On March 13, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon signed the Agreement on the state border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The Agreement was signed during a state visit of President Rahmon to Kyrgyzstan. Last month, chief negotiators from Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan reached the final agreement on the demarcation of disputed
A delegation of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) met with representatives of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) at the IRENA headquarters in Abu Dhabi on March 11. During the meeting, the organizations discussed cooperation in the development of renewable energy in Central Asia within the framework of two platforms – IRENAClimate Investment Platform (CIP) and IRENA Energy Transition Accelerator
Between 12 and 18 March, European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela will visit the five Central Asian countries to strengthen the EU-Central Asia partnership ahead of the EU-Central Asia Summit and scale up Global Gateway, the EU’s investment strategy to boost jobs and sustainable economic growth, the Delegation of the European Union to Turkmenistan announced. Commissioner Síkela said: “Central
In the following article published in the latest issue of OCA Magazine, the magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, Nick Rowan, analyzes the investment landscape and offers forecasts for the future state of investment in Central Asia and the CIS: Things are moving fast in Central Asia and the former Soviet Union (CIS) countries. The investment landscape has undergone
On 4-6 March, the Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10), which is funded by the European Union (EU), successfully conducted a regional workshop “Women for Development of Central Asian Border Regions” in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. This initiative underscores the EU’s commitment to enhancing gender equality and empowering female professionals within state agencies across Central Asia,
On March 4, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliyev visited Dushanbe and held talks with Tajikistan’s Prime Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda. According to the Kyrgyz government’s press service, one of the main issues on the agenda was preparations for the first-ever trilateral summit of the presidents of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Energy and Water says that 70% of the CASA-1000 electricity transmission project in Afghanistan has been completed, TOLOnews reported. According to the ministry, if the World Bank provides the necessary funding, the Afghan government is prepared to complete the remaining work on this project. This major regional project, which connects Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan,
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) recently hosted the final event of the “Drops of the Future” workshop series. The event brought together young leaders, experts, and key stakeholders from Central Asia and beyond to explore collaborative and consensus-driven approaches to finding sustainable solutions for water, energy and food systems. The goal was
The Tajik Supreme Court has delivered guilty verdicts in a controversial high-profile treason case, handing lengthy prison terms to former senior government officials and politicians who were accused of plotting to overthrow authoritarian President Emomali Rahmon, RFE/RL’s Tajik Service reported. After a months-long trial that occurred behind closed doors inside a detention center known for
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has canceled plans to observe the upcoming parliamentary elections in Tajikistan in March. The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) said on February 4 that the lack of assurance by the authorities of Tajikistan that international observers will be accredited has regrettably made
Tajikistan’s Low Average Salary in Central Asia Explained Tajikistan has the lowest average salary among Central Asian countries, according to the CIS Interstate Statistical Committee. In September last year, the average nominal monthly salary in Kazakhstan was $817.2, in Uzbekistan $437.8, and in Kyrgyzstan $411.2. In Tajikistan, it stood at $242.8. The CIS Interstate Statistical
Speaking at a government meeting on January 17, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon ordered the government to ensure the country’s economic growth of at least 8% in 2025, his press service reported. Rahmon instructed to focus on transitioning to a green economy, accelerating the digitization of all sectors of the national economy, and expanding non-cash
With the support of the European Union and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), GIZ Tajikistan is launching a new campaign as part of the Building a System of Integrated Primary Healthcare in Tajikistan (BaSIC) project aimed at raising awareness about HIV and tuberculosis (TB), the Delegation of the European Union to
During his first visit to Tajikistan on January 16, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian held negotiations with the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon. Welcoming the high-ranking guest, Rahmon noted that “the people of Tajikistan and Iran are united by an inextricable historical, cultural and civilizational commonality”. The leaders discussed expansion
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it has set a new operational record in Central Asia by investing €2.26 billion through 121 projects in six regional economies last year – almost doubling its annual investment in Central Asia compared with 2023. It also mobilized €784 million from co-financiers, thus bringing more than
On January 8, Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon signed a decree declaring 2025-2030 the “Years of Digital Economy and Innovation Development”. According to a commentary to the presidential decree published on Rahmon’s official website, during the Years of Digital Economy and Innovation Development, Tajikistan will take steps towards digitalization of the national economy and the development of
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said that on December 19, 2024 it approved a multiphase program with a total financing envelope of USD500 million, and Phase 1 Loan of USD270 million, to support Tajikistan in completing the Rogun Hydropower Plant Project (Rogun HPP). With a projected installed capacity of 3,780 megawatts, Rogun HPP will provide
The World Bank has approved a $350 million International Development Association (IDA) grant as part of the first phase of a program to help Tajikistan finance the completion of the Rogun Hydropower Plant (HPP) Project. With a projected installed capacity of 3,780 Megawatts, the Rogun HPP will provide about 10 million people in Tajikistan with better
The World Bank has approved a comprehensive project to enhance digital services and improve digital skills in Tajikistan, including dedicated interventions targeting rural areas. The initiative aims to improve the delivery of digitally-enabled public services and boost digital literacy, fostering a more inclusive and resilient economy. The Tajikistan Digital Foundations Project, with a total funding of
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has inaugurated a newly rehabilitated water supply system in Tajikistan’s Jomi District, bringing safe and reliable drinking water to 1,860 residents from 309 households. This is a part of the USAID Rural Water Supply activity, which is revitalizing water systems in 12 communities across Tajikistan through innovative public-private
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