Tajikistan

Country Tajikistan
Capital Dushanbe
Continent Asia
Currency Somoni(TJS)
Languages Tajik & Russian

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Introduction

The Tajik people came under Russian rule in the 1860s and 1870s, but Russia's hold on Central Asia weakened following the Revolution of 1917. Bolshevik control of the area was fiercely contested and not fully reestablished until 1925. Much of present-day Sughd province was transferred from the Uzbek SSR to the newly formed Tajik SSR in 1929. Ethnic Uzbeks form a substantial minority in Sughd province. Tajikistan became independent in 1991 following the breakup of the Soviet Union, and experienced a civil war between regional factions from 1992-97. There have been no major security incidents in recent years, although the country remains the poorest in the former Soviet sphere. Attention by the international community since the beginning of the NATO intervention in Afghanistan has brought increased economic development and security assistance, which could create jobs and strengthen stability in the long term. Tajikistan is in the early stages of seeking World Trade Organization membership and has joined NATO's Partnership for Peace.

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Tajikistan - Wikipedia
Tajikistan - CIA World Fact Book
Tajikistan - BBC
Tajikistan - Timeline - BBC

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Five-Year Plan for Food Independence in Tajikistan Faces Tough Questions - The Times Of Central AsiaFive-Year Plan for Food Independence in Tajikistan Faces Tough Questions  The Times Of Central Asia

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan met with UN Resident Coordinator - qazinform.comMinister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan met with UN Resident Coordinator  qazinform.com

First-of-its-kind study on women’s involvement in violent extremism was launched in Tajikistan - UN Women Europe and Central AsiaFirst-of-its-kind study on women’s involvement in violent extremism was launched in Tajikistan  UN Women Europe and Central Asia

Tajikistan Blames Illegal Cryptocurrency Mining for Some of Its Energy Woes - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineTajikistan Blames Illegal Cryptocurrency Mining for Some of Its Energy Woes  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Ten-man India U23s lose lead and match against Tajikistan - AIFFTen-man India U23s lose lead and match against Tajikistan  AIFF

Tajikistan Economic Update 2025 - World BankTajikistan Economic Update 2025  World Bank

Tajikistan moves closer to universal health coverage by testing groundbreaking reforms in Sughd region - World Health Organization (WHO)Tajikistan moves closer to universal health coverage by testing groundbreaking reforms in Sughd region  World Health Organization (WHO)

Tajikistan hosts international conference on glaciers’ preservation - World Meteorological Organization WMOTajikistan hosts international conference on glaciers’ preservation  World Meteorological Organization WMO

Call for application for selection of the Implementing Partner for the execution of the project “Supporting and Strengthening the Women’s Resource Centres in Tajikistan” - Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeCall for application for selection of the Implementing Partner for the execution of the project “Supporting and Strengthening the Women’s Resource Centres in Tajikistan”  Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Football Match Between Iran and Tajikistan Aims to Boost Tourism and Cultural Exchange: All You Need to Know About This Historic Event - Travel And Tour WorldFootball Match Between Iran and Tajikistan Aims to Boost Tourism and Cultural Exchange: All You Need to Know About This Historic Event  Travel And Tour World

New Collaborating Centre for Nuclear Security in Tajikistan - IAEANew Collaborating Centre for Nuclear Security in Tajikistan  IAEA

Healing hands and healing plants of Tajikistan - Food and Agriculture OrganizationHealing hands and healing plants of Tajikistan  Food and Agriculture Organization

Tajikistan readies defences along its Afghanistan border - The Economic TimesTajikistan readies defences along its Afghanistan border  The Economic Times

Tajikistan Economy to Grow 7.4% in 2025, Digital Transformation Crucial for Sustainable Development — ADB - Asian Development BankTajikistan Economy to Grow 7.4% in 2025, Digital Transformation Crucial for Sustainable Development — ADB  Asian Development Bank

Nigora Fazliddin: The Social Media Storyteller Bringing Life in Tajikistan to the World - The Times Of Central AsiaNigora Fazliddin: The Social Media Storyteller Bringing Life in Tajikistan to the World  The Times Of Central Asia

Tajikistan: health system review 2025 - European Observatory on Health Systems and PoliciesTajikistan: health system review 2025  European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies

Tajikistan Sets An Example For LLDCs By Leveraging Tourism As A Tool For Regional Integration, Infrastructure Development, And Sustainable Socio-Economic Growth Across Rural And Urban Areas - Travel And Tour WorldTajikistan Sets An Example For LLDCs By Leveraging Tourism As A Tool For Regional Integration, Infrastructure Development, And Sustainable Socio-Economic Growth Across Rural And Urban Areas  Travel And Tour World

Ancient Water Pipeline Unearthed on 65-Meter Hill in Tajikistan - The Times Of Central AsiaAncient Water Pipeline Unearthed on 65-Meter Hill in Tajikistan  The Times Of Central Asia

Primary health care financing: a situation assessment and policy options for Tajikistan - World Health Organization (WHO)Primary health care financing: a situation assessment and policy options for Tajikistan  World Health Organization (WHO)

Tajikistan Escalates Deportations of Afghan Refugees Amid Growing Concerns - The Times Of Central AsiaTajikistan Escalates Deportations of Afghan Refugees Amid Growing Concerns  The Times Of Central Asia

Republic of Tajikistan: 2025 Article IV Consultation and Second Review under the Policy Coordination Instrument and Request for Modification of a Reform Target-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Republic of Tajikistan - International Monetary FundRepublic of Tajikistan: 2025 Article IV Consultation and Second Review under the Policy Coordination Instrument and Request for Modification of a Reform Target-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Republic of Tajikistan  International Monetary Fund

Megafon Tajikistan opens 8 new service centres - TelecompaperMegafon Tajikistan opens 8 new service centres  Telecompaper

World Youth Festival in Tajikistan - sectsco.orgWorld Youth Festival in Tajikistan  sectsco.org

Tajikistan’s GDP continues strong growth - Kursiv MediaTajikistan’s GDP continues strong growth  Kursiv Media

IUCN welcomes Tajikistan as its newest State Member - International Union for Conservation of NatureIUCN welcomes Tajikistan as its newest State Member  International Union for Conservation of Nature

UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell concludes visit to Tajikistan - UnicefUNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell concludes visit to Tajikistan  Unicef

Ancient Water Pipeline Discovery in Tajikistan Sheds Light on Early Engineering - GreekReporter.comAncient Water Pipeline Discovery in Tajikistan Sheds Light on Early Engineering  GreekReporter.com

Naushad Moosa's U23 boys all set for Tajikistan test - AIFFNaushad Moosa's U23 boys all set for Tajikistan test  AIFF

Side event: Prevention of Violent Extremism through the Implementation of Tajikistan’s National Strategy on Countering Terrorism and Extremism (2021-2025) | Office of Counter-Terrorism - Welcome to the United NationsSide event: Prevention of Violent Extremism through the Implementation of Tajikistan’s National Strategy on Countering Terrorism and Extremism (2021-2025) | Office of Counter-Terrorism  Welcome to the United Nations

Kyrgyzstan & Tajikistan Border Deal - Drishti IASKyrgyzstan & Tajikistan Border Deal  Drishti IAS

Foreign Minister of Tajikistan meets with UN Resident Coordinator - AKI PressForeign Minister of Tajikistan meets with UN Resident Coordinator  AKI Press

New WHO report guides primary health care financing reforms in Tajikistan - World Health Organization (WHO)New WHO report guides primary health care financing reforms in Tajikistan  World Health Organization (WHO)

Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 strikes Afghanistan-Tajikistan border - The HinduEarthquake of magnitude 5.8 strikes Afghanistan-Tajikistan border  The Hindu

Innovative farming in Tajikistan - Food and Agriculture OrganizationInnovative farming in Tajikistan  Food and Agriculture Organization

Visit of State Minister for Foreign Affairs FUJII to Tajikistan - mofa.go.jpVisit of State Minister for Foreign Affairs FUJII to Tajikistan  mofa.go.jp

Second Joint External Evaluation in Tajikistan - World Health Organization (WHO)Second Joint External Evaluation in Tajikistan  World Health Organization (WHO)

Workshop and roundtable: Tajikistan's Path Forward: A Strategic Framework for Coal Mining Transition - UNECEWorkshop and roundtable: Tajikistan's Path Forward: A Strategic Framework for Coal Mining Transition  UNECE

Central Asians Locked Up At Airport In New Wave Of Russian Crackdown - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyCentral Asians Locked Up At Airport In New Wave Of Russian Crackdown  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Training on data triangulation for immunization programme improvement in Tajikistan - World Health Organization (WHO)Training on data triangulation for immunization programme improvement in Tajikistan  World Health Organization (WHO)

Tajikistan Turns Vision into Reality on Food Systems Reform - United Nations Sustainable Development GroupTajikistan Turns Vision into Reality on Food Systems Reform  United Nations Sustainable Development Group

How China is Adapting to Tajikistan’s Demand for Security Cooperation - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceHow China is Adapting to Tajikistan’s Demand for Security Cooperation  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Tajikistan: Supporting Entrepreneurship for Economic Development - World BankTajikistan: Supporting Entrepreneurship for Economic Development  World Bank

Bilateral meeting with H.E. Emomali Rahmon, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, H.E. Ziyozoda Sulaimon Rizoi, Deputy Prime Minister, H.E. Qurbon Hakimzoda, Minister of Agriculture, and H.E. Nasredin Ismatullo, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs - Food and Agriculture OrganizationBilateral meeting with H.E. Emomali Rahmon, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, H.E. Ziyozoda Sulaimon Rizoi, Deputy Prime Minister, H.E. Qurbon Hakimzoda, Minister of Agriculture, and H.E. Nasredin Ismatullo, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs  Food and Agriculture Organization

Tajikistan women speak up against government’s push for ‘national clothing’ - The HinduTajikistan women speak up against government’s push for ‘national clothing’  The Hindu

AIIB Supports Clean, Renewable Energy Development in Tajikistan and Central Asia - Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)AIIB Supports Clean, Renewable Energy Development in Tajikistan and Central Asia  Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

India vs Tajikistan U-23 LIVE streaming info: When, where to watch Naushad Moosa’s team in the friendly match? - SportstarIndia vs Tajikistan U-23 LIVE streaming info: When, where to watch Naushad Moosa’s team in the friendly match?  Sportstar

Tajikistan Small Projects Programme: call for bids 2025 to 2026 - GOV.UKTajikistan Small Projects Programme: call for bids 2025 to 2026  GOV.UK

Republic of Tajikistan: Customs Diagnostic and Needs Assessment Mission - International Monetary FundRepublic of Tajikistan: Customs Diagnostic and Needs Assessment Mission  International Monetary Fund

Unlocking opportunities: How Tajikistan can make borrowing affordable - World Bank BlogsUnlocking opportunities: How Tajikistan can make borrowing affordable  World Bank Blogs

In Tajikistan, Director-General visits innovative meat, poultry and fish producers and proposed GIAHS site - Food and Agriculture OrganizationIn Tajikistan, Director-General visits innovative meat, poultry and fish producers and proposed GIAHS site  Food and Agriculture Organization

ADB Appoints Ko Sakamoto as Its New Country Director for Tajikistan - Asian Development BankADB Appoints Ko Sakamoto as Its New Country Director for Tajikistan  Asian Development Bank

FAO surveys digitalization of agriculture in Tajikistan - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO surveys digitalization of agriculture in Tajikistan  Food and Agriculture Organization

Equipping and Training the Border Troops of Tajikistan to Combat Radiological and Nuclear Terrorism - Welcome to the United NationsEquipping and Training the Border Troops of Tajikistan to Combat Radiological and Nuclear Terrorism  Welcome to the United Nations

Strengthening Tajikistan's efforts in disaster risk reduction through international cooperation - UNDRRStrengthening Tajikistan's efforts in disaster risk reduction through international cooperation  UNDRR

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Tajikistan - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Tajikistan  Human Rights Watch

UN Women Tajikistan Launches Project on Women’s Access to Justice and Gender Capacity Building of Judges - UN Women Europe and Central AsiaUN Women Tajikistan Launches Project on Women’s Access to Justice and Gender Capacity Building of Judges  UN Women Europe and Central Asia

Why India's Airbase In Tajikistan Should Worry Pakistan | Explained - News18Why India's Airbase In Tajikistan Should Worry Pakistan | Explained  News18

The election in Tajikistan is unlikely to be democratic - The EconomistThe election in Tajikistan is unlikely to be democratic  The Economist

ICE arrests Tajikistan-born Russian national as a foreign fugitive suspected of being a member of the Al-Qaeda terrorist organization - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (.gov)ICE arrests Tajikistan-born Russian national as a foreign fugitive suspected of being a member of the Al-Qaeda terrorist organization  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (.gov)

Tajikistan aspires to be an AI development hub - EurasianetTajikistan aspires to be an AI development hub  Eurasianet

Development of inter-parliamentary cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Tajikistan discussed in Dushanbe - Turkmenistan Altyn AsyrDevelopment of inter-parliamentary cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Tajikistan discussed in Dushanbe  Turkmenistan Altyn Asyr

Tajikistan Orders Afghan Refugees Out en Masse - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineTajikistan Orders Afghan Refugees Out en Masse  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Tajikistan Earthquake 2025: DREF Operation (MDRTJ036) - ReliefWebTajikistan Earthquake 2025: DREF Operation (MDRTJ036)  ReliefWeb

Ancient Water Pipeline Unearthed on 65-Meter Hill in Tajikistan Reveals Engineering Marvel of the Past - ArkeonewsAncient Water Pipeline Unearthed on 65-Meter Hill in Tajikistan Reveals Engineering Marvel of the Past  Arkeonews

Tajikistan Strengthens Digital Education: In-Service Teachers Complete National ICT-CST Pilot Training - UNESCOTajikistan Strengthens Digital Education: In-Service Teachers Complete National ICT-CST Pilot Training  UNESCO

Crossing Continents | Tajikistan’s Last, Lonely Hyenas - BBCCrossing Continents | Tajikistan’s Last, Lonely Hyenas  BBC

FAO support to Tajikistan’s cooperatives and rural development improves agricultural productivity - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO support to Tajikistan’s cooperatives and rural development improves agricultural productivity  Food and Agriculture Organization

Tajik-Taliban relations slowly warm, but both sides hedge their bets - EurasianetTajik-Taliban relations slowly warm, but both sides hedge their bets  Eurasianet

Tajikistan: Personnel reshuffle creates glide path for dynastic transition of power - EurasianetTajikistan: Personnel reshuffle creates glide path for dynastic transition of power  Eurasianet

Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan Finalize Border Agreement - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineKyrgyzstan, Tajikistan Finalize Border Agreement  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Tajikistan and UNHCR to tackle pressing challenges of refugees and humanitarian concerns - Trend News AgencyTajikistan and UNHCR to tackle pressing challenges of refugees and humanitarian concerns  Trend News Agency

Tajikistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and OSCE conduct Nationwide Campaign "Youth Against Drugs, Vagrancy, and Hooliganism" - Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeTajikistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and OSCE conduct Nationwide Campaign "Youth Against Drugs, Vagrancy, and Hooliganism"  Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Advancing disaster risk monitoring and information system in Tajikistan - UNDRRAdvancing disaster risk monitoring and information system in Tajikistan  UNDRR

10-Man India U-23 Team Suffers 2-3 Defeat To Tajikistan - News1810-Man India U-23 Team Suffers 2-3 Defeat To Tajikistan  News18

Country Reports on Terrorism 2023: Tajikistan - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Country Reports on Terrorism 2023: Tajikistan  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Ten Armed Clashes Reported at Afghanistan–Tajikistan Border in 2025 - TOLOnewsTen Armed Clashes Reported at Afghanistan–Tajikistan Border in 2025  TOLOnews

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan sign historic border agreement after decades of disputes - Euronews.comKyrgyzstan and Tajikistan sign historic border agreement after decades of disputes  Euronews.com

Tajikistan lost 1,000 glaciers in 3 decades: Minister - The Times of IndiaTajikistan lost 1,000 glaciers in 3 decades: Minister  The Times of India

Tajikistan: Rogun Dam project going under microscope - EurasianetTajikistan: Rogun Dam project going under microscope  Eurasianet

Tajikistan's Crackdown on Dissent: Erosion of Rights and Civic Space - Civicus MonitorTajikistan's Crackdown on Dissent: Erosion of Rights and Civic Space  Civicus Monitor

Tajikistan reeling in bumper catch in fish production in 1H2025 - Trend News AgencyTajikistan reeling in bumper catch in fish production in 1H2025  Trend News Agency

Rogun Hydropower Plant Project (HPP) - World BankRogun Hydropower Plant Project (HPP)  World Bank

-81 kg: Makhmadbekov Wins the Third Gold for Tajikistan - International Judo Federation-81 kg: Makhmadbekov Wins the Third Gold for Tajikistan  International Judo Federation

Tajikistan - IFADTajikistan  IFAD

Tajikistan faces uphill climb to wire the country - EurasianetTajikistan faces uphill climb to wire the country  Eurasianet

Tajikistan Country Climate and Development Report - World BankTajikistan Country Climate and Development Report  World Bank

Tajikistan Decriminalizes ‘Likes’ Online - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineTajikistan Decriminalizes ‘Likes’ Online  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Wang Yi Meets with Tajikistan's Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin - mfa.gov.cnWang Yi Meets with Tajikistan's Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin  mfa.gov.cn

Russia-Linked Hackers Target Tajikistan Government with Weaponized Word Documents - The Hacker NewsRussia-Linked Hackers Target Tajikistan Government with Weaponized Word Documents  The Hacker News

Tajikistan: RSF calls on public prosecutor to release journalist Rukhshona Khakimova, sentenced to eight years in prison - Reporters sans frontièresTajikistan: RSF calls on public prosecutor to release journalist Rukhshona Khakimova, sentenced to eight years in prison  Reporters sans frontières

Major defeat for Pakistan, ISI as Iran, Tajikistan take this big step in Chabahar Port; good news for India b - India.ComMajor defeat for Pakistan, ISI as Iran, Tajikistan take this big step in Chabahar Port; good news for India b  India.Com

Kyrgyzstan And Tajikistan's Border Agreement: Deal Of The Century? - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyKyrgyzstan And Tajikistan's Border Agreement: Deal Of The Century?  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

HIV and TB Overview: Tajikistan - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)HIV and TB Overview: Tajikistan  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

Prices for bread and flour rise in Central Asian countries, partly due to the war in Ukraine - UkrAgroConsultPrices for bread and flour rise in Central Asian countries, partly due to the war in Ukraine  UkrAgroConsult

Tajikistan plans to fully provide itself with food in 5 years. Is this goal achievable? - ????-????Tajikistan plans to fully provide itself with food in 5 years. Is this goal achievable?  ????-????

Status of HIV programmes in Tajikistan - UNAIDSStatus of HIV programmes in Tajikistan  UNAIDS

The European Union and the OSCE concluded a “Strengthening Medical Capacities” course for Tajikistan’s Border Troops - Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeThe European Union and the OSCE concluded a “Strengthening Medical Capacities” course for Tajikistan’s Border Troops  Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Tajikistan Holds Parliamentary Elections Without Independent Observers - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineTajikistan Holds Parliamentary Elections Without Independent Observers  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Reach Historic Border Delimitation Agreement - The Jamestown FoundationKyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Reach Historic Border Delimitation Agreement  The Jamestown Foundation

Saudi Arabia Suspends E-Visas for Citizens of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineSaudi Arabia Suspends E-Visas for Citizens of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine