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Tajikistan’s Irrigation Plans Require Major Upgrades
Times of Central Asia
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July 8, 2025
Tajikistan has the potential to become the irrigation center of Central Asia but only if it undergoes extensive modernization. This conclusion comes from a joint report by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and the United Nations Industrial...
Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan Sign Multiple Agreements To Enhance Co-Op
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, July 8. During the state visit of Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Zhaparov to Tajikistan, a series of documents were signed and exchanged, further strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two...
Tajikistan could become Central Asia’s irrigation hub, but major upgrades are needed
Asia Plus
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Tajikistan has the potential to become the production and service base for a regional irrigation cluster in Central Asia, according to a joint report released by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the United Nations...
Two dreams, one sky: how two Tajik young women soared to success with Emirates
Asia Plus
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10:52, todayAuthor: Naima Rajabova, Asia-Plus With courage, perseverance, and an unwavering belief in themselves, two women from Tajikistan have fulfilled a dream shared by thousands: joining the prestigious ranks of Emirates flight attendants....
International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms: How Can Resilient Landscapes Help?
The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia
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Publication date: 11 July 2025 The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed July 12 as the International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms, emphasizing that this destructive natural phenomenon poses a global threat to sustainable...
WFP Tajikistan Launches Call for Proposals to Empower Youth through Agri-Tech
Asia Plus
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WFP Tajikistan is pleased to announce the launch of a Call for Proposals for international/national/local NGOs to support the implementation of the Agri-Tech for Youth initiative. This initiative aims to foster climate-resilient,...
Tajikistan’s Energy Paradox
Times of Central Asia
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July 7, 2025
Tajikistan stands out among developing countries for having achieved near-universal access to electricity by 2022. This milestone, documented in the international SDG7-2025 report by the UN, World Bank, WHO, IEA, and IRENA, places the country...
Central Asian Countries Launch Regional Steering Committee to Accelerate Methane Reduction Efforts
The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia
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Publication date: 11 July 2025 Tashkent, Uzbekistan – July 10, 2025 representatives from five Central Asian countries gathered in Tashkent for the first meeting of the Regional Steering Committee (RSC) under the Central Asia Capacity Building for...
Tajik leader highlights trade and transport potential of ECO member nationals States
Asia Plus
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09:26, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon emphasized the vital role of trade and transport cooperation among the member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) on July 4 during his speech at the 17th ECO...
Tajikistan achieves power access—but faces heating and energy sustainability challenges
Asia Plus
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11:02, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Tajikistan has reached nearly 100% electrification—a rare achievement among developing nations. However, a new global report warns that major gaps remain in heating, energy reliability, and clean cooking access. The...
Sites in the Republic of Korea, Portugal and Tajikistan recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems
Food and Agriculture Organization
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Rome - An integrated mountain agropastoral system in Tajikistan has become the first Central Asian addition to the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems, with a pine tree agroforestry system and traditional bamboo and fishery system in...
Iran, Tajikistan should be pioneers in unifying Persian-speaking world
Tehran Times
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July 8, 2025
TEHRAN—Iran and Tajikistan, as two wings of Persian culture, should be pioneers in unifying the Persian-speaking world, said Hojjatollah Ayyoubi, head of Tourism Ministry’s Center for International Affairs. In a meeting with Tajikistan Culture...
AFC, United Nations partner to advance sustainable development through football
Detroit Star - Michigan
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KUALA LUMPUR, 8th July, 2025 (WAM) -- The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the United Nations' Football for the Goals (FFTG) initiative today reaffirmed their shared commitment to leveraging on the power of football to drive social...
Locust swarm in Dushanbe: Is there reason to worry?
Asia Plus
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10:10, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Since early June, residents of Dushanbe have noticed a significant increase in locust activity, particularly during the evening hours. The insects have even been spotted flying into homes through open windows, raising...
Sabah Newspaper: ECO clean energy center in Baku to boost fight against climate crisis
Azertag
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July 6, 2025
Ankara, July 6, AZERTAC The Clean Energy Center of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), to be established in Baku, will contribute to regional energy security, improve the efficient use of energy resources, and serve as a new driver in the...
Experts Forecast 5% Economic Growth for Kazakhstan in 2025
The Astana Times
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July 11, 2025
ASTANA – The Kazakh capital hosted the presentation of the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development’s (EFSD) regional economic report, which outlined mixed economic trends across the region in early 2025, shaped by a combination of domestic...
The RESILAND Tajikistan Project: Revitalizing Landscapes for Prosperity and a Sustainable Future
The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia
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Publication date: 02 July 2025 Sughd Province, Tajikistan– From June 10 to 13, 2025, a working from the Resilient Tajikistan Landscape Restoration Project (RESILAND TJ), implemented by the Committee for Environmental Protection and the World Bank,...
EFSD releases Regional Economic Review Summer 2025
ARKA
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The Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) has released the Regional Economic Review "Summer 2025. YEREVAN, July 11. /ARKA/. The Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) has released the Regional Economic Review...
Tajik President: We can achieve sustainable development by preventing conflicts
APA
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Tajikistan considers Israel’s attack on Iran unacceptable, said Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon at the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), APA’s correspondent dispatched to Khankendi reports. The President of Tajikistan...
Tajikistan proposes development of ECO Energy Sustainability Strategy at Khankendi Summit
APA
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July 4, 2025
I thank President Ilham Aliyev for the high-level organization of the Summit, said President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon at the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), APA’s correspondent dispatched to Khankendi reports. The...