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Historic peace between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan
PIME AsiaNews
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March 17, 2025
The agreement between Kyrgyz and Tajiks-sealed by the embrace between Žaparov and Rakhmon-affects as much as 1,000 kilometers of border and and comes after discussions and clashes dating back to the twentieth century, when both states were under...
Dushanbe mayor requests Accounts Chamber to review City Hall's financial activities for 2024
Asia Plus
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13:44, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus The Mayor of Dushanbe, Rustam Emomali, has sent a request to the Accounts Chamber of Tajikistan to conduct a review of the financial and economic activities of the city administration for 2024. "The request was made...
Border agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan presented at roundtable on Central Asian issues in UK
AKIpress News Agency
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Border agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan presented at roundtable on Central Asian issues in UK AKIPRESS.COM - Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to the United Kingdom Ulan Dzhusupov took part in a round table on Central Asian issues and a cultural...
EU advances Global Gateway strategy in Tajikistan
Asia Plus
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09:34, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus The EU has reinforced its commitment to Tajikistan through key investments under its Global Gateway investment initiative, focusing on Tajikistan’s economic resilience, green and digital transitions and infrastructure...
After US Cuts, Accountability on Air Quality to Take a Hit in Tajikistan
The Diplomat
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March 12, 2025
The house of Sino Sharipov (who asked not to use his real name) is located on top of a hill on the northeast side of Dushanbe, Tajikistan, overlooking the city’s coal-powered cement factory and coal-powered thermal power plant. From the vantage...
EU strengthens support for sustainable development in Tajikistan
News Central Asia
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March 17, 2025
During his visit to Tajikistan, EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Síkela announced new funding initiatives aimed at strengthening the country’s sustainable development. The European Union has signed two key financial agreements...
The border of eternal friendship from now on and forever – Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan sign an epochal Treaty on the state border
News Central Asia
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March 14, 2025
The historic Treaty on the state border was signed by President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov following summit talks in Bishkek on 13 March 2025. Two border crossings, which have been closed since 2021,...
Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan Beckon with Ancient Legends, Modern Cities and Indomitable Mountains
Go World Travel Magazine - Colorado
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January 10, 2025
Ala Archa national park, Kyrgyzstan. Photo by Canva Go World Travel is reader-supported and may earn a commission from purchases made through links in this piece. Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan were once at a crossroads of the world, the heartland of...
Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border treaty in favor of entire Central Asian region
Mehr News Agency
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March 15, 2025
The following is the full text of the message of Kyrgyzstan's president Sadyr Japarov on the signing of a border treaty between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan: Dear Kyrgyzstanis! Today, the border issue between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, which had...
World 'more gender equal than ever', but progress is fragile, UN warns
Euronews
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Despite progress for women's and girls' rights around the world, these gains are fragile. In 2024, one in four countries in the world reported a setback in women's rights, according to a new report by UN Women. The world is more gender-equal today...
Parliament to consider agreement on state border with Tajikistan on March 19
24.kg
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March 14, 2025
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov made a statement after signing an agreement on the border with Tajikistan. «It is, of course, difficult for our citizens to leave the transferred territories, because this is their native land. Residents of...
Number of bilateral documents signed following Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan talks
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March 13, 2025
During the state visit of the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon to the Kyrgyz Republic on March 13, a number of bilateral documents were signed aimed at enhancing Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan cooperation. The Presidents signed a joint statement, an...
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan sign deal to end long-running border dispute
SRN News
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March 13, 2025
Audio By Carbonatix BISHKEK (Reuters) – The presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan signed a deal on Thursday on demarcating their shared frontier, seeking to end a long-running border conflict that has seen dozens killed in skirmishes in recent...
Nine people awarded the Lohuti Prize on Tajik Press Day
Asia Plus
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17:30, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus On March 11, a ceremonial event dedicated to the Tajik Press Day took place at the Sadriddin Ayni Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre in Dushanbe. The event brought together representatives of the media community to...
Tajik “terrorist” reportedly appointed Syrian defence ministry operational HQ chief
BNE Intellinews
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A Tajik national wanted in Tajikistan on suspicion of “involvement in terrorist acts” and “participation in foreign wars” has reportedly been given a high-ranking position in the new Syrian army. Sayfiddin Tajibayev, 41, is known as the commander...
European Commissioner for International Partnerships to visit Roghun HPP site in Tajikistan
Asia Plus
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09:32, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela will visit the five Central Asian countries from March 12-18. The EU Delegation to Tajikistan notes that Commissioner Síkela said: “Central Asia is an...
Tajikistan ranks 96th among 127 countries in IQ tests
Asia Plus
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14:38, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Tajikistan with a score of 93.75 ranks 96th in a global intelligence ranking of 127 countries. The testing reportedly included 422 participants from Tajikistan. Last year, the country scored 92.1, marking an...
World Bank: Tajikistan leads in remittance share of the economy
Asia Plus
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09:36, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus In 2024, remittances from Tajik labor migrants accounted for 45% of Tajikistan’s GDP, according to the World Bank (WB) report “The Journey Ahead: Supporting Successful Migration in Europe and Central Asia.” The World...
The paradoxes of migration from Tajikistan to Russia: an interview with Dr Elena Borisova
Novastan
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March 6, 2025
Tajikistan has one of the highest emigration rates globally, with most Tajiks migrating to Russia for work. One million Tajiks are estimated to reside in Russia at any given time, sending crucial remittances back home. However, migration is not...
Knowledge Nugget: From Alawites to Uighurs — Ethnic groups you must know for UPSC Exam
The Indian Express
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March 11, 2025
Take a look at the essential events, concepts, terms, quotes, or phenomena every day and brush up your knowledge. Here’s your knowledge nugget for today.(Relevance: Understanding ethnic groups in the news is important for the UPSC exam as it helps...