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A Concluding Statement released by the IMF staff team on December 23 describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the end of an official mission, in most cases to a member country. asiaplustj.info »
The Interior Ministry of the Russian Federation has warned of the threat of escalation of conflicts with migrants in the territory of the country. This follows from the draft Concept of State Migration Policy of the Russian Federation for 2019-2025. asiaplustj.info »
Vyacheslav Volodin, the speaker of the State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament), said the Duma was preparing a law to introduce higher taxation for people who have left the country, as many have since the so-called “special military operation” was launched in Ukraine in late February this year. asiaplustj.info »
Every year on December 18 the world marks International Migrants Day to recognize the contribution of migrants to their countries of origin, transit and destination, while highlighting the challenges that migrants often face. asiaplustj.info »
On Thursday, December 22, the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved additional grant financing of US$50 million from the Crisis Response window for the Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project in Tajikistan to support efforts of the Government of Tajikistan to mitigate food and nutrition insecurity impacts on households and enhance the overall resilience of asiaplustj.info »
The Government needs to undertake additional measures to further improve the investment and business climate, in particular for direct investment, ensure the implementation of guarantees, incentives and public support activities, to encourage and appreciate entrepreneurs, as well as to develop the investment and business infrastructure. asiaplustj.info »
Speaking at a joint meeting of both chambers of parliament, President Emomali Rahmon on December 23 proposed to strengthen the level of population's social security and increase the minimum wage, public sector wage, pensions and allowances Rahmon, in particular, noted that the government regards the social protection, science and education, healthcare and culture among priorities in its asiaplustj.info »
This year, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon is addressing a joint meeting of both chambers of parliament today. Since 2015, the joint meeting of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) and the Majlisi Milli has taken place at the Kokhi Somon State Complex in Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
Russian Railways has decided to extend a 50% discount on transportation of fruits and vegetables from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, RZD-Partner. ru news agency reported on December 20 with reference to the company. asiaplustj.info »
President Vladimir Putin said yesterday that Russia wants an end to the war in Ukraine and that this would inevitably involve a diplomatic solution. The Straits Times says President Putin made the comments a day after US President Joe Biden hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the White House and promised him continued and unwavering US support. asiaplustj.info »
Of 1,633 persons wanted on suspicion of commission of various crimes, 662 have reportedly been detained in this past year in the northern province of Sughd. Sughd chief prosecutor Furqat Khojazoda noted this at a meeting of meeting of the Coordinating Council of the Law Enforcement Agencies of Sughd Province that took place in Sughd’s capital, Khujand, on December 21. asiaplustj.info »
Russia media reports say Russia may tighten access to the Internet for minors. The recommendations of experts reportedly indicate the importance of tightening access to the Internet for minors and online safety for children. asiaplustj.info »
CNN says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a speech at joint meeting of Congress Wednesday night, expressing gratitude for American support in fighting Russian aggression since the war began – and asking for more. asiaplustj.info »
Russia has announced an ambitious plan to increase its military from 1 million to 1.5 million and create multiple new units. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu chief cited NATO’s plans to incorporate Finland and Sweden as a factor in the buildup. asiaplustj.info »
The number of seasonal illnesses has increased in Tajikistan. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population (MoHSPP) officials say that it is just a seasonal flu and there is no reason for concern. asiaplustj.info »
The process of depreciation of the Russian ruble has speeded up since the beginning of this week and it has fallen to the rate of April this year. Since Monday, the Russian ruble (RR) has lost almost 6. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has reportedly imposed temporary ban on coal exports in order to fully provide domestic consumers. In October, some companies engaged in coal exporting told Asia-Plus that the authorities have put ban on coal exports. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan plans to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations to 2500 by 2025. It is reportedly mentioned in a president’s decree on measures to expand the infrastructure for the operation of electric vehicles. UzDaily. asiaplustj.info »
Intensifying Russian pressure on Belarus is degrading Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s maneuver room to avoid making concessions to the Kremlin, says the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). asiaplustj.info »
Over the first eleven months of this year, the bilateral trade between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan has valued at about 503 million U. S. dollars, which is 26. 7 percent more than in the same period last year, according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik-Sino Mining Company will build an enterprise to process copper, led and silver in the northern city of Istiqlol, (formerly Taboshar), Sughd province. The estimated budget for the project is 50 million U. asiaplustj.info »
As of November 30 this year, Tajikistan budget for this year has stood at 31 billion somonis (equivalent to little more than 3 billion U.S. dollars), which is 3.6 percent more than the refined plan for the first eleven months of this year, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF). asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan ranks last among the CIS member nations in terms of urban housing provision. Over the first three quarters of this year (January-September), an overall space of 1,174,700 square meters in residential buildings have been made available in Tajikistan, which is 23 percent more than in the same period last year. asiaplustj.info »
For the first time, Judo Grand Prix will take place in Tajikistan next year. According to information posted on the International Judo Federation (IJF)’s website, Dushanbe will host the Judo Grand Prix tournament from June 2-4 next year. asiaplustj.info »
The European Union Integrated Rural Development Project/ TRIGGER jointly with the Association of Producers and Exporters of Agriproducts of Tajikistan (IAPEAT) supported five representatives of the Tajik dried fruit processing companies with a study tour visit to South Korea. asiaplustj.info »
Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service says Tajik authorities reportedly failed to meet the autumn enlistment quota on December 1 and took extreme measures to fulfill the autumn conscription campaign target. asiaplustj.info »
Владимир Путин в самый последний момент лично принял решение отменить итоговую пресс-конференцию и послание федеральному собранию. По информации источников The Moscow Times , такое решение связано с военными неудачами российской армии в Украине. asiaplustj.info »
Over the past week, wheat flour prices have dropped in Tajikistan. In some regions, the price for a 50-kilogram sack of the 1st grade wheat flour has fallen by 50.00 somonis. Over the past week, the price for a 50-kilogram sack of the 1st grade wheat flour at Dushanbe’s bazaars has fallen from 325.00 somonis to 290. asiaplustj.info »
The European Parliament has passed a resolution that declared Holodomor — the starvation of millions of people in Ukraine in the 1930s under Soviet leader Joseph Stalin — a “genocide”. In a resolution adopted on October 15, the European Parliament recognizes the famine inflicted by the Soviet regime on Ukraine in 1932-1933 - known as the Holodomor - as genocide. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a US$50 million grant to help the Government of Tajikistan enhance banking sector stability, boost the nonbanking finance sector, and strengthen fiscal management. asiaplustj.info »
The European Union Integrated Rural Development Project/ TRIGGER in cooperation with FAO supported the Ministry of Agriculture of Tajikistan and the State Design Institute for Land Management "Tojikzaminsoz" in conducting a two-day Scientific and Practical Symposium dedicated to the annual celebration of the World Soil Day. asiaplustj.info »
Beginning on January 1, 2023, tinted glass permit fees will be raised in Tajikistan again. This time, the fees will rise 6. 25 percent. The rise in the tinted glass permit fees results from increasing calculating indicator (estimate). asiaplustj.info »
Eurasianet says Tajikistan has struggled for over a decade to raise funds for the world's tallest dam, leaving its population freezing each winter and skimping on basic social services With the cold gripping ever tighter, households reportedly must resort to using old-fashioned stoves. asiaplustj.info »
A report released by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on December 14 says Tajikistan held six journalists, making it the leading jailer in Central Asia. The report, in particular, notes that the prisoners were tried secretly behind closed doors in detention centers, not courts, and sentenced to lengthy prison terms amid allegations of torture. asiaplustj.info »
A member of the Afghan Central Bank's Supreme Council, Shah Mehrabi, said that the newly printed Afghani banknotes will enter the markets through proper methods that will not affect the value of the Afghan currency, TOLOnews reported on December 13. Mehrabi, who is also a member of the Trust Fund of US$3. asiaplustj.info »
The Khaama Press News Agency of Afghanistan reports that the office of Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on December 13 published a statement marking the 86th birthday of His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th Imam (Spiritual Leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims. asiaplustj.info »
Ранее СМИ сообщало, что военный контингент королевства был отозван с Украины в феврале 2022-го во избежание прямого конфликта с российскими войсками tj.sputniknews.ru »
A stateless person is a person who is not considered as a national by any State under the operation of its law. Essentially it means that a stateless person is not a national of any country in the world. asiaplustj.info »
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Government of Switzerland support small enterprises in Tajikistan with their growth ambitions. EBRD's Advice for Small Businesses (ASB) program has been operating in Tajikistan for 15 years. asiaplustj.info »
The 10th Dushanbe International Book exhibition, entitled “Kitobi Dushanbe” (The Book of Dushanbe), kicked off in the Tajik capital on December 14. Initiated by the Ministry of Culture, the exhibition will last until December 16. asiaplustj.info »
The press center of Somon Air reported today that “On December 13, 2022, the national air carrier of Tajikistan Somon Air operated the first flight from Dushanbe to Islamabad. asiaplustj.info »
RBC reports that researchers proposed to exclude beef and apples from the list of socially significant products. The government’s actions to limit prices for socially significant products have a positive result, mainly in terms of the psychological effect. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has adopted the pasture development program designed for 2023-2027. The state-run news agency Khovar says the program was adopted at a government session that was held by President Emomali Rahmon on November 29. asiaplustj.info »
Turkmenistan will finance construction of a Turkmen-language school in the Tajik southern province of Khatlon. The press center of the Turkmen Embassy in Dushanbe says the school to accommodate 540 pupils will be built in Dousti district. asiaplustj.info »
Afghan media reports say several explosions and gunshot bursts were heard as the unidentified gunmen attacked the multi-story Kabul Longan Hotel on Monday, December 12. TOLOnews , citing Kabul Security Department’s Spokesman Khalid Zadran, reports that gunmen attacked a hotel on Monday in downtown Kabul, in the Shar-e-Naw area. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports say the EU is to appoint a sanctions envoy to push for tighter enforcement of its penalties in countries including Turkiye, as the bloc seeks to crack down on circumvention of its measures against Russia. asiaplustj.info »
The European Union Integrated Rural Development Project/ TRIGGER conducted the 8th Dushanbe Economic Meeting under the theme the Development of the Green Economy in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
On December 9, 2022, Switzerland and Tajikistan celebrated the main milestone of their cooperation - 30 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations. For this occasion, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, Mr. asiaplustj.info »
The authorities in Tajikistan must radically improve the situation of its human rights defenders, and dispel an intensifying climate of fear, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Ms. asiaplustj.info »
Saidjaffar Usmonzoda has been re-elected as Chairman of the Democratic Party of Tajikistan (DPT), Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service, known locally as Radio Ozodi, reported on December 10. Usmonzoda has headed the DPT, which was once an opposition party, since 2012. asiaplustj.info »
