Tajkistan

EDB: Tajikistan’s accession to EAEU to have a significant positive effect on the country’s economy

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB)’s analysts have assessed the economic effects of Tajikistan’s possible accession to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

10:21, november 24, 2020

Tajikistan celebrates National Flag Day

Tajikistan is celebrating a National Flag Day today. Celebrations to mark a National Flag Day are taking place across the whole country.

09:30, november 24, 2020

Coronavirus in Tajikistan: A total number of officially confirmed cases of COVID-19 near 12,000

A total number of the officially confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) stands close to 12,000 in Tajikistan.

16:51, november 23, 2020

Tajikistan reportedly exported $2 million worth of electricity to neighboring countries last month

Barqi Tojik (Tajikistan national power utility company) continued exporting electricity to neighboring countries last month.

16:17, november 23, 2020

Mortality increase in northern Tajikistan

According to the statistical data from the Sughd civilian registry office, 10,537 deaths have been reported in Sughd province over the first ten months of this year, which is 1,294 deaths more

15:39, november 23, 2020

Tajikistan increases flour imports, reduces wheat imports

Tajikistan has reportedly reduced wheat imports and have significantly increased flour imports.

14:50, november 23, 2020

Top Consulting CEO wins EBRD social media competition in Tajikistan

Following successful completion of Know How Academy for small businesses Shavkat Kalonov, managing partner and CEO of Top Consulting, is the winner in Tajikistan of a social media competition

14:40, november 23, 2020

New Tajik ambassador to India presents his credentials to Indian President via video link

On November 20, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Tajikistan to India, Lukmon Bobokalonzoda presented his credentials to the President of the Republic of India, His

11:55, november 23, 2020

More than 80% of households in Tajikistan receiving remittances spend them primarily on food and other basic necessities

Tajikistan, as one of the most remittance-reliant economies in the world, was hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Bank noted on November 20.

11:38, november 23, 2020

President signs the law on the national budget for 2021

President Emomali Rahmon has signed the RT Law “On the National Budget for 2021,” according to the Tajik president’s official website.

11:22, november 23, 2020

Deputy heads of new Tajik bank appointed

President Emomali Rahmon, who is also Head of the Government, on November 20 issued decrees on appointment of deputy heads of the State Unitary Enterprise (SUE) Sanoatsodirotbonk (Industry &

11:02, november 23, 2020

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Tajikistan central bank head replaced

By president’s decree issued on November 20 Hokim Kholiqzoda, who had previously served as Deputy Head of the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT), was appointed to head the NBT replacing Jamshed

10:42, november 23, 2020

Coronavirus in Tajikistan: The number of officially confirmed cases of COVID-19 reaches 11,894

According to the data from the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population (MoHSPP), 40 new officially confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported in Tajikistan

10:24, november 23, 2020

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Khatlon regional court sentence e-mayor of Kulob to 12-year prison term

The Khatlon regional court sentenced ex-mayor of Kulob Bahrom Inoyatzoda to 12 years in prison on November 20, Izatullo Tabarzoda, deputy head of the Khatlon regional court, told Asia-Plus in an

17:29, november 20, 2020

Tajik-Kyrgyz border delineation issues discussed in Dushanbe

During his working visit to Tajikistan, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Ruslan Kazakbayev met in Dushanbe with Deputy Prime Minister of Tajikistan Davlatsho Gulmahmadzoda, who is also Co-Chairman of the

16:38, november 20, 2020

Tajik prime minister, Kyrgyz foreign minister discuss border issues

On Thursday November 19, Tajik Prime Minister Qohir Rasoulzoda received Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Ruslan Kazakbayev, who was on a working visit to Tajikistan.

16:09, november 20, 2020

Peaceful Villages Evolvement Project to be launched in border areas of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan

The Peaceful Villages Evolvement Project will be launched in border villages of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.

13:07, november 20, 2020

Foreign ministries of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan sign cooperation program for 2021-2022

Foreign ministries of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan have signed a cooperation program designed for 2021-2022.

12:35, november 20, 2020

ADB approves $67 million grant to enhance road network sustainability in southern Tajikistan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$67.

12:30, november 20, 2020

Coronavirus in Tajikistan: The number of officially confirmed cases of COVID-19 reaches 11,772

According to the data from the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population (MoHSPP), 41 new officially confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported in Tajikistan

16:27, november 19, 2020

Tajikistan to borrow nearly 453 million U.S. dollars in 2021 despite unsettled debts

Despite a considerable amount of debts accumulated, the Tajik government is not going to discontinue the practice of foreign borrowing, and is planning to borrow 1.160 billion U.S.

15:14, november 19, 2020

Calculation index rate to rise 3.4 percent next year

In 2021, calculation index rate will rise 3.4 percent, reaching 60.00 somonis.

14:44, november 19, 2020

Aga Khan Master Musicians embark on virtual concert tour

The Aga Khan Master Musicians (AKMM), a six-person ensemble brought together by the Aga Khan Music Programme to explore how musical innovation can contribute to the revitalization of cultural

11:35, november 19, 2020

Tajikistan at the bottom of EF EPI ranking

Tajikistan is at the bottom of the EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI) ranking. The EF EPI tenth edition was calculated using test data from 2.

10:56, november 19, 2020

Branch of the Management Development Institute of Singapore expected to open in Dushanbe

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has signed a decree on opening a branch of the Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) in Dushanbe.

10:32, november 19, 2020

The cost of food products increased on average by nearly 10 percent in January-October, 2020

In Tajikistan, inflation in the consumer goods sector over the first ten months of this year has stood at 7.0 percent, according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan.

10:03, november 19, 2020

Rahmon holds telephone conversation with the Amir of Qatar

President Emomali Rahmon has invited the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani to pay a state visit to Tajikistan.

09:22, november 19, 2020

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First deputy mayor of Dushanbe replaced

President Emomali Rahmon, who is also Head of the Government, has replaced the first deputy mayor of Dushanbe.

09:02, november 19, 2020

Coronavirus in Tajikistan: The death toll rises to 86

There have been 86 officially confirmed deaths from the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in Tajikistan since the virus was confirmed to have spread to the country, according to data provided by the

17:07, november 18, 2020