The Government of Switzerland inaugurates together with the Government of Tajikistan a 110kV Substation in Khorog, Tajikistan

29.09.2021 — Press release Tajikistan
Khorog, 29 September, 2021:  The Government of Switzerland is one of the key donors supporting Tajikistan in enhancing Viloyati Mukhtori Kuhistoni Badakhshon  power provision since the year 2000. Pamir Private Power Project Phase III (PPPP III) has been funded by the Government of Switzerland  in cooperation with the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and co-financed and implemented by Pamir Energy Company. 

State Free Legal Aid Has Become More Accessible to the Tajik People

22.09.2021 — Local news Tajikistan
ASSISSTING PEOPLE OF TAJIKISTAN IN BETTER  ACCESS TO THE STATE FREE LEGAL AID

Photo Contest For Annual SCO Tajikistan Calendar 2022-2023

20.09.2021 — Local news Tajikistan
The Swiss Cooperation Office in Tajikistan invites local professional and amateur photographers to participate in the contest of photos with the subject "The beauty of Tajikistan" for its next Calendar "Tajikistan 2022-2023"

Ministry of Finances of Tajikistan receives support from the Government of Switzerland

13.09.2021 — Press release Tajikistan
Ministry of Finances of Tajikistan receives support from the Government of Switzerland - Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) in conducting Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) assessment.

Happy 30th Anniversary of Independence Day Tajikistan

09.09.2021 — Press release Tajikistan

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars for the academic year 2022-2023

10.08.2021 — Local news Tajikistan
The Swiss Government, through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), awards University scholarships for research fellowships, for doctorates and post-doctorates at Swiss universities, Federal Institutes of Technology and universities of applied sciences.

Virtual Festival The Roof of the World

09.08.2021 — Local news Tajikistan
As every year, the Government of Switzerland, through its Swiss Cooperation Office in Tajikistan supports the renowned “Roof of the World” festival. This event is popular for being one of the most beautiful cultural festivals in Tajikistan. “Amesha Spenta” a Non-Governmental Organization, in partnership with the local Government of Gorno-Badakhshan is the implementing partner of this event. 

Call for proposals

13.07.2021 — Local news Tajikistan

Clean water for Tajikistan

14.05.2021 — Local news Tajikistan
Dushanbe. The Government of Switzerland handed over 18 mobile water test kits to the State Unitary Enterprise “Housing and Communal Services” (KMK) of Tajikistan.

Notice of closure

07.05.2021 — Local news Tajikistan

Notice of closure

02.04.2021 — Local news Tajikistan

Dear visitors,

Please note, the Swiss Cooperation Office in Tajikistan will be closed on 05 April 2021 due to the Ester Holiday. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, April 06.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you a Happy Easter Holidays! 

Tajikistan celebrates the International Francophonie Days 2021

01.04.2021 — Local news Tajikistan
The Swiss Cooperation Office in Tajikistan, and the Embassies of France in Tajikistan, Belgium and Canada in Central Asia come together to launch the Francophonie Days in Dushanbe.

The Government of Switzerland inaugurates together with the Government of Tajikistan a 110kV Substation in Khorog, Tajikistan

29.09.2021 — Press release Tajikistan
Khorog, 29 September, 2021:  The Government of Switzerland is one of the key donors supporting Tajikistan in enhancing Viloyati Mukhtori Kuhistoni Badakhshon  power provision since the year 2000. Pamir Private Power Project Phase III (PPPP III) has been funded by the Government of Switzerland  in cooperation with the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and co-financed and implemented by Pamir Energy Company. 

Ministry of Finances of Tajikistan receives support from the Government of Switzerland

13.09.2021 — Press release Tajikistan
Ministry of Finances of Tajikistan receives support from the Government of Switzerland - Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) in conducting Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) assessment.

Happy 30th Anniversary of Independence Day Tajikistan

09.09.2021 — Press release Tajikistan

Switzerland allocates USD 1.1 million to WFP as a support to Tajikistan’s COVID-19 response

28.07.2020 — Press release Tajikistan
Dushanbe – Switzerland, through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), has confirmed a contribution of USD 1.1 million as a support to the COVID-19 response measures of the United Nations World Food Programme in Tajikistan (WFP). These measures will help improving food security in the country.

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon pays working visit to Bern

05.11.2019 — Press release EDA
On Tuesday, 5 November, President Ueli Maurer received Tajik President Emomali Rahmon for a working visit. The official talks in the Bernerhof focused on bilateral relations and cooperation in international organisations, as well as under the Belt and Road Initiative.

President of the Swiss Confederation Alain Berset: National Day 2018 greetings for the Swiss abroad

31.07.2018 — Press release Tajikistan

President of the Swiss Confederation Doris Leuthard: National Day 2017 greetings for the Swiss abroad

01.08.2017 — Press release Tajikistan

Cross-border water management as an instrument for stability: Federal Councillor Burkhalter opens conference in Astana

19.06.2017 — Press release Tajikistan

Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter is scheduled to launch a Swiss initiative that sets a new course for cross-border water cooperation in central Asia. This will take place at a conference in the Kazakh capital Astana on 19 June 2017. In his opening speech, Mr Burkhalter will emphasise that structured water management is a factor for stability. The conference in Astana builds on Switzerland’s long-standing engagement for sustainable water use in the region.

7th International Film Festival Didor opens its doors in Tajikistan

16.10.2016 — Press release Tajikistan

On 16 October 2016 the 7th edition of the biannual International Film Festival “Didor” has started in Dushanbe. This year, the Festival will present not only new films originating from the Persian speaking countries (Tajikistan, Iran and Afghanistan), but also give a space to young afghan film-makers living in Tajikistan. Moreover, the Festival provides a new window to Mongolian cinematography, called «Mongolian cinema today». Movies from Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran and Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Uzbekistan, USA will be shown during the Festival which runs through October 20.

Pathways to Abolition of the Death Penalty

10.10.2016 — Press release Tajikistan

Tajik enterprises learned European clients' taste in colour

05.10.2016 — Press release Tajikistan

Representatives of six Tajik handicraft companies were trained on dyeing methods according to the European Union conformed standards. The training held in Bishkek city of Kyrgyzstan on September 15-17, 2016.

Government of Switzerland Supports Training on Copyright and Neighboring Rights

17.06.2015 — Press release Tajikistan

On 10-11 June 2015 The Swiss Government supported regional training on “Tajik Copyright and Neighboring Rights Legislation” conducted in Qurghonteppa, Tajikistan for copyright and neighboring right holders. 

State Free Legal Aid Has Become More Accessible to the Tajik People

22.09.2021 — Local news Tajikistan
ASSISSTING PEOPLE OF TAJIKISTAN IN BETTER  ACCESS TO THE STATE FREE LEGAL AID

Photo Contest For Annual SCO Tajikistan Calendar 2022-2023

20.09.2021 — Local news Tajikistan
The Swiss Cooperation Office in Tajikistan invites local professional and amateur photographers to participate in the contest of photos with the subject "The beauty of Tajikistan" for its next Calendar "Tajikistan 2022-2023"

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars for the academic year 2022-2023

10.08.2021 — Local news Tajikistan
The Swiss Government, through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), awards University scholarships for research fellowships, for doctorates and post-doctorates at Swiss universities, Federal Institutes of Technology and universities of applied sciences.

Virtual Festival The Roof of the World

09.08.2021 — Local news Tajikistan
As every year, the Government of Switzerland, through its Swiss Cooperation Office in Tajikistan supports the renowned “Roof of the World” festival. This event is popular for being one of the most beautiful cultural festivals in Tajikistan. “Amesha Spenta” a Non-Governmental Organization, in partnership with the local Government of Gorno-Badakhshan is the implementing partner of this event. 

Call for proposals

13.07.2021 — Local news Tajikistan

Clean water for Tajikistan

14.05.2021 — Local news Tajikistan
Dushanbe. The Government of Switzerland handed over 18 mobile water test kits to the State Unitary Enterprise “Housing and Communal Services” (KMK) of Tajikistan.

Notice of closure

07.05.2021 — Local news Tajikistan

Notice of closure

02.04.2021 — Local news Tajikistan

Dear visitors,

Please note, the Swiss Cooperation Office in Tajikistan will be closed on 05 April 2021 due to the Ester Holiday. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, April 06.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you a Happy Easter Holidays! 

Tajikistan celebrates the International Francophonie Days 2021

01.04.2021 — Local news Tajikistan
The Swiss Cooperation Office in Tajikistan, and the Embassies of France in Tajikistan, Belgium and Canada in Central Asia come together to launch the Francophonie Days in Dushanbe.

Notice of closure

19.03.2021 — Local news Tajikistan

Dear visitors,

Please note, the Swiss Cooperation Office in Tajikistan will be closed on 23 and 24 of March 2021 due to the Navruz holiday (Tajik New Year). 

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you a Happy Navruz Holiday! 

Platform Economies in Emerging Markets and Developing Countries

06.01.2021 — Local news Tajikistan

(English version of the article published in Die Volkwirtschaft on December 23, 2020)

Surrounded by snow-covered mountains deep in an isolated valley in Pamir in Tajikistan, a farmer turns on his mobile phone. He is about to send money from his online bank account to his family in the capital city of Dushanbe. Even in the remoter regions in this low-income country, it is possible to conduct cashless financial transactions. Driven in part by the fears surrounding COVID-19, almost two million users registered to benefit from the newly created cashless zone over the past six months. This virtual zone is a platform using digital technologies to connect and facilitate interactions between financial service providers and their users. This is a story of how to enable creative construction and support for structural change in order to establish platforms that can contribute to inclusive, sustainable development.

Delivering better water and sanitation services to Sughd Oblast

23.12.2020 — Local news Tajikistan
Thanks to the newly launched project funded by the Government of Switzerland, over 42,500 people in Sughd Oblast (Northern Tajikistan) will gain access to clean drinking water and benefit from better sanitation facilities and hygiene training.