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Joint Statement on the C5+1 Ministerial in Astana
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 ... Read More»
New U.S. Ambassador Manuel Micaller Presents His Credentials to President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon
Dushanbe, Tajikistan, March 10, 2023 – Mr. Manuel P. Micaller, Jr., Ambassador of the United States to Republic of Tajikistan, presented his credentials to President Emomali Rahmon March 9. During the ceremony, both sides expressed determination to enhance and expand the already strong bilateral cooperation between Tajikistan and the United States. Mr. Manuel Micaller replaced ... Read More»
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Tajikistan Foreign Minister Muhriddin
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 ... Read More»
Project Proposals for the 2023 Democracy Commission Small Grants Program
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, ... Read More»
Alert – Earthquake, eastern Tajikistan
Event: Earthquake, eastern Tajikistan (February 23, 2023) Eastern Tajikistan experienced a powerful earthquake this morning at approximately 5:30 a.m. west of Murghab, followed by several less-severe aftershocks. News reports and information from contacts in the area indicate no injuries or significant damage. All inquiries regarding U.S. citizens impacted by the earthquake should be directed to ... Read More»