AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIndependence at 35: President Emomali Rahmon marked Tajikistan’s 35th independence anniversary in Dushanbe, stressing peace after the civil war and the building of modern state institutions, security forces and constitutional order. Urban push: Rahmon also backed major capital projects, including the start of the 340-meter, 77-floor Dushanbe Tower complex in Shohmansur, plus continued cultural upgrades in Khatlon such as a renovated, digitally modernized regional library in Bokhtar. Investor warning: A UN expert cautioned Tajikistan over fiscal practices, citing weak transparency and urging clearer cost-benefit analysis for big projects like Rogun. Education ties: Tajik and UK universities signed a deal to expand English-language education and academic exchanges. Media reach: Asia-Plus launched a Persian-language service to broaden access to Tajik and Central Asian news for Persian-speaking audiences. Security backdrop: Russia said its base in Tajikistan is on standby to counter external threats, with attention on the Tajik-Afghan border.
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