Tajik investment forum concludes with agreements worth 4.1 bln USD

DUSHANBE, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- A total of 52 cooperation agreements worth 4.1 billion U.S. dollars were signed following the "Dushanbe Invest 2025" International Investment Forum, the Asia-Plus News Agency reported Thursday, citing Tajikistan's...

Tajikistan’s lower house endorses bill defining teacher’s status and rights

11:07, todayAuthor: Tajikistan’s lower house endorses bill defining teacher’s status and rights Tajikistan’s lower house of parliament (Majlisi Namoyandagon) has approved a draft law titled “On the Status of Teachers”, aimed at protecting the...

Tajikistan needs US$1.4 billion in investments to improve nutrition, says World Bank

09:36, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Tajikistan will require approximately 15.2 billion somonis (US$1.4 billion) in investments to meet its national nutrition goals by 2030, according to the World Bank. Experts estimate that every somonis invested could...

Tajikistan accounts for just 1% of Central Asia's transit, says EDB Report

The volume of transit shipments through Central Asian countries has surged by 70% over the past five years, reaching nearly 35 million tons. Tajikistan’s share of this total was around 0.4 million tons — just over 1%, according to data from the...

HPV vaccination for girls continues in Tajikistan, but some residents oppose it

14:29, todayAuthor: Nodira Sobirzoda specially for Asia-Plus Starting October 1, Tajikistan has been rolling out a vaccination campaign for girls aged 10–14 against the human papillomavirus (HPV), a leading cause of cervical cancer, one of the...

Tajikistan signs $3.12 billion in deals at Dushanbe Invest 2025 forum

On the opening day of the Dushanbe Invest 2025 International Forum, Tajikistan concluded 26 agreements worth a total of over $3.12 billion. According to Tajikistan's State Committee on Investment and State Property Management, the signed documents...

Chinese legal scholars share experience in judicial reforms with Tajik colleagues

09:59, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus A delegation of professors from the China University of Political Science and Law visited Tajikistan to share China’s experience in legal and judicial reforms, digital justice, and legal education. The visit included...

“You will answer for these lips in the Afterlife”: Tajik mufti criticizes Botox and tattoos

14:08, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus The Chairman of the Council of Ulema (Shuroi Ulamo) of Tajikistan, Saidmukarram Abduqodirzoda, has voiced concern over the growing popularity of cosmetic procedures and tattoos among Tajik citizens, calling such...

EU–Tajikistan 15th Human Rights Dialogue focuses on addressing shortcomings

10:46, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus The European Union (EU) and Tajikistan held their 15th Human Rights Dialogue in Brussels on October 17, discussing progress and persistent challenges in key areas of human rights and the rule of law. According to the...

Tajikistan's energy independence by August 2027: myth or reality?

Tajik Prime Minister Qohir Rasoulzoda has promised that by August 2027, the country will achieve energy independence. In an interview in August 2025, he assured that the president's directives on this matter would be completed on time and to a...

Tajikistan secures over US$3 billion in investments on first day of Dushanbe Invest–2025 forum

Tajikistan has successfully attracted more than US$3 billion in investments on the first day of the Dushanbe Invest–2025 International Investment Forum, held in the capital. The forum, which runs for three days, has become a major platform for...

CSTO Exercises “Indestructible Brotherhood-2025” and “Barrier-2025” in Tajikistan: Intel Report

Executive Summary Between 20 and 24 October 2025, the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) conducts the military exercises Indestructible Brotherhood-2025 and Barrier-2025 at the Fakhrabad training ground in Tajikistan. The training...

Tajikistan hosts “Toji Somon” Film Festival: what films will be shown, where, and when?

15:28, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus The second edition of the Toji Somon International Film Festival will kick off in Tajikistan on October 15, running until October 20. Organized by the state-run Tajikfilm, the festival will feature more than 40 films...

Tajikistan to play key role in energy supply for Central and South Asia, says Tajik minister

14:21, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Tajikistan is positioning itself as a central player in the energy sector of Central and South Asia, with a focus on developing its vast hydropower resources and ensuring the country's energy independence, according...

Tajikistan and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Economic Partnership: New Memoranda Signed

16:03, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus During the Dushanbe Invest–2025 International Investment Forum, the 5th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission between the Republic of Tajikistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was held, focusing on...

Emomali Rahmon to attend international summits in Qatar and the United States

16:49, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon departed for the State of Qatar on November 3 for an official visit to take part in the Second World Summit on Social Development, according to the Tajik president’s official...

Tajikistan to become first CIS country to produce lithium, says industry minister

14:03, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Tajikistan is set to become the first country in the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) to produce lithium, a critical metal for the global "green transition," according to Sherali Kabir, the country’s Minister...

Tajikistan signs agreements for construction of solar power plants with a total capacity of 2 GW

14:40, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus During the Dushanbe Invest–2025 International Investment Forum, Tajikistan’s Ministry of Energy and Water Resources signed several key agreements with various companies, aimed at improving the country’s energy...

Tcell recognized by Ookla as the fastest mobile network in Tajikistan

16:02, october 21Author: Press release by Tcell Tcell is proud to announce that it has been recognized by Ookla as the fastest mobile network in Tajikistan for the first half of 2025. Ookla is the global leader in network intelligence and...

Tajikistan delegation visits Azerbaijan to study penitentiary and probation systems -

A delegation from the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Tajikistan and other state agencies visited Azerbaijan to study the country's experience in the field of penitentiary institutions and probation, the Ministry of Justice told APA. It was...