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World Bank projects slower economic growth in Tajikistan for 2025-2027
Xinhua News Agency
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ALMATY, July 30 (Xinhua) -- Tajikistan's gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to slow to 7 percent in 2025, 4.9 percent in 2026, and 4.7 percent in 2027, down from 8.4 percent in 2024, according to the World Bank's annual Tajikistan...
Tajik Labor Ministry claims that the country’s unemployment rate remains steady
Asia Plus
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14:54, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus The unemployment rate in Tajikistan has remained relatively stable in recent years, according to the Ministry of Labor, Migration and Employment of the Population (MoLMEP). In a report released at a news conference in...
‘Strategic priority’, Iran says committed to broadening ties with Tajikistan
Tehran Times
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July 30, 2025
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has highlighted Tehran’s commitment to expanding relations with Dushanbe, emphasizing that Iran views cooperation with Tajikistan as a strategic priority. Araghchi made the remarks in a meeting with...
Tajikistan Launches Export Support Program for Small Producers and Farmers
Times of Central Asia
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July 30, 2025
Tajikistan has launched a wide-reaching initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s export potential, with a particular focus on supporting small producers and farmers. According to Khurshed Zuhurzoda, First Deputy Director of the Export...
Azerbaijan-Tajikistan trade turnover triples in first half of 2025
AzerNews
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July 30, 2025
Azerbaijan-Tajikistan trade turnover triples in first half of 2025 30 July 2025 18:15 (UTC+04:00) Trade between Azerbaijan and Tajikistan witnessed remarkable growth in the first six months of 2025 Access to paid information is limited Find the...
National Assembly Chair Kiselova Confers with Tajikistan Parliamentary Speaker of House of Representatives Idizoda
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgarian National Assembly Chair Nataliya Kiselova held a meeting with Fayzali Idizoda, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Supreme Assembly of the Republic of Tajikistan, during the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in...
Tajikistan, Iran Forge Ahead To Supercharge Co-Op Across Multiple Sectors
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, July 30. The President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, held talks with Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abbas Araghchi, in Dushanbe to discuss the development of bilateral cooperation, Trend...
Presidents of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan hold informal talks at Cholpon-Ata resort town
Asia Plus
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09:26, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus On Tuesday July 29, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov held an informal working meeting at the Kyrgyz resort town of Cholpon-Ata to discuss the outcomes of their recent reciprocal state...
Rising Tajik racing driver Bezhan Abdulloyev attracts interest from international teams
Asia Plus
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10:18, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus After a headline-making victory at the GPMax 2025 in Tianjin and a strong performance in the second round of the Chinese National Karting Championship, Tajik racing driver Bezhan Abdulloyev has caught the attention of...
Iran plans railway links with Turkmenistan and Tajikistan to boost regional connectivity
Asia Plus
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09:59, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Iran plans to launch train routes to Mary in Turkmenistan and Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe, further enhancing its ties with neighboring Central Asian nations. The announcement was made by Head of the Islamic...
Tajikistan allocates 15 million somonis to support women entrepreneurs
Asia Plus
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The Government of Tajikistan has announced the allocation of 15 million somonis in grants to support women’s entrepreneurship in 2025, doubling the amount from last year, according to the Tajik president’s official website. Have you already...
Tajikistan, Angola hold political consultations
AKIpress News Agency
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AKIPRESS.COM - The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan and Angola held online political consultations on July 28, the Foreign Ministry of Tajikistan reported. The delegation of Tajikistan was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs...
Iran FM meets President of Tajikistan, calls for boost in ties
Iran Front Page
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July 30, 2025
Araghchi who has traveled to Dushanbe for talks with senior officials of the Republic of Tajikistan, met with President Emomali Rahmon upon arrival. The meeting, held at the Palace of the Nation, began with Foreign Minister Araghchi conveying...
Iran, Tajikistan Renew Resolve to Strengthen Ties
Tasnim News Agency
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July 30, 2025
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held a meeting with President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon during a visit to Dushanbe on Wednesday. Highlighting the close bonds and the mutual understanding between the two nations, Araqchi said Iran is...
Iran, Tajikistan stress developing bilateral ties
Mehr News Agency
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July 30, 2025
Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, who is visiting Tajikistan for consultations with senior officials, met with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon upon arrival in Dushanbe. The meeting was held at the Qasr-e-Millat (Palace of the Nation),...
Iran to establish railway connection with Tajikistan and Turkmenistan
Daryo
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July 30, 2025
Iran is moving forward with plans to expand its regional rail network by establishing new railway connections with Turkmenistan and Tajikistan, according to Jabbor Ali Zakari, Director General of the National Iranian Railways Company. Source:...
Tajikistan launches regional export support centers backed by World Bank
Asia Plus
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09:56, july 29Author: Asia-Plus Khurshed Zuhurzoda, First Deputy Director of the Export Agency under the Government of Tajikistan, told reporters in Dushanbe on July 28 that Tajikistan has embarked on an ambitious nationwide program to support...
President of Mongolia Holds Official Talks with President of the Republic of Tajikistan
Montsame News Agency
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Dushanbe, July 24, 2025 /MONTSAME/. President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa held official talks with President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon on July 24, 2025. The two Heads of State exchanged views on the prospects for bilateral...
Humo: from microloan fund to full-fledged bank in 20 years
Asia Plus
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11:47, july 29Author: Press release by Humo Bonk Humo, a Tajikistan-based financial institution, has officially attained banking status, capping a 20-year journey from its humble beginnings as a microloan fund. This transformation marks a...
Tajikistan boosts power output by 12%, but faces $468mn in unpaid electricity bills
Daryo
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July 29, 2025
Tajikistan increased its electricity production by 12.2% in the first half of 2025, generating nearly 11.8bn kilowatt-hours (kWh), according to Asia Plus, citing the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources. Source: Daryo Despite the growth in...