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Tajik minister reiterates his country's support for Iran
Tehran Times
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August 1, 2025
TEHRAN- Tajikistan’s Agriculture Minister Qurban Hakimzoda praised the steadfastness of the Iranian people during the imposed war and reiterated his country's support for the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Tajik official made the remarks during a...
Tajikistan visit focused on deepening bilateral ties: FM
Mehr News Agency
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August 1, 2025
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says his latest trip to Tajikistan focused on the expansion of bilateral ties in various fields. The Iranian foreign minister made the comment in a post on Instagram on Friday, two days after he visited Tajikistan’s...
Sino-Russian Relations in Central Asia
CEPA
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August 19, 2025
Executive Summary Despite the challenge from China, Russia continues to wield influence in the region. Russia and China have a comprehensive strategic partnership based on a relationship that has developed over 30 years, before the collapse of the...
Meeting of the President of Turkmenistan with the President of the Republic of Tajikistan
Turkmenistan State News Agency: Turkmenistan Today
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August 5, 2025
Meeting of the President of Turkmenistan with the President of the Republic of Tajikistan On August 5, 2025, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov had a meeting with the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, who arrived in Turkmenistan...
Rochester graduate to travel to South Korea for U.S. Department of State language initiative program
The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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By The Chronicle staff Grace Morgan of Tenino will study the Korean language for eight to 10 months in South Korea on a National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI‑Y) scholarship, according to a recent news release from the U.S....
Tajikistan, Iran Forge Ahead To Supercharge Co-Op Across Multiple Sectors
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, July 30. The President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, held talks with Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abbas Araghchi, in Dushanbe to discuss the development of bilateral cooperation, Trend...
Visa-Free Entry: 44 Countries Lebanese Passport-Holders Can Travel To Hassle-Free
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Want to travel to the chilly mountains of Georgia or roam amongst Rwanda's impeccable wildlife? Lebanese passport-holders can do it all as citizens of the Middle Eastern country can now travel to 44 nations across the...
Pakistani tourists arrive in Kabul with message of peace
Pajhwok Afghan News
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August 4, 2025
KABUL (Pajhwok): A group of Pakistani tourists, who arrived in Kabul on motorcycles plan to continue their journey to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, say their aim is to spread a message of peace and brotherhood to neighbouring Islamic countries....
Tourism ministry proposes week-long public vacation for tourism boost
Tehran Times
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July 26, 2025
TEHRAN—Cultural Heritage Minister Reza Salehi-Amiri said that the government is pulling Iranian tourism out of the wartime recession with two national strategies and 14 operational mechanisms. He added that a one-week vacation plan before the end...
Uzbekistan sees surge in outbound tourism as over 3.5mn citizens travel abroad in 1H25
Daryo
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August 3, 2025
Uzbekistan sees surge in outbound tourism as over 3.5mn citizens travel abroad in 1H25 In the first six months of 2025, over 3.5mn Uzbek citizens traveled abroad for tourism purposes, marking a nearly 30% increase compared to the same period last...
3.5 Million Uzbekistan Citizens Traveled Abroad in Six Months
UzDaily
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Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — In the first half of 2025, the number of Uzbek citizens traveling abroad for tourism reached 3.5 million, according to data from the National Statistics Committee. The figure increased by 810,000 people, or...
Visa-Free Travel: 65 Countries Now Open To Philippine Passport Holders
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) For many Filipinos, the dream of exploring the world is becoming more accessible than ever. Whether it's wandering through the vibrant souks of Morocco, diving into the crystal-clear waters of Fiji, or strolling the buzzing...
Tajikistan proposes developing roadmap to strengthen trade and economic ties with Mongolia
AKIpress News Agency
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July 25, 2025
Tajikistan proposes developing roadmap to strengthen trade and economic ties with Mongolia AKIPRESS.COM - Tajikistan has proposed developing a cooperation program and a joint roadmap to strengthen trade and economic ties with Mongolia in the...
16 Foreign Tourists Enter Afghanistan via Torkham Crossing
TOLONews
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A group of 16 foreign tourists has entered Afghanistan through the Torkham crossing. These tourists say the purpose of their 23-day journey is to promote peace and support the development of Afghanistan’s tourism industry. Mukarram Khan, one of...
Tajikistan's tourist hotline: real stories of assistance
Asia Plus
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16:02, july 23Author: Tajikistan's Committee for Tourism Development Tajikistan has launched the first and only tourist hotline of its kind in Central Asia. Operating since February 2025, the hotline is an initiative by Tajikistan’s Committee for...
Traveller Extraordinaire: Slawek Muturi’s endless journey
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 24, 2025
At the Extraordinary Travel Festival in Bangkok, Slawek Muturi shared insights from visiting all 193 countries—twice, photo-free. I met Slawek Muturi in Bangkok, amidst the buzz of the Extraordinary Travel Festival 2024. ETF is an event that...
Uzbek Citizens Can Travel Visa-Free to Around 40 Countries
UzDaily
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Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Citizens of Uzbekistan now have the opportunity to enter approximately 40 countries without a visa, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ministry emphasized that creating conditions for the free...
Tajikistan plans to electrify the country's railways
Asia Plus
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13:46, july 24Author: Asia-Plus The leadership of the state-owned railway company, Rohi Ohani Tojikiston (Tajik Railway), is currently conducting preliminary work on the electrification of the Vahdat-Pakhtaobod railway line, the Minister of...
Tajik and Mongolian Leaders Commit to Strengthening Economic Cooperation
Asia Plus
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14:52, july 24Author: Asia-Plus The Presidents of Tajikistan and Mongolia engaged in high-level discussions to enhance bilateral relations, focusing on trade, agriculture, and regional cooperation. The talks were held following a formal welcoming...
Tajikistan and Mongolia sign a number of cooperation documents
Asia Plus
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15:20, july 24Author: Asia-Plus In a significant step toward enhancing bilateral ties, Tajikistan and Mongolia signed a series of cooperation agreements following high-level talks between the two countries' leaders. The signing ceremony, held on...