Tajkistan

20:20, november 12, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan announces tender for development of Bolshoi Konimansur silver deposit

DUSHANBE, November 12, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Government of Tajikistan has announced a tender for development of the Bolshoi Konimansur silver deposit in the Sughd province, according to the

20:17, november 12, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan, Turkmenistan outline prospects of economic cooperation

The second session of Tajik-Turkmen commission for trade and economic cooperation is considering further steps to expand bilateral mutually beneficial cooperation between Tajikistan and Turkmenistan

14:09, november 12, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Beyond the current crisis: Tajikistan’s need for reforms

Economic reforms should focus on strengthening the business environment and investment climate, as well as developing the necessary infrastructure, including a reliable and affordable energy supply,

13:48, november 12, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Saravia launches twice-monthly service from Saratov to Khujand

DUSHANBE, November 12, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Saravia (Saratov Airlines Joint Stock Company) has launched a twice-monthly service from Saratov (Russia) to the city of Khujand, the capital of the Tajik

13:38, november 12, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajik, Malaysian universities sign cooperation documents

DUSHANBE, November 12, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Tajik National University and Malaysian State University signed a memorandum of cooperation at the Ministry of Education (MoE) in Dushanbe yesterday.

13:18, november 12, 2009

TAJKISTAN

2nd session of Tajik-Turkmen economic commission opens in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, November 12, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The second session of the Tajik-Turkmen intergovernmental commission for trade and economic cooperation has opened in Dushanbe today, according to

12:54, november 12, 2009

TAJKISTAN

EAEC experts meet in Dushanbe to discuss peaceful use of atomic energy

DUSHANBE, November 12, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Specialists from energy ministries of member nations of the Eurasian Economic Community (EAEC) have gathered in Tajik capital to discuss the peaceful

12:33, november 12, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajik-Chinese joint mining venture postpones launch of its concentrating mill

KHUJAND, November 12, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Tajik-Chinese joint mining venture, The Chinese Mining Company, based in the settlement of Zarnisor (formerly Altyn-Topkan), Sughd province has

11:30, november 12, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan’s first media holding, Charkhi Gardoun, marks its 15th anniversary

DUSHANBE, November 12, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Limited liability company, Charkhi Gardoun, which is the first media holding in Tajikistan, will be fifteen on November 18, 2009.

11:15, november 12, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan receives more than 177 mln c m of Uzbek gas in Jan-Sept 09

DUSHANBE, November 12, 2009, Asia-Plus -- In January-September this year, Tajikistan has received more than 177 million cubic meters of natural gas from Uzbekistan for 43.4 million U.S.

20:16, november 11, 2009

INCIDENTS

Baby killed in house fire in Istaravshan

KHUJAND, November 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A seven-month-old baby boy has died after a house fire in the city of Istaravshan, Sughd province.

19:45, november 11, 2009

TAJKISTAN

IFC launches project to improve financial market infrastructure in CA

DUSHANBE, November 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- International Finance Corporation (IFC) in cooperation with Swiss Government has launch the project to improve financial market infrastructure in

19:17, november 11, 2009

TAJKISTAN

First forum of heads of SCO public service training academies held in Beijing

DUSHANBE, November 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The first forum of heads of the public service training academies form member nations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and observers of

18:55, november 11, 2009

TAJKISTAN

IRPT to hold pre-election congress on December 19

DUSHANBE, November 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The board of the Islamic Revival Party (IRPT) has decided to convene a pre-lection congress on December 19 this year.

18:44, november 11, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan, Azerbaijan sign plan of military cooperation for 2010

DUSHANBE, November 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan and Azerbaijan have signed a plan of military cooperation for 2010.

18:24, november 11, 2009

POWER

Tajikistan to mark national Flag Day on November 24

DUSHANBE, November 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday November 11, the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) endorsed amendments to the country’s law on holidays.

18:12, november 11, 2009

TAJKISTAN

British parliamentary group visits Tajikistan on November 14-18

DUSHANBE, November 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The British parliamentary group is expected to pay visit to Tajikistan on November 14-18, Shavkat Saidov, an aide to the speaker of the Majlisi Milli

18:00, november 11, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Orienbonk’s loan portfolio exceeds 793.7 mln somoni

DUSHANBE, November 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- As of October 31, 2009, August 31, a loan portfolio of open joint-stock company (OJSC) Orienbonk, which is one of Tajikistan’s largest financial

17:15, november 11, 2009

POWER

Rahmon receives visiting Azeri defense minister

DUSHANBE, November 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Today morning, President Emomali Rahmon received Azeri Defense Minister Safar Abiyev, who arrived in Dushanbe to attend the CIS defense minister’s

17:00, november 11, 2009

TAJKISTAN

CIS defense ministers’ meeting in Dushanbe endorses CIS military cooperation concept

DUSHANBE, November 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The CIS defense ministers’ meeting in Dushanbe has endorsed the concept of military cooperation between the CIS states designed for 2010-2015,

16:38, november 11, 2009

POWER

Tajik parliament passes budget for 2010

Presenting the 2010 budget bill, finance Minister Safarali Najmiddinov noted today that the country's GDP is expected to reach 24.

15:39, november 11, 2009

TAJKISTAN

IMF expects Tajikistan's economic growth for 2010 to stand at 5%

DUSHANBE, November 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects Tajikistan’s economic growth for 2010 to stand at 5 percent; however, the risk that the country will

14:27, november 11, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Russia ratifies agreement on training of personnel for special services of CSTO states

DUSHANBE, November 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev yesterday signed the law on ratification of an agreement on training of personnel for law enforcement, firefighting

14:04, november 11, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Chinese vice premier a calls for expansion of transport cooperation among SCO states

DUSHANBE, November 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Dejiang on Tuesday called on member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to work out an agreement on

13:47, november 11, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajik-Chinese business forum to take place in Dushanbe on November 13

DUSHANBE, November 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A conference of representatives of business communities of Tajikistan and China will be held in Dushanbe on November 13 in the framework of a visit of the

13:13, november 11, 2009

TAJKISTAN

CSTO working group for Afghanistan meets in Moscow today

DUSHANBE, November 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The 8th meeting of the working group for Afghanistan at the council of foreign ministers of member nations of the Collective Security Treaty

12:59, november 11, 2009

POWER

Process of implementation of AKDN projects in Tajik capital discussed yesterday

DUSHANBE, November 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Tuesday November 10, Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev received Mr.

12:35, november 11, 2009

POWER

Majlisi Namoyandagon to consider draft budget for 2010 today

DUSHANBE, November 11, 2009 Asia-Plus -- A regular sitting of the sixth session of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) of the third convocation that is being

11:45, november 11, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Ukrainian companies plan to launch JVs in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Kharkov-based open joint-stock company (OJSC) Turboatom and Elektrotyazhmash (Electrical and Mechanical Engineering) Plant intend to launch joint

11:30, november 11, 2009

POWER

A group of British MPs to arrive in Tajikistan soon

DUSHANBE, November 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Issues related to cooperation between the parliaments of Tajikistan and the United Kingdom were a major topic of a meeting of Chairman of the Majlisi