Bahrain, Tajikistan hold talks

The second round of political consultations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of Tajikistan was held yesterday, co-chaired by His Excellency Ambassador Shaikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Khalifa, Director General of Bilateral Relations at...

Tajik Foreign Minister addresses UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand

14:37, november 1Author: Asia-Plus Sirojiddin Muhriddin, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan and Chairman of the National Commission of Tajikistan for UNESCO, delivered a speech at the 43rd session of the UNESCO General...

Tajikistan's Foreign Ministry expresses concern over EU sanctions against Tajik Banks

11:40, november 1Author: Asia-Plus The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan has expressed deep concern and regret regarding the inclusion of several Tajik banks in the European Union's sanctions list. In an official statement released on...

Tajik Foreign Minister holds bilateral meetings on the sidelines of UNESCO Conference

15:02, november 1Author: Asia-Plus On October 31, 2025, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan and Chairman of the National Commission of Tajikistan for UNESCO, held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of...

Tajikistan issues new commemorative banknotes to mark 25th anniversary of the national currency

16:47, november 1Author: Asia-Plus Tajikistan has introduced new 100 somoni banknotes to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the introduction of the country’s national currency, the somoni. The new banknotes were issued by the National Bank of...

Tajik citizens spend more on food than citizens of any other country in the Central Asian region

11:44, november 1Author: Asia-Plus In Tajikistan, food expenses account for more than a third of household budgets — 37.1%, making it the highest proportion spent on food among all Central Asian and CIS countries. This data comes from the...

Tajik government reviews draft national budget for 2026

The Government of Tajikistan convened on October 31 to review the draft law “On the State Budget of the Republic of Tajikistan for 2026” and to discuss budget forecasts for 2027–2028, according to the Tajik president’s official website. Have you...

Tajikistan developing new national nutrition program for 2026–2030

09:11, november 1Author: Asia-Plus Tajikistan is in the process of drafting a new State Program aimed at improving population nutrition for the period 2026–2030. The proposed plan was discussed during a recent meeting in Dushanbe, attended by...

Closure of only overseas airbase in Tajikistan a diplomatic setback: Congress

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday criticised the Centre over reports that India had closed its only overseas airbase, the Ayni airbase in Tajikistan, calling it a “setback for strategic diplomacy”. In a post on X, Ramesh said India had...

20 medals and a historic achievement: Tajikistan concludes the Youth Asian Games with a record

09:51, november 1Author: Asia-Plus Team of Tajikistan concluded its participation in the 3rd Youth Asian Games with a historic result: 20 medals, including 2 gold, 3 silver, and 15 bronze. The final day of the competition in Bahrain brought a...

Four Tajik players win top honors in international online chess series

16:54, october 31Author: Asia-Plus Four representatives from Tajikistan have emerged as winners in their respective age categories in the international online chess series The Road to Dushanbe, held on the WorldChess platform. Following eight...

Ancient city of Andicharogh — one of centers of Khuttal — discovered in Tajikistan

10:14, november 1Author: Asia-Plus Archaeologists in Tajikistan have made a significant discovery in the Langardara jamoat of Shamsiddin-Shohin district (Khatlon province): the ruins of the ancient city of Andicharogh, believed to have been one of...

Dehdal Glacier in Tajikistan shifts over 5 kilometers in 15 minutes

10:35, november 1Author: Asia-Plus A massive section of the Dehdal Glacier in Tojikobod district (Rasht Valley in eastern Tajikistan) unexpectedly shifted more than five kilometers in just 15 minutes, according to specialists from the country’s...

Tajikistan says it is ‘deeply concerned’ by latest EU sanctions targeting its banks

ALMATY: Tajikistan’s foreign ministry said on Saturday it was “deeply concerned” by the inclusion of Tajik banks in the latest round of EU sanctions against Russia, and said it would take measures to minimise the consequences on Dushanbe. Three...

Gilani meets parliamentary leaders of Tajikistan, Georgia in Baku

- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Nov 01 (APP): Chairman Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, on Saturday held separate meetings with the Chairman of the Assembly of Representatives of Tajikistan, Fazali Idizoda, and Deputy Speaker of the Georgian...

Tajikistan concerned about EU sanctions against republic’s banks — MFA

DUSHANBE, November 1. /TASS/. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan has expressed concern over the fact that a number of the republic’s banks have been added to the European Union’s (EU) sanctions list, a ministry representative told TASS....

Setback for strategic diplomacy: Congress on India wrapping up presence at Tajikistan airbase

New Delhi: Congress Saturday said India wrapping up its operation at Tajikistan’s Ayni airbase is “yet another setback” for the country’s strategic diplomacy. In a post on X, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said...

India’s exit from Tajikistan airbase a setback to strategic diplomacy, says Congress

Congress MP and General Secretary Jairam Ramesh. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Congress on Saturday described India’s withdrawal from the Ayni airbase in Tajikistan as “yet another setback” to the country’s strategic diplomacy, calling it a...

Tajikistan’s Government to Introduce AI Browser for Administration

Tajikistan has announced plans to integrate AI into government operations for the first time, aiming to support data-driven decision-making across public administration. The announcement was made at the AI CONF conference in Dushanbe, one of...

Tajikistan Upgrades Nurek Dam to Boost Power Supply Ahead of Winter Crunch

Tajikistan’s massive Nurek hydroelectric dam – the world’s second-tallest – is undergoing a sweeping modernization to shore up the nation’s electricity supply ahead of the demanding winter season. The 300-meter-high dam, completed in 1980 on the...