Tajkistan

EBRD launches demonstration sites for green economy projects in Khatlon province

On April 1, a formal opening of two demonstration sites took place in Bokhtar, showcasing innovative solutions in sustainable energy and agriculture.

11:28, april 2, 2025

Asia-Plus news agency celebrates its 29th anniversary

29 years ago, the first newsletter of Asia-Plus news agency was released.

10:00, april 2, 2025

Kyrgyz leader proposes the introduction of a unified visa

During a trilateral meeting of the Presidents of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, which took place in Tajik northern city of Khujand on March 31, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov proposed

09:23, april 2, 2025

Iron ore enrichment plant to be built in Tajikistan

President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon laid the foundation stone for a new iron ore enrichment plant of the Closed Joint-Stock Company (CJSC) Tajik Metallurgical Combine in Bobojon-Ghafourov district

17:01, april 1, 2025

Tajik, Iranian presidents exchange greetings and agree on new meetings

The leaders of Tajikistan and Iran exchanged greetings on the occasions of Navrouz and Eid al-Fitr during phone talks held on April 1, according to the Tajik president’s official website.

16:36, april 1, 2025

Tajikistan ranks 56th among 142 countries in terms of women’s health index

Tajikistan ranks 56th among 142 countries in the Hologic Global Women's Health Index’s 2025 edition.

15:50, april 1, 2025

SECURITY

GBAO, Khatlon province are the first to fulfill their spring conscription campaign targets

The Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) and Khatlon province reportedly fulfilled theirs spring conscription targets on April 1, the same day when the spring conscription campaign was

15:24, april 1, 2025

LAW-ORDER

The appeals court of Tajikistan’s Supreme Court begins review of cassation appeal in “coup attempt” case

The appeals court of Tajikistan’s Supreme Court began reviewing the cassation appeal of those convicted in the “attempted coup” case on April 1.

14:40, april 1, 2025

POWER

Chairs of committees and commissions of Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament elected

The heads of committees and commissions of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) have been elected.

09:55, april 1, 2025

Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan sign trilateral treaty on the junction point of their state borders

The Tajik president’s official website reports that after the conclusion of the trilateral negotiations, which took place in Tajik northern city of Khujand yesterday, the Treaty between

09:31, april 1, 2025

Tajik, Kyrgyz presidents meet in Khujand to discuss cooperation

On March 31, a bilateral meeting of the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, and the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, who arrived in Khujand, the capital of Tajikistan’s Sughd

09:17, april 1, 2025

Tajikistan, Uzbekistan sign the protocol on the exchange of ratifications of the treaty on allied relations

Following the special meeting of the Presidents of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, which took place in the Tajik northern city of Khujand yesterday, the ceremony of signing and exchanging the Protocol on

14:46, march 28, 2025

“Any assistance will be provided if necessary.” Will the CSTO join the conflict in Ukraine?

The Secretary-General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) stated that in the event of a threat of sending European military forces to Ukraine, the Organization is ready to provide

14:09, march 28, 2025

A council for preventing domestic violence has been established in Tajikistan

A Multidisciplinary Council for the Prevention of Domestic Violence has been established in Tajikistan.

12:56, march 28, 2025

RBC: EU HR/VP says EU sanctions against Russia harm Central Asian countries

RBC reported on March 27 that EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, told reporters in Ashgabat during the 20th

12:35, march 28, 2025

Tajik migrants can work without a patent in new Russian regions

Migrants in Russia have been granted an extension to work without a patent, but only in certain regions of the country.

11:07, march 28, 2025

CSTO approves the plant for the operation to combat illegal migration

On March 26, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) approved the plan for the regional operation, dubbed “Illegal-2025,” the CSTO Secretariat says , noting that it is aimed

10:43, march 28, 2025

Tajik foreign minister holds a number of bilateral meetings in Ashgabat

Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin yesterday held a number of bilateral meetings in Turkmenistan’s capital, Ashgabat, on the sidelines of the 20th European Union-Central Asia

10:21, march 28, 2025

Joint communiqué - 20th EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting

On March 27, 2025, the Foreign Ministers of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, the Deputy Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, as well as the European Union’s High Representative

09:58, march 28, 2025

Top Tajik diplomat participate in the 20th EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting in Ashgabat

On March 27, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin participate in the 20th meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Central Asia’s nations and the European Union (EU),

15:37, march 27, 2025

POWER

Emomali Rahmon proposes criminal penalties for non-payment of electricity

President Emomali Rahmon has proposed introducing criminal responsibility for the illegal use of electricity and non-payment for it.

14:49, march 27, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Three fake cops arrested in Dushanbe for robbing citizens

Dushanbe police have arrested three young men who, according to the authorities, introduced themselves as law enforcement officers and extorted money from citizens.

14:31, march 27, 2025

CRA: This year, the holy month of Ramadan will be 29 days long, and Eid al-Fitr will be on March 30

According to the Committee on Religious Affairs under the Government of Tajikistan (CRA), the Islamic holy month of Ramadan is expected to last 29 days this year, and Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated

14:07, march 27, 2025

Hundreds of performers from Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan to take part in Navrouz celebrations in Khujand

Hundreds of artistes from Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan have arrived in Tajikistan to participate in the main Navrouz celebrations taking place in Sughd province, according to the Ministry of Culture of

13:58, march 27, 2025

Tajik labor migrants can now secure pension benefits at home

The government of Tajikistan has adopted a resolution approving the procedure and amount for the voluntary payment of social tax by Tajik citizens working abroad as labor migrants.

10:44, march 27, 2025

SECURITY

The IS terror group is growing stronger by changing its structure and methods

An article by Kian Sharifi posted on Radio Ozodi's website says the Islamic State (IS) terror group is expanding its influence and adapting its tactics despite having lost significant territory

10:10, march 27, 2025

Tajik authorities urge migrants to legalize their stay in Russia by the end of April

Tajikistan’s relevant agencies have called on labor migrants to legalize their stay in Russia by the end of April and, before traveling to the country, to check in Tajikistan whether they are

09:54, march 27, 2025

Tajik authorities establish 'Benefit Sharing Fund' from Roghun HPP electricity sales

The government of Tajikistan has instructed the Ministry of Finance to open a special account titled the “Benefit Sharing Fund” from the sale of electricity generated by the Roghun

09:36, march 27, 2025