered the "settlement of tax arrears of subordinate enterprises of the State Unitary Enterprise (SUE) Khojagii Manziliyu Kommunali (KMK – the state holding company for public utilities). asiaplustj.info »
A report, issued by the Tajik government, notes that most Tajikistan nationals do not earn enough money every month to afford basic necessities. asiaplustj.info »
Kyrgyz media outlets report that Chairman of the State National Security Committee of Kyrgyzstan (GKNB), Kamchybek Tashiyev, said yesterday at a conference in Batken that the work on delimitation of the Kyrgyz-Tajik border will be completed in the near future. asiaplustj.info »
The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is providing a first US$25 million loan to support the construction of the Roghun hydropower plant (HPP), a key project of Tajikistan’s strategy for renewable energy development and energy security. asiaplustj.info »
The editorial office of Asia-Plus has filed a complaint with the Interior Ministry’s Office for Dushanbe against the deputy principal of Lyceum No. 5, Faizali Sodiqov, for insults and threats directed at their journalists. asiaplustj.info »
Over the first nine months of 2024, 10,178 cases of land law violations have been identified in the country. The Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for Land Management and Geodesy of the Republic of Tajikistan (Committee), Dilovar Pirzoda, announced this at the Committee’s meeting on October 8. asiaplustj.info »
An international conference dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Tajikistan’s Constitution took place in Dushanbe. Tajikistan’s state-run news agency Khovar reports that Initiated by the Majlisi Oli (Tajikistan’s parliament), the event brought together parliament speakers from eleven countries of the world, including Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
The Speaker of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper chamber of parliament), Rustam Emomali, has highlighted the importance of expanding joint ventures with Russia. He noted this during the opening of the inter-parliamentary forum "Russia-Tajikistan: Potential for Interregional Cooperation," which took place in Dushanbe on October 10. asiaplustj.info »
On October 29-30, Dushanbe will host the first International Investment Mining and Metallurgical Forum and Exhibition. This was announced at a briefing by the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies of Tajikistan (MoINT) on October 8. asiaplustj.info »
The official exchange rate of the Russian ruble to the Tajik national currency, the somoni, set daily by the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT), has fallen from 1:0. 1147 on September 27, 2024, to 1:01093 as of October 10. asiaplustj.info »
Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service reported yesterday that more than 1,800 state workers have been mobilized in the southern province of Khatlon to go door-to-door to warn people about joining religious extremist groups. asiaplustj.info »
Residents of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) have received over 1,500 tons of domestically produced coal and food aid, following instructions from Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon, sys the GBAO government’s press center . asiaplustj.info »
The expedition vehicle of the Czech project Tatra Around The World 2 was involved in an accident in the Pamir Mountains back in August. Now, the minibus is almost completely repaired. The accident took place on August 5 at an altitude of 3,000 meters above sea level. asiaplustj.info »
On Tuesday October 8, the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, Ismatullo Nasreddin, received the Deputy Assistant Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) of the of the Bureau for Asia, Anjali Kaur. asiaplustj.info »
UNICEF, in collaboration with the European Union and the Committee on Technical and Vocational Education and Training, held an official opening ceremony for the Remote Job Center in Shugnan, Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) on October 8. asiaplustj.info »
A study by the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan revealed that household expenses consistently outpace income. In 2023, the average per capita income was 920 somonis, while expenses slightly exceeded this figure at 1,105 somonis. 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 »
The 22nd session of the Secretariat of the Congress of World Leaders and Traditional Religions is underway in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, today. asiaplustj.info »
The inspection carried out by the working group of the Ministry of Education and Science (MoES) has confirmed that the teacher at School No 8 in Vahdat Township, Ms. Faizikhon Rajabova, was beaten by the mother of one of the 8th grade girls students and she is currently in hospital. asiaplustj.info »
Kazakh media reports say the United States has shown interest in participating in construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. InformBuro.kz reported yesterday that Senior Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Mr. asiaplustj.info »
Presided over by the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, a regular meeting of the CIS Council of Foreign ministers took place in Moscow on October 7. The Russia Foreign Ministry says the ministers summed up the results of the CIS foreign ministries’ joint work in view of implementing the priorities of the Russian chairmanship in 2024. asiaplustj.info »
Today, the banking system plays a crucial and influential role in the economy of the Republic of Tajikistan. Over the past twenty years of its activity, CJSC The First Microfinance Bank has earned respect and a solid reputation among its clients and international organizations operating in Tajikistan through comprehensive development. 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 »
The Current Time channel reported on October 1 that paid cells may soon be introduced in prisons in Kyrgyzstan, as proposed by the government to help boost the state budget. The idea is to create an "experimental regime" in correctional facilities, where inmates could pay for improved living conditions, similar to those found in sanatoriums. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has adopted a Medium-Term State Revenue Program for 2024-2029 and the Plan of Actions for 2024-2026 aimed at increasing state budget revenues. It is planned to be done through digitalizing the state revenue system, identifying additional revenue sources, and improving tax and customs payment administration, among other measures. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports say the Heads of State, Foreign Ministers and representatives of the ACD Member States attended the 3rd ACD Summit, which was held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Doha. At the meeting, the delegations reportedly welcomed the theme of the host of the 3rd ACD Summit, i. asiaplustj.info »
In the framework of the Integrated Rural Development Project/ TRIGGER, the European Union supported the study tour to Armenia for 13 Project partners, representatives of following organization: Mountain Societies Development Support Programme (MSDSP), Public Organization (PO) Azal, PO Development of Cross-Border Relations in Lakhsh District, PO Association Woman and Society, PO Cross Border asiaplustj.info »
The Foton Toano electric minibuses, which accommodate 17 passengers, have been introduced in Dushanbe. These modern and comfortable vehicles feature ergonomic seats, a spacious luggage compartment, stylish design, and a high level of safety. 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 »
Russia has effectively stopped the export and transit of Kazakh grain. The Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision of Russia (Rosselkhoznadzor) requested that Kazakhstan suspend the issuance of phytosanitary certificates for grain and its processed products, sunflower seeds, and other agricultural crops exported to Russia, Fergana reports , citing Kazakh media. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s national air carrier, Tajik Air, has resumed regular flights on an air route connecting Dushanbe and Khorog, the capital of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous region (GBAO). After the seven-year interruption, the flight on the Dushanbe-Khorog air route was operated on October 3. The pilots were given a reception at the Khorog airport. asiaplustj.info »
On Thursday October 3, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon met in Doha with the Amir of the State of Qatar, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on the sidelines of the 3rd summit of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD), according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
The global brand BYD will officially launch its operations in Tajikistan tomorrow. Two 4S centers will open in the capital, providing a full range of services, including car sales, maintenance, original spare parts, and market analysis, significantly improving service quality. 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 »
The Department Overseeing Migration Issues of the Nizhny Novgorod Police Directorate says that starting October 1, Nizhny Novgorod oblast in Russia has suspended the issuance of work permits to foreign nationals. asiaplustj.info »
Three suspected participants in the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack have been charged with planning another attack, TASS reports , citing case materials. The investigation alleges that they intended to carry out the attack using homemade explosives. asiaplustj.info »
On Wednesday October 2, the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, left for the State of Qatar to participate in the 3rd Meeting of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue. asiaplustj.info »
The 31-year-old resident of Temur-Malik district in Khatlon province, Jahongir Qurbonzoda, has been detained in Dushanbe on suspicion of killing his two-year-old daughter, says the press center of the Dushanbe Police Directorate. asiaplustj.info »
The Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) and districts of the Rasht Valley in eastern Tajikistan reportedly fulfilled theirs autumn conscription targets on October 1, the same day when the autumn conscription campaign was launched in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Scheduled for September 30, the resumed regular flight from Dushanbe to the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO)’s capital, Khorog, has bene postponed due to bad weather, an official source within Tajikistan’s national air carrier, Tajik Air, told Asia-Plus in an interview. asiaplustj.info »
