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Starlink Expands Its Presence in Central Asia

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Starlink Expands Its Presence in Central Asia

Starlink satellite internet has become available in Tajikistan. High-speed internet will initially be provided to a number of facilities in mountainous and hard-to-reach areas where ground-based communication infrastructure remains limited. This is expected to improve access to digital services, including in education, healthcare, and local government operations.

IICA Participates in the Second Expert Forum “Central Asia - Russia” in Dushanbe

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IICA Participates in the Second Expert Forum “Central Asia - Russia” in Dushanbe

On October 11, 2025, Head of Department of the International Institute for Central Asia (IICA) Azamat Toshev participated in the Second Expert Forum “Central Asia – Russia: The Agenda of Joint Development”, held in Dushanbe.

The Independence Day of the Tajikistan Republic

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The Independence Day of the Tajikistan Republic

We sincerely congratulate the brotherly Tajik people on the occasion of the Independence Day of Tajikistan. We wish you peace, sustainable development, and prosperity.

President of Tajikistan met with Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

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President of Tajikistan met with Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

On August 28 in Dushanbe, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon received Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu.

Uzbekistan and Tajikistan Agree on Electricity Supplies from Rogun HPP

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Uzbekistan and Tajikistan Agree on Electricity Supplies from Rogun HPP

The Government of Tajikistan has approved an agreement with Uzbekistan for the supply of electricity generated by the Rogun Hydropower Plant at a rate of 3.4 cents per kWh (VAT at zero rate). The price will be indexed annually by 1% starting from the second year of planned deliveries.

Tajikistan Expresses Interest in Joining the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan Railway Project

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Tajikistan Expresses Interest in Joining the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan Railway Project

During the 12th SCO Transport Ministers’ Meeting, Tajikistan’s Minister of Transport Azim Ibrohim met with China’s Minister of Transport Liu Wei to discuss Dushanbe’s potential involvement in the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway project.

President of Tajikistan Meets with Prime Minister of Pakistan

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President of Tajikistan Meets with Prime Minister of Pakistan

In Dushanbe, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon held a meeting with Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mian Shehbaz Sharif, who arrived in the Tajik capital to attend the inaugural High-Level International Conference on Glacier Preservation.

The 12-Meter Sleeping Buddha

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The 12-Meter Sleeping Buddha

In southern Tajikistan, near Qurghonteppa, lie the remains of Ajina-Tepa, a Buddhist monastery founded in the 7th century along the Silk Road.

Tajikistan President to Pay State Visit to Kyrgyzstan

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Tajikistan President to Pay State Visit to Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon will embark on a state visit to Kyrgyzstan on March 12-13, 2025, as confirmed by the Kyrgyz presidential administration.

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