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Tajikistan’s president starts his visit to Azerbaijan
On July 4, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon arrived in Azerbaijan's Fuzuli district to participate in the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO). A guard of honor was arranged at Fuzuli International Airport to in honor...

Tajikistan’s President begins his visit to Azerbaijan
On July 4, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon arrived in Fuzuli district to participate in the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), APA reports. A guard of honor was arranged at Fuzuli International Airport to in honor...

President of Tajikistan arrives in Azerbaijan
On July 4, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon arrived in Fuzuli district to participate in the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), Azernews reports. A guard of honor was arranged at Fuzuli International Airport to in...

Unique Ancient Vessel Labeled with Woman's Name Unearthed in Tajikistan
Searching for Lost Cities May/June 2024 Pamir Mountains, Tajikistan and Afghanistan Read Article (Shutterstock/ Maximum Exposure PR) Features July/August 2020 Excavations in Tajikistan have unveiled a city of merchant princes that flourished from...

Tajikistan hosts final meeting of Project Steering Committee of the 7th Phase of the EU0-funded CADAP
16:32, todayAuthor: Press release by the EU Delgation to Tajikistan The fourth and final meeting of the Steering Committee of the 7th phase of the European Union-funded Central Asia Drug Action Program (CADAP) on July 3 brought together delegates...

Tajikistan: Economic Vulnerabilities and Bilateral Fiscal Dynamics with Russia
Executive Summary This report evaluates Tajikistan’s response to the economic pressures stemming from Russia’s targeted import restrictions and Dushanbe’s concurrent implementation of a revised fiscal agreement with Moscow. The report...

Tajikistan And Saudi Fund For Development Set To Expand Project Financing
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, July 3. Tajikistan and the Saudi Fund for Development discussed expanding cooperation in key infrastructure sectors during a meeting between President Emomali Rahmon and the Chairman of the Fund,...

One in four Tajikistan residents lives below the poverty line, says World Bank report
11:10, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Despite steady progress in reducing poverty, more than 25% of Tajikistan’s population continues to live below the international poverty line — surviving on less than US$3.65 a day. This finding is detailed in the...

Man murdered in front of his children in northern Tajikistan: suspects still at large
14:31, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus A brutal killing in the village of Sarichashma, in the Gulkhona jamoat of Jabbor-Rasoulov district in the northern province of Sughd has left a community in shock. Authorities confirmed that a 38-year-old Zarif...

EU’s Global Gateway improves electricity access in Tajikistan with Sebzor hydropower project
The European Union’s Global Gateway strategy reached a key milestone with the inauguration of the Sebzor hydropower plant in Tajikistan’s remote Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO), promising more reliable, sustainable electricity for over...

Customs officers busted illegal car export scheme to Tajikistan.
A smuggling scheme involving the illegal export and sale of foreign-made vehicles from Uzbekistan to Tajikistan has been uncovered by customs authorities in Tashkent city, as well as in the Tashkent and Namangan regions. Photo: Frame from the...

Henrietta turns hero as Malayan Tigress beat Tajikistan in Asian Cup qualifier
PETALING JAYA: The national women’s football team were all smiles after winning their second group stage match as they defeated hosts Tajikistan 1-0 at the 2026 Asian Cup qualifiers on Wednesday (July 2). The team's late goal courtesy of Henrietta...

Tajikistan moves to increase divorce fees amid rising concern over family breakdown
16:14, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Divorce is set to become more expensive in Tajikistan following the approval of a new bill by the country’s lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament in late June. Lawmakers voted in favor of increasing the...

Tajikistan and Iran’s foreign ministers discuss Middle East tensions after Israeli strikes on Iran
16:46, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus The Foreign Ministers of Tajikistan and Iran held a phone conversation on July 1, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following Israeli and U.S. military strikes on Iranian targets. The ministers discuss...

Tajikistan Condemns Israeli, US Attacks on Iran
In a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart on Tuesday, Sirojiddin Muhriddin condemned the Israeli and US military aggression against Iran as a violation of the UN Charter and the fundamental principles of the international law. He...

Iranian airline resumes flights between Mashhad and Dushanbe
13:35, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Iranian airline Varesh Airlines is set to resume its Mashhad–Dushanbe–Mashhad route starting July 4, following a temporary suspension of flights due to recent hostilities between Iran and Israel. A representative of...

When will Tajikistan launch bank cards for children?
14:01, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus While several Central Asian countries have already introduced banking products tailored for minors, Tajikistan has yet to roll out children's bank cards. These cards are seen as valuable tools for teaching financial...
The RESILAND Tajikistan Project: Revitalizing Landscapes for Prosperity and a Sustainable Future
Publication date: 02 July 2025 Sughd Province, Tajikistan– From June 10 to 13, 2025, a working from the Resilient Tajikistan Landscape Restoration Project (RESILAND TJ), implemented by the Committee for Environmental Protection and the World Bank,...

German Pharmacy opens first German drugstore in Dushanbe
09:09, todayAuthor: Partner material A new chapter in pharmaceutical services began in the capital with the opening of the country's first branch of the German pharmacy chain, German Pharmacy. The store offers top-quality medicines and healthcare...

Tajikistan's telecom market set for steady growth, expected to reach US$480 million by 2027
13:53, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Tajikistan’s telecommunications sector is poised for significant growth over the next two years, with average annual revenue increases of 6.75% forecasted through 2027, according to a joint market study by Nexign and...