Tajkistan

New deputy governor of Khatlon province appointed

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09:50, january 6, 2020

President pays visit to Turzunzoda

On Saturday January 4, President Emomali Rahmon visited the city of Tursunzoda and farming units subordinate to it. Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali accompanied Emomali Rahmon on this visit.

09:21, january 6, 2020

ADB provides 120 million USD in grants for implementation of two projects in Tajikistan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide 120 million U.S. dollars in grants to support implementation of two projects in Tajikistan.

17:17, january 3, 2020

Tajikistan’s natural gold reserves sufficient for only 30 years?

According to the State Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management (GosKomInvest), Tajikistan annually produces more than 10 tons of gold and the country’s natural gold reserves

15:49, january 3, 2020

SECURITY

Uzbekistan reportedly completes landmine clearance along its common border with Tajikistan

Uzbekistan has announced the completion of landmine clearance along its common border with Tajikistan.

14:20, january 3, 2020

Trampoline center opens in Dushanbe

A new modern and multifunctional trampoline center has opened in Dushanbe. It is the first-ever trampoline center in Tajikistan.

13:54, january 3, 2020

SECURITY

OSCE Programme Office in launches project on green border protection and emergency response

On Wednesday January 1, 2020, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe launched a EUR 3.

11:42, january 3, 2020

This year, MPs will not explain president’s address to parliament to their voters

This year, Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) deputies will not travel to regions to explain president’s address to parliament to their voters.

11:01, january 3, 2020

Tajik government expects the country’s economic growth rate to stand at 7.9% in 2020-2021

The Government of Tajikistan expects the country’s economic growth rate to stand at 7.9 percent in the coming two years.

10:26, january 3, 2020

Campaign on nominating candidates to run for parliament in single-mandate constituencies launched in Tajikistan

A campaign on nominating candidates to run for the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) in single-mandate constituencies was launched in Tajikistan on January 1.

09:53, january 3, 2020

150 drivers and passengers trapped in avalanches in the Dushanbe-Khujand highway were evacuated

150 drivers and passengers, whose vehicles got stuck in avalanches on the Dushanbe-Khujand highway, have been evacuated by rescuers of the Emergencies Committee and employees of the Branch of

09:30, january 3, 2020

POLITICS

Senior US official expected to travel to Tajikistan next week

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells will travel to Tajikistan from January 6-7, according to the U.S. Department of State .

17:16, january 2, 2020

SECURITY

Exercise conducted for servicemen of Russian military base in Tajikistan on protection of its facilities

An exercise has been conducted for servicemen of the Russian military base deployed in Tajikistan on protection of its facilities.

16:17, january 2, 2020

Tajikistan’s NOC extends the list of athletes receiving monthly grants in the framer of training for Tokyo Olympics

By decision of the Executive Board of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Tajikistan changes have been made to the list of athletes receiving monthly grants in the framework of training for the

15:23, january 2, 2020

Policeman found dead in store room of police station in Lakhsh district

A policeman was found dead with a gunshot wound in a store room of a police station in the Lakhsh district (Rasht Valley) in the morning of January 1.

14:29, january 2, 2020

President signs new law on countering extremism

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has signed the RT Law “On Fighting Terrorism” in new edition.

11:27, january 2, 2020

Dushanbe-Khujand ways temporarily closed for traffic due to avalanches

The Dushanbe-Khujand highway has been temporarily closed for traffic after a series of avalanches have blocked the highway in some places.

11:01, january 2, 2020

Dushanbe, Kabul sign agreement on construction of rail link connecting the two countries way

Tajikistan and Afghanistan have signed a government-to-government agreement on construction of a rail link connecting the two countries.

10:12, january 2, 2020

POLITICS

Baghdad embassy attack prompts Pompeo to delay Central Asia trip

The Baghdad embassy attack and its volatile aftermath has prompted U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to postpone his trip to Central Asia’s nations.

14:55, december 31, 2019

Tajikistan’s Trade Portal recognized as the best example of 2019 in the publications of international organizations

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development published the results of an assessment of trade and investment in Asia and the Pacific in

14:35, december 31, 2019

53 million USD will be spent for improvement of water resources management in Khatlon

The Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower house of parliament) has begun discussing the issue related to ratification of a loan agreement on the project for improvement of water resources

14:13, december 31, 2019

Dushanbe administration exempted from paying VAT and customs duties for trees delivered to the country

The government has proposed amendments to the 2019 national budget law exempting the Dushanbe Administration from paying the value added tax (VAT) and customs duties for trees and flowers delivered

11:54, december 31, 2019

Turkish minivans appear on Tajik capital’s streets

Samples of three models of minivans manufactured by Turkey’s Aki Company have appeared on Dushanbe streets. They run along route #16.

11:29, december 31, 2019

The somoni continues depreciating against the dollar

The value of the Tajik national currency, the somoni (TJS), has continued to depreciate against the U.S.

10:55, december 31, 2019

POLITICS

Rahmon has phone conversations with his Uzbek and Kyrgyz counterparts to discuss cooperation in 2020

Tajik leader yesterday had phone conversations with his Uzbek and Kyrgyz counterparts. The leaders vowed to boost cooperation in 2020.

10:28, december 31, 2019

Government discusses the plan of work for the first half-year of 2020

President Emomali Rahmon yesterday held a meeting to review the results of the past year’s work and the plan of work of the government for the first half-year of 2020.

09:55, december 31, 2019

Government establishes lending agency to support industrial production facilities and exporters

The Government of Tajikistan is expected to establish a lending agency to support industrial production facilities and exporters.

16:54, december 30, 2019

Tajik woman reportedly sustains gunshot wound at the Tajik-Kyrgyz border

Tajik woman has reportedly sustained gunshot wound at the Tajik-Kyrgyz border.

15:52, december 30, 2019

CPT’s party list includes five persons, including it leader

A pre-election congress of the Communist Party of Tajikistan (CPT) that took place in Dushanbe on December 28 has endorsed the list of candidates nominated for election through the proportional

15:27, december 30, 2019