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The UN announced ùò May 21 that the third meeting on Afghanistan, involving special representatives from various countries, will take place in Doha. According to the Organization, the meeting is scheduled for June 30 and July 1. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has had meeting with Iran’s acting President Mohammad Mokhber in Tehran. The meeting took place in Tehran yesterday as high-ranking state officials from different countries were in the Iranian capital to pay tribute to the late President Ebrahim Raisi and his companions who lost their lives in a helicopter crash on May 19. asiaplustj.info »
On Wednesday May 22, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon arrived in Iran’s capital, Tehran, to participate in the farewell and condolence ceremony due to the tragic death of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi, says the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
In Tajikistan, an average sugar price rose nearly 24. 5 percent in year to April 1,2024, reaching 12. 20 somonis per kilogram. Last year, 1 kilogram of sugar in Tajikistan cost on average 9. 80 somonis. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan Prime Minister Qohir Rasoulzoda will attend a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States that take place in Turkmenistan’s capital, Ashgabat, on May 24, 2024. asiaplustj.info »
Somon Mahmadbekov has won bronze for Tajikistan at the IJF World Championships in Abu Dhabi, defeating Georgian athlete Dimitri Gochilaidze In the fight for third place in -81kg category On his way to the quarterfinal, Somon defeated athletes from France, the Netherlands, Egypt and Georgia. asiaplustj.info »
Eurasianet reported on May 20 that China is poised to help Tajikistan complete some major infrastructure projects, including modernization of the state-controlled aluminum smelter (Tajik Aluminum Company, or TALCO), the country’s largest industrial enterprise. asiaplustj.info »
The price of urea has nearly halved in Tajikistan. The Levakant-based Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) Azot (formerly TojikAzot - Tajikistan’s fertilizer plant) has announced a reduction in urea prices from 7.00 somonis to 3.60 somonis per kilogram. asiaplustj.info »
On Monday May 20, President Emomali Rahmon sent telegrams of condolences to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, and the First Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Mokhber. asiaplustj.info »
A report by Freedom Finance Global notes that in general, the Consumer Confidence Index in Tajikistan remained at the same level in April, increasing from 146 to 146.7 points. Released on May 16, 2024, Consumer Confidence in Central Asia says some sub-indexes showed a multidirectional movement compared to March. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports say Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appointed the country's first vice president, Mohammad Mokhber, as acting president on Monday after President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash in the East Azerbaijan province. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports said on May 18 that Georgia’s President Salome Zourabichvili has vetoed the “foreign agents” bill that has sparked unprecedented protests in the country and warnings from Brussels that the measure would undermine Tbilisi’s European Union aspirations. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports say a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and other officials apparently crashed in the mountainous northwest reaches of Iran on May 19. News of the helicopter crash involving Iranian President Raisi is a top trending item in media outlets. asiaplustj.info »
CABAR.asia says that over the past 10 years, the amount of harmful emissions has almost doubled in Tajikistan. Transport is reportedly the main source of pollution. The experts believe it is necessary to develop a ‘green’ public transportation. asiaplustj.info »
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, Mr. Wang Yi, will pay an official visit to Tajikistan from May 18-19, an official source with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan told Asia-Plus in an interview. asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Finance of Tajikistan in partnership with the World Bank, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Healthcare and Social Protection of the Population, the Ministry of Labor, Migration and Employment of the Population, and development partners hosted the International Human Capital Forum 2024 (IHCF 2024) titled “Investing in People for Economic Growth” on May 14-15. asiaplustj.info »
In a significant stride towards strengthening health security in Tajikistan, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are collaborating on a new project to protect the population of Tajikistan against infectious disease outbreaks and other health emergencies. asiaplustj.info »
President Emomali Rahmon today morning received the chief prosecutors and heads of the delegations of the member nations of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), who arrived in Dushanbe to participate in the meeting of the general prosecutors of the Organization member nations. asiaplustj.info »
France 24 reported on May 14 that a month ahead of the European Union (EU) elections expected to see a surge by far-right parties, the 27-nation bloc has given the final green light to a landmark overhaul of its migration and asylum policies after nearly a decade of wrangling. asiaplustj.info »
The United Nations has deprived Afghanistan of the right to vote at the UN General Assembly sessions due to non-payment of the membership fee of this organization and not providing a valid reason for non-payment. asiaplustj.info »
The southern province of Khatlon reported the fulfillment of its spring conscription campaign target on May 15. An official source within the Khatlon government says that for the first time over the past decade, Khatlon province has fulfilled its spring conscription campaign ahead of schedule. asiaplustj.info »
Aktualno.uz , citing the Minister of Energy of Uzbekistan Zhyrabek Mirzamahmudov, says Tajikistan will rejoin the Central Asian unified power grid in the near future. “We plan to connect Tajikistan to the Central Asian unified power grid this month,” Uzbek minister was quoted as stating at the international energy conference in Tashkent yesterday. asiaplustj.info »
On Monday May 13, Qozidavlat Qoimdodov, Resident Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in Tajikistan, took part at the Launch of the Tajikistan’s Prioritized Action Plan in the field of health for 2024-2026 in the framework of the International Human Capital Forum Tajikistan 2024, says press release issued by the AKDN office in Tajikistan. In his remarks, Mr. asiaplustj.info »
Members of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament have voted for ratification of a loan agreement signed between the Government of Tajikistan and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for implementation of the Tajikistan: Obigarm-Nourobod Road Project–Long Bridge and Approach Roads (Project). asiaplustj.info »
On May 10, Kazakhstan’s Agency for International Development, or KazAID, handed over 100 vouchers to the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan in Astana for training of IT specialists from Tajikistan under the Human Capital Development Program Tech Orda from Astana Hub. asiaplustj.info »
The U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is hosting the 13th Central Asia Trade Forum, entitled “Trade Connections: Bridging Globally,” on May 14 and 15 at the Rixos Hotel in Almaty, Kazakhstan. asiaplustj.info »
Russia s President Vladimir Putin yesterday held a video conference meeting with permanent members of the Russian Security Council at the Moscow Kremlin. Speaking at the meeting, Putin, in particular, noted that Russia’s relations with immediate neighbors is a priority topic in its foreign policy, says the Kremlin’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan will supply 922 million cubic meters of water to Kazakhstan, which will flow through the Dostyk interstate canal during the irrigation season, according to the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan (MoWRI). asiaplustj.info »
A Dushanbe mom has a taxi journey to remember after giving birth in the back of the cab. On May 10, a 22-year-old resident of Dushanbe, Tamanno Jamilova, gave birth to daughter in the back of the cab while en route to a maternity hospital. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and the United States of America have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on introduction of the Personal Identification Secure Comparison and Evaluation System (PISCES), the official website of the Prosecutor-General’s Office of Tajikistan says . asiaplustj.info »
Soccer fans around the world will now have a day to celebrate the world's most popular sport every year – May 25. The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming May 25 as World Football Day on May 7, 2024. asiaplustj.info »
A Tajik national was reportedly wounded in an incident that took place on the Tajik-Kyrgyz border on May 7. As usual, Tajik and Kyrgyz authorities give controversial reports on border incidents. The Tajik state-run news agency Khovar , citing the country’s Border Guard Directorate, says the incident took place at 11:00 am local time. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan with 33. 31 scores is ranked 155th out of 180 countries and territories surveyed in the overall 2024 World Press Freedom Index. Last year, Tajikistan with 39. 06 scores was ranked 153rd among 180 countries and territories. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan signed the Declaration on Children, Youth and Climate Action on May 6, becoming the third in Central Asia to sign this historic commitment, which aims to accelerate inclusive climate policies and actions that prioritize the well-being of children and young people at the national level, says press release issued by UNICEF Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Italy will host the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) 58th Annual Meeting from May 4-7, 2025, says press release issued by ADB Tajikistan Resident Mission (TJRM). The meetings will be held in Milan, marking Italy’s first time to host and the first ADB Annual Meeting in Europe in almost a decade. asiaplustj.info »
The Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s annual meeting is often a placid affair, offering bankers and stakeholders a chance to highlight accomplishments and discuss future challenges. The 57th edition of the ADB meeting was a bit different, however. asiaplustj.info »
For already several years in row, there have been no military parade in Dushanbe on the occasion of Victory Day. “There will be no military parade on the occasion of Victory Day this year,” Faridoun Mahmadaliyev, a spokesman for the Ministry of Defense of Tajikistan (MoD), told Asia-Plus in an interview. asiaplustj.info »
Citing two Israeli officials, Axios reported on May 5 that the Biden administration has put a hold on a shipment of U. S. -made ammunition to Israel. It is the first time since the October 7 attack that the U. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik judokas won seven medals -- one gold, three silver and three bronze – at the Dushanbe Grand Slam that took place in the Tajik capital on May 3-5. In a tem standing, Tajikistan finished fourth. asiaplustj.info »
The Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan has published a survey on the use of a time budget by the population of the country. A time budget is an allocation of the entire fund of the time of day (week, month, year, etc. asiaplustj.info »
Swarms of locusts have infested farmlands in Tajikistan, according to the Ministry of Agriculture of Tajikistan (MoA). An official source at a MoA says “the spread of locusts has bene reported on 44,000 hectares of farmland. asiaplustj.info »
In a statement delivered on the occasion of the world Press Freedom Day, the High representative of the European Union, Mr. Josep Borrell Fontelles, in particular, noted that in 2024, with elections taking place in over 60 countries around the globe, the work of journalists is more significant than ever. asiaplustj.info »
Donors and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have agreed to a replenishment of US$5 billion for ADB’s Asian Development Fund (ADF) 14 and Technical Assistance Special Fund (TASF) 8, says press release issued by ADB. asiaplustj.info »
The opening day of the first Judo Grand Slam in the history of Tajikistan was eagerly awaited by everyone, first and foremost by the athletes and their respective delegations. It must be said that the stakes are high because there are not many possibilities left to achieve results and qualifying points for the Paris 2024 Games. asiaplustj.info »
Ms. Katherine Ellen Smitton has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Tajikistan, in succession to Mr. Timothy Marschall Jones who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment, GOV. asiaplustj.info »
Year by year, television has been losing more and more viewers, but it still remains the most popular media, says a survey conducted by the Media Consulting Public Association. The survey entitled “Media Preferences of the Population of Tajikistan: TV; Radio; Printed Publications; websites; Social Media; and Messengers” was presented in Dushanbe on May 2. asiaplustj.info »
The handover ceremony of the medical equipment under the Japanese Grant Aid Project “Project for the Improvement of Medical Equipment in the National Medical Center of Tajikistan “Shifobakhsh” and the State Institution of Republican Scientific Center of Cardiovascular Surgery” took place at NMC “Shifobakhsh” and SI RSC Cardiovascular Surgery in Dushanbe city asiaplustj.info »
On Wednesday May 1, Tajikistan Interior Minister, Colonel-General Ramazon Rahimzoda, met here with Mr. Nicolaas Jacob Schermers, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Netherlands to Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Azerbaijani media reports say Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation on the unification of their energy systems. The document was reportedly signed following a meeting of the ministers of economy and energy of the three countries that took place in Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent, on May 1. asiaplustj.info »
The Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan says that over the first three months of this year, gross agricultural product from all categories of farms has been little more than 3. 530. asiaplustj.info »
