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Tajik judokas have won two medals at the Abdu Dhabi Grand Slam 2025, which took place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from November 28 to November 30. Tajikistan is known for consistently producing talented judokas on the world stage and this time, Tajik athletes competed across ten men’s weight categories. asiaplustj.info »
Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC )Dushanbe International Airport (DIA) has introduced a new automated system for vehicle entry control and parking management, the airport’s press center reported. The system aims to create more comfortable conditions for passengers and drivers, while also enhancing the quality of service for visitors and tourists in the capital. asiaplustj.info »
On November 27, Dushanbe hosted the official launch of the Global Human Development Report 2025 — the flagship publication of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), which has shaped the global understanding of sustainable development for over 35 years. asiaplustj.info »
For the first time, the 43rd Fajr International Film Festival —one of the most important cinematic events in the Islamic Republic of Iran—has opened in the city of Shiraz, the capital of Fars Province. asiaplustj.info »
The Representative Office of the Ministry of Labor, Migration and Employment of Tajikistan in Russia has released updated statistics regarding citizens included in Russia’s so-called “blacklist.” As of November 2025, over 150,000 Tajik citizens are reportedly listed, marking an increase of 30,000 compared to the previously reported figure in October 2024. asiaplustj.info »
On November 27, in Bishkek (Kyrgyz Republic), the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, took part in a regular session of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) and delivered a speech, according to the Tajik president’s official website. . asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is participating in the international tourism fair "Silk Road Tourism – 2025," held in Tashkent from November 27 to 29. According to the Committee for Tourism Development under the Government of Tajikistan, the event has brought together over 300 tourism companies from 30 countries. asiaplustj.info »
An international expert roundtable was held in Bukhara, Uzbekistan where specialists from the CIS countries discussed the latest methods for combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The key topics of discussion were the reasons behind the increase in these diseases and potential ways to reduce their prevalence. asiaplustj.info »
In 2026, Tajikistan plans to allocate around 5. 1 billion somonis (approximately $548 million) to finance the country’s external debt. This funding will be drawn from the national budget and is intended to service and repay debt under subloan agreements, as stated in the draft state budget for 2026. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan ranks last among CIS countries in meat consumption. According to the 2025 meat consumption per capita ranking, compiled by the Telegram channel Geostatistika, each resident of the country consumes an average of just 35. asiaplustj.info »
Over 1 million carp, silver carp ad white amur fry have been released into the Nurek Reservoir as part of an environmental initiative organized by the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asian countries stand to increase their GDP per capita by 6 to 14 percent above projected levels by 2050 if they significantly scale up investments in the health, education, and development of children, according to a new UNICEF report released on Wednesday. asiaplustj.info »
Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, a joint report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and UN Women reveals that femicide remains a grave global threat, with 83,000 women and girls intentionally killed in 2024 alone. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s women are increasingly entering professions that were once considered "men's jobs" — they drive taxis, become lawyers, and work in IT. However, there are still sectors where women are either absent or extremely few. asiaplustj.info »
The draft law “On the State Budget of the Republic of Tajikistan for 2026” includes a range of tax and customs incentives for enterprises and projects in key sectors of the economy. The document outlines which entities will benefit from reduced VAT, excise, and profit tax rates, as well as those fully exempt from customs duties. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Germany are strengthening their partnership in workforce development. Tajikistan’s Minister of Labor, Migration and Employment, Ms. Soleha Kholmahmadzoda, met in Dushanbe with representatives of the German company TELC GmbH on November 20 to discuss the launch of official German language testing and the training of professionals for employment in Germany. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s communications service agency has instructed mobile service providers to improve network quality and ensure uninterrupted access to internet and cellular services, amid growing consumer complaints. asiaplustj.info »
Police in the southern Khatlon province have arrested a 38-year-old resident of Vakhsh district, Gholibshoh Burkhonov, for posing as a law enforcement officer and deceiving citizens out of money and property. asiaplustj.info »
In 2026, nearly a quarter of Tajikistan’s total state spending will be directed toward the fuel and energy sector (FES), according to the draft law “On the State Budget of the Republic of Tajikistan for 2026,” published by the Ministry of Justice. asiaplustj.info »
On November 24, Tajikistan’s Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin met here with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi. According to the Tajik Foreign Ministry, the two sides discussed the current state and prospects of further expnsion of bilateral cooperation, particularly in the economic, cultural, and security spheres. asiaplustj.info »
Police in Tajikistan’s capital have removed a young boy from his mother after discovering he was deprived of basic education and forced into street vending and vagrancy. According to the Dushanbe Police Department , the child had not been enrolled in school and was regularly seen on the streets selling goods. Authorities reported that the mother, identified as U. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s state budget received 415 million somonis (TJS) in fines over the first nine months of 2025, exceeding the government’s expectations by nearly 50%. This means that on average, around 1.5 million somonis were collected daily in fines. asiaplustj.info »
On Thursday November 20, Tajikistan’s Head of the Communications Service, Isfandiyor Sa’dullo, met in Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, with Iran’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Sattar Hosseini, on the sidelines the World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25). asiaplustj.info »
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed readiness to cooperate with the United States on a new peace plan proposed by Washington, Axios reports, citing sources familiar with the negotiations, according to Meduza . asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is rapidly transitioning to an urban model, with nearly 90% of the population expected to live in urbanized areas by 2050. A new report from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, published on November 19, 2025, reveals the main trends in global urbanization in Europe and Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
The number of enterprises with participation of Tajik capital continues to rise in Uzbekistan, reaching 357 by mid-2025, according to the National Statistics Agency of Uzbekistan . This marks a significant increase in economic ties between the two neighboring countries. asiaplustj.info »
On the morning of November 20, a ceremony marking the commissioning of three modernized hydro-units at the Qayroqqum hydroelectric power plant (HPP) took place in Guliston, Sughd province. The event was attended by President Emomali Rahmon. asiaplustj.info »
On November 18, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, met in Brussels with the European Union Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner. asiaplustj.info »
Kazakhstan has reported a rise in cases of the Hong Kong flu, a strain of the A H3N2 virus, which poses a particular risk to children and pregnant women. Tengrinews.kz says Health Minister of Kazakhstan, Akmaral Alnazarova, addressed the ongoing epidemiological situation in the country, including the spread of this strain. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Innovation and Digital Technology Agency has announced the launch of the Government Services Portal in a pilot mode. The new online platform is designed to simplify and expedite citizens’ access to government services, allowing many issues to be resolved without the need for in-person visits to government offices. asiaplustj.info »
During his working visit to Sughd province, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon yesterday inaugurated several social and industrial infrastructure projects, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $56.4 million program to help the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan boost their capacity to respond to disasters. Both countries are vulnerable to disasters, such as earthquakes and floods, but lack the fiscal capacity and risk transfer mechanisms to effectively respond to hazards. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has dismissed Abdujabbor Rahmonzoda from his post as Ambassador to Uzbekistan. Rahmonzoda had served in the position since May 4, 2021. He will be replaced by Nasreddin Ismatullo, formerly the First Deputy Foreign Minister of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has proposed the formation of a “Central Asian Community,” a new regional economic organization aimed at deepening cooperation among the countries of Central Asia. The call came during a summit of Central Asian leaders held on November 16 in Tashkent, where unity emerged as a central theme for the region’s future. asiaplustj.info »
Voting by the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reached the requirement for ratification of a landmark amendment to the Bank’s founding charter that will remove the lending limitation set out in Article 12.1, says press release issued by ADB on November 17. asiaplustj.info »
The government of Tajikistan is stepping up efforts to harness solar power, positioning it as a key component of the country’s strategy to strengthen energy security and diversify its energy mix. asiaplustj.info »
Fergana news agency reports that The Washington Post has revealed details of a previously undisclosed CIA operation aimed at disrupting Afghanistan’s heroin industry, which for years served as a major source of funding for the Taliban and supplied a significant share of the global opiate market. asiaplustj.info »
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President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon visited the newly constructed Center for Islamic Civilization in Tashkent on November 15, as part of the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
The seventh Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia took place in the capital of Uzbekistan. President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, participated in the event and delivered a keynote address. asiaplustj.info »
On Saturday November 15, Tajikistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, participated in a meeting of the foreign ministers of Central Asian states held in Tashkent as part of the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of the region, according to the Tajik MFA information department The meeting reportedly focused on strengthening political dialogue and expanding asiaplustj.info »
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has made a series of significant personnel changes in the government and diplomatic service, according to the Tajik president's official website. The latest appointments include a new Minister of Economic Development and Trade, as well as new ambassadors to the United States, France, Italy, and Austria. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is showing one of the fastest economic growth rates in Central Asia, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s report . The IMF forecasts the country’s GDP to grow by 7.5% in 2025, outpacing most of its regional peers and highlighting the strong potential of the Tajik economy. asiaplustj.info »
Citizens at the forefront of Tajikistan’s clean energy shift were celebrated at the third edition of the EU–Tajikistan Sustainable Energy Days, held yesterday in Dushanbe, according to press release issued by the EU delegation to Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has invested over ˆ1 billion in Tajikistan’s economy through 185 projects, with nearly 90% of funds allocated to infrastructure development. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has launched its first national messaging app, ORIZ — a platform for messaging, voice calls, and video conferencing. According to the Communications Service under the Government of Tajikistan, the app was fully developed by Tajiktelecom, and all servers are hosted within the country. asiaplustj.info »
A large fire broke out overnight at the Guliston market in the Matlubot jamoat of the Tajik northern city of Panjakent, locally known as Lattabozor. According to the city's fire department, the blaze started at around 10:10 PM on November 12 near the market entrance. asiaplustj.info »
On November 13–14, Dushanbe is hosting the latest session of the Commonwealth of Independent States Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (IPA CIS). Delegations from CIS member states have already arrived in the Tajik capital, according to the Dushanbe City Hall. asiaplustj.info »
Despite a steady increase in the production of meat, milk, and eggs, Tajikistan remains heavily dependent on imports of animal products. According to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan , as of October 1, 2025, the country's livestock population has grown significantly: cattle numbers rose by 4.5%, sheep and goats by 5.1%, and poultry by 1.5%. asiaplustj.info »
The United States has ended the longest government shutdown in its history — a 43-day suspension of federal operations — after President Donald Trump signed a temporary funding bill extending government financing until January 30, 2026. asiaplustj.info »
