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Sites in the Republic of Korea, Portugal and Tajikistan recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems
Food and Agriculture Organization
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Rome - An integrated mountain agropastoral system in Tajikistan has become the first Central Asian addition to the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems, with a pine tree agroforestry system and traditional bamboo and fishery system in...
Chinese investments in Tajikistan surpass US$5 billion
Asia Plus
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14:25, july 8Author: Asia-Plus From 2007 to the beginning of the second quarter of this year, China has invested US$5.1 billion in Tajikistan’s economy, Sadoi Mardum, a mouthpiece of Tajikistan’s parliament, reported, citing Sulton Rahimzoda,...
WFP Tajikistan Launches Call for Proposals to Empower Youth through Agri-Tech
Asia Plus
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WFP Tajikistan is pleased to announce the launch of a Call for Proposals for international/national/local NGOs to support the implementation of the Agri-Tech for Youth initiative. This initiative aims to foster climate-resilient,...
New Border Crossing Point Debuts On Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan Border
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, July 8. The presidents of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, Emomali Rahmon and Sadyr Zhaparov, participated in a virtual ceremony to inaugurate the Tojvaron-Karamyk border crossing point on the state...
Tajikistan Mulls Joining Chinakyrgyzstanuzbekistan Railway Initiative
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, July 5. Tajikistan is exploring the possibility of joining the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway project, Trend reports via the country's Ministry of Transport. The issue was discussed during a...
Bishkek To Host Inaugural Kyrgyz-Tajik Intergovernmental Council Meeting
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, July 8. The inaugural session of the Kyrgyz-Tajik Intergovernmental Council will take place in Bishkek, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov announced during a media briefing following his talks with...
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan Firm Strategic Dialogue - Ahead Of Sadyr Zhaparov's Visit To Dushanbe
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 8. Relations between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have taken a turn for the better over the past year, as not long ago, the two countries were in a state of confrontation, with border disputes...
Energy Transition Safe For Developing Economies, Says Tinubu
Daily Independent
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July 4, 2025
1 ABUJA – As the push for cleaner energy grows stronger, President Bola Tinubu has urged a fair energy transition that will not jeopardise developing economies. Discussing the theme of the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation, “New...
Locust swarm in Dushanbe: Is there reason to worry?
Asia Plus
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10:10, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Since early June, residents of Dushanbe have noticed a significant increase in locust activity, particularly during the evening hours. The insects have even been spotted flying into homes through open windows, raising...
Sabah Newspaper: ECO clean energy center in Baku to boost fight against climate crisis
Azertag
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July 6, 2025
Ankara, July 6, AZERTAC The Clean Energy Center of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), to be established in Baku, will contribute to regional energy security, improve the efficient use of energy resources, and serve as a new driver in the...
Saudi Arabia’s Investments in Tajikistan’s Education: Cultural Diplomacy and Soft Power Recalibration
SpecialEurasia
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July 7, 2025
Executive Summary This report examines Saudi Arabia’s recent $20 million investment in Tajikistan’s education infrastructure, which is part of a larger development program totalling $325 million. Using cultural diplomacy and soft power, such as...
Tajikistan: Economic Vulnerabilities and Bilateral Fiscal Dynamics with Russia
SpecialEurasia
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July 3, 2025
Executive Summary This report evaluates Tajikistan’s response to the economic pressures stemming from Russia’s targeted import restrictions and Dushanbe’s concurrent implementation of a revised fiscal agreement with Moscow. The report...
Tajikistan And Saudi Fund For Development Set To Expand Project Financing
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, July 3. Tajikistan and the Saudi Fund for Development discussed expanding cooperation in key infrastructure sectors during a meeting between President Emomali Rahmon and the Chairman of the Fund,...
Nigeria Urges Just Energy Transition at ECO Summit
News Central TV
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July 6, 2025
The Nigerian government has reiterated its call for a fair and balanced approach to the global energy transition, one that safeguards the interests of developing economies. Representing President Bola Tinubu at the 17th Summit of the Economic...
Tajikistan Condemns Israeli, US Attacks on Iran
Tasnim News Agency
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July 2, 2025
In a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart on Tuesday, Sirojiddin Muhriddin condemned the Israeli and US military aggression against Iran as a violation of the UN Charter and the fundamental principles of the international law. He...
Energy minister returns home after attending SCO ministerial meeting
Khabarhub
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July 1, 2025
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Deepak Khadka/File photo KATHMANDU: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Deepak Khadka, returned home last night after participating in the fifth energy ministerial meeting of...
Tajikistan commissions Sebzor hydropower plant in GBAO: A new era of energy
Asia Plus
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09:33, todayAuthor: Press release by EU Delegation to Tajikistan Marking a turning point in the energy history of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), the 11-megawatt Sebzor hydropower plant (HPP) was officially inaugurated in Roshtqala...
Tajikistan’s top diplomat visits Kyrgyzstan amid strengthening bilateral ties
Asia Plus
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11:09, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Tajikistan’s Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin is paying an official visit to Kyrgyzstan from June 30 to July 1, following an invitation from his Kyrgyz counterpart Jeenbek Kulubayev, according to Kyrgyzstan’s...
Tajikistan at a crossroads: Invest in irrigation or face rural exodus
Asia Plus
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15:22, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus As water scarcity intensifies and agricultural output stagnates, Tajikistan is under mounting pressure to overhaul its outdated irrigation systems or risk accelerating rural migration and food insecurity. The high...
17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation in Azerbaijan: Tinubu Urges Just Energy Transition
The News (Nigeria)
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July 5, 2025
Senator Bagudu in Khankhendi, Azerbaijan Says a climate-resilient future is a necessity As the push for cleaner energy grows stronger, President Bola Tinubu has urged a fair energy transition that will not jeopardise developing economies....