Tajikistan

Central Asian leaders see their future linked to Afghan transport corridorsCentral Asian leaders see their future linked to Afghan transport corridors

Central Asian leaders see their future linked to Afghan transport corridors

With the Central Asian countries vying to resume their historic role as a Eurasian transport hub, the agreement on strengthening…

2 years ago
Why India must enhance engagement with Central AsiaWhy India must enhance engagement with Central Asia

Why India must enhance engagement with Central Asia

The Central Asian region comprising Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan has been largely peaceful and stable since the countries…

2 years ago
Earthquake rocks northern states, triggers panic in Delhi-NCREarthquake rocks northern states, triggers panic in Delhi-NCR

Earthquake rocks northern states, triggers panic in Delhi-NCR

India’s northern states were rocked by an earthquake on Tuesday night  which triggered panic in several cities including Delhi-NCR with…

2 years ago
Watch: Strong earthquakes jolt Tajikistan-China border zoneWatch: Strong earthquakes jolt Tajikistan-China border zone

Watch: Strong earthquakes jolt Tajikistan-China border zone

Several strong earthquakes shook the territory of Tajikistan on Thursday morning with tremors also being felt in regions of China,…

2 years ago
India becomes a key player in Central Asia riding on infra projectsIndia becomes a key player in Central Asia riding on infra projects

India becomes a key player in Central Asia riding on infra projects

The Dushanbe-Chortut Highway Project being undertaken by India in Tajikistan is nearing completion, the government informed Parliament on Thursday. India's…

2 years ago
Afghan situation pushes India and Central Asia to step up counter-terror driveAfghan situation pushes India and Central Asia to step up counter-terror drive

Afghan situation pushes India and Central Asia to step up counter-terror drive

India continues to work closely with the Central Asian countries in a bid to list its counter-terrorism priorities and concerns,…

3 years ago
Russia set to modernize Tajikistan armed forces to tackle threat from AfghanistanRussia set to modernize Tajikistan armed forces to tackle threat from Afghanistan

Russia set to modernize Tajikistan armed forces to tackle threat from Afghanistan

<p> <strong>Pledging full support to Tajikistan to tackle the threats emanating from Afghan territory on its southern borders, Russian President…

3 years ago
With Russia embroiled in Ukraine, Tajikistan taps Iran to counter terror radiating from AfghanistanWith Russia embroiled in Ukraine, Tajikistan taps Iran to counter terror radiating from Afghanistan

With Russia embroiled in Ukraine, Tajikistan taps Iran to counter terror radiating from Afghanistan

<p> The threat of terror from the Taliban led Afghanistan and the Russian-Ukrainian conflict is driving new geo-political and geo-strategic…

3 years ago
Will Pakistan’s instability shatter Uzbekistan’s connectivity dreams?Will Pakistan’s instability shatter Uzbekistan’s connectivity dreams?

Will Pakistan’s instability shatter Uzbekistan’s connectivity dreams?

<p> Last week Uzbek president Shavkat Mirziyoyev paid a state visit to Pakistan - his first ever visit to the…

3 years ago
US says Taliban will not get planes and choppers flown out by Afghan pilots to Uzbekistan, TajikistanUS says Taliban will not get planes and choppers flown out by Afghan pilots to Uzbekistan, Tajikistan

US says Taliban will not get planes and choppers flown out by Afghan pilots to Uzbekistan, Tajikistan

<p> The United States Department of Defence has announced that the military planes and helicopters of the former Afghan army…

3 years ago
Republic Day Diplomacy : India Steps up engagement with Central Asian RepublicsRepublic Day Diplomacy : India Steps up engagement with Central Asian Republics

Republic Day Diplomacy : India Steps up engagement with Central Asian Republics

<p> <strong>On its 73rd Republic Day on 26 Jan 2022, India has invited the Heads of State of the five…

3 years ago
Earthquake of 5.1 magnitude jolts Afghanistan-Tajikistan borderEarthquake of 5.1 magnitude jolts Afghanistan-Tajikistan border

Earthquake of 5.1 magnitude jolts Afghanistan-Tajikistan border

<p> An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale hit the Afghanistan-Tajikstan border on Saturday evening at 6.45 pm, as…

3 years ago
Russia to build health infrastructure in CIS countries to fight Covid pandemicRussia to build health infrastructure in CIS countries to fight Covid pandemic

Russia to build health infrastructure in CIS countries to fight Covid pandemic

<p> <strong>Leaders of the CIS countries got into a huddle at the initiative of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint…

3 years ago
PM Modi says connectivity is key for bonding India with Central AsiaPM Modi says connectivity is key for bonding India with Central Asia

PM Modi says connectivity is key for bonding India with Central Asia

<p> <strong>The Foreign Ministers of Central Asian countries today conveyed the greetings of their Presidents to Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

3 years ago
India and Tajikistan ink three-year plan to bolster partnershipIndia and Tajikistan ink three-year plan to bolster partnership

India and Tajikistan ink three-year plan to bolster partnership

<p> <strong>India and Tajikistan today signed a 'Programme of Cooperation' for 2021-2024, expanding further the trade and economic ties, investment,…

3 years ago

Taliban and the Afghan embassy in Tajikistan are locked in a tug- of- war over $ 800,000

<p> In a curious case, the Taliban has apparently wrongly transferred about  $ 800,000 to the Afghan Embassy in Dushanbe…

3 years ago

India-Central Asia dialogue set to open up exciting areas of partnership

<p> <strong>The third meeting of the two-day <a href="https://www.indianarrative.com/world-news/after-the-delhi-conference-can-russia-and-iran-join-the-india-central-asia-dialogue-on-afghanistan-129234.html">India-Central Asia Dialogue</a> between the foreign ministers of India and Central Asian…

3 years ago

Five Central Asian heads could walk together with PM Modi on Rajpath this Republic Day

<p> In what is being seen as yet another effort by India to tighten its bonds with the landlocked regions…

3 years ago

Is China building a military base in Tajikistan to counter Uyghur spillover from Afghanistan?

<p> <strong>China, a major investor in several infrastructure projects in Tajikistan, may be financing the construction of a military outpost for the…

3 years ago

Russia to revamp strategic base in Tajikistan to counter Taliban’s threat from Afghanistan

<p> <strong>Russia today announced that its military base in Tajikistan will be fully re-equipped with modern communications equipment by the…

3 years ago

Explained: The CSTO alliance and how it plans to save Central Asia from Taliban

<p> <strong>The decision to hold large-scale military exercises - which began in the Khatlon region of southern Tajikistan, close the…

3 years ago