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With the support of the European Union, OSCE strengthens operational planning capabilities of senior Tajik border officers
Under Phase 3 of the European Union-funded “Stabilization of Tajikistan's Southern Border Region with Afghanistan” project, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe successfully concluded a three-week Organisation of Border Security course for senior...
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Putin Attends Russia-Central Asia Summit
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin participated in the second Russia-Central Asia summit held on Thursday in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. During the gathering, the attending leaders committed to reinforcing economic unity, boosting...
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Putin labels ties with Russia, Tajikistan as ‘reliable allies’
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday described Russia and Tajikistan as “reliable allies” during his state visit to the Central Asian nation, where he held talks with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon. “Indeed, we are constantly...
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OSCE trains outpost heads to enhance security along the Tajik-Afghan border
From 17 to 28 February 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organized a comprehensive two-week training course for the heads of border outposts serving along the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border. The training, held at a border detachment...
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Ilham Aliyev arrived in Tajikistan
AZERBAIJAN, October 9 - At the invitation of President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev arrived in Dushanbe on October 9 to participate in the meeting of the CIS Heads of State...
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Agricultural Hi-Tech Fair to be Held in Northwest China's Yangling to Promote Agri-Tech Cooperation
YANGLING, China, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 32nd China Yangling Agricultural Hi-Tech Fair, themed "New Quality Productive Forces for a New Agricultural Future," will take place in China's agricultural sci-tech hub Yangling, Shaanxi...
Russia Mediates Peace Between Israel, Iran
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that Russia is acting as a mediator between Israel and Iran. He mentioned that West Jerusalem has reached out to Moscow for help in communicating its commitment to peace and its intention to avoid...
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OSCE and civil society hold a national forum in Dushanbe to promote dialogue and collaborative efforts in combating violence
On 27 November 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organized the National Forum of Civil Society Organizations - Gender Movement Activists, titled "United Against Violence," in Dushanbe. This important event brought together 84 gender...
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OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organizes the 3rd International Training Board Meeting in Ashgabat to strengthen regional co-operation on explosive hazards
The 3rd In-Person International Training Board Meeting concluded successfully in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Organized by the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe in partnership with the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, the meeting aimed to enhance co-operation...
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OSCE completes operational planning training course for Tajik border officers
On 1 November 2024, nineteen officers from the Tajik Border Troops successfully completed an intensive three-week Operational Planning Training (OPT) course. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the OSCE’s efforts to strengthen border...
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Putin Voices Support for Trump’s Gaza Peace Efforts
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday conveyed his endorsement of US President Donald Trump’s efforts to resolve the ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip, describing the initiatives as a practical move toward achieving peace....
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Empowering Young Leaders for Sustainable Futures: OSCE field operations in Central Asia launched the 15th Central Asian Leadership Programme
From 15 to 19 September 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, in partnership with the Regional...
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OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Special Envoy Hakala Travels to Tajikistan
Dushanbe, Tajikistan, 11 September 2025 — The Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Envoy, Terhi Hakala, will visit Tajikistan to reaffirm the OSCE’s commitment to supporting Tajikistan in border security, disaster risk reduction and emergency...
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Empowering young leaders for sustainable futures: OSCE field offices in Central Asia launched the 15th Central Asian Leadership Programme
From 15 to 19 September 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, in partnership with the Regional...
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Russia, Central Asia Reveal Prioritizing Economic Cooperation
(MENAFN) Trade and financial collaboration will take center stage during discussions at the upcoming Russia-Central Asia summit, set to be hosted in Dushanbe this October, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Friday. Addressing...
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Alif and Visa Launch Fee-Free Transfers from Tajikistan to China
Fast, fee-free remittances from Tajikistan to Alipay and WeChat Pay are now available in the Alif app. DUSHANBE, TAJIKISTAN, August 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Alif, one of Central Asia’s leading fintech ecosystems, in partnership with Visa,...
Putin Convenes with Pakistani, Central Asian Leaders at SCO Summit
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin held brief talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin,...
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From principles to practice: 20 years of border security and management in the OSCE
The OSCE Month of Borders was launched in September with a series of high-level events to mark 20 years since the adoption of the OSCE Border Security and Management Concept (BSM Concept) by the OSCE Ministerial Council in Ljubljana, Slovenia in...
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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”
The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD) invites national public organizations operating in the Republic of Tajikistan to participate in an open competitive selection process for the implementation of an OSCE POiD project aimed at effectively...
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OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Envoy Hakala concludes visits to Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan
VIENNA/HELSINKI, 18 September 2025 - The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Envoy, Ambassador Terhi Hakala, has concluded her official visit to Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. The aim of the visit was to strengthen OSCE partnerships in...
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