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Lukashenko Calls CIS Into Economic Isolation
5 The dictator suggested closing the markets and letting in "only those we want." Drowning alone is sad. Even if you're drowning with your closest ally. And when everyone drowns, then it is not so upsetting. Therefore, at the CIS summit in...
China-Tajikistan Highway a lifeline on the Pamirs
A Chinese worker communicates with a Tajik worker at the construction site of the second-phase section of the China-Tajikistan Highway near Kalai Khumb, Tajikistan, on Sept. 11, 2025. The China-Tajikistan Highway -- also known as the Pamir Highway...

Moscow, Dushanbe have close economic cooperation — Putin
DUSHANBE, October 10. /TASS/. Russia and Tajikistan are united by the serious joint economic activity in various areas, from hydropower to mineral resources mining, President Vladimir Putin said in conclusion of his visit to Tajikistan. "We have...
Putin says Russia, Tajikistan strengthening ties in multiple areas
MOSCOW, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia and Tajikistan are expanding cooperation across a wide range of areas, including security, energy and humanitarian exchanges, following his visit to Tajikistan this week....

Putin and Central Asian leaders to discuss Afghanistan at Dushanbe Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe, on Wednesday for a three-day official visit to attend the Second Central Asia–Russia Summit and a meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of...

President Sadyr Japarov concludes working visit to Tajikistan
10:26, 11 October 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Tilebaldy TUKUEVA 10:26, 11 October 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Tilebaldy TUKUEVA President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has completed his working visit to the Republic of...

Security, economy, logistics: The President of Turkmenistan outlined the priorities of cooperation in the CIS
During the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), held in Tajikistan, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov delivered a speech in which he emphasized the role of the CIS as a format for...

Tajikistan's advantages are important to Russia for opening joint ventures — Putin
DUSHANBE, October 10. /TASS/. Tajikistan's competitive advantages are important to Russia when it comes to launching joint ventures, President Vladimir Putin told reporters following his visit to Tajikistan. "As we see, joint ventures are opening,...
Feature: China-Tajikistan Highway a lifeline on the Pamirs
DUSHANBE, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- Driving out of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, one heads southeast through the Danghara Valley, over the Hazrati Shoh mountains, then follows the Surkhob River northward into the Pamir Plateau. Here the river...

Tajikistan and Russia simplify medical screening process for migrant workers
11:24, october 10Author: Asia-Plus 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 improve labor...

Economy minister defends PM's trade figures at CIS summit
October 10, 2025 - 18:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan stated that Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan accurately cited Armenia’s official trade figures during the recent CIS summit in Dushanbe. Responding via Facebook,...

Over $1 billion allocated to support economies of Central Asian countries
16:08, 10 October 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA 16:08, 10 October 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA Over $1 billion has been allocated to support the economies of Central Asian countries....
Meeting between the Presidents of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Tajikistan took place in Dushanbe
09 October 2025 545 Meeting between the Presidents of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Tajikistan took place in Dushanbe On 9 October 2025, the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov was on a working visit to Dushanbe, Republic of...

Silent and overlooked: five key challenges facing the hard of hearing in Tajikistan
16:34, october 10Author: Asia-Plus Despite efforts to promote inclusion, people with hearing impairments in Tajikistan continue to face systemic challenges that hinder their access to rights, employment, and social services. Asia-Plus spoke with...
Leaders of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan hold talks on expanding strategic partnership
10:41, october 10Author: Asia-Plus 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 Council, according to the...

Central Asia and Russia outline partnership priorities at Dushanbe summit
10:50, october 10Author: 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,...

CIS summit in Dushanbe focuses on security, economy, and expanding “CIS Plus” format
15:56, october 10Author: Asia-Plus On Friday October 10, the heads of state of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) convened at the Palace of the Nation in Dushanbe for a high-level summit chaired by Tajik President Emomali Rahmon. The...

Tajikistan supports Armenia-Azerbaijan normalization - Emomali Rahmon
ArmInfo. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon in Dushanbe on October 10. According to the press service of the RA government, Rahmon, welcoming the Armenian Prime Minister's visit, noted...
“Andozi Man” app simplifies tax payments in Tajikistan
15:34, october 10Author: Partner material Tax payments and communication with authorities in Tajikistan have become significantly easier thanks to the mobile app “Andozi Man” (“My Tax”), launched by the Tax Committee under the Government of...

Teachers in Tajikistan face additional Burdens beyond teaching, undermining the status of the profession
14:30, october 10Author: Asia-Plus While teachers are expected to educate students, they are also often assigned to participate in cleanup campaigns, cotton harvesting, and mass public events. These non-teaching duties are contributing to the...