Tajkistan, Power

10:57, march 29, 2006

President Rahmonov sign decree withdrawing “Barqi Tojik” company from energy ministry

DUSHANBE, March 29, Asia-Plus -- On Tuesday March 28, President Emomali Rahmonov signed a decree withdrawing the Barqi Tojik [Tajik electric systems] open joint-stock holding company from the

18:40, march 28, 2006

President signs decree on drafting young Tajiks into country’s armed forces

DUSHANBE , March 28, Asia-Plus - The spring conscription campaign will start in Tajikistan on April 1, according to information from the Defense Ministry.

13:11, march 28, 2006

Winner of “2005 Best Dushanbe Entrepreneur” contest to be known on April 15

DUSHANBE , March 28, Asia-Plus - The results of the “2005 Best Dushanbe Entrepreneur” contest will be summed up on April 15, Deputy Dushanbe Mayor, Tohir Mirzoyev, remarked at a

12:55, march 28, 2006

In future, natural gas will be used only for needs of industries, says prime minister

In future, the population of Tajikistan will use electric power only and natural gas will be used only for industrial needs, Prime Minister Oqil Oqilov remarked at the beginning of his meeting with

12:31, march 28, 2006

President Rahmonov orders to put Anzob tunnel into operation by June 15

DUSHANBE , March 28, Asia-Plus - On March 27, President Emomali Rahmonov presided over a working meeting with Prime Minister Oqil Oqilov, Deputy Prime Minister Khayrinisso

11:32, march 28, 2006

OSCE Chairman-in-Office to arrive in Tajikistan tomorrow

DUSHANBE, March 28, Asia-Plus - The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Belgian Foreign Minister Karel De Gucht, will arrive in Dushanbe on March 29 for a two-day working visit.

11:05, march 28, 2006

CIS Executive Committee delegation arriving in Tajik capital today

DUSHANBE, March 28, Asia-Plus - A delegation of the CIS Executive Committee led by its First Deputy Chairman V. Gorkun is arriving in Dushanbe today.

10:03, march 28, 2006

Tajikistan, Russia to boost gas cooperation

The Gazprom headâ€™s visit to Tajikistan supposed to result in signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the establishment of the Tajik-Russian joint venture for developing and operating gas

14:12, march 27, 2006

President Rahmonov signs decree raising minimum-wage unit

DUSHANBE , March 27, Asia-Plus - On Monday March 20, President Emomali Rahmonov signed a decree raising the minimum-salary and pension unit in Tajikistan by 66

13:59, march 27, 2006

President Rahmonov meets with head of Board of Managers of International Scientific-Technical Center

DUSHANBE , March 27, Asia-Plus - On Monday March 27, President Emomali Rahmonov met in Dushanbe with Mr.

11:40, march 20, 2006

Rahmonov hails development of economy in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE , March 20, Asia-Plus -- On Saturday March 18, President Emomali Rahmonov held a traditional meeting wit representatives of the intelligentsia at the newly

17:26, march 18, 2006

Tajik-Cuban parliamentary group for friendship and cooperation to be set up by April 1: Majlisi Namoyandagon speaker

DUSHANBE , March 18, Asia-Plus - A parliamentary group for friendship and cooperation with Cuba will be set up at the Majlisi Namoyandagon (

19:55, march 17, 2006

New Qurghon Teppa prosecutor appointed

QURGHON TEPPA, March 17, Asia-Plus -- A new prosecutor for the city of Qurghon Teppa has been appointed, according to information from the Khatlon prosecutor’s office.

16:12, march 17, 2006

Biotechnologies and pharmaceutics could be priorities of cooperation between Cuba and Tajikistan: Cuban deputy foreign minister

DUSHANBE , March 17, Asia-Plus - On Friday March 17, President Rahmonov received visiting Cuban First Deputy Foreign Minister Emilio Caballero Rodriguez.

11:34, march 17, 2006

All jubilee objects in Kulob to be put into exploitation by August 1

KULOB, March 17, Asia-Plus -- Deputy Prime Minister Asadullo Ghulomov presided over a meeting of the commission for preparation of a complex of jubilee objects in Kulob on March 16.

19:13, march 15, 2006

Cuba’s Deputy Foreign Minister arriving in Tajikistan tomorrow for working visit

DUSHANBE, March 15, Asia-Plus -- A Cuban governmental delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Emilio Caballero Rodriguez is arriving in Tajikistan tomorrow for a three-day working visit,

18:25, march 15, 2006

Turkish companies working in Tajikistan make considerable contribution to development of Tajikistan’s economy: Tajik president

DUSHANBE, March 15, Asia-Plus -- In 2005, a trade turnover between Tajikistan and Turkey exceeded US$165 million and 33 joint ventures with participation of the Turkish capital and nine

18:01, march 15, 2006

Construction of “Ismoili Somoni” Hotel in Tajik capital officially commences on March 15

Head of state noted that the construction of the hotel and a business-center was one of largest projects implemented with participation of Turkish companies.

17:08, march 15, 2006

Dushanbe legislature to hold session to consider five-year education development program

DUSHANBE , March 15, Asia-Plus - On Tuesday March 14, Dushanbe Mayor, Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev, passed a resolution on convocation of the fifth session of the Dushanbe

12:09, march 15, 2006

EU envoy meets with Tajik president to discuss EU-Tajikistan cooperation issues

DUSHANBE , March 15, Asia-Plus - Jan Kubic, European Union special representative for Central Asia ,

16:22, march 14, 2006

IMF intends to realize new three-year program in Tajikistan: head of IMF mission to Tajikistan

Some 120 million USD will be provided for implementation of new economic program in Tajikistan.

13:39, march 13, 2006

Rahmonov concerned over inadequate preparations for sowing campaign in the republic

DUSHANBE , March 13, Asia-Plus - President Rahmonov is concerned over inadequate preparations for sowing campaign in the republic, presidential press service reported.

19:03, march 10, 2006

Dushanbe mayor’s office discusses holding of Navruz Holiday in capital

DUSHANBE , March 10, Asia-Plus - Dushanbe Mayor, Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev, presided over a meeting of the mayor’s office on March 10.

19:30, march 9, 2006

Tajik parliament’s website changes its address

DUSHANBE, March 9, Asia-Plus -- Website of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) has changed its address.

16:54, march 9, 2006

Update: New German Ambassador presents credentials President Rahmonov today

DUSHANBE , March 9, Asia-Plus - Today morning, new German Ambassador to Tajikistan Mr.

15:16, march 9, 2006

State will not be monopolist in legal circulation of drug-containing substances any more: Tajik drug control kingpin

Now only cultivation, export, import as well as destruction of drug-containing substances will be under stateâ€™s jurisdiction.

12:17, march 9, 2006

New German Ambassador presents credentials President Rahmonov today

DUSHANBE , March 9, Asia-Plus - Today morning, new German Ambassador to Tajikistan Mr.

13:21, march 7, 2006

President Rahmonov congratulates women of Tajikistan on international women’s day

A ceremonial meeting dedicated to International Womenâ€™s Day, which is marked on March 8, opened at the â€œKokhi Vahdatâ€ State Complex in Dushanbe today morning.

12:27, march 7, 2006

CSTO to become multifunctional organization: CSTO secretary general

Preparation of the next session of the Collective Security Council was in the center of discussion of President Rahmonov with visitng CSTO Secretary General.

17:47, march 6, 2006

CSTO secretary general meets with Tajik defense minister in Tajik capital today

DUSHANBE , March 6, Asia-Plus - Visiting Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Nikolai Bardyuzha is meeting with Tajik Defense Minister,

Tajkistan, Power

President Rahmonov sign decree withdrawing “Barqi Tojik” company from energy ministry

DUSHANBE, March 29, Asia-Plus -- On Tuesday March 28, President Emomali Rahmonov signed a decree withdrawing the Barqi Tojik [Tajik electric systems] open joint-stock holding company from the

President signs decree on drafting young Tajiks into country’s armed forces

DUSHANBE , March 28, Asia-Plus - The spring conscription campaign will start in Tajikistan on April 1, according to information from the Defense Ministry.

Winner of “2005 Best Dushanbe Entrepreneur” contest to be known on April 15

DUSHANBE , March 28, Asia-Plus - The results of the “2005 Best Dushanbe Entrepreneur” contest will be summed up on April 15, Deputy Dushanbe Mayor, Tohir Mirzoyev, remarked at a

In future, natural gas will be used only for needs of industries, says prime minister

In future, the population of Tajikistan will use electric power only and natural gas will be used only for industrial needs, Prime Minister Oqil Oqilov remarked at the beginning of his meeting with

President Rahmonov orders to put Anzob tunnel into operation by June 15

DUSHANBE , March 28, Asia-Plus - On March 27, President Emomali Rahmonov presided over a working meeting with Prime Minister Oqil Oqilov, Deputy Prime Minister Khayrinisso

OSCE Chairman-in-Office to arrive in Tajikistan tomorrow

DUSHANBE, March 28, Asia-Plus - The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Belgian Foreign Minister Karel De Gucht, will arrive in Dushanbe on March 29 for a two-day working visit.

CIS Executive Committee delegation arriving in Tajik capital today

DUSHANBE, March 28, Asia-Plus - A delegation of the CIS Executive Committee led by its First Deputy Chairman V. Gorkun is arriving in Dushanbe today.

Tajikistan, Russia to boost gas cooperation

The Gazprom headâ€™s visit to Tajikistan supposed to result in signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the establishment of the Tajik-Russian joint venture for developing and operating gas

President Rahmonov signs decree raising minimum-wage unit

DUSHANBE , March 27, Asia-Plus - On Monday March 20, President Emomali Rahmonov signed a decree raising the minimum-salary and pension unit in Tajikistan by 66

President Rahmonov meets with head of Board of Managers of International Scientific-Technical Center

DUSHANBE , March 27, Asia-Plus - On Monday March 27, President Emomali Rahmonov met in Dushanbe with Mr.

Rahmonov hails development of economy in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE , March 20, Asia-Plus -- On Saturday March 18, President Emomali Rahmonov held a traditional meeting wit representatives of the intelligentsia at the newly

Tajik-Cuban parliamentary group for friendship and cooperation to be set up by April 1: Majlisi Namoyandagon speaker

DUSHANBE , March 18, Asia-Plus - A parliamentary group for friendship and cooperation with Cuba will be set up at the Majlisi Namoyandagon (

New Qurghon Teppa prosecutor appointed

QURGHON TEPPA, March 17, Asia-Plus -- A new prosecutor for the city of Qurghon Teppa has been appointed, according to information from the Khatlon prosecutor’s office.

Biotechnologies and pharmaceutics could be priorities of cooperation between Cuba and Tajikistan: Cuban deputy foreign minister

DUSHANBE , March 17, Asia-Plus - On Friday March 17, President Rahmonov received visiting Cuban First Deputy Foreign Minister Emilio Caballero Rodriguez.

All jubilee objects in Kulob to be put into exploitation by August 1

KULOB, March 17, Asia-Plus -- Deputy Prime Minister Asadullo Ghulomov presided over a meeting of the commission for preparation of a complex of jubilee objects in Kulob on March 16.

Cuba’s Deputy Foreign Minister arriving in Tajikistan tomorrow for working visit

DUSHANBE, March 15, Asia-Plus -- A Cuban governmental delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Emilio Caballero Rodriguez is arriving in Tajikistan tomorrow for a three-day working visit,

Turkish companies working in Tajikistan make considerable contribution to development of Tajikistan’s economy: Tajik president

DUSHANBE, March 15, Asia-Plus -- In 2005, a trade turnover between Tajikistan and Turkey exceeded US$165 million and 33 joint ventures with participation of the Turkish capital and nine

Construction of “Ismoili Somoni” Hotel in Tajik capital officially commences on March 15

Head of state noted that the construction of the hotel and a business-center was one of largest projects implemented with participation of Turkish companies.

Dushanbe legislature to hold session to consider five-year education development program

DUSHANBE , March 15, Asia-Plus - On Tuesday March 14, Dushanbe Mayor, Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev, passed a resolution on convocation of the fifth session of the Dushanbe

EU envoy meets with Tajik president to discuss EU-Tajikistan cooperation issues

DUSHANBE , March 15, Asia-Plus - Jan Kubic, European Union special representative for Central Asia ,

IMF intends to realize new three-year program in Tajikistan: head of IMF mission to Tajikistan

Some 120 million USD will be provided for implementation of new economic program in Tajikistan.

Rahmonov concerned over inadequate preparations for sowing campaign in the republic

DUSHANBE , March 13, Asia-Plus - President Rahmonov is concerned over inadequate preparations for sowing campaign in the republic, presidential press service reported.

Dushanbe mayor’s office discusses holding of Navruz Holiday in capital

DUSHANBE , March 10, Asia-Plus - Dushanbe Mayor, Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev, presided over a meeting of the mayor’s office on March 10.

Tajik parliament’s website changes its address

DUSHANBE, March 9, Asia-Plus -- Website of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) has changed its address.

Update: New German Ambassador presents credentials President Rahmonov today

DUSHANBE , March 9, Asia-Plus - Today morning, new German Ambassador to Tajikistan Mr.

State will not be monopolist in legal circulation of drug-containing substances any more: Tajik drug control kingpin

Now only cultivation, export, import as well as destruction of drug-containing substances will be under stateâ€™s jurisdiction.

New German Ambassador presents credentials President Rahmonov today

DUSHANBE , March 9, Asia-Plus - Today morning, new German Ambassador to Tajikistan Mr.

President Rahmonov congratulates women of Tajikistan on international women’s day

A ceremonial meeting dedicated to International Womenâ€™s Day, which is marked on March 8, opened at the â€œKokhi Vahdatâ€ State Complex in Dushanbe today morning.

CSTO to become multifunctional organization: CSTO secretary general

Preparation of the next session of the Collective Security Council was in the center of discussion of President Rahmonov with visitng CSTO Secretary General.

CSTO secretary general meets with Tajik defense minister in Tajik capital today

DUSHANBE , March 6, Asia-Plus - Visiting Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Nikolai Bardyuzha is meeting with Tajik Defense Minister,

A ceremonial meeting dedicated to International Womenâ€™s Day, which is marked on March 8, opened at the â€œKokhi Vahdatâ€ State Complex in Dushanbe today morning.