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Chinese efficiency boosts Central Asia infrastructure with region's first light rail in Kazakhstan
Global Times
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A light rail train is hoisted at Station 101 in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, on June 11, 2025. Photo: Courtesy of Yang Yongjiu Near the international airport in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, a light rail train, painted in the deep blue...
Tajik transport minister urges quality control in road construction amid premature damage concerns
Asia Plus
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08:46, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Tajikistan’s Minister of Transport, Azim Ibrohim, has raised concerns about the rapid deterioration of roads in the country, attributing the problem to a mix of poor construction practices, lax oversight,...
China-Central Asia Summit vital for the formation of a new Eurasian interaction model: Tajik ex-official
Global Times
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National flags of China and the five Central Asian countries fly in front of the Palace of Independence in Astana, Kazakhstan on June 15, 2025. Photo: Hu Yuwei/GT Editor's Note: The second China-Central Asia Summit is being held in Astana, the...
Y Media Foreign Policy Report: Rajnath Singh briefs Belarusian, Tajik, Kazakh and Chinese counterparts on Pahalgam attack, Op Sindoor
South Asian Daily
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June 27, 2025
New Delhi, June 27 – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has briefed his Belarusian, Tajik, Kazakh and Chinese counterparts on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. He met them on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh briefs counterparts from Tajikistan, Belarus & Kazakhstan on Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor
The Economic Times
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June 27, 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Tajikistan, Belarus and Kazakhstan on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting in China's Qingdao and briefed them...
SCO Summit: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Belarus, Tajik & Kazakh counterparts in Qingdao
ETGovernment
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June 27, 2025
Rajnath Singh Holds Bilateral Talks with Belarus, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan on SCO Sidelines in China. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with his counterparts from Belarus, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan in Qingdao, China on June 26....
Rajnath Singh holds talks with Belarus, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan ministers at SCO meet
The Statesman (India)
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June 27, 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with the Defence Minister of Belarus Lieutenant General Victor Khrenin, Defence Minister of Tajikistan Lieutenant General Sobrizoda Emomali Abdurakhim, and Defence Minister of Kazakhstan...
Tajikistan Introduces 20% Duty on Imported Mobile Phones
Times of Central Asia
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June 18, 2025
Starting July 1, 2025, Tajikistan will impose a 20% customs duty on all imported mobile phones, including both feature phones and smartphones. This marks a significant policy shift, as such devices were previously exempt from import duties. Policy...
Rajnath Singh briefs counterparts from Tajikistan, Belarus & Kazakhstan on Pahalgam terror attack, Op Sindoor
Newsroom Post
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June 27, 2025
Rajnath Singh arrived in China’s Qingdao on Thursday to attend SCO Defence Ministers Meeting. Upon his arrival, Rajnath Singh was welcomed by the Chinese Defence Minister, Admiral Dong Jun. Qingdao: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral...
Rajnath Singh briefs counterparts from Tajikistan, Belarus & Kazakhstan on Pahalgam terror attack, Op Sindoor
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 27, 2025
Qingdao [China], June 27 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Tajikistan, Belarus and Kazakhstan on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting in China's...
Raksha Mantri meets his Belarusian, Tajik & Kazakh counterparts of the sidelines of SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting in Qingdao, China
Odisha Diary
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June 27, 2025
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held bilateral meetings with the Defence Minister of Belarus Lieutenant General Victor Khrenin, Defence Minister of Tajikistan Lieutenant General Sobrizoda Emomali Abdurakhim and Defence Minister of Kazakhstan...
Rajnath Singh Briefs Belarusian, Tajik, Kazakh And Chinese Counterparts On Pahalgam Attack, Op Sindoor
MENAFN
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June 27, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has briefed his Belarusian, Tajik, Kazakh and Chinese counterparts on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. He met them on the sidelines of the Shanghai...
Tajik, Chinese leaders meet in Astana, sign new agreements to deepen strategic partnership
Asia Plus
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15:11, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus President Emomali Rahmon and President Xi Jinping have discussed trade, investment, security, and technological cooperation during second “Central Asia–China” Summit On June 17, 2025, President of Tajikistan Emomali...
Why Russia Recognized the Taliban
The National Interest - Washington D.C.
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July 14, 2025
Earlier this month, in a move that surprised some, Russia formally recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan. The decision reflected a calculated geopolitical strategy rather than an ideological endorsement. By engaging with the Taliban,...
Dust storms and air pollution on the rise in Dushanbe, World Bank and UN warn
Asia Plus
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13:03, june 26Author: Asia-Plus The World Bank’s report Air Quality Management in Central Asia outlines key priorities and proposing solutions to improve air quality through both local initiatives and regional collaboration. The report draws on a...
How “Russian Money” Is Proving To Be A Lifeline For Ex-Soviet States Like Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan & Tajikistan
The Eurasian Times
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June 26, 2025
In a remote town in southern Kyrgyzstan, teacher Nur Akhmatov watched workers building a library, conference hall, and women’s sports centre — construction mostly funded by Kyrgyz emigrants sending money home from Russia. The project in Batken is...
Tajik authorities fine nearly 4 million somonis for electricity theft in one month
Asia Plus
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16:44, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus In May alone, authorities in Tajikistan imposed fines totaling 4 million somonis (approximately US$370,000) on dozens of individuals and businesses accused of illegally using or stealing electricity, according to the...
Kazakhstan, Tajikistan Reinforce Economic Co-Op By Transportation And Financial Links
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 25. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a meeting with the Chairman of the Board of the Tajik joint-stock company“Oriyonbonk,”...
In the danger zone: UN warns of growing drought risk in Tajikistan and Central Asia
Asia Plus
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13:46, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus A new UN-backed report has placed Central Asia among the world’s most climate-vulnerable regions, warning of intensified droughts, glacier loss, and mounting environmental and economic risks — with Tajikistan at the...
President inaugurates new industrial park in GBAO’s Vanj district
Asia Plus
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13:22, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus As part of his working visit to the Vanj district in the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon today inaugurated a newly constructed industrial park aimed at boosting local...