Dushanbe, Tajikistan, December 1, 2023 – The United States is proud to join Tajikistan, its partners, and people worldwide in observance of the 35th World AIDS Day. Today is an opportunity to pay tribute to the strength, resilience, and diversity of the HIV community while honoring the lives lost to HIV/AIDS. The U.S. government’s theme …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, November 8, 2023 – International Education Week 2023 will be celebrated around the world from November 13 to 17.  To commemorate this event, the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe will host an Education Fair at the National Library of Tajikistan on November 13, 2023, from 14:00 to 16:00 with a range of educational organizations, …

On October 24 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Administrator Samantha Power chaired the C5+1 Regional Connectivity Ministerial with the governments of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. During the ministerial, Administrator Power announced an additional $14.3 million in regional programming demonstrating the deepening partnerships between the United States and Central Asian countries. To enhance regional …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, October 25, 2023 – Today, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population and Republican Center of Tuberculosis (TB) Control, with support from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria (the Global Fund), kicked off the seventh regional conference “Integrated TB …

For Immediate Release October 23, 2023 TRIP ADVISORY Administrator Samantha Power will travel to Uzbekistan from October 23rd-24th to convene the first C5+1 Regional Connectivity Ministerial and emphasize the U.S. government’s commitment to the independence, sovereignty, and prosperity of the countries in the region. Since 2015, C5+1 has served as the U.S. government’s primary diplomatic …

Sughd, Tajikistan, October 6, 2023 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) rehabilitated a drinking water supply system in Soycha Village of the Bobojon Gafurov District. The system will now provide 3,246 residents, including a medical facility, with safe drinking water. USAID provided technical assistance to improve the village’s water management capacities, support …

The New York Declaration: C5+1 Resilience through Security, Economic, and Energy Partnership This week, we – the presidents of the United States, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan – met on the occasion of the first-ever C5+1 Presidential Summit, held during the 78th session of …

Danghara, Tajikistan, September 22, 2023 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) proudly marked the culmination of a transformative journey with the close-out event for the Thrive Tajikistan: Partnership for Socio-Economic Development program. Over the last five years, the Thrive Tajikistan program has significantly improved the quality …

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met with the Presidents of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan today for the inaugural C5+1 presidential summit on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly. The leaders discussed a range of issues, including security, trade and investment, regional connectivity, the need to respect the sovereignty and …

Press Statement Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken September 7, 2023 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I share my best wishes to the people of Tajikistan as they mark 32 years of independence on September 9. The United States reaffirms our commitment to supporting Tajikistan’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial …

August 30, 2023, Dushanbe, Tajikistan – USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator (DAA) of the Bureau for Asia, Änjali Kaur, will travel to Tajikistan to reaffirm the U.S. government’s commitment to inclusive economic growth, food security, climate change, and resilient societies in the country. During her three-day trip, taking place from August 30 to September 1, DAA …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, August 23, 2023 – U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan, Manuel P. Micaller, visited Tajikistan’s Gorno-Badakhshon Autonomous Region (GBAO) August 9-18. While in GBAO, the Ambassador visited U.S. Government-funded health, drinking water, food security, education, and clean energy sites.  He met with the Governor of GBAO, Alisher Mirzonabot, to discuss bilateral cooperation, and attended the …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, July 21, 2023 – On July 17-20, U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan Manuel P. Micaller, Jr., visited Tajikistan’s Sughd region.  Among the highlights of the visit was a meeting with Governor Rajabboy Ahmadzoda to discuss areas of bilateral cooperation and development opportunities.  Ambassador Micaller toured operations of U.S. mining and mineral company COMSUP, the …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, June 2, 2023 – Tajikistan, the Netherlands, Romania, and the United States recently hosted the Snow Leopard Tabletop Exercise in Dushanbe, Tajikistan in collaboration with the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Tajikistan is a key U.S. partner in counterterrorism cooperation, working closely to safeguard …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, June 1, 2023 – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) held a forum to give civic actors ideas on how they can keep their organizations operating without relying solely on grants and donations.  Titled a “Forum on Social Entrepreneurship,” civil society representatives discussed the current experience and challenges, perspectives from the …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, May 31, 2023 – Ambassador of the United States to Tajikistan Manuel P. Micaller, Jr, travelled to the Koni Angisht border post in the Shamsiddin Shohin District May 30 to view the progress made by the Tajikistan National Mine Action Center (TNMAC) and its international partners in clearing mine fields in the area, …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, May 26, 2023 — The United States Embassy in Dushanbe is pleased to announce that, after fewer than nine months of processing U.S. immigrant visas, it has passed an important milestone:  1,000 immigrant visas issued in Tajikistan. The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe started processing U.S. immigrant visas on October 4, 2022.  Before then, …

May 25, 2023, Bokhtar City, Tajikistan – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) sponsored the Bactria Food 2023 Export Forum in Bokhtar City, which this year brought together more than 300 participants from the region and beyond. Co-hosted by the Khatlon regional government and the Export Development Agency of Tajikistan, the event promoted regional …

On May 18-19, 2023, the second regional border health workshop titled, “Regional Dialogue on Health Security Through Improving Cross-Border Cooperation and Communication” was organized in Dushanbe. This event was organized with support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), International Organization for Migration and in partnership with the World Health Organization and …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan. May 22, 2023 – The Central Asia “Go Viral” Network, Institute for War and Peace Reporting, and the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe invite enthusiasts and experts from the media, business, culture, and technology sectors to join the two-day Go Viral Tajikistan festival May 26-27, 2023, at the Zebunisso Cinema House in Dushanbe. The …

Khatlon, Tajikistan, May 16, 2023 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) through the joint “Thrive Tajikistan” program, completed and officially handed over three new drinking water supply systems and three school latrines in three villages of Qubodiyon district in the Khatlon region to the district government. …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, May 11, 2023 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the new five-year, $19 million Market Driven Rural Development (MDRD) Activity.  MDRD will accelerate Tajikistan’s agriculture sector growth and enable inclusive access to economic opportunities in rural communities across the nation. MDRD will support increased competitiveness and resilience of Tajikistan’s …

 Dushanbe, Tajikistan, May 04, 2023 – Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu, along with Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia Laura Cooper and National Security Council Director for Central Asia Maureen Haggard, visited Dushanbe, Tajikistan on April 26. As part of the …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, April 27, 2023 – Today, the U.S. Ambassador Manuel Micaller participated in an event to celebrate the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) achievements in helping Tajikistan combat COVID-19 and introduce a new initiative to help the country better respond to any possible future pandemic. Titled the Global Health Security Program (GHSP), …

The U.S. Embassy Dushanbe announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to provide logistical management of the U.S. Alumni Network in Tajikistan (USANT) and implement the Democracy Outreach Alumni Grant Program in Tajikistan. USANT is a program funded by the U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Section in Dushanbe to provide logistical management to a network …

Dushanbe, April 18, 2023 – Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched a five-year, $20 million End Tuberculosis (TB) Tajikistan Activity, implemented by Family Health International (FHI 360). Dr. Zulfiya Abdusamadzoda, Deputy Minister of Health and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Tajikistan presided over the launch event, and delivered …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, April 14, 2023 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) inaugurated a rehabilitated pump station of the water system in Zainabobod rural municipality of the Rudaki district that provides more than 6,700 people with safe drinking water.  This is one of 12 rural communities that the USAID Rural Water Supply (RWS) …

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson March 9, 2023 On February 28, the U.S. Secretary of State and the Ministers of Foreign Affairs from the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan met in Astana, Kazakhstan under the auspices of the C5+1 regional diplomatic platform. U.S. Secretary of State Blinken …

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Tajikistan Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin in Astana, Kazakhstan on the margins of the C5+1 Ministerial. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Muhriddin discussed the ways in which both countries can better collaborate on economic opportunities and security cooperation through …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, February 28, 2023 – The U.S. Embassy Dushanbe Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding is available through the Embassy’s Democracy Commission Small Grants Program. This program supports the development of Tajikistan’s democratic institutions and civil society by competitively awarding small grants to Tajik nonprofit, …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, February 23, 2023 – On February 17, 2023, the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe provided four Jeeps and associated spare parts packages to Tajikistan’s National Guard to help Tajikistan secure its borders.  The vehicles and spare parts delivered today, valued at $471,273, are the final pieces of a $2,075,000 mobility package.  The total package …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, February 18, 2023 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman joined the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Country Director Adham Musallam, and the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Country Representative Osama Makkawi Khogali in announcing a $13 million award to support vulnerable households in response to rising food …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, February 3, 2023 – USAID, together with the Parliament of the Republic of Tajikistan, presented the new Civil Code to representatives of relevant state bodies and civil society organizations. USAID’s interest was generated by the Code’s provisions related to land governance. The new Civil Code of the Republic of Tajikistan was approved on …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, December 9, 2022 – December 10 marks the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, offering a chance for all of us to reflect on the current state of human rights around the world.  The United Nations Charter, the U.S. Constitution, and the Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan each enshrine principles …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, December 1, 2022 — The United States joins Tajikistan in observing World AIDS Day.  The United States continues to support people living with HIV and those affected by HIV in Tajikistan through a range of programs.  Today, we celebrate our achievements, but we also reflect on those we have lost to AIDS and …

Sughd, Tajikistan, November 30, 2022 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) inaugurated a rehabilitated rural drinking water system in Sumchak village of B. Gafurov district. The rehabilitated water system provides 5,800 people, from more than 668 households, along with a local school, kindergarten, and medical facility with safe drinking water in Sumchak …

Vahdat, Tajikistan, November 9, 2022 – To help Tajikistan reduce tuberculosis transmission and keep Tajik families healthy, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) provided Tajikistan’s National Reference Laboratory a new Laboratory Information Management System. This system will help the National Reference Laboratory manage data reported by Tajikistan’s network of tuberculosis laboratories in real time.  The …

Khatlon region, Tajikistan, October 24 – November 30, 2022 – USAID will distribute seed potatoes, wheat seeds and mineral fertilizer to 25,000 families in 12 target districts of Khalton between October 24 and November 30, 2022.USAID selected seed potatoes and wheat seeds to distribute to these families as these are familiar crops to the households, …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, November 8, 2022 – On November 8, 2022, the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe, provided 10 Jeeps to Tajikistan’s National Guard to help Tajikistan secure its borders. The vehicles, which are valued at $858,818, and come with spare parts packages, a workshop, and maintenance training, will enable the National Guard to conduct operations in …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, November 1, 2022  – The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the 2023 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). Interested applicants must first submit a two-page concept note for their project. Selected applicants will be asked to submit full project proposals. AFCP-supported projects include the restoration of …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, October 21, 2022  – Frank Rose, Principal Deputy Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), visited Tajikistan October 6-8, 2022 as part of a larger multi-country trip to Central Asia to promote nonproliferation and nuclear and radiological security and highlight the importance of each country’s longstanding cooperation with NNSA’s Office of Defense …

Astana, Kazakhstan, October 12, 2022 – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the 12th annual Central Asia Trade Forum themed, “Digitalization of Customs Services. Pathway to Paperless Trade” in Astana, Kazakhstan. It is a flagship international two-day event for advancing connectivity and trade. The forum brought together Central Asian customs administrations to discuss ongoing efforts in …

Khatlon, Tajikistan, October 6, 2022 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Aga Khan Foundation’s (AKF) joint Thrive Tajikistan program inaugurated two new drinking water supply systems and school latrines in two villages of Qubodiyon and Shahritus districts. The drinking water supply systems will provide clean, reliable water to households of over …

 Dushanbe, Tajikistan, October 4, 2022 – The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) and Tajik Ministry of Education and Science opened a resource center for Safe Oxygen Use at the Tajik Technical University named after academician M.S. Osimi in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. USAID provided IT and oxygen ecosystem related equipment valued at $36,000 to the …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, September 28, 2022 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Tajikistan, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan, is celebrating International Literacy Day from September 20 to October 5 at five schools in the districts of Istaravshan, Fayzobod, Bokhtar, Hamadoni and Shugnon. USAID …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, September 26, 2022 – U.S. Embassy Dushanbe’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) section, in cooperation with the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA/ROLI), is proud to announce the launch of a new project, “Supporting Tajikistan’s Rule of Law Landscape,” which focuses on supporting the secondary legal defense bar.  This …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, September 26, 2022 – U.S. Embassy Dushanbe’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs section, in cooperation with UN Women, is proud to announce the beginning of the “Gender Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Response in Tajikistan” project under the Rule of Law program.  The project is expected to last 24 months at a …

Press Statement Antony J. Blinken, Secretary Of State September 8, 2022 On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Tajikistan as you celebrate 31 years as a sovereign, independent state on September 9. The United States and Tajikistan have built a strong partnership based on shared goals, countless cultural and people-to-people ties, and a commitment to …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, September 7, 2022 – On September 7, Ambassador Pommersheim joined Somon Air Acting CEO Abdulkosim Valiev and Director of the Civil Aviation Authority Dilshod Safarzoda for a ceremony at Dushanbe International Airport to commission two Boeing airplanes leased by Somon Air.  During his remarks, the Ambassador highlighted U.S. government support to Tajikistan’s aviation …

Khujand, Tajikistan, August 29, 2022 – In Tajikistan, there are almost 13,000 people living with HIV infection. The HIV infection epidemic persists, particularly among key population groups.  To help promote the health of Tajik families, the Tajik Ministry of Health and Social Protection and USAID have collaborated to open a Community Health Center in Khujand …

Embassy Dushanbe Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce funding is available to develop and deliver a national technology education program for youth at nine American Spaces programming centers across Tajikistan.  Through off-line and on-line workshops, training sessions, and practical exercises, the program would equip participants with knowledge and skills to compete in the …

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: August 7, 2022 U.S. Embassy Dushanbe announces a call for proposals for the 2022-2024 English Access Microscholarship Program.  The purpose of this program is to provide disadvantaged youth with an opportunity to learn English language skills and enhance leadership through teaching the basics of American culture and values of democratic development and civic …

Farkhor, Tajikistan, June 24, 2022 – The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the joint Thrive Tajikistan: Partnership for Socio-Economic Development program, officially opened a new drinking water supply system and school latrine in Farkhor district of Khatlon province. The drinking water system will provide clean, reliable water …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, June 20, 2022 – The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe is proud to commemorate World Refugee Day, celebrated every year on June 20, with the government and people of Tajikistan.  To celebrate the vibrance that refugees bring to communities in Tajikistan and the United States, the U.S. Embassy hosted a celebration at American Space Dushanbe with Afghan …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, June 16, 2022 – Commander of U.S. Central Command General Michael Kurilla visited Dushanbe, Tajikistan June 15-16 to discuss bilateral security cooperation between the United States and Tajikistan.  During his visit, General Kurilla met with President Emomali Rahmon, Minister of Defense General Colonel Sherali Mirzo, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, June 13, 2022 – Since the beginning of the pandemic two years ago, the United States – through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)  has provided a total of $14 million in COVID-19 assistance to Tajikistan.  The latest  $1.5 million  will continue to support the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, June 03, 2022 – To improve the food security situation in 12 target districts of Khalton, from June 2 – June 15, 2022, the USAID-funded, Feed the Future Tajikistan Agriculture and Land Governance Activity will distribute packages of mung bean seeds, pumpkin seeds and fertilizer to support 1 sotiq (0.01 hectare) of household …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, June 02, 2022 – U.S. Embassy Dushanbe’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs section, in cooperation with Public Organization “Korvoni Umed,” is proud to announce the beginning of the “Protecting and Empowering Women at Risk in Rudaki District” project under the Rule of Law program.  The project is expected to last 24 months …

Almaty, Kazakhstan, June 1, 2022 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have embarked on a partnership to increase cooperation in renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy storage, and other areas to support accelerated decarbonization of the electricity sectors across the Central Asian region. Today, USAID …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, May 30, 2022 — With today’s delivery of 198,900 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, the United States — through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) — has donated more than three million doses of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to Tajikistan.  These deliveries have been made possible through COVAX, a global initiative …

Bokhtar City, Tajikistan, May 25, 2022 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) sponsored the Bactria Food 2022 export forum in Bokhtar City, bringing together more than 200 participants from the region and beyond. Co-hosted by the Khatlon region government and the Export Development Agency of Tajikistan, the event promotes regional trade and …

May 22, 2022 Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu will lead a U.S. delegation to Kyrgyz Republic, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan May 23-27 to strengthen U.S. relations with the region and advance collaborative efforts to create a more connected, prosperous, and secure Central Asia. The delegation is comprised of …

The Delegation of the European Union to Tajikistan and the Embassies of France, Germany, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the United States of America express their deep concern about reported internal tensions and violent clashes within the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous region. We call on all parties to spare no effort to …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, May 11, 2022 – The Central Asia Go Viral Network and the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe invites enthusiasts and experts from the media, business, culture, and technology sectors to join the three-day Go Viral Tajikistan innovation festival May 13-15, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dushanbe.  The full schedule for the festival …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, May 7th, 2022 – On May 6, the final concluding stage of the Tajik-American Battle of The Bands took place in the garden of the Dushanbe Serena Hotel. Thirteen talented performers (solo singers and musical groups) performed live covers of both famous and not very popular but meaningful American songs of past years. …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, May 5, 2022 – On May 5, the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe provided eight IVECO trucks, tires, and spare parts for IVECOs to Tajikistan’s Ministry of Defense to help Tajikistan secure its borders.  The vehicles, tires, and spare parts together are valued at $2.3 million and will improve the Ministry of Defense’s mobility …

The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe will begin processing U.S. immigrant visas for citizens and residents of Tajikistan beginning October 4, 2022.  During our first year of immigrant visa processing, we anticipate welcoming numerous applicants from Tajikistan, including family members of U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents and Diversity Visa (DV) 2023 lottery selectees.  Until October, …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, April 21, 2022 – Special Advisor for International Disability Rights Sara Minkara traveled to Tajikistan April 17 through April 20 to advance our shared goal of inclusion of people with disabilities in all areas of society. In her meetings with the Minister of Labor and Deputy Minister of Health, she welcomed Tajikistan’s road map …

The United States works to advance and support human rights throughout the world, knowing that it is only through the protection of fundamental human rights that we can live in a peaceful and prosperous world. Our annual Human Rights Report assesses the human rights situation in every country and can serve as a guide to …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, April 4, 2022 – On March 31 the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe provided radios, trucks, and spare parts packages for Jeep J8s to Tajikistan’s Border Guard Forces to help Tajikistan secure its borders.  The radios and vehicles, together valued at $1.1 million, will enable the Border Guard Forces to maneuver and communicate in …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, April 4, 2022 — With today’s delivery of 198,900 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, the United States — through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) — has donated more than 2.8 million doses of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to Tajikistan.  These deliveries have been made possible through COVAX, a global initiative …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, March 30, 2022 – U.S. Embassy Dushanbe’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs section in cooperation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), is announcing the launch of a new project, “Capacity Building of the Drug Control Agency of Tajikistan (DCA),” focused on enhancing the capacity of the Vetted Unit …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, March 15, 2022 – Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) opened a Resource Center for Nutrition and Evidence-Based Medicine at the Avicenna Tajik State Medical University (ATSMU).  This is part of a close partnership between USAID, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population of Tajikistan and the …

The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe announces the first-ever U.S.-Tajik Film Festival, to be held March 13-18, 2022, in Dushanbe.  In cooperation with Tojikfilm, the U.S. Embassy is organizing the festival to commemorate the 30th anniversary of U.S.-Tajik relations.  The films chosen for the festival celebrate the film traditions of both nations. The festival features more …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, March 1, 2022 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will refurbish Tajikistan’s only COVID-19 specific genomic sequencing machine to test for COVID-19 variants. The genomic sequencing machine will be rendered operable with USAID’s donation of equipment, supplies, and new training at the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, March 4, 2022 – The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe, in cooperation with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), announces the launch of a new project to contribute to the protection of the Tajik-Afghan border from the illegal movement of weapons and drugs, irregular migration, and public health risks.  This project will provide trainings …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, February 23, 2022 – In honor of the 30th anniversary of US-Tajik relations, the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe, in partnership with Asha Cultural Center, announces the launch of the Battle of the Bands music competition among professional and amateur musicians in Tajikistan. Applications will be accepted from February 16 to March 16. To …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, January 24, 2022 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) marked the successful completion of its five-year regional Competitiveness, Trade, and Jobs Activity .  The activity facilitated Central Asian exports and increased employment in horticulture, tourism, and transportation and logistics services.  The activity successfully increased competitiveness and expanded trade in these sectors within the region and beyond. …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, January 7, 2022 – The U.S. Embassy Dushanbe Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding is available through the Embassy’s Democracy Commission Small Grants Program. This program supports the development of Tajikistan’s democratic institutions and civil society by competitively awarding small grants to Tajik nonprofit, …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, December 23, 2021 – 30 years ago, on December 25, 1991, the United States of America recognized the independence of the Republic of Tajikistan, and on February 14, 1992, the two governments agreed to establish diplomatic relations.  Since our diplomatic relations began, the United States has provided $1.8 billion in assistance to the …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, December 13, 2021 — Today, the United States — through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) — delivered an additional 153,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine to Tajikistan. Later this week another shipment of 146,520 doses will arrive for a total donation of 299,520 doses this week. These deliveries have been …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, December 13, 2021 –– U.S. Ambassador John Mark Pommersheim opened a roundtable discussion today on Tajikistan’s efforts to ensure mothers and children have greater access to nutritious food.  He was joined by officials from the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population, the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies, Tajik Parliament, …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, December 6, 2021 – U.S. Ambassador John Mark Pommersheim and a representative of the State Committee for National Security of Tajikistan (SCNS), participated in an equipment handover ceremony at the Regional Training Center of Tajikistan’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Safety and Security Agency in Dushanbe.  The security support and radiation detection equipment …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, December 6, 2021 — In an official ceremony held in the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) office in Washington, D.C., Administrator Samantha Power swore-in Peter Riley as the first Mission Director for USAID in Tajikistan. Speaking at the event, Administrator Power remarked that Mr. Riley will bring “all of his passion and …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, 2 December 2021 – The citizen service organization Spirit of America, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe, announced a financial commitment today that will keep the Afghan Somoniyon School open to students from Tajikistan’s Afghan refugee community.  Responding to a critical need for refugee children, Spirit of America is investing more …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, December 1, 2021 — The United States joins Tajikistan in observing World AIDS Day to support people living with and affected by HIV; raise awareness about HIV in Tajikistan and around the world; combat stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV, including vulnerable populations; and commemorate those who have died from an …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, November 26, 2021 – On November 19, 2021, the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe provided 18 Jeeps to Tajikistan’s Border Guard Forces to help Tajikistan secure its borders.  The vehicles, which are valued at $1.3 million, will enable the Border Guard Forces to conduct operations in the uneven terrain of the border regions. U.S. …

The U.S. Embassy in Tajikistan announces a call for proposals that directly align with the Global Engagement Center’s (GEC) mission. As mandated by law, the GEC directs, leads, synchronizes, integrates, and coordinates efforts of the Federal Government to recognize, understand, expose, and counter foreign state and foreign non-state propaganda and disinformation efforts aimed at undermining …

The U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Tajikistan congratulates a four-member team from Tajikistan’s Oogway Comics for recognition by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as a semi-finalist in its global Space Apps Challenge 2021. The NASA Space Apps Challenge is the world’s largest hackathon, which includes more than 5,000 teams from over 160 countries …

As the United States and Tajikistan celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations this year, the United States reiterates appreciation for Tajikistan’s strong partnership in ensuring regional security and particularly border security. Since 1992, the United States has provided over $330 million in security sector assistance to Tajikistan. This assistance includes training, equipment and infrastructure which …

Summary: The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe is pleased to invite candidate applications from university faculty, scholars, and other related professionals for the Study of the U.S. Institutes program, which will convene six thematic Institutes for the Summer 2022 term. 1. Program overview: Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars are intensive post-graduate level academic programs …

Summary: The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe is pleased to invite candidate applications for the Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary School Educators summer 2022 term. 1. Program overview: The Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators are intensive post-graduate level academic programs with integrated study tours whose purpose is to provide foreign secondary …

Summary: The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe is pleased to invite candidate applications for the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Student Leaders on Women’s Leadership for summer 2022 term. 1. Program Description: Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Student Leaders are intensive academic programs whose purpose is to provide groups of undergraduate student …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, November 15, 2021 — Today, the United States delivered 117,000 out of 198,900 doses of the Pfizer vaccine to Tajikistan for the continued fight against the COVID-19 pandemic through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the COVAX facility. The remaining 81,900 doses will arrive this week. This latest donation adds …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, November 8, 2021 – The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce a competition among professional and amateur musicians in Tajikistan to cover American songs under the project “Tajik-American Battle of the Bands.”  The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) in Dushanbe is soliciting Proposals for cooperative agreements from Tajikistan’s non-governmental and non-commercial organizations …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, November 3, 2021 — the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) marks today 60 years since it was founded by President John F. Kennedy. The Mission in Tajikistan joins a global celebration of the Agency’s 60th anniversary. For six decades, USAID has built its reputation as the world’s leader in international development …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, October 23, 2022 – U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan John Mark Pommersheim opened the Sughd Region’s first Go Viral “Mini Festival” in Khujand.  In his opening speech, he said he likes to visit Khujand because it gives him an opportunity to interact with local innovators and creative people. The Ambassador welcomed guests and noted …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, October 23, 2021. The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the 2022 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). Interested applicants must first submit a two-page concept note for their project. Selected applicants will be asked to submit full project proposals. AFCP-supported projects include the restoration of ancient …

On October 22, 23 and 24, the Go Viral Khujand “Mini Fest” will bring together two dozen outstanding speakers from the spheres of business, media, culture and technology. Entrepreneurs, developers, artists, comedians, poets, musicians, and other professionals will share their experiences to strengthen the network of Tajik creative communities. Attendees from across Sughd Province will …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, October 8, 2021 – Over the course of the last five years, USAID, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan, donated 1.3 million books in the Tajiki and Russian languages to children across Tajikistan though the “Read with Me” project, which helped to improve literacy and …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, October 05, 2021 – On October 5, 2021, the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe, provided 20 jeeps to Tajikistan’s Ministry of Defense to help Tajikistan secure its borders. The vehicles, which are valued at $1.4 million, will enable the special forces under Tajikistan’s Ministry of Defense to conduct operations in the uneven terrain of …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, October 5, 2021 – Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a new $19 million five-year activity – USAID Trade Central Asia, that will be implemented in Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.  The new trade activity will build on USAID’s decades of achievements facilitating regional trade, enterprise development, …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, October 4, 2021 – Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the eleventh annual Central Asia Trade Forum , an international event promoting regional trade and connectivity across Central Asia and beyond focused on post-COVID recovery and resilience in the region.  This five-day virtual event includes over 80 distinguished speakers from around the world …

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan on the occasion of the C5+1 Ministerial on the margins of UNGA 76. Begin Text: The U.S. Secretary of State and the Ministers …

Roshtqala, Tajikistan, September 30, 2021 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), through the Thrive Tajikistan: Partnership for Socio-Economic Development program, officially opened a new drinking water supply system and school latrine in Roshtqala district of Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast. The drinking water supply system brings clean, reliable …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, September 29, 2021 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will host the 11th annual Central Asia Trade Forum online under the theme, “Post-COVID Recovery Through Better Connectivity.” The virtual forum will conclude on October 08, 2021. The U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan Deputy Chief of Mission, Judy Kuo, will open the Forum, celebrating 30 years …

The U.S. Embassy in Tajikistan is accepting applications to participate in the winter 2022 term of the  Online Professional Englsih Network (OPEN) Program  (former E-Teacher Program). The OPEN Program offers 8-week professional development courses developed by U.S. universities on topics such as English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) TESOL Methodology, Professional Development for Teacher Trainers, and Integrating Critical Thinking into the Classroom. Submit …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, September 20, 2021 — Today, the United States—through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) — donated the first tranche of approximately 115,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine to Tajikistan to fight COVID-19. Later this week additional doses will arrive for a total donation of 325,260 doses. This Pfizer vaccine dose delivery …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, September 17, 2021 — To mark the 30th anniversary of Central Asian independence, the Go Viral Network and the five U.S. Diplomatic Missions in Central Asia are proud to announce the winners of their regional contest: Next30 — Young Leaders of Central Asia, which aims to identify 30 emerging leaders in Central Asia. …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, September 16, 2021 – The United States through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) — announced today $2.8 million in urgent COVID-19 assistance for Tajikistan.  The funding will support the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population’s efforts to coordinate Tajikistan’s COVID-19 vaccine readiness, delivery, and effectiveness; strengthen the …

September 10, 2021 Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan – From September 10 to 12, 2021, over 150 media specialists from countries across Central Asia are coming together for the third annual Central Asian Media Festival hosted by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Central Asia Media Program . The online media festival is enabling local journalists to share ideas and …

Panj, Tajikistan, September 7, 2021 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and, through their joint Thrive Tajikistan: Partnership for Socio-Economic Development project, officially commissioned a new drinking water supply system and a latrine at School #20 in Safedoron village in Panj district of Khatlon province. This …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Wednesday, September 1, 2021 – The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe has launched a project to construct new facilities for a Border Guard Detachment in Ayvoj, along the Tajik-Afghan-Uzbek border.  The new Detachment Facility will replace the outdated Shahritus Detachment and allow the Border Guard Service to deploy forces more quickly to border areas …

Hisor, Tajikistan, August 19, 2021 – U.S. Ambassador John Mark Pommersheim and USAID/Tajikistan Acting Mission Director Randy Kolstad joined Minister of Education and Sciences Imomzoda Muhammdyusuf Saydali to celebrate USAID’s donation of 464 new Braille and large print books during an event at the Hisor Boarding School for visually impaired children.  Education officials and local …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, July 30, 2021 – United States Chargé d’Affaires John Ginkel and Colonel Saodatzoda Rajab, Deputy Commander of Tajikistan’s Border Guard Forces, attended the handover ceremony of a $570,000 border outpost renovation for the Border Guard Forces under the State Committee of National Security of the Republic of Tajikistan.  The border outpost provides the …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, July 30, 2021 – The U.S. Embassy’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) office supported the “Victims’ Voices Lead the Way” roundtable, dedicated to the “World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.”  The International Organization for Migration (IOM), INL’s implementing partner, conducted the roundtable to emphasize the necessity of a victims-centered approach in combating …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, July 26, 2021 – The U.S. government provided Tajikistan with 1.5 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.  The vaccine doses represent humanitarian assistance from the United States for the people of Tajikistan and arrived on Monday, July 26.  This donation builds upon the $9 million in assistance the United States has provided …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE July 16, 2021 The text of the following statement was adopted by the Governments of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, the Republic of Uzbekistan, and the United States of America, on the occasion of the …

For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE July 1, 2021 The State Department hosted Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin and a delegation from the Government of Tajikistan for the eighth U.S.-Tajikistan Annual Bilateral Consultations on July 1, following 30 years of bilateral partnership between the United States and Tajikistan. The United States delegation, led by Acting Assistant Secretary for …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, June 25, 2021 – The U.S. Embassy handed over an Electronic Crime (E-Crime) Registration System to Tajikistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA). The purpose of the e-crime system is for the MIA to ensure access to justice, protect the rights and legitimate interests of citizens, allow police officers to manage criminal records, and …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, June 22, 2021 – The U.S. Embassy and the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) officially opened five new Community Policing Centers (CPCs) in Qubodiyon, Jaihun, Farkhor, Istaravshan and Isfara districts on June 21. The U.S. Embassy’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Office’s (INL) Community Policing (CP) Program funded the centers which were constructed …

The annual Go Viral Central Asia Festival on business, media, culture, and technology will take place from June 11-20, 2021. The festival will include more than 50 speakers from Central Asia, the United States, and other countries, as well as panel discussions, workshops, documentary film screenings, networking sessions, and even full concerts. Go Viral has …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, June 4, 2021– The U.S. Embassy Dushanbe Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce a call for proposals for the 2022-2023 English for Journalists Program.  These are one-year programs with the possibility of extending for another year. This program supports the development of Tajikistan’s media environment …

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Program Description The U.S Embassy in Dushanbe, Tajikistan announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to help the Government of Tajikistan strengthen and systematize its debt management and forecasting practices. The proposed $800,000 grant will support the Tajik Ministry of Finance over 24 months as it works to modernize its …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, May 28, 2021 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan, launched a new five-year, $39 million regional energy program – the USAID Power Central Asia Activity in Tajikistan. The program will assist the five Central Asian …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, May 25, 2021 — The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the Bactria Food 2021 Trade Forum in Bokhtar city.  This international event promotes regional trade and connectivity across Central Asia and beyond. Bactria Food 2021, co-hosted by the Khatlon government, the Export Development Agency of Tajikistan, and USAID’s Competitiveness, Trade, and …

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has completed the delivery of $264,985 worth of COVID-19 laboratory supplies and equipment to Tajikistan’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection (MHSP). The delivered items include biological safety cabinets, an ultra-low temperature freezer for cold storage (-86С), and other lab supplies, such as virus transportation …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, May 20, 2021 – On May 18, the U.S. Embassy Dushanbe’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office (INL), in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), held a ribbon-cutting and handover ceremony to commemorate the completion of the Border Liaison Office (BLO) in Tursunzoda city of the Pakhtaobod …

76 years after Nazi Germany surrendered, we honor the memory of all citizens of Tajikistan, the United States, and many other allied nations who sacrificed and died in World War II.  Tajik and American citizens fought as allies in the war and remain partners today. The United States supported the Allied Powers through the Lend …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, May 7, 2021 – The U.S. Embassy Dushanbe Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce a call for grant proposals to help the Embassy mark the 30th Anniversary of U.S.-Tajik relations through a video campaign to develop the skills of young journalists.  This program supports the …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, May 5, 2021 – Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad led a U.S. delegation to Tajikistan, May 3-5, to meet with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Minister of Foreign Affairs Sirojiddin Muhriddin, and Chairman of the State Committee for National Security Colonel-General Saymumin Yatimov, among others. During his meetings, Special Representative Khalilzad …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, April 30, 2021 – The U.S. Embassy handed over training manuals and computer equipment on Counter-Trafficking in Persons to training centers at the Supreme Court, Prosecutor General’s Office, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Counter Trafficking in Persons Center. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), with funding from the U.S. …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, April 27, 2021 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) through the Eliminating Tuberculosis (TB) in Central Asia Project donated technical TB detection equipment to Tajikistan’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Population and the Medical Department of the Main Directorate of the Penitentiary System in the Ministry of Justice to …

Submission deadline:  June 22, 2021. U.S. Embassy Dushanbe announces а new Request for Proposals under the 2021-2022 Drug Demand Reduction Program (DDRP).  The purpose of the program is to award small grants for specific projects that promote an anti-drug message to communities and demographic groups that are identified as particularly vulnerable to drug addiction. The …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, April 16, 2021 – On April 8-9, the United States, through its Agency for International Development (USAID) hosted a two-day webinar: ‘Women in Crafts: Opportunities for Connectivity and Digital Trade’ for women artisans and handicraft producers across Afghanistan and Central Asia to better understand market demand, identify new markets, and improve product quality. …

The U.S. Embassy Dushanbe Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding is available through the Embassy’s Democracy Commission Small Grants Program. This program supports the development of Tajikistan’s democratic institutions and civil society by competitively awarding small grants to Tajik nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and associations, to …

The United States works to advance and support human rights throughout the world. Our annual Human Rights Report assesses the human rights situation in every country and can serve as a guide to focus the attention of human rights defenders everywhere to work together to promote fundamental freedoms and the rule of law. For the …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, March 27, 2021 – The U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Tajikistan, in collaboration with eight American Spaces in Tajikistan announces the launch of a Poetry Contest titled “ПаёмPoetry” in celebration of the 30 years of U.S.-Tajikistan partnership, UN English Language Day, and National Poetry Month. Anyone wishing to demonstrate his/her talent may participate by …

Representatives of the Governments of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the Republic of Tajikistan, and the United States of America convened via video conference on March 17 to discuss issues of mutual importance, including the Afghanistan Peace Negotiations and regional security.  The meeting was co-chaired by U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David …

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The University of Central Asia School of Professional and Continuing Education (UCA SPCE) in Dushanbe, Bokhtar and Khorugh, Public Organization Gurdofarid in Khujand, and Public Organization Jahoni Man in Kulob are pleased to announce the launch of English for Journalists program for journalists and press secretaries working in government and nongovernmental organizations in Tajikistan.  The …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan March 11, 2021 – The U.S Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population, launched the new USAID Healthy Mother, Healthy Baby Activity. This five-year, $17.3 million activity works with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population and the Khatlon …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Mach 5, 2021 – The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe handed over a newly-constructed well for provision of drinking water to the National Guard of Tajikistan with participation of United States Defense Attaché to Tajikistan Lieutenant Colonel Joshua Madlinger and Major General Alizoda Jonibek, Deputy Commander of National Guard of Tajikistan.  The “Well” construction …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, March 4, 2021 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Chamber of Commerce and Industries of the Republic of Tajikistan jointly hosted the first meeting of the newly-established E-commerce Development Council, designed to promote the development of e-commerce in Tajikistan.  There were than 50 participants, including representatives from the President’s …

The official online and in-person launch of the English Without Borders (EWB) Network will be organized by the U.S. Embassy in Tajikistan and Public Organization Durakhshi Marifat with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Tajikistan on March 1, 2021.  Over a two-week campaign, EWB will sponsor events for English language teachers …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, February 8, 2021 – The U.S. Embassy in Tajikistan announces the opening of applications from journalists in Tajikistan and Central Asia to participate in the virtual training at the Institute for Journalism in Central Asia for 2021 as part of the Central Asia Media Exchange Program (CAMEX). The Institute for Journalism in Central …

Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, February 2, 2021 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funded Central Asia Media Program kicked off the second annual MediaCAMP Eduthon 2021, an innovative seminar on media and digital literacy. The virtual event gathers university professors, schoolteachers, media trainers, and experts in the field of media and digital literacy from Kazakhstan, …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, February 2, 2021 – The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has delivered $310,964 worth of laboratory equipment, reagents, and supplies to Tajikistan’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection (MHSP). The items were handed over to the MHSP during an official ceremony on January 27. The donated equipment and supplies, …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, December 31, 2020 – The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe, in cooperation with the eight American Spaces in Tajikistan, announces the launch of a year-long photo contest for 2021.  Amateur photographers are invited to join photography clubs of the American Spaces to participate, which will be held virtually. American Spaces are located in Dushanbe, Khujand, …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, December 29, 2020 – The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe, through its new U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission, provided to the Ministry of Health and Social Protection the first delivery of equipment associated with a $2.6 million program to support the provision of medical oxygen for patients battling COVID-19 in Tajikistan.  This oxygen …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, December 15, 2020 – The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe, in cooperation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), is proud to announce the launch of a new project to reconstruct and modernize the Chaldovar border post in Shahrituz district on the Tajik-Afghan border. This project, funded through the U.S. State …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, December 1, 2020 — The United States joins Tajikistan in observing World AIDS Day to show support for people living with and affected by HIV, and to remember those who have lost their lives to AIDS.  The U.S. government’s theme for World AIDS Day 2020 is “Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Resilience and Impact.”  …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, November 16, 2020 – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the tenth annual Central Asia Trade Forum , an international event promoting regional trade and connectivity across Central Asia and beyond. This year’s five-day virtual event includes 100 speakers and 4000 registered participants representing 39 countries including the USA, Afghanistan, Georgia, Germany, Kazakhstan, the …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, November 12, 2020 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) representatives participated in an inaugural ceremony for the new 220-kilowatt Murghob solar power plant, which will be the largest solar power plant in Tajikistan and the highest solar power plant, by elevation, in the world. The project also includes a hybrid energy …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, November 3, 2020 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will virtually host the tenth annual Central Asia Trade Forum, an international event promoting regional trade and connectivity across Central Asia, on November 16 – 20, 2020. This year’s theme Central Asia – Growth and Prosperity will explore new trends and market reactions in Central Asia …

International Education Week will be celebrated around the world November 16-20, 2020. To help celebrate this event, the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe will host online sessions and presentations with a range of educational organizations including American Councils, EducationUSA, American Spaces, University of Central Asia, and American University of Central Asia. Each organization will introduce their …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, October 29, 2020 – The U.S. Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires John Ginkel participated in an online close-out event celebrating the accomplishments of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)’s Dignity and Rights project, implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The Dignity and Rights project greatly contributed to countering trafficking in persons and …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, October 23, 2020 – General Frank McKenzie, Commander, U.S. Central Command, conducted his first visit to Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Thursday, October 22, 2020, and met with President Emomali Rahmon and senior Ministry of Defense and security officials. The leaders discussed areas of mutual concern, including counter terrorism and border security, and ways that the …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, October 21, 2020 — William Hall, Acting Deputy Mission Director for the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) in Tajikistan recognized USAID’s Leader for People Living with HIV activity for combatting discrimination toward people living with HIV and reducing barriers to treatment at a virtual event today. Speaking at the activity’s closeout event, …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, October 19, 2020 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has published a detailed Directory of Central Asian Horticulture Exporters (PDF 6.6 MB) to provide key information on growers to potential buyers around the world. Over 120 horticulture exporters from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan are listed in the catalogue that includes details about their …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, October 14, 2020 – The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the 2021 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). Interested applicants must first submit a two-page concept note for their project. Selected applicants will be asked to submit full project proposals. AFCP-supported projects include the restoration of ancient …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Farangis Hotam Tajikistan FLEX Coordinator Tel: +992 44-6004590 Email: flex.tj@americancouncils.org High School Students Will Again Have the Opportunity to Live in the U.S. Free of Charge Dushanbe, September 28, 2020 – The application process for the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) scholarship exchange program has begun! The scholarship offers competitively selected high …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, October 5, 2020 – Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad led a six-person U.S. delegation, including Deputy Assistant to the President Lisa Curtis, to Tajikistan, October 2-4, to meet with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirojidin Muhriddin, Minister of Interior Ramazon Rahimzoda, Chairman of the State Committee for …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, October 1, 2020 — The U.S. government announced the launch of a bilateral U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) mission in Tajikistan, which is an elevation from its previous status as a branch of the regional USAID mission based in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Establishing a full USAID mission in Tajikistan marks the next step …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, September 25, 2020 – The Office of Military Cooperation of the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe provided 169,600 Tajik somoni worth of assistance to Tajikistan’s National Guard to combat the global COVID-19 pandemic. The assistance consisted of personal protective equipment and sanitizing supplies, including: 11000 protective masks, 100 protective jumpsuits, 1000 respirator masks, 100 …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, September 23, 2020 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a new five-year, $17.3 million program – USAID’s Healthy Mother, Healthy Baby activity that will be implemented in close cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Khatlon Provincial …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, September 21, 2020 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a new five-year, $12 million, USAID’s Rural Water Supply activity to provide more equitable access to safe drinking water in unserved and underserved communities in Tajikistan. Through this activity, at least 30,000 people in rural and suburban communities will gain …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan September 18, 2020 – The U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced its new five-year $36 million food security activity – Feed the Future Tajikistan Agriculture and Land Governance – to reduce hunger, undernutrition, and poverty in Tajikistan. The U.S. government’s global hunger and food security initiative addresses the root causes of …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, September 16, 2020 – The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have      awarded a new five-year project to combat HIV/AIDS in Tajikistan under the title,  “Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control.” The project will be implemented by the non-commercial organization Family Health International …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, September 14, 2020 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a new five-year, $1 million, activity on Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention and Care in Prisons that will be implemented by the Republican Public Organization, Afif. In cooperation with the Main Directorate for the Execution of Criminal Sentences of the Ministry of Justice …

September 9th – Registration for the 4th annual Go Viral regional festival opens today. This year’s event will take place online October 9-18. Each year Go Viral brings together experts, innovators, and creative minds from media, business, culture, and technology not only from Central Asia, but all over the world. Through presentations, workshops, and networking, …

U.S Department of StatePress StatementMichael R. Pompeo, Secretary of StateSeptember 8, 2020On behalf of the Government of the United States of America and the American people, I congratulate the people of Tajikistan on 29 years of independence.We have built a strong partnership over nearly three decades, which has advanced our shared goal of a secure and …

Dushanbe, August 7, 2020 — Today, U.S. Ambassador John Mark Pommersheim participated in an online conference to celebrate the accomplishments of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) HIV Central Asia Flagship program over the last five years and introduce USAID’s new HIV activity, which aims to help 95 percent of people living with HIV …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, August 7, 2020 – U.S. Ambassador John Mark Pommersheim participated in an event to celebrate the opening of the Agency of Land Reclamation and Irrigation’s renovated conference hall, and a ceremonial handover of a wheel excavator for the Tajik Isfana Small Basin Council  in Jabbor-Rasulov district of Sughd province, both of which were …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, August 5, 2020 — The U.S. State Department, through the American NGO partner Meridian International Center and Texas International Education Consortium , conducted an eight-week virtual exchange and training program for a group of journalists from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan who were selected to participate in the Central Asian Journalist-in-Residence program in the United States as part …

Dushanbe, July 28, 2020 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) marked the completion of the Feed the Future Tajikistan Health and Nutrition activity that over the past five years has improved the health and nutrition of women and children in western Khatlon. The U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan, representatives of the Ministry of Health …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, July 22, 2020  – A U.S. military civil affairs team provided $50,000 worth of assistance to the Committee on Emergency Situations to combat the global COVID-19 pandemic during a handover event in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on July 22. The assistance came in the form of personal protective equipment and sanitizing supplies which included: 50 …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, June 20, 2020 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) assisted 600 Tajik migrants stranded at the Kazakh-Uzbek border to safely return home. The returning labor migrants, including women and children, and students made the 180-km journey from the Zhibek Zholi border point in Kazakhstan, …

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) has provided $813,300 to Phase Two of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) project, “Tajikistan Drug Control Agency (DCA): Establishing a Training Academy.” The United States is a close partner of UNODC and contributes resources to combat the …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, June 5, 2020 – The U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) are initiating a combined $2.6 million response to COVID-19 in Tajikistan over the next twelve months. USAID and AKF will work to improve care for patients, especially for the severely and critically …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, May 27, 2020 – The U.S. government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has committed $2 million dollars to protect migrants in Central Asia during the COVID-19 pandemic. This support will be delivered through the ongoing USAID-funded Safe Migration in Central Asia project, implemented by Winrock International. The COVID-19 pandemic has …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan March 12, 2020 – Acting Country Director of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Tajikistan Ms. Katherine Owens, and World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office Head, Dr. Galina Perfilieva, handed over personal protective equipment to the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Tajikistan at …

Dushanbe, March 4, 2020 – The Bishkek-based Central Asia Design Hub reached a distribution agreement with Viacom International Studios (VIS) to bring Nickelodeon cartoons to Central Asia. Several popular American animated programs including Dora the Explorer, Shimmer and Shine, Team Umizoomi and other animated TV series will be adapted to five Central Asian languages with …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan February 26, 2020 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) officially launched the Civil Society Support Program in Central Asia, which will be implemented by Eurasia Foundation ( www.eurasia.org ). The five-year, $18 million initiative will support citizens of Central Asia to cultivate a vibrant and responsive civil society throughout the region and strengthen …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan February 24, 2020 – Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Committee of Tourism Development of the Republic of Tajikistan celebrated the installation of road signs to help connect tourists to important cultural and historical sites in Tajikistan.  As Tajikistan seeks to expand its tourism industry, it is important to help …

REPORT BUREAU OF SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIAN AFFAIRS FEBRUARY 5, 2020 Foreword The United States was among the first countries to welcome the independence of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan and has worked consistently over the last three decades to support the security, development, and prosperity of each of these countries.  Central Asia has always been the strategic and …

The U.S. Embassy Dushanbe Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce funding is available through the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Grants program.  Applications may be submitted at any time for consideration before the closing date of March 15, 2020. Many foreign adventure tourists, including Americans, seek opportunities to explore a country’s beautiful scenery while still …

2020 Application – Now accepting applications for the 2020 Summer Institute in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic The Central Asian Journalism Summer Institute provides early-career journalists and journalism students with the skills they need to launch successful careers in journalism and media. The Summer Institute will provide an interactive curriculum to develop participants’ skills in areas such …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, January 10, 2020 – U.S. Ambassador John Mark Pommersheim, and General-Major Mahmadzoda Suhrob Talbak, Deputy Minister for Logistics of Tajikistan’s Ministry of Defense, participated in a handover ceremony for light-utility vehicles.  The vehicles will enable the mobile forces under Tajikistan’s Ministry of Defense to conduct operations in a wide range of terrain and …

Opening Remarks by Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia Alice Wells Assalom aleikum, good afternoon.    It’s a real pleasure to be back in Tajikistan.  About 28 years ago, after my husband and I helped open the first U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe.  It’s amazing to see how far Tajikistan has come.  I’m …

At the direction of the President, the U.S. military has taken decisive defensive action to protect U.S. personnel abroad by killing Qasem Soleimani, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. General Soleimani was actively developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members in Iraq and throughout the …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, January 3, 2020 – The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe announces the opening of applications for journalists from Tajikistan and Central Asia to take part in reporting tours and study tours to the United States in 2020.  In cooperation with Foreign Press Center of the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Embassy plans to …

The 2020 TechWomen application is now open! Apply by January 15, 2020 at 9:00am TechWomen is a professional exchange that directly supports the U.S. foreign policy goal of advancing the status of women and girls around the world and promotes development in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to enable women to …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan November 26, 2019 – USAID and the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population officially launched two new projects: A five-year – USAID Eliminating Tuberculosis in Central Asia (ETICA) Activity and a grant awarded to the World Health Organization (WHO) to “Improved Prevention, Detection, and Treatment of DR-TB in Central Asia.”  Both TB …

November 13, 2019, Shymkent, Kazakhstan – The Central Asia Trade Forum, the region’s flagship international event for companies and exporters, opened yesterday in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. Over 500 leaders from government, business and civil society from Central and South Asia, Europe, and the United States gathered to explore investment and innovation in horticulture across the region. “The …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, November 1, 2019 – United States Chargé d’Affaires John Ginkel, and Colenel Shohiyon Abdusattor, Deputy Commander of Tajikistan’s Border Guard Forces, participated in the opening ceremony for the Okultun border outpost, constructed for the Border Forces under the State Committee of National Security of the Republic of Tajikistan. The cost of the construction …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, October 28, 2019 – The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the 2020 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). Interested applicants must first submit a two-page concept note for their project. Selected applicants will be asked to submit full project proposals. AFCP-supported projects include the restoration of ancient …

Bokhtar, Tajikistan October 24, 2019 – The United States Embassy, together with the Ministry of Agriculture, government representatives of Khatlon Province hosted an event to celebrate the accomplishments of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Feed the Future Tajikistan Agriculture and Water Activity over the last four years.  The event highlighted U.S. government contributions to …

On Tuesday, October 22nd, the Charge d’affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Tajikistan participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the donation of radiation detection equipment to the Dushanbe International Airport.  This equipment was donated by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence (NSDD) in partnership with the Nuclear and …

Application now open for the spring 2020 Central Asian Journalist-in-Residence Program.  The Central Asian Journalist-in-Residence Program brings journalists from across Central Asia to the United States for individual professional residencies designed to increase professional standards, increase the credibility and accuracy of participants’ reporting, and bolster independent media in Central Asia. Journalists-in-Residence participate in intensive month-long …

Almaty, Kazakhstan, October 10, 2019 – The U.S. Agency for International Development will host one of the region’s flagship international business events, the ninth annual Central Asia Trade Forum, at the Rixos Khadisha Hotel, on November 12-13, 2019, in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. Shymkent serves as an important regional hub that connects the region’s economies and serves as …

The University of Central Asia School of Professional and Continuing Education (UCA SPCE) in Dushanbe and Bokhtar is pleased to announce the launch of English Language Program for journalists and press secretaries working in government and nongovernmental organizations in Tajikistan. The English for Journalism program is sponsored by the United States Embassy in Tajikistan and …

The U.S. Department of State has announced that online registration for the 2021 Diversity Visa Program (also known as the Diversity Visa Lottery or Green Card Lottery) will be open to the public from October 2, 2019, until November 5, 2019. Each year, the U.S. government makes 50,000 permanent residence visas available through the Diversity …

Varzob, Tajikistan, September 27, 2019 – In recognition of International Literacy Day, the United States Ambassador to Tajikistan, John Mark Pommersheim, joined Deputy Minister of Education and Science Fathiddin Usmonzoda, local authorities, education officials, teachers, and students to celebrate this global event in Varzob district.  International Literacy Day events are being held across the country …

A new program to promote innovation and entrepreneurship has launched in Tajikistan. Tech Central Asia is an accelerator program for startups in the countries of Central Asia, which will help young entrepreneurs, students, innovators, and inventors develop their ideas and build sustainable technology businesses in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. During the program, startups will …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, September 21, 2019 – Over the past three days, more than 150 media professionals from across Central Asia convened at the first Central Asia Media Festival “MediaCAMP Fest” in Dushanbe.  “MediaCAMP Fest” provided a professional platform for journalists from Central Asia to network, share their experiences and ideas, and discuss the most pressing …

High school students will again have the opportunity to live in the U.S. free of charge Dushanbe, September 17, 2019 – Testing for the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) scholarship exchange program will begin September 21. The scholarship offers competitively selected high school students the opportunity to study in the United States for free. Beginning on …

Press StatementMichael R. Pompeo, Secretary of StateSeptember 8, 2019 On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I congratulate the people of Tajikistan as you celebrate the 28th anniversary of your independence on September 9th. Over the past 28 years, Tajikistan has been an important partner to the United States …

The U.S. Embassy in Tajikistan is pleased to announce that the annual Go Viral festival will be held for the first time in Dushanbe September 14-15, 2019 at the Ismaili Center.  The program on Saturday, September 14th is from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  On Sunday, September 15th, the program is from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, July 16, 2019 – The United States Embassy jointly with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population and the Republican Center for Protection of the Population from Tuberculosis hosted an event to celebrate accomplishments of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Tuberculosis (TB) Control and Challenge TB programs in Tajikistan …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, June 28, 2019 – Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad traveled to Tajikistan to meet with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirojidin Muhriddin, Minister of Interior Ramazon Rahimzoda, and Chairman of the State Committee for National Security General-Lieutenant Saymumin Yatimov. During his meetings, ‎Special Representative Khalilzad noted the role Tajikistan …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, 25 June 2019 – The United States Ambassador to Tajikistan, John Mark Pommersheim, joined local authorities to celebrate the opening of the historical Oim Madrasa, the first educational institution for women in Tajikistan.  Through the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) program, the U.S. Embassy awarded the Public Organization Imdodi Ghayrat a grant …

Office of the Press Secretary For immediate release June 3, 2019 Melania joins me in sending our warmest greetings on Eid al-Fitr. At the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate the day of Eid through prayer and reflection. This sacred day provides Muslims, both in the United States and around the world, …

Vahdat, Tajikistan May 31, 2019 – The United States Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. to Tajikistan Kevin Covert joined Deputy Minister of Education and Science Latofat Naziri, local authorities, education officials, teachers, and students to donate books and promote reading at Vahdat School #3 as part of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) primary grade literacy …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, May 16, 2019 – On Thursday, May 16, Tajikistan co-hosted a meeting of the C5+1 Security Working Group with representatives from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and the United States at the National Library in Dushanbe.  Mark Moody, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Central Asia at the U.S. State Department, led the U.S. …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, May 15, 2019 – In a ceremony with the Colonel-General Rajabali Rahmonali, Head of Border Forces, U.S. Ambassador John Mark Pommersheim transferred document examination equipment and immigration stamps to the Border Forces of the State Committee for National Security of the Republic of Tajikistan.  This $100,000 donation is part of a $500,000 project to …

Dushanbe, May 14, 2019 – U.S. Ambassador John Mark Pommersheim and Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs major-general Navjuvonov Abdullo opened a newly-constructed Community Policing Center at J. Rahmon jamoat of Tursunzoda District bordering Uzbekistan. This Center and what it symbolizes is the result of successful cooperation between the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the local community, …

Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC May 5, 2019 On behalf of the U.S. Department of State, I extend best wishes to Muslim communities at home and abroad for a blessed Ramadan. For many Muslims, this month is an occasion to focus on spiritual rejuvenation, kindness and resilience, compassion for those less fortunate, …

I send my warmest greetings to all Muslims observing the holy month of Ramadan.Ramadan commemorates when the sacred Quran was revealed to Muhammad.  At the spotting of the crescent moon, Muslim families and communities will honor this revelation by beginning a month of inward reflection, spiritual renewal, and prayer.During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to …

The U.S. Embassy in Tajikistan is requesting one-page project proposals from TV stations and production companies for the 2019 Central Asian Media Exchange (CAMEX) program.  The program will send Central Asian TV stations and TV production studio crews to the United States for a two-week period to film original documentaries and news features on jointly planned …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, January 29, 2019 – United States Chargé d’Affaires Kevin Covert and General-Colonel Saimumin Yatimov, the Chairman of the State committee of National Security, attended the handover ceremony of $3.8 million in security assistance equipment provided to the Border Guard Forces under the State Committee of National Security of the Republic of Tajikistan. The …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, December 14, 2018 – Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy Kevin Covert congratulated the Government of Tajikistan on conducting the second Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) at an event today in Dushanbe.  Chargé Covert was joined at the presentation of the 2017 DHS results by Gulnora Hasanzoda, Director of the Agency of Statistics, …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, December 10, 2018 – Today in in honor of the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the international community and the Tajik government discussed the importance of protecting these universal human rights in Tajikistan, including press freedom. The Embassies of the United Kingdom, Germany, France, the United States, and the …

President Trump has issued an Executive Order to close Federal offices on Wednesday, December 5 in honor of America’s 41st President, George H. W. Bush. The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe will be closed to commemorate the National Day of Mourning for President Bush and will reopen on December 6.

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, December 3, 2018 – The Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy Kevin Covert joined the Minister of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Republic of Tajikistan Nasim Olimzoda and other high-level government officials at the 2018 World AIDS Day event to help raise awareness about HIV in Tajikistan and around …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, November 30, 2018 – On November 30, Chargé d’Affaires Kevin Covert joined Colonel-General Rajabali Rahmonali, commander of Main Department of Border Guards under the State Committee on National Security of the Republic of Tajikistan, to open a new border post at Ushturmullo in Qubodiyon District on Tajikistan’s border with Afghanistan. Funded by the …

Are you full time college or undergraduate student? Are you learning English and good at spelling? If so, join us for the 2019 TAJIKISTAN SPELLING BEE! A spelling bee is a competition that tests your ability to correctly spell tricky English words. The winners of the National Spelling Bee of Tajikistan will receive prizes, and …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, November 16, 2018 –Regional Security Officer of the U.S. Embassy in Tajikistan Barry Ullrich congratulated members of Tajikistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and colleagues from Kazakhstan accompanied by Special Agent Adrian York on completing the Foreign Terrorist Fighter – Operators and Investigators course.  Regional Security Officer Ullrich remarked that the United States values …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, November 14, 2018 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) officially launched a new five-year project, the Agribusiness Competitiveness Activity in Tajikistan, in Bokhtar City. Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy Kevin Covert and Deputy Governor of Khatlon Rajabov Rajabali welcomed more than 180 participants at the ceremony, including representatives from …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, November 8, 2018, 2018 – The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the 2019 Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). Interested applicants must first submit a two-page concept note for their project. Selected applicants will be asked to submit full project proposals. AFCP-supported projects include the restoration …

International Education Week will be celebrated around the world November 12-16, 2018. To commemorate this event, the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe will host an Education Fair at the Tajik State University of Commerce on November 12, 2018 from 14:00 to 17:00 with a range of educational organizations including American Councils, EducationUSA, and American Spaces. Each …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, November 5, 2018 – The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the 2019 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). Interested applicants must first submit a two-page concept note for their project. Selected applicants will be asked to submit full project proposals. AFCP-supported projects include the restoration of ancient …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, 24 October 2018 – Emilia A. Puma, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Central Asia and Press and Public Diplomacy, led a delegation from the United States for the seventh Annual Bilateral Consultations with the government of Tajikistan on October 23. Joined by Chargé d’Affaires Kevin Covert, the interagency delegation discussed with their Tajik …

Hissor, Tajikistan October 12, 2018 – Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy Kevin Covert joined Deputy Minister of Education and Sciences  Fatkhiddin Usmonzoda, local authorities, education officials, teachers and students continued a large-scale book donation campaign as part of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) primary grade literacy program in Tajikistan. The United States government, …

The University of Central Asia School of Professional and Continuing Education (UCA SPCE) in Dushanbe, public organization Gurdofarid in Khujand, and educational center Jahoni Mo in Bokhtar are pleased to announce the launch of English Language Programs for journalists and press secretaries working in government and nongovernmental organizations in Tajikistan.  The English for Journalism program …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, October 5, 2018 – U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Kevin Covert, General-Colonel Saimumin Yatimov, Commander of the State Committee of National Security, and General-Colonel Rajabali Rahmonali, Commander of Border Guard Forces, attended the handover ceremony of equipment valued at more than $8 million to the security services of the Republic of Tajikistan. The U.S. Embassy provided construction …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, October 4, 2018 – Carrying on a tradition of over 25 years of partnership between the United States and Tajikistan, the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe has provided a school and a clinic to better assist local communities. On behalf of the Embassy, Isfara District Officials opened the Isfara School  #31  in Sughd Province and …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan October 3, 2018 –  Chargé d’Affaires Kevin Covert and Tajikistan Ministry of Interior (MIA) General for Police Reform Shodmonzoda met with community  leaders September 17 – 20 in Vanj City and upper Vanj to discuss further support for the community policing partnership team (CPPT) set up in 2017 in Vanj to counter violent …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, September 28, 2018 – The United States is opening a new registration period for the Diversity Visa Program.  The online registration period for the DV-2020 Program begins Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 9:00 pm in Tajikistan (GMT +5), and concludes on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 9:00 pm (GMT +5). The English version of …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan September 17, 2018 – For the first time, the United States will be holding its flagship international business event, the Eighth Annual Central Asia Trade Forum, in Uzbekistan. The event, organized by the U.S. Agency for international Development (USAID) and co-hosted by the Ministry for Foreign Trade of the Government of Uzbekistan, will be …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan September 13, 2018 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Republic of Tajikistan Ministry of Health and Social Protection hosted the third International Conference on Integrated Tuberculosis (TB) Control in Central Asia in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The conference was organized in partnership with the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, August 24, 2018 – The National Association of Business Women of Tajikistan (NABWT) has announced the winners of the Farah 2018 Woman Entrepreneur of the Year competition.  Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the United States Kevin Covert participated in presenting diplomas and prizes to the winners, and the competition’s general sponsor IMON Internationalawarded 100,000 Tajik somoni to the grand prize winner.  NABWT …

August 8, 2018 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Khatlon regional government hosted the first-ever horticulture trade forum in Khatlon, a two-day event that provided networking and partnership opportunities for more than 300 horticulture producers, traders, and buyers from Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and the Kyrgyz Republic. Attendees also discussed innovative solutions to …

In working closely with Tajik authorities, we can confirm that two American cyclists were killed in the Danghara district on July 29. According to multiple sources, on July 29 Tajik citizens hit seven foreign cyclists with their vehicle, exited the car, and stabbed the cyclists with knives. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, several suspect have …

Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and Dushanbe, Tajikistan, July 10, 2018 – Public health experts from Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Health, Republican Specialized Scientific and Practical Medical Center of Phthisiology and Pulmonology, and the Women’s Committee of Uzbekistan traveled to Tajikistan on July 3 to meet with their colleagues at the Republic of Tajikistan National Tuberculosis (TB) Program, TB …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, June 7, 2018 – U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Assistant Administrator for Central and South Asia, Javier Piedra, visited Tajikistan as part of his first official visit to Central Asia. Deputy Assistant Administrator Piedra, who oversees USAID’s development assistance in the region, including programs that promote inclusive growth, education, health and …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, May 11, 2018 – General Joseph Votel, Commander of U.S. Central Command, visited Tajikistan to meet with senior Tajikistan leaders and U.S. embassy officials in Dushanbe. During his visit, he discussed a wide range of common security issues with President Emomali Rahmon; Minister of Defense, General-Colonel Sherali Mirzo; 1st Deputy Minister and Chief …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, May 4, 2018 – Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State (DAS) Henry S. Ensher traveled to Dushanbe, Tajikistan on May 3 to participate in Tajikistan’s conference on Countering Terrorism and Preventing Violent Extremism. During the conference he thanked the Tajik government for its leadership and initiative for hosting the high level conference on …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, April 17, 2018 – To raise public awareness of tuberculosis (TB) and its impact on public health, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through its TB Control Program with its partners the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population, the National Tuberculosis Program, and the Republican Center for Healthy Lifestyles recognized World …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, March 20, 2018 – The Export Control and Border Security program (EXBS) of the United States Embassy in Dushanbe donated a new regional training center for prevention of weapons of mass destruction, nuclear non-proliferation, and export control to the Government of Tajikistan.  This facility costing $370,000 consists of four canopied outdoor training areas, a …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan February 23, 2018 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Republic of Tajikistan’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population held a National Workshop on “Patient-Centered Approaches in Tuberculosis (TB) Care in Tajikistan.” The two-day workshop provided a forum for nearly 100 leading national and international TB …

The U.S. Embassy in Tajikistan seeks project proposals from TV stations and production companies from Tajikistan for the 2018 Media Cooperative program (Media Coop).  The Program sends TV stations and TV production studios’ crews to the United States for a two-week period to film original documentaries and news features on jointly planned topics. For 2018 the …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, February 8, 2018 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) works with local partners to bring a new, shorter treatment regimen for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), recommended by the World Health Organization, to MDR-TB patients in Tajikistan. During a small ceremony, USAID Tajikistan Country Office Director Kate Crawford and National TB Program …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, February 5, 2018 – Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Henry S. Ensher traveled to Dushanbe, Tajikistan on February 3 and 4.  During his visit, he met with representatives of the Government of Tajikistan on a range of bilateral and international issues, as well with civil society organizations.  He expressed the United States’ commitment …

Khatlon Province, Tajikistan, January 26, 2018 – Staff from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) joined United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Deputy Country Director Mariko Kawabata in a visit to Balkhi district in Khatlon to review the progress of the recently launched project for the prevention and treatment of moderate acute malnutrition …

Are you full time college or undergraduate student? Are you learning English and good at spelling? If so, join us for our 2018 TAJIKISTAN SPELLING BEE! A spelling bee is a competition that tests your ability to correctly spell tricky English words. The winners of the National Spelling Bee of Tajikistan will receive prizes, and …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, December 21, 2017 – USAID/Central Asia Tajikistan Country Director Katherine Crawford, Deputy Speaker of Parliament Khayriniso Yusufi, and First Deputy Minister of Health and Social Protection of Population Saida Umarzoda gathered government officials, donor representatives, and other key stakeholders at a ceremony to celebrate and close the three-year project, Tajikistan Technical Support to …

Dushanbe, December, 21, 2017 – The United States Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Kevin Covert handed over the keys to a Murghob Customs office to Abdufatohi Ghoib, the Head of the Customs Service under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan at the Customs headquarters in Dushanbe. This office is located at the Qizil Art Tajik-Kyrgyz border …

Vahdat, Tajikistan, December 1, 2017 – The United States Chargé d’Affaires Kevin Covert joined the Deputy Head of Vahdat District Farzona Khojazoda and the Director of the Vahdat District AIDS Center Abdurashid Rajabov at a World AIDS Day event to help raise awareness about HIV in Tajikistan and around the world through musical performances, quizzes …

Major General Terrence McKenrick, Deputy Commander of U.S. Army Central Command, visited Tajikistan to meet with senior Tajikistan leaders and U.S. embassy officials. During his visit, he discussed a wide range of common security issues with senior Tajik officials from the Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Internal Affairs, and expressed appreciation for the continued …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, November 09, 2017 – The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the 2018 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). AFCP-supported projects include the restoration of ancient and historic buildings, assessment and conservation of rare manuscripts and museum collections, preservation and protection of important archaeological sites, and the …

On October 17-19, 2017, under the auspices of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT), the Government of Tajikistan hosted the nuclear detection tabletop exercise, “Roof of the World.” Co-Chaired by the Russian Federation and the United States, GICNT has grown to include 88 partner nations and five official observer organizations committed to working …

High School Students Will Again Have the Opportunity to Live in the U.S. Free of Charge.  Dushanbe, October 20, 2017 – Testing for the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) scholarship exchange program will begin this Saturday, October 21. The scholarship offers competitively selected high school students the opportunity to study in the United States for free. …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, October 17, 2017 – Due to technical issues, the registration period for DV-2019 is being restarted, and all entries made prior to October 18, 2017, will need to be resubmitted for the entrant to be considered. The new registration period for DV-2019 opens for electronic entries at noon, Eastern Daylight Time, Wednesday, October …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan – U.S. Chargѐ d’Affaires Kevin Covert joined Deputy Minister of Education and Science Latofat Naziri, local education officials and stakeholders, implementing partners, students, librarians, and teachers to celebrate the shared accomplishments of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Quality Reading Project partnership as it closes after four years. Through USAID, the U.S. Government …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, August 15, 2017 – U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan Elisabeth Millard held a spelling bee for 11 participants from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan at the American Corner in Dushanbe. A spelling bee is competition popularized in America in which contestants are asked to spell words in English. Elnur Rakhmatullin from Kazakhstan won the …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, July 27, 2017 – On Wednesday, July 26, Tajikistan co-hosted a meeting of the C5+1 Security Working Group with representatives from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and the United States at the National Library in Dushanbe. R. Carl Paschall, Deputy Coordinator for Operations Policy and Military Coordination of the State Department’s Bureau …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, July 26, 2017 – U. S. Ambassador Elisabeth Millard participated in a forum on “Innovative Water Management for Sustainable Development.” The forum, organized by the USAID Local Governance Project and chaired by the First Deputy of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources Mr. Sulton Rahimzoda, focused on improving the quality and management …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, July 25, 2017 – On Monday, the United States Ambassador to Tajikistan, Elisabeth Millard, and the Tojikobod District Chairwoman, Nodirai Mahmadiso, commemorated the ground breaking of Tojikobod’s Parastu School, Tojikobod District, Districts of Republican Subordination. The Tojikobod government coordinated with the United States Embassy for assistance with the Tojikobod District Development Plan. The …

Every year on June 20, the world comes together to recognize the courage and perseverance of refugees forced to leave their homes due to conflict or persecution.  It is also a time to reflect on the contributions that refugees bring to the society or country that welcomes them.  This day is not just any other …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, May 11th, 2017 – United States Ambassador to Tajikistan Elisabeth Millard, Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) General-Lieutenant Saymumin Yatimov, and 1st Deputy SCNS Chairman and Commander of the Border Force of Tajikistan General-Lieutenant Rajabali Rahmonali attended the handover ceremony of $6 million in vehicles, communications equipment, and thermal cameras …

Norak, Tajikistan – U.S. Ambassador Elisabeth Millard and First Deputy Chairman of Norak, Mr. Asozoda Dilshod Alimurod celebrated the opening of a new drinking water system in Daldakhuron village of Norak district.  USAID representatives, district and municipality officials, village leaders, and residents also participated in the ceremony.  The system provides 353 residents with clean drinking water. …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan – Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Daniel N. Rosenblum traveled to Dushanbe, Tajikistan April 30 through May 3.  During his visit, he met with representatives of the Government of Tajikistan on a range of bilateral and international issues, as well as with civil society organizations. Deputy Assistant Secretary Rosenblum also traveled to Gharm where …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan – General Joseph Votel, Commander of U.S. Central Command, visited Tajikistan to meet with senior Tajikistan leaders and U.S. embassy officials in Dushanbe. During his visit, he discussed a wide range of common security issues with President Emomali Rahmon; Minister of Defense, General-Lieutenant Sherali Mirzo; 1st Deputy Minister, Chief of the General Staff, General-Major …

Panjakent, Tajikistan, April 10, 2017 – On Monday, the United States Ambassador to Tajikistan, Elisabeth Millard, and the Panjakent Deputy District Chairman, Parviz Shodizoda, commemorated the distribution of 50 beds to the Panjakent mental health clinic, Panjakent District in the Sughd Province. The Panjakent government coordinated with the United States Embassy for assistance with the …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, March 14, 2017 – U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan Elisabeth Millard, First Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services Ms. Umarzoda Saida, and Mercy Corps Country Director Garrett Hubbard welcomed government officials, donor representatives, and other stakeholders to a ceremony to celebrate the completion of the eight-year Maternal and Child Health Project funded by …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, March 7, 2017 – On March 6, U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan Elisabeth Millard met with the new mayor of Dushanbe Rustam Emomali to discuss areas of mutual interest and cooperation, including activities of the Dushanbe-Boulder Sister Cities partnership at the mayor’s new office, the former presidential palace. Both parties noted the importance of …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, February 15, 2017 – U.S. Ambassador Elisabeth Millard attended an opening ceremony for a new commercial greenhouse in Ghayrat village near Qurghonteppa. Several key stakeholders also attended the event, including Hidirzoda Makhfirat Umar, Deputy Governor of Khatlon Province. For several years, USAID’s Feed the Future activities in Khatlon have been working on the …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, January 31, 2017 – Acting Deputy Chief of Mission of the United States to Tajikistan Lucy Jilka joined the First Deputy Minister of Health and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Tajikistan Umarzoda Saida Gayrat, national health leadership, physicians, TB doctors, and stakeholders to celebrate the introduction of bedaquiline to Tajikistan. …

U.S. Ambassador Elisabeth Millard joined Deputy Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan Latofat Naziri, local education officials, teachers, and education stakeholders at the joint Ministry and USAID Quality Reading Project presentation of the 2016 Early Grade Reading Assessment midterm findings. The baseline data was presented in December 2014. The Early Grade …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, January 04, 2017 – Today, The U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan, Elisabeth Millard, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, Sirojiddin Aslov. They discussed security cooperation, the OSCE, the C5+1 platform, and the celebration of 25 years of U.S.-Tajik diplomatic relations. More on the 25 anniversary of U.S.-Tajik relations can be found on …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, December 16, 2016 – U.S. Embassy Dushanbe has concluded an annual three-day working group on security cooperation with Tajikistan’s Ministry of Defense. Thirty representatives of the United States Central Command and its components, as well as 12 officers representing Tajikistan’s Ministry of Defense participated in the Action Officer Working Group, which sets conditions for …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, December 1, 2016 – During the week of November 27 to December 1, the United States Government hosted a series of events commemorating World AIDS Day to raise awareness of the HIV epidemic especially among vulnerable groups and to combat stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV. On November 27, the United …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, November 29, 2016 – The United States wishes to express concern over the cancelation of accreditations of six journalists from Radio Ozodi.  Journalists play a fundamental role in any democratic society.  Therefore, the United States calls on the authorities of Tajikistan to ensure that journalists have the right to freedom of expression and …

International Education Week will be celebrated around the world November 14-18, 2016. To help celebrate this event, the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe will host an Education Fair at the Ismaili Center on November 14, 2016 from 2 to 5 pm with a range of educational organizations including: American Councils, EducationUSA, Bactria Cultural Center, Erasmus+, University …

Ambassador William E. Todd, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia led a delegation from the United States for the sixth Annual Bilateral Consultations with the government of Tajikistan, on October 21. Joined by Ambassador Elisabeth Millard, the interagency delegation discussed with their Tajik counterparts various aspects of this strategic bilateral relationship. They …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, October 12, 2016 – From October 6 to October 10, 2016, the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe, Tajikistan hosted the regional field study portion of the CAPSTONE General and Flag Officer Course from the National Defense University in Washington, D.C. During their trip to Tajikistan, the CAPSTONE fellows met with senior-level officials from the …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, October 7, 2016 – The United States notes with concern significant due process deficiencies in the trial of defense attorneys Buzurgmehr Yorov and Nuriddin Mahkamov, who were sentenced on October 6 to prison terms of 23 and 21 years. We have urged the Government of Tajikistan to conduct trials in a fair and …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, October 4, 2016 –The United States Chargé d’Affaires Leslie Hayden, Deputy Chairman of Bokhtar District Dilafruz Mahmadalieva and Head of Health Department of Khatlon Province Saidullo Mallazoda opened the ceremony to deliver disposable medical supplies to 14 maternity hospitals in Khatlon province. The delivery was possible through support of Feed the Future Tajikistan …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, September 15, 2016 – The United States Embassy held a ceremony celebrating the re-opening of its American corner in Dushanbe at 66 Tolstoy Street. U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan, Elisabeth Millard, greeted participants and talked about the benefits of American corners. She also invited everyone, especially youth, to come the American corners to interact …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, September 23, 2016 – The United States government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), announced a new five-year USAID Central Asia HIV flagship project that will operate in Dushanbe, its surrounding areas, and the Sughd province. U.S. Ambassador Elisabeth Millard and Deputy Minister of Health and Social Protection of Population …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, September 22, 2016 – On Wednesday, the United States Ambassador to Tajikistan, Elisabeth Millard, and the Isfara Deputy District Chairman, Sodir Kosimi, officiated the opening of Isfara School #67 in Isfara, Isfara District, Sughd Province. The Isfara School #67 is a Civil Affairs project that began in 2015 with the intention of supporting the education of approximately 550 …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, August 26, 2016 – The USAID Land Reform and Farm Restructuring Project hosted an event in Dushanbe to celebrate the completion of this three-year project aimed at strengthening land-use rights to help create a land market in Tajikistan. U.S. Ambassador Elisabeth Millard and Chairman of the State Land Committee Ahmadzoda opened the event …

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, June 22, 2016 – United States Ambassador to Tajikistan, Elisabeth Millard, and the Jayhoon district chairman, Faizullo Aminzoda, officiated the opening of Tavildara Clinic in Jayhoon District, Khatlon Province. Tavildara Clinic is a Civil Affairs project that began in 2015 with the intention of supporting the healthcare of over 1,200 villagers, many of …