Tajikistan News Gazette

News From Tajikistan

Day: May 4, 2022

Key Issues

President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon Holds Phone Talks with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev

Today, the Founder of Peace and National Unity, Leader of the Nation, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon had a telephone conversation with the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.The two leaders exchanged warm Eid al-Fitr’s g…

Arts & Culture

Zebo Dance Ensemble Takes Second Place in the Dance of Lazgi International Festival

A group of dancers from the Zebo State Dance Ensemble took second place in the Dance of Lazgi International Festival, which had participants from 30 countries, reports the Ministry of Culture.Tajikistan was represented by 13 dancers led by People’s Ar…

Arts & Culture

French Director Luc Besson Intends to Participate in Making of Film about Jomi and Navoi

The well-known French director and playwright Luc Besson intends to participate in the creation of the historical film about Jomi and Navoi. This became known during the final meeting of the joint commission of the Cinematography Agency of Uzbekistan a…

Health

Number of Infectious Diseases in Tajikistan Decreases 3.4% in 2022

From January through February, 3,810 cases of infectious diseases were registered in Tajikistan, which is 3.4% less than in the same period last year.According to the Agency for Statistics, acute viral hepatitis accounts for 21.2% of cases, and acute i…

Finance

Transfer of US-Procured Afghan Helicopters to Ukraine Underway

ISLAMABAD — The United States is giving Ukraine 16 Mi-17 helicopters that Washington had procured for Afghanistan, a U.S. government agency charged with monitoring Afghan events said Wednesday.The Department of Defense (DOD) notified Congress in Januar…

Finance

Minister of Finance and Chinese Ambassador Discuss Strengthening Cooperation

Yesterday, Minister of Finance Fayziddin Kahhorzoda met with the Chinese Ambassador to Tajikistan Ji Shumin.The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between Tajikistan and China.The parties also expressed their views on supporting the private s…

Finance

Plan for Influx of 3.5 Billion Somoni into State Budget Completed for 2022

The budget revenue plan was fulfilled by 103.3%. Instead of 3.45 million somoni, 3.56 million somoni was received by the state budget, which is 114.6 million somoni more than envisaged, reported the Tax Committee under the Government of Tajikistan.Duri…

Sports

Tajik U-16 Football Team Loses to North Macedonia in a Penalty Shootout at the UEFA Tournament

In the opening match of the UEFA International Development Tournament in Skopje, the Tajik U-16 football team lost to their peers from North Macedonia, reports the Football Federation of Tajikistan.The main time of the match ended in a draw with score…

Sports

Tajik Wrestler Wins US National Sambo Championship Gold Medal

Tajik athlete Razavi Navbahorov won a gold medal during the US National Sambo Championship in combat sambo in the 79 kg weight category. The event was held in Arlington, Texas, reports the Sambo Federation of Tajikistan.The 21-year-old Navbahorov had a…