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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Swiss Cooperation Office ready to develop new initiatives in Tajikistan - qazinform.comSwiss Cooperation Office ready to develop new initiatives in Tajikistan  qazinform.com

Taliban Again Urges Uzbekistan and Tajikistan to Return Military Helicopters - The Times Of Central AsiaTaliban Again Urges Uzbekistan and Tajikistan to Return Military Helicopters  The Times Of Central Asia

The Tajikistan Boxing Family celebrates its Independence Day - asbcnewsThe Tajikistan Boxing Family celebrates its Independence Day  asbcnews

Tajikistan the first test for India in CAFA Nations Cup 2025 - AIFFTajikistan the first test for India in CAFA Nations Cup 2025  AIFF

Lost mural reveals ancient Silk Road fire ritual - Popular ScienceLost mural reveals ancient Silk Road fire ritual  Popular Science

WFP Tajikistan Country Brief, August 2025 - ReliefWebWFP Tajikistan Country Brief, August 2025  ReliefWeb

Tajikistan’s melting glaciers put water resources under stress - Welcome to the United NationsTajikistan’s melting glaciers put water resources under stress  Welcome to the United Nations

TAJIKISTAN - CHINA Tajikistan's Chinese horizons - AsiaNewsTAJIKISTAN - CHINA Tajikistan's Chinese horizons  AsiaNews

Tajikistan reports growth in industrial production for 8M2025 - Trend News AgencyTajikistan reports growth in industrial production for 8M2025  Trend News Agency

Sustainable Transport Action Plan for Tajikistan: Digitalisation of the Transport Sector - UNECESustainable Transport Action Plan for Tajikistan: Digitalisation of the Transport Sector  UNECE

President Abbas meets President of Tajikistan in Doha - WAFA AgencyPresident Abbas meets President of Tajikistan in Doha  WAFA Agency

Murder-suicide attempt in Tajikistan draws attention to domestic violence, mental health issues - EurasianetMurder-suicide attempt in Tajikistan draws attention to domestic violence, mental health issues  Eurasianet

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)

Twelve Years On, Tajikistan’s Police Reform Struggles to Deliver Real Change - The Times Of Central AsiaTwelve Years On, Tajikistan’s Police Reform Struggles to Deliver Real Change  The Times Of Central Asia

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

Speaker of Kyrgyzstan’s Jogorku Kenesh will pay official visit to Tajikistan - qazinform.comSpeaker of Kyrgyzstan’s Jogorku Kenesh will pay official visit to Tajikistan  qazinform.com

Tajikistan Launches Domestic Violence Hotline - The Times Of Central AsiaTajikistan Launches Domestic Violence Hotline  The Times Of Central Asia

Regar-TadAZ crowned eight-time winner of 2025 Tajikistan Football Cup - qazinform.comRegar-TadAZ crowned eight-time winner of 2025 Tajikistan Football Cup  qazinform.com

Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan to expand economic partnership - qazinform.comKyrgyzstan, Tajikistan to expand economic partnership  qazinform.com

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

Belarus, Tajikistan to deepen dialogue between foreign ministries, parliaments - BelTA – NewsBelarus, Tajikistan to deepen dialogue between foreign ministries, parliaments  BelTA – News

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

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

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

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

HH The Amir Receives President of Tajikistan - ??????? ???????HH The Amir Receives President of Tajikistan  ??????? ???????

How the world’s tallest dam is shaping up in Tajikistan - Global Construction ReviewHow the world’s tallest dam is shaping up in Tajikistan  Global Construction Review

President of Tajikistan receives Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan - AKI PressPresident of Tajikistan receives Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan  AKI Press

India U-23 vs Tajikistan Highlights: IND 2-3 TJK; Two late goals hand defeat to Blue Colts - SportstarIndia U-23 vs Tajikistan Highlights: IND 2-3 TJK; Two late goals hand defeat to Blue Colts  Sportstar

Tajikistan Signs Onto Central Asian Friendship Treaty - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineTajikistan Signs Onto Central Asian Friendship Treaty  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

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

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

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

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)

Tajik Book on Cultural Ties Gains International Recognition, but Remains Overlooked at Home - The Times Of Central AsiaTajik Book on Cultural Ties Gains International Recognition, but Remains Overlooked at Home  The Times Of Central Asia

Abdulloeva and Khasanova are the new women powers in Tajikistan - asbcnewsAbdulloeva and Khasanova are the new women powers in Tajikistan  asbcnews

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

Kazakhstan, Tajikistan Aim to Boost Regional Cooperation with Landmark Treaty - The Astana TimesKazakhstan, Tajikistan Aim to Boost Regional Cooperation with Landmark Treaty  The Astana Times

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

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Special Envoy Hakala Travels to Tajikistan - Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeOSCE Chairperson-in-Office Special Envoy Hakala Travels to Tajikistan  Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

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

Tajikistan: MLT political risk upgrade from category 7/7 to 6/7 - CredendoTajikistan: MLT political risk upgrade from category 7/7 to 6/7  Credendo

Consultations Regarding the Afghanistan Issue - sectsco.orgConsultations Regarding the Afghanistan Issue  sectsco.org

Pezeshkian: Iran–Tajikistan relations are improving satisfactorily - Pars TodayPezeshkian: Iran–Tajikistan relations are improving satisfactorily  Pars Today

Tajikistan and Iran address regional security and collaboration in Doha - Trend News AgencyTajikistan and Iran address regional security and collaboration in Doha  Trend News Agency

Tajikistan country climate and development report - Stockholm Environment InstituteTajikistan country climate and development report  Stockholm Environment Institute

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

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)

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

Strengthening Competency-Based and ICT-Enabled STEM and VET Education and Teacher-Training in Tajikistan - UNESCOStrengthening Competency-Based and ICT-Enabled STEM and VET Education and Teacher-Training in Tajikistan  UNESCO

Tajikistan celebrates Independence Day in Seoul - The Korea News PlusTajikistan celebrates Independence Day in Seoul  The Korea News Plus

Tajikistan Outlines National Actions to Strengthen Adaptation to Cryosphere Changes - UNESCOTajikistan Outlines National Actions to Strengthen Adaptation to Cryosphere Changes  UNESCO

First paleoenvironmental calibrations for modern pollen rain of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan: A case study of pollen - vegetation functional biogeography of Arid Central Asia - ScienceDirect.comFirst paleoenvironmental calibrations for modern pollen rain of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan: A case study of pollen - vegetation functional biogeography of Arid Central Asia  ScienceDirect.com

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

Transforming health financing in Tajikistan: local reforms and global lessons - World Health Organization (WHO)Transforming health financing in Tajikistan: local reforms and global lessons  World Health Organization (WHO)

Tajikistan celebrates the Tirgon festival with a focus on apricot - Food and Agriculture OrganizationTajikistan celebrates the Tirgon festival with a focus on apricot  Food and Agriculture Organization

‘Entering Tajikistan & Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region’ - Garhwal Post‘Entering Tajikistan & Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region’  Garhwal Post

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

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 hosts workshop to promote gender-transformative approaches in fisheries and aquaculture - Food and Agriculture OrganizationTajikistan hosts workshop to promote gender-transformative approaches in fisheries and aquaculture  Food and Agriculture Organization

Digital 2025: Tajikistan - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Tajikistan  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Pakistan, Tajikistan Envoys Discuss Joint Anti-Terror Strategy - ????????? ??????????Pakistan, Tajikistan Envoys Discuss Joint Anti-Terror Strategy  ????????? ??????????

Amir meets President of Tajikistan - The Peninsula QatarAmir meets President of Tajikistan  The Peninsula Qatar

Switzerland to Help Tajikistan Promote Tourism Globally - The Times Of Central AsiaSwitzerland to Help Tajikistan Promote Tourism Globally  The Times Of Central Asia

President of Tajikistan highlights strengthening Qatar ties at high-level summit - Trend News AgencyPresident of Tajikistan highlights strengthening Qatar ties at high-level summit  Trend News Agency

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

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

Kyrgyz President Visits Tajikistan, Opening New Era of Friendship - The Times Of Central AsiaKyrgyz President Visits Tajikistan, Opening New Era of Friendship  The Times Of Central Asia

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)

Tajik leader expresses satisfaction with development of relations between Tajikistan and Qatar - ????-????Tajik leader expresses satisfaction with development of relations between Tajikistan and Qatar  ????-????

VMKB in Tajikistan set for near-universal electrification - Aga Khan Development NetworkVMKB in Tajikistan set for near-universal electrification  Aga Khan Development Network

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

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

Experts Warn Tajikistan’s Melting Glaciers Threaten Regional Food Security - The Times Of Central AsiaExperts Warn Tajikistan’s Melting Glaciers Threaten Regional Food Security  The Times Of Central Asia

Melting Glaciers Threaten Tajik Agriculture - The Times Of Central AsiaMelting Glaciers Threaten Tajik Agriculture  The Times Of Central Asia

Tajikistan’s central bank denies reports of dollar shortage in currency exchange markets - ????-????Tajikistan’s central bank denies reports of dollar shortage in currency exchange markets  ????-????

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

Kyrgyzstan keen to establish inter-parliamentary commission with Tajikistan - Trend News AgencyKyrgyzstan keen to establish inter-parliamentary commission with Tajikistan  Trend News Agency

VIPZONE returns: the long-awaited lifestyle magazine makes a digital comeback - ????-????VIPZONE returns: the long-awaited lifestyle magazine makes a digital comeback  ????-????

‘Ancient Skeletons of Sarazm & Goodbye to Beautiful Tajikistan’ - Garhwal Post‘Ancient Skeletons of Sarazm & Goodbye to Beautiful Tajikistan’  Garhwal Post

World Bank Approves $50 Million Grant for Tajikistan’s Economic Reforms - The Times Of Central AsiaWorld Bank Approves $50 Million Grant for Tajikistan’s Economic Reforms  The Times Of Central Asia

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

President of Tajikistan departs for working visit to Qatar - Trend News AgencyPresident of Tajikistan departs for working visit to Qatar  Trend News Agency

SCO Holds Consultative Meeting On Afghanistan In Tajikistan - ????????? ??????????SCO Holds Consultative Meeting On Afghanistan In Tajikistan  ????????? ??????????

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

Parliament Speaker of Kyrgyzstan meets with Chairman of Assembly of Representatives of Tajikistan - AKI PressParliament Speaker of Kyrgyzstan meets with Chairman of Assembly of Representatives of Tajikistan  AKI Press

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

4 earthquakes jolt India, Myanmar, Tajikistan within an hour - The Indian Express4 earthquakes jolt India, Myanmar, Tajikistan within an hour  The Indian Express

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

Tajikistan and China take off together with new direct flights - Trend News AgencyTajikistan and China take off together with new direct flights  Trend News Agency

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

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

President of Tajikistan arrives in Doha - The Peninsula QatarPresident of Tajikistan arrives in Doha  The Peninsula Qatar

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

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

China strengthens its lead in Tajikistan’s foreign trade turnover - ????-????China strengthens its lead in Tajikistan’s foreign trade turnover  ????-????

Applying the Inclusion and Resilience Lens in Tajikistan - World Bank BlogsApplying the Inclusion and Resilience Lens in Tajikistan  World Bank Blogs

Tajikistan Migration Situation Report (July - December 2024) - ReliefWebTajikistan Migration Situation Report (July - December 2024)  ReliefWeb