Tajkistan, Power

10:20, september 9, 2008

Tajikistan marks 17th anniversary of its independence

Tajikistan is marking the 17th anniversary of its independence today. Having gained its independence in 1991, Tajikistan underwent severe trials, including a five-year civil war in 1992-1997.

14:13, september 8, 2008

2009 announced Year of Imam Azam in Tajikistan

Addressing a meeting dedicated to the 17th anniversary of Tajikistanâ€™s Independence, President Emomali Rahmon announced that the year of 2009 will be Year of Imama Azam in Tajikistan.

18:34, september 5, 2008

President Rahmon to attend 63 rd Un General Assembly

DUSHANBE, September 5, 2008, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon will visit New York on September 23-27 to attend the 63rd session of the United General Assembly.

14:11, september 5, 2008

Consignment of agricultural machines sent to Gorno Badakhshan yesterday

DUSHANBE, September 5, 2008, Asia-Plus -- A consignment of agricultural machines, including 41 tractors MTZ-82 and tractor-drown lows, was sent to Gorno Badakhshan yesterday, according to

13:36, september 5, 2008

Dushanbe mayor’s office provides TJS1.2 mln in extraordinary grants on occasion of Independence Day

DUSHANBE, September 5, 2008, Asia-Plus -- The Dushanbe mayor’s office has allocated more than 1.

10:31, september 5, 2008

Dushanbe authorities reportedly order to suspend Zarnisor market

DUSHANBE, September 5, 2008, Asia-Plus -- It seems that Dushanbe authorities have begun tackling the problem of prices on the city markets.

18:31, september 4, 2008

Capital mayor urges to lower prices of basic food products during Ramadan

DUSHANBE, September 4, 2008, Asia-Plus -- Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev has urged local entrepreneurs to lower prices of basic food products during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

15:06, september 3, 2008

President Rahmon to attend session of CSTO heads of state in Moscow

DUSHANBE, September 3, 2008, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon will attend a regular session of the council of heads of state of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) that

18:31, september 2, 2008

Capital mayor urges to inspect facilities for compliance with fire safety requirements

DUSHANBE, September 2, 2008, Asia-Plus -- Issues related to preparation of residential and administrative buildings and other facilities in the capital city for the winter were the focus of a

11:43, september 2, 2008

President urges to provide population with food products at reasonable prices during Ramadan

DUSHANBE, September 2, 2008, Asia-Plus -- Government considered a number of issues related to preparations for autumn-winter season the Islamic holy month of Ramadan at a September 1 meeting,

13:50, september 1, 2008

Rahmon congratulates Uzbek president on Uzbekistan’s Independence

DUSHANBE, September 1, 2008, Asia-Plus -- On Monday September 1, President Emomali Rahmon sent a telegram of congratulations to his Uzbek counterpart, President Islam Karimov, on occasion of

12:32, september 1, 2008

Rahmon congratulates Kyrgyz president on Kyrgyzstan’s Independence Day

DUSHANBE, September 1, 2008, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon on Sunday sent a telegram of congratulations to his Kyrgyz counterpart, President Kurmanbek Bakiyev, on occasion of

11:59, september 1, 2008

Rahmon congratulates Tajik Muslims on beginning of Islamic holy month of Ramadan

DUSHANBE, September 1, 2008, Asia-Plus -- Sunday (August 31) evening, President Emomali Rahmon congratulated Tajik Muslims on the beginning of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

18:04, august 29, 2008

Tajikistan, Russia to boost bilateral cooperation: presidents' joint statement

DUSHANBE, August 29, 2008, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan and Russia intend to expand military and military-technical cooperation in future as well, a joint statement issued by President Emomali

15:22, august 29, 2008

Tajikistan, Russia sign six cooperation documents

Negotiations between the delegations of Tajikistan and Russia in Dushanbe have resulted in signing of six cooperation documents, including a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation between

14:07, august 29, 2008

Russian president’s official visit to Tajikistan expected to end with signing of sic cooperation documents

An official visit of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to Tajikistan will result in signing of sic cooperation documents.

12:12, august 29, 2008

Tajik, Iranian, Afghan leaders sign memorandum on trilateral cooperation in the filed of energy

DUSHANBE, August 29, 2008, Asia-Plus -- A tripartite meeting of the presidents of Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Iran was held in Dushanbe on August 28.

11:42, august 29, 2008

Tajikistan, Russia to sign a number of cooperation documents

Tajik and Russian leaders will hold bilateral talks and then negotiations of the delegations of the two countries will start.

14:33, august 27, 2008

Tajik, Chinese heads of state sign joint declaration

Emomali Rahmon and Hu Jintao today signed a joint declaration on further expansion of relations of neighborliness, friendship and cooperation.

12:03, august 27, 2008

Tajik, Chinese presidents' talks held at Nations Palace

President Emomali Rahmon and his Chinese counterpart, President Hu Jintao, are currently holding talks at Nations Palace in Dushanbe.

10:27, august 27, 2008

GDP expected to rise 7.1 percent in 2009

DUSHANBE, August 27, 2008, Asia-Plus -- An August 26 government session, presided over by President Emomali Rahmon, considered more than 40 issues, according to presidential press service.

10:30, august 26, 2008

Tajikistan seeks China’s cooperation in constructing several power plants

DUSHANBE, August 26, 2008, Asia-Plus -- On Monday August 25, President Emomali Rahmon received visiting President of the Export-Import Bank (Eximbank) of China, Mr.

19:38, august 25, 2008

Rahmon sends condolences to Kyrgyz president over Sunday’s air crash

DUSHANBE, August 26, 2008, Asia-Plus -- On Monday August 25, President Emomali Rahmon sent a telegram of condolences to his Kyrgyz counterpart, President Kurmanbek Bakiyev, over a Sunday’s

15:43, august 25, 2008

Tajik president, Chinese banker discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, August 25, 2008, Asia-Plus -- State and prospects of further expansion of bilateral economic cooperation between Tajikistan and China will be discussed at a meeting of President

18:04, august 20, 2008

Nations Palace expected to be officially opened ahead of SCO summit

President Emomali Rahmon is expected to hold talks with his Russian and Chinese counterparts in Nations Palace, which is part of ambitious municipal redevelopment plan of Dushanbe.

19:35, august 19, 2008

Tajik president congratulates Hamid Karzai on Afghanistan’s Independence Day

DUSHANBE, August 19, 2008, Asia-Plus -- On Tuesday August 19, President Emomali Rahmon sent a telegram of congratulations to his Afghan counterpart, President Hamid Karzai, on occasion of

15:00, august 19, 2008

Preparation of Dushanbe for hosting SCO summit discussed

DUSHANBE, August 19, 2008, Asia-Plus -- A meeting of the Dushanbe mayor’s office was held yesterday to discuss issues related to preparation of the Tajik capital for hosting a summit of the

19:26, august 15, 2008

Rahmon congratulates his Indian counterpart on India’s Independence Day

DUSHANBE, August 15, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon today sent a telegram of congratulations to his Indian counterpart, Mrs.

12:25, august 15, 2008

Investment in private sector for development of Tajikistan’s hydropower potential priority area for IFC

DUSHANBE, August 15, 2008, Asia-Plus -- State and prospects of further expansion of cooperation between Tajikistan and International Finance Corporation (IFC) were the focus of a meeting of

11:43, august 15, 2008

Rahmon congratulates President Pervez Musharraf on Pakistan’s Independence Day

DUSHANBE, August 15, 2008, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon yesterday sent a telegram of congratulations to his Pakistan counterpart, President Pervez Musharraf, on occasion of