Times of Central Asia back issues from June 2009:
Minister of Internal Affairs of Turkmenistan relieved of his post.
Jun 01, 2009 ... ASHGABAT, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- Minister of Internal Affairs of Turkmenistan Orazgeldi Amanmyradov was relieved of his post and appointed head of the newly established special secondary police school of the MIA. President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed a decree to this effect at a ...
Turkmenistan passes law on combating criminal money laundering and financing terrorism.
Jun 01, 2009 ... ASHGABAT, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- Turkmenistan has adopted the Law "On combating criminal money laundering and financing terrorism". The law, prepared by the Mejlis on the instructions of the head of state, was signed by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at a government meeting on May 28 ....
Tajikistan, Belgium for removing barriers between CA states.
Jun 01, 2009 ... DUSHANBE, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- On Sunday May 31, President Emomali Rahmon held talks with visiting Belgian Prime Minister, Herman Van Rompuy, according to presidential press service. Bilateral cooperation between Tajikistan and Belgium were a major topic of the talks o Tajik leader and ...
President signs edict obligating to seek solution to the cotton subsector debt problem.
Jun 01, 2009 ... DUSHANBE, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- On May 30, President Emomali Rahmon signed a decree on additional measures to support the country's agrarian sector, according to presidential press service. By president's decree debts that had arisen in the cotton subsector before January 1, 2008 should ...
No one of Tajikistan's hydroelectricity projects aimed against our neighbors, says Rahmon.
Jun 01, 2009 ... DUSHANBE, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- On Saturday May 30, President Emomali Rahmon received participants of the EU-CA FM Troika Meeting that was held in Dushanbe on May 29-30, according to presidential press service. Speaking at the meeting, Tajik leader noted that in relations with the ...
Tajikistan attaches significance to cooperation with EU, says Tajik FM.
Jun 01, 2009 ... DUSHANBE, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- Tajikistan attaches important significance to expansion of cooperation with European Union (EU), Tajik Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi stated at a bilateral meeting of the EU Troika with Tajik delegation in Dushanbe on May 29, according to the MFA ...
Turkey to provide assistance to Tajikistan with organization of FEZs, says Tajik president.
Jun 01, 2009 ... DUSHANBE, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- Turkey will provide technical assistance to Tajikistan with organization of free economic zones (FEZs), President Emomali Rahmon announced at a briefing in Dushanbe on May 29 following his talks with his Turkish counterpart, President Abdullah Gul. 'It was ...
The number of presidential candidates reduced to 12.
Jun 01, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- The number of presidential candidates reduced to 12 as two candidates ' director of Insanstroi enterprise Kutmanbek Eshenbaev and unemployed Azamat Ulamaev had not passed the exam for knowledge of the Kyrgyz language. According to the schedule of ...
At least two presidential nominees fail Kyrgyz language exam.
Jun 01, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- At least two presidential nominees failed the state language exam in Kyrgyzstan. Examination commission has resolved by majority vote that the businessman Kutmanbek Eshenbaev lacked knowledge of Kyrgyz language on May 31. Chairman of the examination ...
Russian airbase to operate in Kyrgyzstan 49 years.
Jun 01, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- Russian government has approved amendments to the agreement over the status and terms of the Russian airbase presence on the territory of Kyrgyzstan, extending the term of the base location up to 49 years, RIA Novosti reported. Firstly, the agreement ...
Kyrgyz Parliament addresses to Supreme Assembly of Uzbekistan.
Jun 01, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- Parliament of Kyrgyzstan addressed to Oliy Majlis of the Uzbekistan in view of situation on Kyrgyz-Uzbek border. Draft document was ratified at session of the parliament on Friday, May 29. The reason for address was incident in the village of Chek when about ...
Parliamentarians of Kyrgyzstan and France discussed perspectives of relations.
Jun 01, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- Official delegation of the National Assembly of France led by head of the 'France-Kyrgyzstan' Friendship Committee Jean-Paul Chanteguet pays visit to Kyrgyzstan since May 25. A meeting of the delegation with speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Aytibai Tagaev took ...
Bakiev: Kyrgyzstan confidently asserts itself at international political arena.
Jun 01, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- Kyrgyzstan asserts itself ever more confidently and loudly at the international political arena, president of the country said at celebration of the 17th anniversary of the Kyrgyz Armed Forces and 10th anniversary of the Border Service. 'That time when our ...
Issues of Kyrgyz-Indonesian cooperation discussed.
Jun 01, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- A meeting of Deputy Foreign Minister E.Ibraimov with Head of Policy Analysis and Development Agency of the Indonesian Foreign Ministry Artauli Ratna Menara Panggabean Tobing took place at the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry. The parties discussed issues of ...
Turkmen delegation to go to Beijing for talks on gas exports.
Jun 01, 2009 ... ASHGABAT, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- A working group consisting of heads and senior specialists of Turkmengaz state concern, the State Bank for Foreign Economic Activities and other line agencies of Turkmenistan will be sent to China. The group will be headed by deputy chairman of ...
IDB provides funds to finance several projects in Turkmenistan.
Jun 01, 2009 ... ASHGABAT, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) granted a US $ 31 million loan to Turkmenistan to finance the purchase of two "river-sea" vessels with the capacity of 7 tons each for transportation of oil and oil products. The Turkmendenizderyaellary department will ...
Turkmenistan, Saudi Arabia discuss cooperation in investment projects and fuel-energy sphere.
Jun 01, 2009 ... ASHGABAT, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- Attracting investments in large-scale national projects of Turkmenistan and joint partnership in the energy sector were on top of the talks between President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Deputy Chairman of the Council of Saudi Arabian Chambers of Commerce ...
UNDP Executive Board approves country program for Tajikistan (2010-2015).
Jun 01, 2009 ... DUSHANBE, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- The present financial-and-economic shock, energy and food crisis as well natural disasters that have become more frequent are diverting major part of Tajikistan's resources intended for alleviating poverty, Ambassador Sirojiddin Aslov, Permanent ...
Currency exchange situation reportedly becomes stable in Tajik capital.
Jun 01, 2009 ... DUSHANBE, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- The currency exchange offices in Dushanbe have functioned in normal regime since Friday afternoon. Both private and bank exchange offices are now purchasing and selling dollars, euros and Russian rubles. Thus, they now purchase dollars at the rate of 1:4 ...
Kyrgyz-Sino relations in agriculture developing.
Jun 01, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- Deputy Foreign Minister E.Ibraimov met with Deputy Governor of Heilongjiang Province Sun Yo on May 27. During the talks, the parties noted that lately the Kyrgyz-Sino trade-economic cooperation has activated. E.Ibarimov said the Deputy Governor's ...
World Bank leadership OKs Kyrgyzstan maternity, child protection payment.
Jun 01, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- Leadership of the World Bank approved $10 million program on improvement of maternity and child protection sphere in Kyrgyzstan, Vice Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Uktomhan Abdullaeva informed the 7th summit of health care organizations on Friday, May 29. The ...
Representatives of Turkmenistan to attend St. Petersburg forums.
Jun 01, 2009 ... ASHGABAT, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- Director of the Institute of Strategic Planning and Economic Development of Turkmenistan Ashyrguly Gurbangulyev will make a working visit to St Petersburg, Russian Federation, 3-8 June, to attend an international economic forum. President of Turkmenistan ...
Turkmenistan attaches great importance to partnership with European Union.
Jun 01, 2009 ... ASHGABAT, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- Turkmenistan attaches great importance to the forthcoming 10th meeting of the Joint Committee "European Union - Turkmenistan" to be held in Brussels on June 4. The Turkmen government delegation will participate in the meeting. This was announced by Turkmen ...
Tajikistan marks International Children's Day.
Jun 01, 2009 ... DUSHANBE, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- Tajikistan have organized activities to mark International Children's Day. In Dushanbe, the main celebrations to mark this holiday are being held in the Children's Park will be held, Shavkat Saidov, a spokesman for the Dushanbe mayor, said. Organizer of the ...
Population of Tien Shan Brown Bear in Sughd reportedly increases to 97.
Jun 01, 2009 ... DUSHANBE, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- Specialists have reported increase in population of the Tien Shan Brown Bear in northern Tajikistan. Speaking in an interview with Asia-Plus, the Sughd forestry director Sadriddin Sharafuddinov said that this year the bears have been seen in Kuhistoni ...
Tajikistan, Turkey sign agreement on waiving visa requirements for holders of service passports.
Jun 01, 2009 ... DUSHANBE, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- Visiting Turkish President Abdullah Gul t held talks with President Emomali Rahmon on bilateral relations as well as international and regional matters. Their talks were followed by negotiations with participation of the government delegations of the two ...
Independent School of Journalism present project for consolidation of professional skills of young j.
Jun 01, 2009 ... DUSHANBE, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- The Independent School of Journalism 'Tajikistan ' 21st Century ' (School) is presenting the project titled 'Consolidation of Professional Knowledge and Skills of Young Journalists' at Tajik Journalists' Union. The School executive director Safo Safarov ...
Rights activists criticize Tajik prison conditions.
Jun 01, 2009 ... DUSHANBE, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- Tajikistan's Center for Human rights says that inmates in Tajik prisons live in desperate conditions, RFE/RL's Tajik Service reported on May 28. Tatyana Khatyukhina told RFE/RL on Thursday that Tajik prisons lack a proper supply of food and have poor ...
Numerous festive events devoted to the Children's Day to take place today.
Jun 01, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- Numerous festive events devoted to the Children's Day will take place in Bishkek on June 1, 2009. The events will start at noon at the central square of Ala-Too. A carnival procession will open the celebrations. It is expected to perform the best children's ...
At least 4 Kyrgyz killed, 10 injured by skinheads in Russia in 2009.
Jun 01, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- At least four Kyrgyz citizens died, 10 injured at the hands of skinheads in Russia in 2009, the last report of the Moscow Bureau for Human Rights (MBHR) on aggressive xenophobia crimes, published by the newspaper Novye Izvestiya, says. Sharp rise in number ...
OSCE Centre supports course on investigating post-blast crime scenes for Kyrgyz police.
Jun 01, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- Kyrgyz police officers conclude a two-week OSCE-supported course on investigating crime scenes where explosions have occurred. The 19 participants - forensic experts from the police and interior ministry troops as well as Kyrgyz Police Academy and Justice ...
Delegation of the French parliamentarians visited regions.
Jun 01, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- Delegation of the National Assembly of France, headed by 'France-Kyrgyzstan' Friendship Committee Jean-Paul Chanteguet, visited Naryn and Osh oblasts to familiarize with implementation of Programs of the Aga-Kha Development Network in Kyrgyzstan and ...
Kyrgyz Parliament ratifies jury draft bill.
Jun 01, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 01, 2009 (TCA) -- Parliament of Kyrgyzstan has ratified the jury draft bill and all related to it amendments and additions to the Criminal Procedure, Criminal, Civil Procedure and Administrative Codes. The decision was made at the session of the parliament on May 29 ....
Kyrgyzstan joins World Association of Newspapers.
Jun 02, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 2 (TCA) -- Kyrgyzstan joined the World Association of Newspapers, the WAN reported. Association of Publishers and Distributers of Kyrgyz Periodicals entered the organization on May 30. Kyrgyz association consists of 17 members, including weekly and monthly newspapers, ...
OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities arrives in Tajikistan.
Jun 02, 2009 ... DUSHANBE, June 2 (TCA) -- Visiting OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Ambassador Knut Vollebaek, is scheduled to hold talks with President Emomali Rahmon today afternoon. According to presidential press service, the sides will discuss issues related to state of ethnic ...
Collection of signatures in support of a presidential candidate ends today.
Jun 02, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 2 (TCA) -- Collection of signatures in support of a presidential candidate ends today. Member of the Central Election Commission (CEC) Jamila Alymbekova told it. According to the Election Code, signatures shall be submitted to election commissions no later than 50 days prior ...
President Kurmanbek Bakiyev conducted a working meeting.
Jun 02, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 2 (TCA) -- President Kurmanbek Bakiyev conducted a working meeting with the participation of heads of numerous ministries and departments of the republic yesterday. The presidential press service reported it ....
Cooperation with Italy in the field of tourism established.
Jun 02, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 2 (TCA) -- Prime Minister Igor Chudinov has signed a governmental resolution on approving the agreement between governments of Kyrgyzstan and Italy on cooperation in the field of tourism, signed March 3, 1999 in Rome. The document was accepted with a purpose of execution of ...
Kyrgyz, Italian business circles discuss establishment of Italian export centre at Tian Shan.
Jun 02, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 2 (TCA) -- Business circles of Kyrgyzstan and Italy have discussed possible establishment of Italian export centre at Tien Shan and opening of the direct air service between two countries, secretariat of the Investment Council under the Kyrgyz president reported. The first ...
PMC ships pipes for "Central Karakum - Yylanly gas station" gas pipeline.
Jun 02, 2009 ... ASHGABAT, June 2 (TCA) -- Russian Pipe Metallurgical Company (PMC) has begun shipments of straight-line-seam large diameter pipes to the Turkmengaz State Corporation for the construction of "Central Karakum - Yylanly gas station". The volume of shipments, which are to be ...
Talas farmers plant haricots instead of tobacco and sugar-beet.
Jun 02, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 2 (TCA) -- Farmers of Talas oblast started to plant haricots instead of tobacco and sugar-beet. Koichukul Kudakeev, the leading specialist of Talas regional department for agro-industrial development ...
The water volume at Toktogul reservoir.
Jun 02, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 2 (TCA) -- Despite showery rains and cool spring, the water volume at the Toktogul reservoir has exceeded 7000 million cubic meters (7070) as of June 1, 2009. Last year, it was made up 7573 million cubic meters and the water inflow was 740 cubic ...
A. Japarov will participate in annual meeting of IBD.(Conference news)
Jun 02, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 2 (TCA) -- Minister of Economic Development and Trade Akylbek Japarov left for Ashgabat to take part in annual 34th meeting of the Islamic Development Bank Group. The annual meeting of IDB will take place on June 2-3. The aim of the meeting is to meet with the Bank ...
Production of Tash-Kumyr Silicon Production Company analysed in Kyrgyzstan.
Jun 02, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 2 (TCA) -- Laboratory analysis of polysilicon, produced by Tash-Kumyr Silicon Production Company, was carried out in Kyrgyzstan, the company informed the news agency "24.kg" on Monday, June 1. First production manufactured at Tash-Kumyr Silicone Production Company was sent ...
Congratulations on International Children's Day.
Jun 02, 2009 ... ASHGABAT, June 2 (TCA) -- President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov congratulates young citizens of Turkmenistan and compatriots on International Children's Day. In the congratulatory address on this remarkable occasion the Turkmen leader emphasizes, "We celebrate International ...
26 Turkmen heroine mothers awarded honorary title "Ene myahri".
Jun 02, 2009 ... ASHGABAT, June 2 (TCA) -- 26 Turkmen mothers, who gave birth to and raised eight or more children, were awarded the honorary title of Turkmenistan "Ene myahri" (Mother tenderness) -- President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed a decree to this effect. The names of heroine mothers ...
Turkmenistan celebrates Turkmen carpet day.
Jun 02, 2009 ... ASHGABAT, June 2 (TCA) -- Turkmenistan celebrated the Day of Turkmen carpet on the last Sunday of May. The exhibition titled "Turkmen carpet is a symbol of centuries-old glory" was arranged at the cultural-musical center in the Independence Park. The exhibition precedes the IX ...
Five wounded in gas blast in Konibodom Five wounded in gas blast in Konibodom.
Jun 02, 2009 ... DUSHANBE, June 2 (TCA) -- Five residents of Sughd's Konibodom district with serious burn wounds were hospitalized yesterday, according to the Ministry of Interior (MoI) -- The source at a MoI said fiver persons, including two minors, ...
Majlisi Namoyandagon board considers rural self-administration bill.
Jun 02, 2009 ... DUSHANBE, June 2 (TCA) -- The board (Shuro) of Tajikistan's lower chamber (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament considered a bill on rural self-administration at a June 1 meeting presided over by its speaker Saydullo Khairulloyev. Muhammadato Sultonov, a spokesman for the Majlisi ...
Population of the snow leopard decreases in northern Tajikistan.
Jun 02, 2009 ... KHUJAND, June 2 (TCA) -- This year, Sughd foresters have seen only eight snow leopards, according to the Sughd forestry agency. The snow leopards have been seen in mountain areas of Panjakent, Shahriston, Ayni and Kuhistoni Mastchoh districts. "The population of the snow leopard has ...
Tajik border guards study the European experience in border management.
Jun 02, 2009 ... DUSHANBE, June 2 (TCA) -- Tajik border guards together with their counterparts from other Central Asia's countries have studied the European experience in border management. A Study Tour to Hungary and the external border of the European Union organized for the officials of Central Asian ...
Prince Rahim Aga Khan arrives in Tajikistan on a three-day working visit.
Jun 02, 2009 ... DUSHANBE, June 2 (TCA) -- Prince Rahim Aga Khan, first son of His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, is arriving in Tajikistan on a three-working visit, the MFA information department reported. During his stay in Tajikistan, Prince Rahim will ...
Prosecutor General takes lead over Kyrgyz Volleyball Federation.
Jun 02, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 2 (TCA) -- Prosecutor General of Kyrgyzstan Elmurza Satybaldiev was elected president of Classical and Beach Volleyball Federation, the Kyrgyz Volleyball Federation informed the news agency "24.kg". Askaraly Naraliev was appointed first vice president, Bek Borbiev- vice ...
Central Asian Crafts Fair to be held in Bishkek.
Jun 02, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 2 (TCA) -- The Central Asian Crafts Support Association (CACSA) and "Caravan" Shopping Center will conduct the Central Asian Crafts Fair on June 6-7. It will take place in Bishkek in the building of "Caravan" Shopping Center. It will be exhibited: -Carpets and embroidery from ...
CSTO to consider drug trafficking, illegal migration issues.
Jun 02, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 2 (TCA) -- Collective Security Treaty Organization will consider issues on drug trafficking and illegal migration control, press service of CSTO informed the news agency "24.kg". The issues are on the agenda of the next meeting of Secretaries' Committee of the CSTO Security ...
Kyrgyz border guards learn European border management experience.
Jun 02, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 2 (TCA) -- Border guards from Kyrgyzstan got acquainted with European border management experience, office of the European Commission in Kyrgyzstan informed the news agency "24.kg". Information visit to Hungary, organized for officers of state border departments from Central ...
The evening of Kyrgyz songs in Berlin.
Jun 02, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 2 (TCA) -- An evening of Kyrgyzstan's arts masters took place in Berlin on May 30 at the embassy of Kyrgyzstan. The event was devoted to the annual meeting of Kyrgyz youths, working and studying in Germany and representatives of Kyrgyz diaspora in Germany. The embassy ...
Exhibition entitled "Corruption through Eyes of Children" opened at GAI.
Jun 02, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 2 (TCA) -- An exhibition entitled "Corruption through Eyes of Children" opened yesterday at the Road Traffic Inspectorate (GAI) -- Head of the department for PR and mass media of the Anticorruption Business Council under the national agency on warning corruption Baktybek ...
Kurmanjan Datka Fund congratulates children on their holiday.
Jun 02, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 2 (TCA) -- Representatives of the Kurmanjan Datka Fund congratulated children on their holiday at the national center of pediatrics and pediatric surgery (located at the Jal micro district) -- The government by the order of President Kurmanbek Bakiyev purchased and installed ...
Five-year development plan of the protected areas discussed in Sary-Chelek.
Jun 02, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 2 (TCA) -- A two-day workshop organized by the state agency on protection of environment and forestry took place in Sary-Chelek's state reserve. Directors, scientific collaborators of the state reserves and national parks of Kyrgyzstan "This workshop gave a good ...
GDP in CIS countries in January - April, 2009 decreased by 9 %.
Jun 03, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 3 (TCA) -- Kazakhstan Today - GDP in CIS countries in January - April, 2009 decreased by 9 in comparison with the similar period of the last year, the agency reports citing CIS Interstate Statistical Committee. According to the Statistical Committee, manufacture of industrial ...
Credit portfolio of microfinance organizations increased up to 6.5Bln soms last years.
Jun 03, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 3 (TCA) -- Credit portfolio of microfinance organizations increased from 430 million up to 6.5 billion soms in Kyrgyzstan for the last few years. Chairman of the Kyrgyz National Bank Marat Alapaev voiced the data at parliament hearings over amendments to Microfinance ...
The volume of investment attraction for January-April increased by 21.8%.
Jun 03, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 3 (TCA) -- The volume of investment attraction for January-April 2009 in comparison with the last year has increased by 21.8%. The national statistics committee reported it. In spite of the world financial crisis, the volume of investment attraction is increasing ...
Bishkek to hold international conference on SCO.
Jun 03, 2009 ... BISHKEK, June 3 (TCA) -- Experts from the Central Asian states are preparing for an international conference on the SCO, which is to be held in Issyk Kul on 5-6 June, Kazinform reported. On the threshold of the international conference a press conference will be held in Bishkek on 3 June ...
OSCE intends to organize Tajik language courses for ethnic communities living in Tajikistan.
Jun 03, 2009 ... DUSHANBE, June 3 (TCA) -- Issues related to state of ethnic minorities living in in Tajikistan as well as observance of their rights were the focus of a meeting of President Emomali Rahmon with visiting OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Ambassador Knut Vollebaek, in Dushanbe ...