Tajkistan

14:32, november 29, 2007

POWER

Tajik president expected to leave for Japan on December 1

DUSHANBE, November 29, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon will leave for Japan on December 1 to attend the First Asia-Pacific Water Summit, which will be held in Beppu, Oita, Japan on

13:11, november 29, 2007

POWER

President urges to toughen responsibility for violation of land legislation

The president has demanded at a meeting that responsibility for violation of the land legislation should be toughened.

13:02, november 29, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik schools student wins International Sports Programming Internet Olympiad

DUSHANBE, November 29, Asia-Plus -- The 11th grade student at Tajik-Russian Lyceum “Hotam&PV” Firdavs Nouriddinzoda has won International Sports Programming Internet Olympiad.

12:39, november 29, 2007

TAJKISTAN

New air route, from Khujand to Bishkek, to open next month

DUSHANBE, November 29, Asia-Plus -- A new air route, from Khujand to Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) will be launched in early December, Asia-plus has learned from Artyom Geivandov, a chief spokesman

12:04, november 29, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Law enforcement agencies liaison officers discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, November 29, Asia-Plus -- Tajik law enforcement agencies liaison officers have met at the Drug Control Agency (DCA) to discuss interaction in combating drug trafficking in the

11:48, november 29, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik FM to attend session of OSCE council of foreign ministers in Madrid

DUSHANBE, November 29, Asia-Plus - Tajik Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi will attend the 15th session of the council of the OSCE foreign ministers that will be held in Madrid, Spain on

11:16, november 29, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Economy ministry assumes control of tackling fuel crisis

The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has assumed control of tackling fuel crisis that hit Tajikistan.

18:48, november 28, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Anzob pass to be closed for traffic soon

DUSHANBE, November 28, Asia-Plus -- The Anzob pass linking northern Tajikistan to the central part of the country will be closed for traffic soon, Asia-Plus has learned from the First Deputy

18:20, november 28, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Conference entitled “Islam Combats AIDS” held in Tajik capital Wednesday

DUSHANBE, November 28, Asia-Plus -- A republican conference formally titled “Islam Combats AIDS” was held in Dushanbe on November 28. The conference.

17:48, november 28, 2007

POWER

Architecture bill returned as requiring improvement

Although Tajik parliamentarians have adopted a bill on architectural and town-planning activity at the first reading, the bill has been returned as requiring improvement.

14:52, november 28, 2007

POWER

PM urges measures to ensure proper preparation for sowing campaign

DUSHANBE, November 28, Asia-Plus – Prime Minister Oqil Oqilov yesterday presided over a meeting to discuss the present situation in the country’s agrarian sector and preparations for the

13:50, november 28, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik FM, EU delegation discussed cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, November 28, Asia-Plus -- Tajik Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi yesterday received a delegation of the European Union (EU) troika, comprising representatives from Portugal and

13:32, november 28, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Specialized medical center for Muslims to open in Moscow

DUSHANBE, November 28, Asia-Plus -- A specialized medical center for Muslims will be opened in Moscow soon. It will be the first of its kind medical facility in the Russian Federation.

12:50, november 28, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan joins Bureau of International Exhibitions

DUSHANBE , November 28, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan has joined the Bureau of International Exhibitions (BIE), Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry said (CCI).

12:17, november 28, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Russian companies face obstacles in Tajikistan: Russian ambassador

DUSHANBE, November 28, Asia-Plus -- Russian Ambassador to Tajikistan Ramazan Abdulatipov told a news conference in Dushanbe on November 27 that Russian companies are facing quite serious

12:01, november 28, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Russian-Tajik trade may exceed $1 billion next year, says Russian ambassador

DUSHANBE, November 28, Asia-Plus -- Specialists expect a two-way trade between Russian and Tajikistan to exceed $1 billion next year, Russian Ambassador to Tajikistan remarked at a news

11:20, november 28, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Gasoline prices rise in Tajikistan

Gasoline prices jumped in the country yesterday

20:52, november 27, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Conference participants point out biased coverage of Tajik foreign policy in foreign media

DUSHANBE, November 27, Asia-Plus /Mavjouda Hasanova/ -- Some foreign media, accredited in Tajikistan, are frequently covering events that are taking place in the country proceeding from

20:27, november 27, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Security officer gets long jail term for killing and fraud

DUSHANBE, November 27, Asia-Plus -- Officer from the directorate for providing security of diplomats at the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), Sergeant Major Khudoinazar Halimov

18:40, november 27, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Russia offers RAO YeES as partner to complete Roghun hydroelectricity project

According to Russian Ambassador to Tajikistan, Russia is ready to implement the Roghun hydroelectricity project, but only in interest of both countries, and offers the Russian conglomerate Unified

14:55, november 27, 2007

POWER

Tajik FM, Afghan diplomat discuss handling of cargo traffic via Dusti bridge in Panji Poyon

DUSHANBE, November 27, Asia-Plus -- Issues related to handling cargo traffic via the Dusti (Friendship) bridge across the Panj River joining Tajikistan and Afghanistan at Khatlon’s Panji Poyon were

14:23, november 27, 2007

POWER

Tajik president receives credentials of new Japanese ambassador

DUSHANBE, November 27, Asia-Plus -- New Japanese Ambassador to Tajikistan Tsutomu Hiraoka (phonetically spelled) presented credentials to Tajik President Emomali Rahmon today morning.

12:53, november 27, 2007

POWER

Tajikistan attaches significance to interdenominational dialogue: Tajik speaker

DUSHANBE, November 27, Asia-Plus -- Interdenominational dialogue was major topic of a meeting of Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev, Chairman of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper chamber of

12:38, november 27, 2007

TAJKISTAN

World Bank reports to representatives of Tajik civil society on its activity

DUSHANBE, November 27, Asia-Plus -- At present 15 World Bank-funded investment lending operations for a total amount of $189.3 million are being implemented in Tajikistan, Mr.

12:21, november 27, 2007

POWER

Majlisi Namoyandagon board endorses architecture and town-planning bill

DUSHANBE, November 27, Asia-Plus --The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered a bill on architecture and town-planning at a November 26

12:07, november 27, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Sughd, RRPs practically end cotton-harvesting campaign

DUSHANBE, November 27, Asia-Plus -- Cotton farmers in the Sughd province and districts subordinate to the center (RRPs) have

11:53, november 27, 2007

POWER

Tajikistan interested in expanding cooperation with EU, says President Rahmon

DUSHANBE, November 27, Asia-Plus -- On Monday November 26, President Emomali Rahmon met in Dushanbe with Ms.

11:27, november 27, 2007

POWER

President urges to enhance agrarian sector

DUSHANBE, November 27, Asia-Plus -- State of agrarian sector was focus of a November 26 government meeting presided over by President Emomali Rahmon.

11:17, november 27, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik pilgrims fly to Saudi Arabia by planes of Afghan private air carrier

According to Tajik State Air Company TajikAir, the first plane of Afghan private airline KamarAir with 165 Tajik pilgrims aboard flew to Jeddah today at 2:30 a.m.

20:27, november 26, 2007

POWER

Tajkistan

Tajik president expected to leave for Japan on December 1

DUSHANBE, November 29, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon will leave for Japan on December 1 to attend the First Asia-Pacific Water Summit, which will be held in Beppu, Oita, Japan on

President urges to toughen responsibility for violation of land legislation

The president has demanded at a meeting that responsibility for violation of the land legislation should be toughened.

Tajik schools student wins International Sports Programming Internet Olympiad

DUSHANBE, November 29, Asia-Plus -- The 11th grade student at Tajik-Russian Lyceum “Hotam&PV” Firdavs Nouriddinzoda has won International Sports Programming Internet Olympiad.

New air route, from Khujand to Bishkek, to open next month

DUSHANBE, November 29, Asia-Plus -- A new air route, from Khujand to Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) will be launched in early December, Asia-plus has learned from Artyom Geivandov, a chief spokesman

Law enforcement agencies liaison officers discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, November 29, Asia-Plus -- Tajik law enforcement agencies liaison officers have met at the Drug Control Agency (DCA) to discuss interaction in combating drug trafficking in the

Tajik FM to attend session of OSCE council of foreign ministers in Madrid

DUSHANBE, November 29, Asia-Plus - Tajik Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi will attend the 15th session of the council of the OSCE foreign ministers that will be held in Madrid, Spain on

Economy ministry assumes control of tackling fuel crisis

The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has assumed control of tackling fuel crisis that hit Tajikistan.

Anzob pass to be closed for traffic soon

DUSHANBE, November 28, Asia-Plus -- The Anzob pass linking northern Tajikistan to the central part of the country will be closed for traffic soon, Asia-Plus has learned from the First Deputy

Conference entitled “Islam Combats AIDS” held in Tajik capital Wednesday

DUSHANBE, November 28, Asia-Plus -- A republican conference formally titled “Islam Combats AIDS” was held in Dushanbe on November 28. The conference.

Architecture bill returned as requiring improvement

Although Tajik parliamentarians have adopted a bill on architectural and town-planning activity at the first reading, the bill has been returned as requiring improvement.

PM urges measures to ensure proper preparation for sowing campaign

DUSHANBE, November 28, Asia-Plus – Prime Minister Oqil Oqilov yesterday presided over a meeting to discuss the present situation in the country’s agrarian sector and preparations for the

Tajik FM, EU delegation discussed cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, November 28, Asia-Plus -- Tajik Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi yesterday received a delegation of the European Union (EU) troika, comprising representatives from Portugal and

Specialized medical center for Muslims to open in Moscow

DUSHANBE, November 28, Asia-Plus -- A specialized medical center for Muslims will be opened in Moscow soon. It will be the first of its kind medical facility in the Russian Federation.

Tajikistan joins Bureau of International Exhibitions

DUSHANBE , November 28, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan has joined the Bureau of International Exhibitions (BIE), Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry said (CCI).

Russian companies face obstacles in Tajikistan: Russian ambassador

DUSHANBE, November 28, Asia-Plus -- Russian Ambassador to Tajikistan Ramazan Abdulatipov told a news conference in Dushanbe on November 27 that Russian companies are facing quite serious

Russian-Tajik trade may exceed $1 billion next year, says Russian ambassador

DUSHANBE, November 28, Asia-Plus -- Specialists expect a two-way trade between Russian and Tajikistan to exceed $1 billion next year, Russian Ambassador to Tajikistan remarked at a news

Gasoline prices rise in Tajikistan

Gasoline prices jumped in the country yesterday

Conference participants point out biased coverage of Tajik foreign policy in foreign media

DUSHANBE, November 27, Asia-Plus /Mavjouda Hasanova/ -- Some foreign media, accredited in Tajikistan, are frequently covering events that are taking place in the country proceeding from

Security officer gets long jail term for killing and fraud

DUSHANBE, November 27, Asia-Plus -- Officer from the directorate for providing security of diplomats at the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), Sergeant Major Khudoinazar Halimov

Russia offers RAO YeES as partner to complete Roghun hydroelectricity project

According to Russian Ambassador to Tajikistan, Russia is ready to implement the Roghun hydroelectricity project, but only in interest of both countries, and offers the Russian conglomerate Unified

Tajik FM, Afghan diplomat discuss handling of cargo traffic via Dusti bridge in Panji Poyon

DUSHANBE, November 27, Asia-Plus -- Issues related to handling cargo traffic via the Dusti (Friendship) bridge across the Panj River joining Tajikistan and Afghanistan at Khatlon’s Panji Poyon were

Tajik president receives credentials of new Japanese ambassador

DUSHANBE, November 27, Asia-Plus -- New Japanese Ambassador to Tajikistan Tsutomu Hiraoka (phonetically spelled) presented credentials to Tajik President Emomali Rahmon today morning.

Tajikistan attaches significance to interdenominational dialogue: Tajik speaker

DUSHANBE, November 27, Asia-Plus -- Interdenominational dialogue was major topic of a meeting of Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev, Chairman of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper chamber of

World Bank reports to representatives of Tajik civil society on its activity

DUSHANBE, November 27, Asia-Plus -- At present 15 World Bank-funded investment lending operations for a total amount of $189.3 million are being implemented in Tajikistan, Mr.

Majlisi Namoyandagon board endorses architecture and town-planning bill

DUSHANBE, November 27, Asia-Plus --The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered a bill on architecture and town-planning at a November 26

Sughd, RRPs practically end cotton-harvesting campaign

DUSHANBE, November 27, Asia-Plus -- Cotton farmers in the Sughd province and districts subordinate to the center (RRPs) have

Tajikistan interested in expanding cooperation with EU, says President Rahmon

DUSHANBE, November 27, Asia-Plus -- On Monday November 26, President Emomali Rahmon met in Dushanbe with Ms.

President urges to enhance agrarian sector

DUSHANBE, November 27, Asia-Plus -- State of agrarian sector was focus of a November 26 government meeting presided over by President Emomali Rahmon.

Tajik pilgrims fly to Saudi Arabia by planes of Afghan private air carrier

According to Tajik State Air Company TajikAir, the first plane of Afghan private airline KamarAir with 165 Tajik pilgrims aboard flew to Jeddah today at 2:30 a.m.

Capital mayor reprimands municipal officials

Capital mayor has reprimanded his deputies and other municipal officials for failure to take adequate preparations for winter.