Tajikistan has begun supplying surplus electricity to the neighboring Kyrgyzstan after all. According to Barqi Tojik (Tajikistan’s national integrated power company), about 14% of electricity generated in Tajikistan last month was exported to the neighboring countries, including Kyrgyzstan. Last month, Tajikistan reportedly supplied 10.2 million kWh of surplus electricity to Kyrgyzstan, down by 32.2 million…
State unitary enterprise “Tajik Railways” has acquired a modern long-haul locomotive from Kazakhstan. It is the fifth locomotive to be purchased in Kazakhstan by the railroad of Tajikistan in recent years. In addition, in Estonia sold a diesel train, equipped with German engine, consisting of six cars. Two cars of diesel trains have 68 seats…
A mass campaign for the collection of raw cotton started on the sidelines of Tajikistan these days. Farmers of the country have sent all existing opportunities for a timely harvest, the Ministry of agriculture reports. It is noted that cotton-growing farms in Khatlon and Sughd regions started the harvest. According to the forecasts, it is…
Yovon district of Khatlon region has become a major industrial center of the country. This was stated by the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, speaking on Monday, September 5, in the course of putting into operation new enterprises of the TALCO chemistry concern. He noted that the industrial might of the Yovon district in recent…
Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan in Japan Hamrokhon Zarifi took part in the event dedicated to the measures for the management of seismic risks and technology of Japan. The event was organized by the Ministry of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism jointly with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan with participation of Japanese…
Cabinet of ministers of Uzbekistan has adopted a resolution stipulating increase of the fee rate for entry and transit of vehicles from Tajikistan since September 1. Starting from September 1, trucks and buses coming from Tajikistan while crossing the state border of Uzbekistan will pay an additional fee of $180 for entry or transit through…
An article “Tajikistan Mulls EEU Membership, Feels Pull of Russia” posted on EurasiaNet.org’s website notes that many Tajiks oppose economic integration with Russia Abdufattoh Ghoib, the head of Tajikistan’s Customs Service, announced on July 19, that the Tajik government was considering making an application to enter the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). Ghoib’s declaration followed an…