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15:25, september 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Ukraine interested in participation in modernization of Tajik HPSs and power grids

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus -- New Ukraine’s Ambassador to Tajikistan Vyacheslav Pokhvalsky presented credentials to President Emomali Rahmon today.

14:48, september 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Zarubezhneftegaz plans to complete exploration work on Sargazon field by November 1

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus -- Closed joint-stock company (CJSC) Zarubezhneftegaz, a subsidiary of Russia’s state-controlled gas company Gazprom, has been exploring natural-gas reserves of

14:18, september 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Three Tajik companies to take part at international cotton fair in Tashkent

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus -- Three Tajik companies – Utogan KA, Fayzi Murod and Progress One Co – will take part at the Third International Uzbek Cotton Fair that will be held in Tashkent

13:22, september 14, 2007

POWER

Tajik speaker meets with Chinese MPs

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus -- ВOn Thursday September 13, Saydullo Khairulloyev, Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament), received visiting

13:12, september 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Kazakh financial and industrial group weighs construction of cement plant in Danghara

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus -- Kazakhstan’s finance and industrial group Atamaken-Holding intends to fund construction of a cement plant with a rated capacity of 1 million tons of

12:44, september 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Kazakhstan could invest in development of a number of branches of Tajik economy, say Kazakh official

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus -- “Kazakhstan could be an interesting investor for Tajikistan in a number of directions,” Azat Peruashev, the head of Kazakhstan’s National Economic

12:31, september 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Economy ministry to resumes cases against air carrier

DUSAHNBE, September 14, Asia-Plus -- The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MoEDT) intends to resume a case against the airline TajikAir for excessively high prices.

12:15, september 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

CCP model to be introduced in Tajikistan beginning on January 1, 2008

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus -- The CCP (Calling Party Pays) model will be introduced in Tajikistan beginning on January 1, 2008, the First Deputy Economic Development and Trade

11:51, september 14, 2007

POWER

Tajik speaker highly appraises mutual visits of leaders of Tajikistan and Kazakhstan

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus -- A broad range of issues related to bilateral cooperation between Tajikistan and Kazakhstan were discussed yesterday at a meeting of Chairman of the

11:37, september 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Kazakhstan more suitable partner than ambitious superpowers, says Tajik political scientist

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus -- Kazakhstan is more suitable partner for Tajikistan than ambitious superpowers, Tajik political scientist Abdullo Hakim Rahnamo said in an interview with

11:02, september 14, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik government to regulate bread prices

Tajik authorities will introduce strict measures against those who will set excessively high prices for bread on markets.

19:41, september 13, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Energy independence and reduction of Tajikistan’s isolation from the neighboring markets major priorities, says Tajik president

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus — Relations between citizens and businesspeople are fundamental principles of interstate cooperation, President Emomali Rahmon remarked at a Tajik-Kazakh business

18:57, september 13, 2007

POWER

Members of legislature of Russia’s Ivanovo region visit Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus — A delegation of members of the legislature (Duma) of Russia’s Ivanovo region arrived in Tajikistan Thursday for a two-day working visit, press release issued by

18:23, september 13, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Kazakhstan’s Mediland offers Tajik medical workers high-quality glucometers

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus — Representatives from Kazakhstan’s scientific and production firm Mediland and Institute for Advanced Training of Physicians Medical Workers visited Dushanbe at

17:46, september 13, 2007

POWER

Countries of the region should become members of the Central Asian economic union on basis of absolute equality of rights: Rahmon

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus /Bahrom Mannonov/ -- “The population of our region is some 56 million people sharing economic interest, common history and culture, and we should think

16:49, september 13, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan seeks cooperation with Pakistan in textile and mining industries

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus — Tajikistan seeks cooperation with Pakistan in textile and mining industries.

16:19, september 13, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Indonesian oil-and-gas company studies state of Tajikistan’s energy sector

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus – On Wednesday September 12, the deputy head of Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), Asanali Karamaliyev, met in Dushanbe with top mangers of

15:46, september 13, 2007

POWER

Tajikistan, Kazakhstan sign a number of cooperation documents

Joint investment fund will give new impulse to further expansion of bilateral cooperation, say Tajik, Kazakh presidents

15:45, september 13, 2007

INCIDENTS

Tajik, US rescuers conduct joint exercise in Varzob

DUSHNBE, September 13, Asia-Plus — Rescuers from Tajikistan and the United States are conducting a joint exercise in Tajikistan.

15:23, september 13, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Central Asia’s energy specialists learn about the U.S. electricity markets during a study tour by a USAID program

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus -- In July, USAID’s Regional Energy Markets Assistance Program (REMAP) for Central Asia organized a week long Regional Electric Market Development

14:57, september 13, 2007

TAJKISTAN

CIS border services conduct special operation to prevent trans-border crime in central Asia

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus – Trend – Border services of six member nations of the CIS are jointly conducted a special operation to prevent trans-border crime in the Central Asian region,

14:29, september 13, 2007

TAJKISTAN

CSTO Parliamentary Assembly’s delegation to study military-political situation in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus — A group members of permanent commissions at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Collective Security Organization (CSTO) will arrive in Tajikistan on September

13:59, september 13, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Delegation of Chinese Popular National Assembly arriving in Tajikistan today

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus — delegation of Chinese Popular National Assembly led by its deputy head He Luli (phonetically spelled) is arriving in Dushanbe today afternoon.

13:39, september 13, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik, Russian journalists to gather in Moscow to discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus —The first forum of Tajik and Russian journalists will be held in Moscow on September 17-18 on sidelines of the second Tajik-Russian parliamentary forum formally

13:23, september 13, 2007

Only 50,700 people estimated as jobless in Tajikistan with population of 7 million people

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus — Only 50,700 people have to date been estimated as jobless in Tajikistan, which has the population of seven million people.

12:48, september 13, 2007

TAJKISTAN

Tajik, Kyrgyz counternarcotics agencies sign protocol on cooperation in fighting drug trafficking

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus – Senior representatives from counternarcotics agencies of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan yesterday held a working meeting in the Kyrgyz capital city of Bishkek

12:15, september 13, 2007

POWER

Rahmon calls for charity during the holy month of Ramadan

Emomali Rahmon called for charity during the holy month of Ramadan.

11:14, september 13, 2007

Council of Clerics asks capital mayor for permission o male prayer Tarobeh in so-called public places as well

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus — The head of the Council of Clerics (Shuroi Ulamo), who is Tajikistan’s grand mufti, Amonullo Nematzoda, has appealed to Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev

10:52, september 13, 2007

Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts on September 13

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus -- This year, Islamic holy month of Ramadan begins in Tajikistan on September 13 and will continue for 30 days until October 12, according to the directorate for

10:42, september 13, 2007

POWER

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Ukraine interested in participation in modernization of Tajik HPSs and power grids

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus -- New Ukraine’s Ambassador to Tajikistan Vyacheslav Pokhvalsky presented credentials to President Emomali Rahmon today.

Zarubezhneftegaz plans to complete exploration work on Sargazon field by November 1

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus -- Closed joint-stock company (CJSC) Zarubezhneftegaz, a subsidiary of Russia’s state-controlled gas company Gazprom, has been exploring natural-gas reserves of

Three Tajik companies to take part at international cotton fair in Tashkent

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus -- Three Tajik companies – Utogan KA, Fayzi Murod and Progress One Co – will take part at the Third International Uzbek Cotton Fair that will be held in Tashkent

Tajik speaker meets with Chinese MPs

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus -- ВOn Thursday September 13, Saydullo Khairulloyev, Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament), received visiting

Kazakh financial and industrial group weighs construction of cement plant in Danghara

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus -- Kazakhstan’s finance and industrial group Atamaken-Holding intends to fund construction of a cement plant with a rated capacity of 1 million tons of

Kazakhstan could invest in development of a number of branches of Tajik economy, say Kazakh official

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus -- “Kazakhstan could be an interesting investor for Tajikistan in a number of directions,” Azat Peruashev, the head of Kazakhstan’s National Economic

Economy ministry to resumes cases against air carrier

DUSAHNBE, September 14, Asia-Plus -- The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MoEDT) intends to resume a case against the airline TajikAir for excessively high prices.

CCP model to be introduced in Tajikistan beginning on January 1, 2008

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus -- The CCP (Calling Party Pays) model will be introduced in Tajikistan beginning on January 1, 2008, the First Deputy Economic Development and Trade

Tajik speaker highly appraises mutual visits of leaders of Tajikistan and Kazakhstan

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus -- A broad range of issues related to bilateral cooperation between Tajikistan and Kazakhstan were discussed yesterday at a meeting of Chairman of the

Kazakhstan more suitable partner than ambitious superpowers, says Tajik political scientist

DUSHANBE, September 14, Asia-Plus -- Kazakhstan is more suitable partner for Tajikistan than ambitious superpowers, Tajik political scientist Abdullo Hakim Rahnamo said in an interview with

Tajik government to regulate bread prices

Tajik authorities will introduce strict measures against those who will set excessively high prices for bread on markets.

Energy independence and reduction of Tajikistan’s isolation from the neighboring markets major priorities, says Tajik president

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus — Relations between citizens and businesspeople are fundamental principles of interstate cooperation, President Emomali Rahmon remarked at a Tajik-Kazakh business

Members of legislature of Russia’s Ivanovo region visit Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus — A delegation of members of the legislature (Duma) of Russia’s Ivanovo region arrived in Tajikistan Thursday for a two-day working visit, press release issued by

Kazakhstan’s Mediland offers Tajik medical workers high-quality glucometers

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus — Representatives from Kazakhstan’s scientific and production firm Mediland and Institute for Advanced Training of Physicians Medical Workers visited Dushanbe at

Countries of the region should become members of the Central Asian economic union on basis of absolute equality of rights: Rahmon

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus /Bahrom Mannonov/ -- “The population of our region is some 56 million people sharing economic interest, common history and culture, and we should think

Tajikistan seeks cooperation with Pakistan in textile and mining industries

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus — Tajikistan seeks cooperation with Pakistan in textile and mining industries.

Indonesian oil-and-gas company studies state of Tajikistan’s energy sector

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus – On Wednesday September 12, the deputy head of Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), Asanali Karamaliyev, met in Dushanbe with top mangers of

Tajikistan, Kazakhstan sign a number of cooperation documents

Joint investment fund will give new impulse to further expansion of bilateral cooperation, say Tajik, Kazakh presidents

Tajik, US rescuers conduct joint exercise in Varzob

DUSHNBE, September 13, Asia-Plus — Rescuers from Tajikistan and the United States are conducting a joint exercise in Tajikistan.

Central Asia’s energy specialists learn about the U.S. electricity markets during a study tour by a USAID program

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus -- In July, USAID’s Regional Energy Markets Assistance Program (REMAP) for Central Asia organized a week long Regional Electric Market Development

CIS border services conduct special operation to prevent trans-border crime in central Asia

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus – Trend – Border services of six member nations of the CIS are jointly conducted a special operation to prevent trans-border crime in the Central Asian region,

CSTO Parliamentary Assembly’s delegation to study military-political situation in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus — A group members of permanent commissions at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Collective Security Organization (CSTO) will arrive in Tajikistan on September

Delegation of Chinese Popular National Assembly arriving in Tajikistan today

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus — delegation of Chinese Popular National Assembly led by its deputy head He Luli (phonetically spelled) is arriving in Dushanbe today afternoon.

Tajik, Russian journalists to gather in Moscow to discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus —The first forum of Tajik and Russian journalists will be held in Moscow on September 17-18 on sidelines of the second Tajik-Russian parliamentary forum formally

Only 50,700 people estimated as jobless in Tajikistan with population of 7 million people

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus — Only 50,700 people have to date been estimated as jobless in Tajikistan, which has the population of seven million people.

Tajik, Kyrgyz counternarcotics agencies sign protocol on cooperation in fighting drug trafficking

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus – Senior representatives from counternarcotics agencies of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan yesterday held a working meeting in the Kyrgyz capital city of Bishkek

Rahmon calls for charity during the holy month of Ramadan

Emomali Rahmon called for charity during the holy month of Ramadan.

Council of Clerics asks capital mayor for permission o male prayer Tarobeh in so-called public places as well

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus — The head of the Council of Clerics (Shuroi Ulamo), who is Tajikistan’s grand mufti, Amonullo Nematzoda, has appealed to Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev

Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts on September 13

DUSHANBE, September 13, Asia-Plus -- This year, Islamic holy month of Ramadan begins in Tajikistan on September 13 and will continue for 30 days until October 12, according to the directorate for

Official visit of Kazakh president to Tajikistan starts

Kazakhstanâ€™s President Nursultan Nazabayev arrived in Dushanbe from Ashgabat, Turkmenistan