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Tajikistan’s Energy Paradox
Times of Central Asia
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July 7, 2025
Tajikistan stands out among developing countries for having achieved near-universal access to electricity by 2022. This milestone, documented in the international SDG7-2025 report by the UN, World Bank, WHO, IEA, and IRENA, places the country...
Tajik leader highlights trade and transport potential of ECO member nationals States
Asia Plus
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09:26, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon emphasized the vital role of trade and transport cooperation among the member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) on July 4 during his speech at the 17th ECO...
Tajikistan achieves power access—but faces heating and energy sustainability challenges
Asia Plus
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11:02, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Tajikistan has reached nearly 100% electrification—a rare achievement among developing nations. However, a new global report warns that major gaps remain in heating, energy reliability, and clean cooking access. The...
Tajikistan expresses interest in joining China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project
Asia Plus
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15:01, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Tajikistan has signaled its intention to join the ambitious China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway project, a key component of the New Silk Road transport initiative. The announcement follows a meeting between Tajik...
Tajikistan wants to join the CKU project
Rail Freight
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July 7, 2025
The China – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan railway is a currently-under-construction project which should enhance the role of rail in Central Asia in connecting China and Europe. The initiative seems to be attracting quite a lot of interest, as...
Locust swarm in Dushanbe: Is there reason to worry?
Asia Plus
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10:10, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Since early June, residents of Dushanbe have noticed a significant increase in locust activity, particularly during the evening hours. The insects have even been spotted flying into homes through open windows, raising...
Sabah Newspaper: ECO clean energy center in Baku to boost fight against climate crisis
Azertag
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July 6, 2025
Ankara, July 6, AZERTAC The Clean Energy Center of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), to be established in Baku, will contribute to regional energy security, improve the efficient use of energy resources, and serve as a new driver in the...
Saudi Arabia’s Investments in Tajikistan’s Education: Cultural Diplomacy and Soft Power Recalibration
SpecialEurasia
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July 7, 2025
Executive Summary This report examines Saudi Arabia’s recent $20 million investment in Tajikistan’s education infrastructure, which is part of a larger development program totalling $325 million. Using cultural diplomacy and soft power, such as...
Nigeria Urges Just Energy Transition at ECO Summit
News Central TV
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July 6, 2025
The Nigerian government has reiterated its call for a fair and balanced approach to the global energy transition, one that safeguards the interests of developing economies. Representing President Bola Tinubu at the 17th Summit of the Economic...
Tajikistan proposes development of ECO Energy Sustainability Strategy at Khankendi Summit
APA
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July 4, 2025
I thank President Ilham Aliyev for the high-level organization of the Summit, said President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon at the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), APA’s correspondent dispatched to Khankendi reports. The...
Tajikistan supports creation of regional energy market within ECO
AzerNews
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July 4, 2025
Tajikistan is committed to the development of a regional energy market among member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), President Emomali Rahmon stated during the 17th ECO Summit, Azernews reports. According to information,...
Tajikistan Mulls Joining Chinakyrgyzstanuzbekistan Railway Initiative
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, July 5. Tajikistan is exploring the possibility of joining the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway project, Trend reports via the country's Ministry of Transport. The issue was discussed during a...
Energy Transition Safe For Developing Economies, Says Tinubu
Daily Independent
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July 4, 2025
1 ABUJA – As the push for cleaner energy grows stronger, President Bola Tinubu has urged a fair energy transition that will not jeopardise developing economies. Discussing the theme of the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation, “New...
Central Asia: Caught in the Crossfire
The National Interest - Washington D.C.
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July 8, 2025
In a world of unraveling alliances and multiplying crises, Central Asia is quietly finding its voice. The five republics of the region—Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan—have increasingly pursued a strategy of...
Tinubu Calls for Fair Energy Transition at ECO Summit in Azerbaijan
Arise News
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July 5, 2025
President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, called for a fair energy transition that will not jeopardise developing economies amid growing advocacy for cleaner energy. The president spoke at the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO),...
17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation in Azerbaijan: Tinubu Urges Just Energy Transition
The News (Nigeria)
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July 5, 2025
Senator Bagudu in Khankhendi, Azerbaijan Says a climate-resilient future is a necessity As the push for cleaner energy grows stronger, President Bola Tinubu has urged a fair energy transition that will not jeopardise developing economies....
Tinubu canvasses just energy transition
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 5, 2025
Says Climate-resilient Future Is A Necessity As the push for cleaner energy gathers storm, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged a fair energy transition that will not jeopardise developing economies. Discussing the theme of the 17th Summit of the...
Tajikistan: Economic Vulnerabilities and Bilateral Fiscal Dynamics with Russia
SpecialEurasia
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July 3, 2025
Executive Summary This report evaluates Tajikistan’s response to the economic pressures stemming from Russia’s targeted import restrictions and Dushanbe’s concurrent implementation of a revised fiscal agreement with Moscow. The report...
Tajikistan And Saudi Fund For Development Set To Expand Project Financing
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, July 3. Tajikistan and the Saudi Fund for Development discussed expanding cooperation in key infrastructure sectors during a meeting between President Emomali Rahmon and the Chairman of the Fund,...
UAE, Azerbaijan explore avenues of cooperation in energy sector
Gulf Today
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July 4, 2025
On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Dr Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology participated in the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO), held on Friday in...