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Iran, Tajikistan stress broadening of economic, energy cooperation
Apr 17, 2018 09:38High-ranking Iranian and Tajik officials in a meeting in Dushanbe on Tuesday underlined the necessity for the further development of economic and energy cooperation between the two countries.
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Iran: Terrorism, extremism posing threat to ECO region
Apr 17, 2018 08:04Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned against the threats posed by the extremist and terrorist groups to the member-states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO).
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Russian, Tajik forces drilling combat readiness
Jul 14, 2017 08:48Russian and Tajikistani militaries have started massive military drills aimed at ensuring their joint combat readiness, as Moscow is reportedly discussing with its allies their potential participation in the fight against terrorism in Syria.
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Moscow tests Iskander ballistic missile in Tajikistan drills
Jun 02, 2017 09:13Moscow has for the first time test-fired its Iskander-M tactical ballistic missile outside the Russian soil during a drill in Tajikistan, targeting a simulated terrorist camp located 15 kilometers from the Tajik-Afghan border.
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Avalanches kill seven in Tajikistan
Jan 30, 2017 12:21A series of avalanches in Tajikistan have killed at least seven people, according to authorities, who say the casualties could rise.
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Chinese firm completes multimillion-dollar power plant in Tajikistan
Dec 08, 2016 11:17A Chinese company has finished building a major power plant in Tajikistan as Beijing moves to expand its economic clout in the cash-strapped central Asian country.
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Two oppostion lawyers handed hefty sentences in Tajikistan
Oct 07, 2016 05:58Two lawyers linked to a banned opposition group in Tajikistan have received hefty jail sentences amid criticism of the Dushanbe government for cracking down on political opponents.
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Tajikistan quake ruins 30 homes, school
Jul 02, 2016 11:30A magnitude 5.4 earthquake has destroyed at least 30 homes and a school in the Central Asian country of Tajikistan but has not caused any deaths or injuries, emergency officials say.
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Tajiks casting votes in crucial constitutional referendum
May 22, 2016 08:01People in Tajikistan have taken to the polls in a crucial referendum to vote on a set of amendments to the constitution that is expected to strengthen the president’s powers.