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Tatarstan president visits Roghun hydropower plant during official visit to Tajikistan
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11:35, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus On June 12, the President of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov, visited the Roghun hydropower plant (HPP) as part of his official trip to Tajikistan, the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies (MoINT) of Tajikistan...
Driver sentenced to 10 years in prison for death of 16-year-old teen in Dushanbe
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10:43, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus The driver responsible for the fatal accident that claimed the life of 16-year-old Jasour Akramov has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. The ruling was delivered by a court in Dushanbe’s Sino district on June 13,...
Tajikistan tackles potato farming challenges: from seeds to yields
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10:43, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus In 2024, Tajikistan significantly increased its potato production, providing 120 kg per person annually, exceeding the standard consumption rate. However, the sector faces challenges, such as the use of low-quality...
Tajikistan performs first-ever endovascular brain surgery to prevent aneurysm ruptur
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15:24, todayAuthor: Asia-Pluis For the first time in Tajikistan, a complex endovascular brain surgery has been successfully performed, marking a breakthrough in the country’s medical capabilities. The procedure was carried out at the Shifobakhsh...
How Iran’s Collapse Could Trigger a Central Asian Refugee Crisis
The Diplomat
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June 23, 2025
As military conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran intensifies, much of the world’s attention has focused on nuclear sites, retaliatory strikes, and the risk of a broader regional war. But one of the most far-reaching consequences of...
Major new Trump health fears as he makes confused defense of Russia
Irish Star
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June 13, 2025
08:00 ET, 13 Jun 2025Updated 09:54 ET, 13 Jun 2025 Donald Trump's cognitive ability has once again been called into question as the president has been accused of making "delusional" remarks about Russia and Vladimir Putin's involvement in World...
"Laowai" in China | Tajik student feels charm of TCM
Xinhua News Agency
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NANJING, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Kishvarov Amirdzhon, 29, is from Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. He is currently pursuing a master's degree at Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine. Kishvarov fell in love with Chinese culture, captivated by...
Trump's health questioned yet again as he issues confusing defense of Russia
Irish Star
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June 13, 2025
08:00 ET, 13 Jun 2025Updated 09:54 ET, 13 Jun 2025 Donald Trump's cognitive ability has once again been called into question as the president has been accused of making "delusional" remarks about Russia and Vladimir Putin's involvement in World...
‘We help Tajikistan address the shortage of specialists’, says Rossotrudnichestvo head
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14:59, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Recently, the head of Rossotrudnichestvo, Evgeny Primakov, visited Dushanbe. During his brief trip, he made an appearance on the Asia-Plus Radio Station, where he shared his impressions of the visit, discussed the...
Tajikistan's Sughd, Russia's Tyumen Regions Explore Establishment Of Joint Ventures
MENAFN
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June 6, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, June 6. Governor of Russia's Tyumen region Alexander Moor and Chairman of Tajikistan's Sughd region Rajabboy Ahmadzoda discussed opportunities for expanding bilateral cooperation and establishing...
How China-Central Asia health cooperation is gaining momentum
CGTN
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Over the past decade, health collaboration between China and Central Asian nations has significantly deepened, with northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region emerging as a key hub. Since 2015, Xinjiang has implemented clear action plans...
Tajik leader receives heads of government of CIS member nations to discuss cooperation
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15:32, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus On June 5, President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan welcomed the Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) to Dushanbe for a crucial meeting aimed at strengthening regional ties. The...
Tajikistan advocates for strengthening industrial sector within CIS, says Tajik industry minister
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09:02, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus As part of its chairmanship in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Tajikistan is focused on implementing a strategic course set by the heads of state of the CIS for the development and strengthening of...
Binnopharm Group has launched a large-scale educational project "Phoenix" for the medical community of the CIS countries
AK&M
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AK&M 11 June 2025 11:24 Binnopharm Group, a leading Russian pharmaceutical company, has announced the launch of a new educational project, Phoenix, aimed at supporting and training medical experts from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan,...
Tajik women scientists win 10 medals at the International KIWIE Invention Exposition in South Korea
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10:02, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Tajik women scientists have earned 10 medals at the 2025 International Korean Women Inventors Exposition (KIWIE). The participants from Tajikistan brought home five gold, two silver, and three bronze medals. The gold...
Renewable energy and poverty reduction in Tajikistan
Central Asian Bureau for Analytical Reporting
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June 10, 2025
Tajikistan has signaled its intention to develop non-hydropower renewable energy. However, the lack of regulatory mechanisms and unmeasurable goals often undermines these efforts believes Muhayyo Rahimzoda is a PhD Candidate in Development...
Dushanbe to host CIS Council of Heads of Government on June 4–5
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10:02, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus The Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) will hold a meeting in Dushanbe on June 4 and 5. The event will bring together prime ministers from CIS member countries, including...
Why medicines are more expensive in Uzbekistan than in neighboring countries? Key factors influencing the pharmaceutical market.
Kun.uz
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June 9, 2025
A specialist with experience in both customs and pharmaceuticals, speaking to Kun.uz, attributes the higher cost of medicines in Uzbekistan to a monopoly in distribution. According to him, a significant portion of imported medicines is distributed...
Tajik leader meets with Italian prime minister in Astana to discuss cooperation
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15:43, june 2Author: Asia-Plus On May 30, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, with the Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, Ms. Giorgia Meloni, met in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, on the sidelines of the first Central...
Tajik leader invites Italian business to invest in Tajikistan. hydropower, mining and agrarian sectors
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09:23, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus On May 30, the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, participated and delivered a speech at the First Central Asia - Italy Summit in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana. The Tajik president’s official website says it was...