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OSCE course helps the Special Units of the Tajik Border Troops improve skills for securing the Tajik-Afghan border

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · October 10, 2024

On 8 October 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD), in co-operation with Tajikistan’s Border Troops, concluded a one-month training course titled "Sustaining Field Operational Capacities" (SFOC) in the Border Troops Detachment in...

CGTN: China, Central Asian countries sign landmark treaty, vow to boost cooperation

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · June 18, 2025

CGTN published an article on the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, emphasizing the significance of China and the five Central Asian nations signing the Treaty of Permanent Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation, and highlighting...

OSCE donates IT equipment to Gender Sensitive Police Units under Tajikistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · October 4, 2024

On 4 October 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe donated a set of IT and office equipment to the Public Order Department and the Gender Sensitive Police Units under the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan. The donated technical...

Xi Strengthens Ties with Central Asia

MENAFN · June 17, 2025

(MENAFN) Chinese leader Xi Jinping convened with leaders from Central Asia on Tuesday in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, where the second Central Asia-China Summit is currently underway. During his visit, Xi held separate discussions with key...

Off-grid solar power systems for communities on Tajik-Afghan border boost living, learning, and working conditions for up to 1,000 residents

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · September 3, 2024

In the southern border areas of Tajikistan – as in many rural communities worldwide – access to modern energy is a major challenge, with far-reaching consequences on people's lives, socio-economic development, and overall security. To help...

Opening of the new school named after Magtymguly took place in Tajikistan

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan · September 2, 2024

02 September 2024 54 Opening of the new school named after Magtymguly took place in Tajikistan On 1 September 2024, the opening ceremony of the secondary school named after Magtymguly envisioned for 540 children was held in the farmers’...

OSCE supports enhancing environmental awareness among Tajik youth

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · August 29, 2024

On 23-26 August 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD), in collaboration with the Committee for Environmental Protection, organized the Youth Ecological School (Eco-School) in Yos resort, Tajikistan. The event brought together 26 young...

Current issues of Turkmen-Tajik relations discussed

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan · August 24, 2024

24 August 2024 27 Current issues of Turkmen-Tajik relations discussed On 24 August 2024, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmet Gurbanov met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin in the framework of the visit of...

ADB Approves $30 Million Grant to Improve Maternal and Child Health Care Services in Tajikistan

Asian Development Bank · August 15, 2024

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (15 August 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $30 million grant to enhance maternal and child health care services in three districts in Tajikistan—Ayni, Dangara, and Darvoz. “Tajikistan has achieved...

ADB to Help Strengthen Resilience of Rural Women in Tajikistan

Asian Development Bank · August 21, 2024

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (21 August 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $17.5 million grant to help improve women’s agricultural skills and boost food security in Tajikistan. The Resilient Livelihoods and Empowerment of Rural Women...

OSCE trains lawyers, psychologists, and government representatives in Tajikistan on preventing domestic violence

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · August 19, 2024

The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organized a five-day training course for lawyers, psychologists from the OSCE-supported Women’s Resource Centres (WRCs), and government representatives on preventing domestic violence and protecting its...

OSCE course helps Tajik Border Troops officers enhance skills to develop, conduct, and evaluate training along the Tajik-Afghan border

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · August 6, 2024

On 2 August 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD), in collaboration with Tajikistan's Border Troops, concluded a three-week Training of Trainers (ToT) course for nineteen officers of the Tajik Border Troops. The course was led by two...

$21 Million ADB Grant to Expand Clean Energy Supply in Tajikistan

Asian Development Bank · August 6, 2024

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (6 August 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $21 million grant as additional financing to expand the supply of renewable energy in Tajikistan by further modernizing the Golovnaya hydropower plant. “The...

Young people from Central Asia, Afghanistan and Mongolia build knowledge on security sector governance and reform, safety of journalists at OSCE-DCAF summer school

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · June 16, 2025

Students and young journalists from Central Asia took a deep dive into youth, security, and the role of media freedom at a summer school course organized by the OSCE in co-operation with the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF) from...

2nd International Film Festival for Eurasian countries wraps up in Sochi, Russia

MENAFN · June 16, 2025

(MENAFN) The 2nd International Film Festival for Eurasian countries, Eurasia-KinoFest, recently wrapped up in Sochi, Russia. The event spanned over a week and welcomed participants from 26 nations, showcasing films across three categories:...

On the telephone conversation of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan · July 27, 2024

27 July 2024 711 On the telephone conversation of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan On July 27, 2024, a telephone conversation was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and...

$50 Million ADB Grant to Support Climate-Friendly Business Environment in Tajikistan

Asian Development Bank · July 24, 2024

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (24 July 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $50 million policy-based grant to help the Government of Tajikistan foster a climate-responsive business environment and support small and medium-sized...

Xi Jinping and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon Attend the Ina...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the People's Republic of China · July 15, 2024

On the afternoon of July 5, 2024 local time, President Xi Jinping and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon attended the inauguration of a parliament building and a government building aided by China in Dushanbe. The newly completed parliament building...

Xi Jinping and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon Jointly Meet t...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the People's Republic of China · July 15, 2024

On the afternoon of July 5, 2024 local time, President Xi Jinping and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon jointly met the press after their talks at the Presidential Palace in Dushanbe. Xi Jinping noted that he is back in Tajikistan for a state visit...

Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the People's Republic of China · July 14, 2024

On the afternoon of July 5, 2024 local time, President Xi Jinping and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon held talks at the Presidential Palace in Dushanbe. The two heads of state announced that the two countries will develop a comprehensive strategic...