Tajikistan
China enhances position as Central Asia’s economic overlord
Trade balance heavily favours Beijing.
Iran visa-free agreement with Tajikistan goes into effect
Iran and Tajikistan implemented a visa-waiver agreement on February 2 in a boost to the two Persian-speaking countries' relations.
PANNIER: Taliban’s relations with Central Asia imperilled as Trump turns off aid taps
Afghanistan pays for electricity and food imports with US development assistance. No more?
Tajikistan: Personnel reshuffle creates glide path for dynastic transition of power
Will 2025 be the year of a father-son political handoff?
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Iran, Tajikistan sign 23 cooperation agreements in landmark visit
Iran and Tajikistan signed 23 cooperation agreements during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's first state visit to Dushanbe since taking office, marking a significant expansion of bilateral ties between the Persian-speaking nations.
A tale of two Tajikistans: the macro and micro realities
Economic statistics do not accurately reflect on-the-ground reality for a large number of Tajiks.
NEO: Why pick-up points for online orders are gaining popularity vs. home delivery
The share of European consumers preferring home delivery for online orders dropped from 73% to 64% over the past year, according to a Last Mile Experts study.
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Central Asian leaders look to expand mutual trade
Settling borders opens way for “the well-being of nations.”
EBRD delivers 26% expansion in investments in 2024, commits record €16.6bn across economies
Lender notes strong momentum in green and gender financing, in parallel with steadfast support for Ukraine and its real economy.
PANNIER: Tajikistan, Taliban tone down the hostile rhetoric
Grudging acceptance that relations need to improve seen in Dushanbe and Kabul.
Tajik “terrorist” reportedly appointed Syrian defence ministry operational HQ chief
Sayfiddin Tajibayev’s jihadist group fought in offensive that toppled Assad.
Central Asia emerges as new e-commerce hub
The Central Asian region, encompassing five countries with a combined population of 75mn — Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan — is poised for an e-commerce boom.
World Bank approves $350mn as Tajikistan bids to fund completion of $6.3bn Rogun mega hydro project
Funding agreed despite environmentalists warning “biggest dam in the world” investment “will turn into a nightmare”.
Tajikistan: Officials announce discovery of major rare earth deposits
Still a way to go before rare earths will generate revenue.
Growing Islamic finance in Central Asia to unlock GCC investment
The Eurasian Development Bank, the Islamic Development Bank Institute and the London Stock Exchange Group have joined forces to support the rapid development of Islamic finance in Central Asia.
Tajikistan: Rogun Dam is a white elephant in the making – report
Dushanbe needs to diversify power generation sources.
Decades-old Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan border dispute could be over
National security chiefs announce deal, but details still remain secret. Tensions even led to “war-scale” fighting two years ago.
CSTO states express serious concern over terrorist threat in Afghanistan
Putin says country’s security situation stabilising, but killing of Chinese worker in Tajikistan in possible cross-border raid has raised anxiety.
PANNIER: Grievous blow for the Pamiris as Tajikistan ends cooperation with the Aga Khan
Decades-old ties with chief benefactor and spiritual leader will be cut by latest serving of oppression from Dushanbe.