The environmental impact of Chinese cement plants in Tajikistan remains hidden

A cement plant in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, owned by the Chinese cement company Huaxin. Image from YouTube. Chinese investments have transformed the cement industry in Tajikistan, turning the country from an importer to one of the largest exporters of cement …

OSCE donates equipment to Tajikistan’s Border Troops

On 16 May 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe donated equipment to Tajikistan’s Border Troops in a ceremony held in Dushanbe. The donation included 34 computer sets and 10 printers, which will be distributed to border outposts and training centres …

National Bank Of Tajikistan, Numisma Bank Set To Redefine Dollar And Euro Transfers

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, May 19. The Chairman of the National Bank of Tajikistan, Firdavs Tolibzoda, and a delegation from a US-based Numisma Bank, led by Executive Director Vivek Tyagi, discussed cooperation on efficient and …

Tajikistan ends jail terms for 'liking' extremist posts in shift on online speech 

Tajikistan has scrapped criminal penalties for "liking" social media posts deemed extremist, marking a shift in the country’s approach to regulating online speech. President Emomali Rakhmon signed the legislative change into law, according to …

Tajikistan ends jail terms for 'liking' extremist posts in shift on online speech

Iran, Tajikistan enjoy excellent-level ties, able to further expand cooperation, says Iranian president

10:24, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says relations between Iran and Tajikistan are at an excellent level, and grounds are already prepared for the further expansion of bilateral cooperation in trade, economy, science, politics, …

President of Tajikistan calls for increased tax collection and greater investment inflows

11:11, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus President Emomali Rahmon has urged regional authorities, the Ministry of Finance, and the Tax Committee to step up tax collection efforts and intensify activities aimed at attracting foreign direct investment.  The Tajik …

Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan to restore bus routes and freight rail links

10:01, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to resume cross-border bus services and reopen freight railway routes, marking a significant step forward in bilateral cooperation after years of border-related disruptions. The press …

Pezeshkian calls for further cooperation with Tajikistan

The president made the remarks in Tehran on Sunday as he met with Tajikistan’s Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin. The top diplomat of Tajikistan is in Iran to attend the two-day Tehran Dialogue Forum 2025 that kicked off earlier in the day, bringing …

Tajikistan, China Hold Talks On Expanding Multimodal Corridor To Europe

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, May 19. Minister of Transport of Tajikistan Azim Ibrohim and Minister of Transport of China Liu Wei discussed the development of the China–Tajikistan–Uzbekistan–Turkmenistan–Iran–Türkiye–Europe multimodal …