Tajkistan, Power

12:44, september 25, 2009

Rahmon calls on fellow-countrymen living in USA to contribute to strengthening of Tajik-U.S. relations

DUSHANBE, September 25, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon met with a group of fellow-countrymen in New York on September 24.

12:09, september 24, 2009

Tajik president calls on wealthy countries to bear share of responsibility towards the developing countries

Delivering a statement in general debates of the 64th session of the UN General Assembly, President Emomali Rahmon noted that the global financial and economic crisis had been primarily caused by the

12:06, september 23, 2009

President Rahmon calls for development of renewable energy resources

President Emomali Rahmon addressed the UN Climate Change Summit in New York yesterday underlining the necessity of taking urgent measures to develop and use renewable energy resources and

13:08, september 22, 2009

Deputies of Tajikistan’s lower house of parliament meet with their voters

DUSHANBE, September 22, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Deputies of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) yesterday departed for the regions to hold meetings with their

18:03, september 19, 2009

Government considers preparation of Tajikistan’s economy for winter

DUSHANBE, September 19, 2009, Asia-Plus - A September 18 government session, presided over by President Emomali Rahmon, considered issues related to adequate preparation of the country’s

11:01, september 19, 2009

Mayor signs resolution requiring measures to ensure implementation of autumn conscription campaign

DUSHANBE, September 19, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev on September 17 signed a resolution requiring taking measures to ensure proper implementation of the autumn

15:52, september 18, 2009

President congratulates Tajik Muslims on Idi Fitr

President Emomali Rahmon today congratulated the peoples of Tajikistan on the upcoming Idi Fitr, a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, and called on them

13:35, september 18, 2009

Mayor endorses program of replacement of lamps for public lighting with energy-saving lamps

DUSHANBE, September 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev yesterday endorsed the program, Lighting 2009-2013, according to the press service of the Dushanbe mayor’s

11:27, september 18, 2009

Year of 2010 declared Year of Education and Technical Knowledge in Tajikistan

President Rahmon yesterday signed decree declaring the year of 2010 Year of Education and Technical Knowledge in Tajikistan.

17:45, september 17, 2009

Tajik president donates CFLs to 360 vulnerable families in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, September 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon has donated compact fluorescent lams (CFLs), also known as energy-saving light bulbs, to 360 vulnerable families in

13:38, september 16, 2009

Deputies of the Majlisi Namoyandagon to consider the new state language bill on October 1

The first regular sitting of the sixth session of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistanâ€™s lower chamber of parliament) of the third convocation that will be held on October 1 will consider a draft

12:55, september 16, 2009

Majlisi Milli to convoke its 21st session on October 3

DUSHANBE, September 16, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The 21st session of the Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper chamber of parliament) will be convoked on October 3, 2009.

16:47, september 15, 2009

Tajik president awarded IRU’s Order for Merit for revival of Great Silk Road

DUSHANBE, September 15, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon has been awarded the Order for Merit of the International Road and Transport Union (IRU).

12:23, september 15, 2009

Government session reviews preparation of country’s economy for winter

DUSHANBE, September 15, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A September 14 government session, presided over by President Emomali Rahmon, reviewed measures to ensure regular work of the country’s economy

10:30, september 15, 2009

Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers the state language bill

DUSHANBE, September 15, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered a bill on the state language of Tajikistan at a

10:15, september 15, 2009

Rahmon calls on local officials to purchase energy-saving light bulbs for poor families

DUSHANBE, September 15, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Monday September 14, governors of Gorno Badakhshan, Khatlon and Sughd provinces reported to President Emomali Rahmon on measures taken to prepare

16:41, september 14, 2009

Dushanbe mayor’s office allocates funds for rehabilitation of mudflow-diverting canals

DUSHANBE, September 14, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Dushanbe city authorities have allocated funds for rehabilitation of the mudflow-diverting canals in the city, according to the Dushanbe mayor’s

12:04, september 14, 2009

Rahmon calls on newly appointed judges to strengthen their knowledge through modern technologies

DUSHANBE, September 14, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Saturday September 12, President Emomali Rahmon met with a group of newly appointed judges, according to presidential press service.

11:47, september 11, 2009

Rahmon sends condolences to Turkish president over devastating floods

DUSHANBE, September 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon yesterday sent a telegram of condolences to his Turkish counterpart, President Abdullah Gul, over recent huge floods,

17:45, september 10, 2009

Dushanbe proclaimed Capital of Islamic Culture for Asian Region in 2010

DUSHANBE, September 10, Asia-Plus -- In connection with proclaiming Dushanbe the Capital of Islamic Culture for Asian Region in 2010, Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev on September 9

11:44, september 8, 2009

President Rahmon makes appeal to people on occasion of the National Day

In his televised appeal to the people of Tajikistan made on occasion of the 18th anniversary of Tajikistanâ€™s Independence, President Emomali Rahmon, in particular noted that if other former Soviet

18:54, september 7, 2009

MN board considers bill requiring amendments to the law on licensing certain types of activities

DUSHANBE, September 7, 2009, Asia-Plus --The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan’s lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon or MN) of parliament considered a bill requiring changes and addenda to the

11:39, september 7, 2009

Tajik, Indian presidents discuss bilateral cooperation

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and his Indian counterpart, President Pratibha Patil, who arrived in Tajikistan yesterday evening on an official visit, are currently discussing issues related to state

19:41, september 4, 2009

Tajik-Croatian summit negotiations in Zagreb

On end of the Tajik-Croatian summit negotiations in Zagreb, where Emomali Rakhmon has arrived this morning, it has been signed an agreement on cooperation between the National Olympic Committees of

16:43, september 4, 2009

Tajikistan president begins official visit to Croatia

Emomali Rakhmon will arrive to Zagreb from Geneva where on the eve he took part in the World climate conference.

11:56, september 2, 2009

President attends official opening of apartment building for TV and Radio Committee employees

DUSHANBE, September 3, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon yesterday attend an official opening of one of two apartment buildings for employees of the Committee for TV and

12:22, september 1, 2009

Emomali Rahmon congratulates Islam Karimov on Uzbekistan’s Independence Day

DUSHANBE, September 1, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon today sent a telegram of congratulations to his Uzbek counterpart, President Islam Karimov, on occasion of the 18th

17:17, august 31, 2009

President endorses the plan of laying out orchards and vineyards in 2010-2014

DUSHANBE, August 31, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon has issued a decree endorsing the plan of laying out orchards and vineyards in Tajikistan for 2010-2014, according to

14:02, august 31, 2009

Rahmon congratulates Kyrgyz President on 18th anniversary of Kyrgyzstan’s Independence

DUSHANBE, August 31, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon today sent a telegram of congratulations to his Kyrgyz counterpart, President Kurmanbek Bakiyev, on occasion of the 18th

16:29, august 29, 2009

Tajikistan introduces import ban on incandescent lamps beginning on October 1, 2009

The Government of Tajikistan has announced the introduction of the prohibition on importing incandescent lamps beginning on October 1 as Tajikistan makes shift to energy-saving light bulbs