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Two American Boeing Airplanes Join Somon Air Fleet

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 ...
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USAID and Tajik Ministry of Health Supported the Opening of the First Community Health Center in Tajikistan

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 ...
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Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program (2023–2024 Academic Year)

The Fulbright Visiting Scholar awards are offered to experienced Tajik professionals, university faculty members, and researchers at relevant governmental and non-governmental organization (with ten years or more professional experience) to pursue research at U.S. universities for a period up to one academic year. Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens of Tajikistan residing in Tajikistan at the ...
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Fulbright Specialist Program

The U.S. Embassy in Tajikistan is accepting applications from eligible Tajik institutions to host a U.S. Fulbright Specialist.  The application deadline is September 5, 2022. The Fulbright Specialist Program gives host institutions the opportunity to invite a specialist who will assist in implementing projects that have an education or training focus.  The specialist’s program length ...
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Statement on Ambassador Pommersheim Visit to GBAO

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, August 17, 2022 – On August 16-17, U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan John Mark Pommersheim visited Tajikistan’s Gorno-Badakhshon (GBAO) region.  Ambassador Pommersheim attended the Pamir Investment Forum in Khorugh at the invitation of the Tajik government and met with Governor Alisher Mirzonabot to discuss areas of bilateral cooperation.   While in GBAO, Ambassador Pommersheim visited ...
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