Tajikistan - Latest News/Current Events, Economic Overview & Trade Relations
AEI | Quick Facts about Tajikistan
| Official Name | Republic of Tajikistan |
| Capital | Dushanbe |
| Location | Central Asia, west of China |
| Area | total: 143,100 sq km land: 142,700 sq km water: 400 sq km |
| Climate | midlatitude continental, hot summers, mild winters; semiarid to polar in Pamir Mountains |
| Terrain | Pamir and Alay Mountains dominate landscape; western Fergana Valley in north, Kofarnihon and Vakhsh Valleys in southwest |
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Mixed Reports about Electricity Rationing in Tajikistan
Electricity rationing in the center of northern Sughd Province has been suspended in Tajikistan.
read full newsTajikistan Establishes Two Free Economic Zones
Tajikistan has established two free economic zones according to the Tajik Deputy Minister of Economic Development Larissa Kislyakova.
read full newsTajikistan to Continue to Build Power Plant Despite Global Crisis
Despite the global financial crisis, Tajik government has re-stated its commitment to budget for the largest hydroelectric power station in Central Asia.
read full newsTajiks Lose Jobs and Hopes as Crisis Hits the Poor
Many previous members of the Former Soviet Union have been impacted by Russia's financial crisis.
read full newsTajikistan Weathers Energy, Food Shortages through Winter
Last year Tajikistan was faced with energy infrastructure failure that left hundreds of Tajiks dead due to the extreme cold and the crop devastation that left many without food.
read full newsUzbekistan Curtailing Gas Deliveries Due To Tajik Debt
Uzbekistan is forcing Tajikistan to fully repay its $18 million debt before Uzbekistan will restart full gas export services to the country.
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Trade Agreements
CISFTA - Commonwealth of Independent States FTA
Belarus
Georgia
Moldova, Republic Of
UkraineNever fully implemented by all members, although Free Trade Area was created in 1999; future prospects unclear. http://www.worldtradelaw.net/fta/agreements/cisfta.pdf
Eurasian Economic Community Customs Union
The EAEC attempts substantial integration in post-soviet nations. It arose out of the CIS customs union as all the members were CIS members. The agreement strives to create a common market, customs union, standardized currency exchange, develop programs for social and economic development, a general energy market and several equal rights for citizens, including health care. The EAEC consists of an intergovernmental council, Secretariat, Commission of the Permanent Representatives, Interstate parliamentary assembly, Law Court, and Integration Committee. http://secretariat.efta.int/Web/ExternalRelations/PartnerCountries/Singapore
US - Central Asian TIFA
The US-Central Asian TIFA will allow member countries to address trade issues and promote US trade and investment to Central Asia. It will open up a market of 55.9 million consumers to the United States. A Council was created with the agreement to promote an ongoing dialogue and open forum for countries improve trade relations.http://www.ustr.gov/assets/Trade_Agreements/TIFA/asset_upload_file683_7722.pdf
Trade Organizations
Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO)
The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is an intergovernmental international organization involving ten Asian nations. It provides a platform to discuss ways to improve development and promote trade, and investment opportunities. The nations involved are Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The common objective is to establish a single market for goods and services, much like the European Union. ECO's secretariat and cultural department are located in Tehran, its economic bureau is in Turkey and its scientific bureau is situated in Pakistan.
Eurasian Economic Community (EuAsEC or EAEC)
The Eurasian Economic Community (EuAsEC or EAEC) is an intergovernmental organization of 6 nations and is also part of the CIS Customs Union. All members are also members of the older Commonwealth of Independent States.