Tajikistan and Uzbekistan reach agreement on Roghun hydroelectric power supplies

The Government of Tajikistan has approved a draft agreement with Uzbekistan regarding the delivery of electricity from the Roghun hydropower plant (HPP).  The agreement, which outlines the basic principles of cooperation in the field of electricity, was …

Afghanistan–Tajikistan trade grows by 31 percent

Bilateral trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan rose by 25 percent in the fiscal year 2024–25, reaching $1.998 billion, up from $1.603 billion the previous year, a Pakistani official told local media. The growth was largely driven by a 31 percent increase …

Tajikistan Launches National Food Reform to Boost Nutrition

A large-scale food reform program titled “Changing the Food System to Improve Nutrition” has been launched in Tajikistan, aiming to improve dietary practices and enhance national food security. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the Tajik …

Tajikistan to Supply Rogun Hydropower to Uzbekistan at 3.4 Cents per kWh

Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to a new phase of energy cooperation that will see electricity from Tajikistan’s Rogun Hydropower Plant (HPP) exported to Uzbekistan at an initial price of 3.4 US cents per kilowatt-hour, according to Tajikistan’s …

Foreign Ministers of Tajikistan and China discuss issues of cooperation

AKIPRESS.COM - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Wang Yi in Tianjin on July 16, the Foreign Ministry of Tajikistan reported. The Ministers reviewed and discussed the implementation …

President of Mongolia to pay visit to Tajikistan

AKIPRESS.COM - President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh will pay visit to Tajikistan on July 23-26 at the invitation of President Emomali Rahmon, the Foreign Ministry of Tajikistan reported. As part of the visit, bilateral meetings at the highest level …

Tajikistan Orders Afghan Refugees Out en Masse

Tajikistan has reportedly intensified its campaign to detain and forcibly deport Afghan refugees, including many with valid residency permits. According to several sources, the Tajik government recently issued a 15-day ultimatum for Afghans to leave the …

Tajikistan turns East: China becomes main economic ally, surpassing Russia

Editor's note: Teymur Atayev is an Azerbaijani publicist, historian, political scientist, and host of the program "Aspects of Foreign Affairs" on the Azerbaijani CBC TV channel (broadcasts in Russian). The article expresses the personal …

Drastic temperature swings pose another problem to growing in Tajikistan

Drastic temperature swings pose another problem to growing in Tajikistan

Barron, WI (54812) Today Chance of a shower or two during the evening, followed by partly cloudy skies overnight. Low 48F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.. Tonight Chance of a shower or two during the evening, followed by partly cloudy skies …