Tajkistan

Rahmon discusses cooperation with leaders of Belarus, Azerbaijan, and Armenia

On October 10, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon held separate meetings with the leaders of Belarus, Azerbaijan, and Armenia on the sidelines the CIS Heads of State Council session in Dushanbe.

11:24, october 10, 2025

Tajikistan and Russia simplify medical screening process for migrant workers

Tajikistan and Russia have signed a key agreement simplifying the medical examination process for Tajik migrant workers heading to Russia, in a move expected to ease bureaucratic procedures and

11:05, october 10, 2025

Leaders of Russia and Azerbaijan hold talks in Dushanbe, addressing sensitive issues and bilateral ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Dushanbe yesterday during his state visit to Tajikistan, marking the first comprehensive bilateral talks between the

10:50, october 10, 2025

Central Asia and Russia outline partnership priorities at Dushanbe summit

Heads of state from Central Asia and Russia gathered in Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe, on October 9 for the second Central Asia–Russia summit, hosted at the Palace of Nations under the

10:41, october 10, 2025

Leaders of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan hold talks on expanding strategic partnership

Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon yesterday met in Dushanbe with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during the Central Asia–Russia Summit and the meeting of the CIS Heads of State

10:21, october 10, 2025

Rahmon holds high-level talks with leaders of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan

President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon held a series of bilateral meetings on October 9 with the presidents of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan, focusing on strengthening regional ties,

09:57, october 10, 2025

SECURITY

Putin: Russian military base in Tajikistan a key pillar of regional security

Russian military base in Tajikistan remains a cornerstone of security in Central Asia, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon on October 9.

16:45, october 9, 2025

165 schools to be built and renovated in Khatlon province by the end of 2027

Tajikistan’s Ministry of Education and Science has announced plans to build and renovate 165 public school buildings in the Khatlon region by the end of 2027, creating educational spaces for

16:21, october 9, 2025

Tajikistan and Russia sign 16 new agreements following high-level talks in Dushanbe

Tajikistan and Russia have signed 16 new cooperation agreements following a meeting between President Emomali Rahmon and Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 9 in Dushanbe.

15:49, october 9, 2025

Tajikistan and Russia vow to boost economic cooperation

Presidents Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan and Vladimir Putin of Russia held one-on-one talks on October 9, reaffirming the close strategic and allied relationship between the two nations.

15:25, october 9, 2025

Tajik chess player Suhrob Hamdamov crowned Asian champion among visually impaired competitors

Tajikistan’s Suhrob Hamdamov has won the 1st Asian Open Chess Championship for Visually Impaired Players, which concluded today in Bishkek.

15:00, october 9, 2025

Obigarm–Nourobod highway: how a new road is transforming life and landscape in Tajikistan

A new highway connecting Obigarm and Nourobod is opening a path not just through the mountains, but toward greater regional connectivity and development.

14:14, october 9, 2025

Tajikistan-Russia: economic partnership by the numbers

Russia remains one of Tajikistan’s major economic partners, maintaining strong trade, investment, and humanitarian ties.

11:06, october 9, 2025

Over 170 Russian companies interested in localizing production in Tajikistan, says Russian diplomat

More than 170 Russian companies have expressed interest in localizing their production in Tajikistan as part of a major bilateral industrial initiative.

10:43, october 9, 2025

Rahmon and Putin to discuss key bilateral issues in Dushanbe

Presidents Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan and Vladimir Putin of Russia are set to hold high-level discussions today as part of an official visit that began with informal engagements a day earlier.

09:42, october 9, 2025

Eurasian businesses attract more investments without government guarantees

International financial institutions (IFI) are increasing their financing of companies in the Eurasian region, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).

17:38, october 8, 2025

Invitation to tender

KOICA Tajikistan Office is pleased to announce the tender for Supply of Materials for the Power Grid Construction Project.

17:32, october 8, 2025

Invitation to tender

KOICA Tajikistan Office is pleased to announce the tender for Power Supply Construction.

16:55, october 8, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Over 100 criminal proceedings instituted in Tajikistan last year for military draft evasion

In 2024, Tajikistan initiated 107 criminal cases for evasion of military service, resulting in the conviction of 30 young men.

16:17, october 8, 2025

Water consumption in Central Asia: a growing crisis and the need for change

Each resident of Tajikistan consumes an average of 4,460 liters of water per day, more than 3.7 times the global average.

15:38, october 8, 2025

Tajik migrants sent US$1.8 billion back home in 2024, says Russian Presidential Aide

Tajik citizens working in Russia transferred over US$1.8 billion to their home country in 2024, according to Yuri Ushakov, Assistant to the President of Russia.

15:20, october 8, 2025

FAO highlights decline in hunger levels in Tajikistan

Around 8% of Tajikistan’s population is currently grappling with hunger and food insecurity.

14:52, october 8, 2025

POWER

Traffic restrictions on routes to Dushanbe from Sughd and Khatlon provinces until October 10

From October 8 to 10, traffic on roads leading from Sughd and Khatlon provinces to Dushanbe will be temporarily restricted due to high-level events and the arrival of foreign delegations in the

14:15, october 8, 2025

HPV vaccine in Tajikistan available only for girls aged 10–14 — What About Everyone Else?

Immunization against human papillomavirus (HPV) has led to a significant reduction in high-risk cancers in many countries.

13:39, october 8, 2025

POWER

Dushanbe bans e-kickbikes and e-scooters until 2030

The city of Dushanbe has introduced a five-year ban on the use of electric kickbikes, e-scooters, and other individual vehicles (unless officially registered).

10:53, october 8, 2025

POWER

Tajikistan doubles fee for name changes

Changing one's surname, first name, or patronymic in Tajikistan has become significantly more expensive following recent amendments to the country’s law “On State Duty,” signed

10:12, october 8, 2025

EBRD finances municipal upgrades in Tajikistan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is contributing to the development of sustainable municipal infrastructure in Tajikistan by financing two projects collectively worth over

09:35, october 8, 2025

The return of sanctions on Iran: impact on its economy, decisions, and relations with Central Asia

Over a week has passed since the return of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions on Iran.

09:00, october 8, 2025

CIS summit in Dushanbe: which presidents will attend?

The upcoming CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) summit, set for October 10 in Dushanbe, will see the arrival of eight heads of state from member countries.

16:49, october 7, 2025