On August 7, a new radiation mapping laboratory was officially commissioned at the Agency for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Safety under the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Academician Kobiljon Khushvakhtzoda.

It was announced that the new laboratory is equipped with advanced computer software designed to generate accurate radiation maps using gamma imaging data, dose rate measurements, and GPS coordinates. These maps enable comprehensive monitoring of the radiation environment, ensure public and environmental safety, and allow timely response to potential radiation threats.

Academician Kobiljon Khushvakhtzoda emphasized that the opening of the laboratory is an important step in strengthening the national system of radiation safety. He noted that modern technologies and scientific research will contribute to improving the accuracy and efficiency of radiation monitoring.

It was highlighted that the laboratory will become a key component in the national CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) safety system and will support the implementation of state policy on radiation protection and environmental security. The Director of the Agency noted that the use of modern data analysis methods and geoinformation technologies will improve forecasting quality and reduce risks. The development of an Atlas of radiation maps covering the territory of Tajikistan is also planned based on this laboratory.

The official ceremony concluded with a demonstration of the software in action and samples of radiation maps, which will be used for analysis and the planning of safety measures.

On July 1, the President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Academician Kobiljon Khushvakhtzoda, held a meeting with Mr. Gunnar Schellenberger, President of the Landtag of the Federal State of Saxony-Anhalt, Federal Republic of Germany.

During the meeting, Academician Kobiljon Khushvakhtzoda warmly welcomed the distinguished guests and provided detailed information about the bilateral scientific cooperation and the priority areas of the scientific activity of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan.

The parties discussed prospective cooperation with representatives of the Parliament and institutions of Tajikistan, parliamentary activity, international cultural relations, and UNESCO world heritage issues.

It was emphasized that after establishing relations, cooperation would be strengthened in such areas as biodiversity conservation, agriculture, history, and energy.

Academician Khushvakhtzoda noted that within the framework of cooperation with the Federal Republic of Germany, the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan established a Research Institute for Biodiversity Conservation based on its Center for the Development of Innovative Science and New Technologies. Within this framework, scientists from both sides will conduct research on biodiversity, glacier studies, and green energy.

The parties also paid special attention to the issues of foreign language education, training of specialists from among master’s students, PhD candidates, and their involvement in scientific institutions of the Federal Republic of Germany.

At the end of the meeting, the sides agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding between the Parliament of Saxony-Anhalt and the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan in the near future.

Today, June 9, a working meeting was held in the hall of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan (NAST) with the participation of the President of the Academy, Academician Khushvakhtzoda Kobiljon Khushvakht.

During the meeting, it was emphasized that the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan has officially passed international institutional accreditation, receiving a positive conclusion from the Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR)—one of the leading accreditation agencies in the region, recognized in Europe.

It was noted that this decision was made during the IAAR Accreditation Council meeting held on February 12, 2025 (Protocol No. 92), based on the conclusion of the External Expert Commission. As part of a comprehensive assessment, all key areas of the Academy's activity were analyzed, including the development of educational programs, scientific research, digitalization, and international mobility.

IAAR is a member of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA) and is a registered participant in the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR), confirming the international recognition of its standards.

It is important to note that in the practice of the Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating, accrediting an institution such as an Academy of Sciences—given its fundamental scientific orientation—is a unique event and is being conducted for the first time.

The agency recommended that the Academy strengthen its efforts in the areas of academic mobility, implementation of innovative teaching methods, expansion of scientific cooperation, transparency in educational programs, and digital transformation.

IAAR Director General, Ms. Alina Zhumagulova, emphasized that successfully passing international accreditation demonstrates NAST’s high potential and its readiness for international partnerships and participation in global scientific initiatives.

This significant achievement will open new opportunities for the Academy in terms of international recognition, attracting foreign partners, and generating new scientific projects. It will also strengthen Tajikistan’s position within the global scientific and educational community.

Today, May 30, on the sidelines of the High-Level Conference on Glacier Protection, the President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Khushvakhtzoda Qobiljon Khushvakht, met with the Deputy Director of the Scientific Department of the TRENDS Research and Consulting Center, Mr. Abdulaziz Ahmad Ashehi.

During the meeting, the head of the academy gladly welcomed the guests and provided detailed information about the scientific research activities of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan. During the meeting, the parties agreed on the development of multilateral cooperation and the signing of a memorandum of understanding.

It was noted that after the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the TRENDS Research and Consulting Center and the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, cooperation in the field of humanities, economics and innovation will be strengthened.

It is emphasized that within the framework of this memorandum of mutual understanding, priority importance will be attached to the cooperation of the parties in the field of training of highly qualified specialists from the number of young researchers, masters and doctoral students, as well as their involvement in joint institutions.

It was noted that within the framework of this cooperation, in the future, we can attract scientists from both regions to publish books, scientific articles and monographs, as well as to conduct scientific research.

The official visit of the Chairman of the Majlisi milli of Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Chairman of the city of Dushanbe, honorable Rustam Emomali, to the Russian Federation began with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Alexander Garden, Moscow. To the sound of ceremonial music, honorable Rustam Emomali laid a wreath at the Eternal Flame and honored the memory of the heroes of the Russian Federation with a moment of silence. The Chairman was accompanied at the ceremony by high-ranking representatives of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation.

Today, May 14, on the sidelines of the Forum of Creative and Scientific Intellectuals of the CIS Member States, the opening performance of the CIS Youth Symphony Orchestra in 2025 was held at the Sadriddin Aini State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater.

The performance was attended by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Dilrabo Mansuri, President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan Khushvakhtzoda Qobiljon Khushvakht, Chairman of the Board of the CIS Youth Orchestra Polad Bulbuloglu, Co-Chairman of the Board of the CIS Youth Orchestra, Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for International Cultural Cooperation Mikhail Shvidkoy, heads of scientific institutions of the CIS countries and more than 200 representatives of the countries of common interest.

We would like to remind you that the CIS Youth Symphony Orchestra was established at the initiative of the Interstate Humanitarian Cooperation Fund of the CIS member states. The orchestra first gathered in November 2007 in the capital of Kazakhstan – Astana – to participate in a concert dedicated to the II Forum of Creative and Scientific Intelligentsia of the CIS member states. The concert program was conducted by People’s Artist of Russia, Kazakhstan and Tatarstan Fuat Mansurov.

It should be noted that the position of the Youth Symphony Orchestra – Azerbaijan and Armenia, Belarus and Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan is expanding from year to year. The orchestra’s concerts have been held in the UN General Assembly Hall in New York and at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris.

This orchestra has been performed by renowned conductors from different countries – Yu. Simonov, M. Gorenstein, V. Spivakov, R. Osmonaliev, A. Kabdurakhmonov, V. Valeev, and many other prominent musicians from the Commonwealth of Independent States.

At the same time, since 2019, the orchestra has been led by People’s Artist of Russia, winner of the Stars of the Union Award, Sergei Skripka. In Dushanbe, the conductors will be accompanied by maestro Rasul Klichev, artistic director of the State Symphony Orchestra of Turkmenistan, and conductor Konstantin Naumenko, conductor of the Zhukovsky Symphony Orchestra. It should also be noted that Tajikistan is represented in the orchestra by conductors Daler Tilloev and Alisher Oliev.

The symphony orchestra traditionally includes young musicians from the CIS countries, winners of prestigious music competitions. The concert program in Dushanbe includes famous classical music works by Russian, Tajik and foreign composers.

It is worth noting that the Youth Orchestra is one of the prominent projects of the CIS, the purpose of which is not only concert activities, but also to provide young musicians with a unique opportunity to communicate with outstanding conductors and outstanding masters of orchestral performance from all CIS countries.

In addition, in all countries where the orchestra performs, a diverse cultural program is prepared for young musicians.

Today, May 14, at the National Library of Tajikistan, on the sidelines of the Forum of Creative and Scientific Intellectuals of the CIS Member States, the main humanitarian award of the CIS “Stars of the Union” was presented to the laureates of this award. This year, 8 outstanding scientists from the CIS countries will receive the Honorary Star.

It should be noted that this award includes three nominations, in which scientists from Tajikistan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan competed.

At the same time, the winners of the “Stars of the Union” award in the category “For Outstanding Contribution to Culture and Art” are Eduard TADEVOSYAN – People’s Artist of Armenia, Professor of the Yerevan State Conservatory, Director of the Komitas Quartet, Elena ATRASHKEVICH – composer, Chairman of the Union of Composers of Belarus, Teacher of the Minsk College of Arts, Ayzhan BEKKULOVA – Expert of the National Committee for Intangible Heritage, Chairman of the Union of Artists of Kazakhstan, Denis MATSUEV – Pianist, People’s Artist of Russia, Soloist of the Moscow State Philharmonic, Rustam SADULLOEV – Honored Artist of Uzbekistan, Honorary Professor of the Branch of the All-Russian University of Cinematography named after S. Gerasimov in Tashkent.

The winners of the “Stars of the Commonwealth” award in the nomination “For outstanding contribution and achievements in the field of science and education” are Muhammadyusufi IMOMZODA – academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, professor of the Department of Persian-Tajik Literature of the Tajik National University, and Aziz ALIEV – professor, rector of the Baku branch of the First Moscow State Medical University named after I. Sechenov.

Also, Tugelboy KAZAKOV – People’s Artist of Kyrgyzstan, Chairman of the Commission on State Awards, Chairman of the Union of Musicians was recognized as the winner of the award in the nomination “For outstanding contribution to humanitarian activity”.

It should be noted that the “Stars of the Commonwealth” award is awarded annually to representatives of the CIS countries for significant achievements in the field of humanitarian activity that correspond to the level of world achievements and have contributed to the development of each CIS member state and as a whole. The amount of the award is 2 million rubles. This year, 15 candidates from 8 countries competed for the top prize.

Today, May 14, in the hall of the National Library of Tajikistan, at the initiative of the Interstate Fund for Humanitarian Cooperation of the CIS Member States and the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, the XVIII Forum of Creative and Scientific Intellectuals of the CIS Member States began.

The Forum is attended by Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Dilrabo Mansuri and the president of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, corresponding member of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan Khushvakhtzoda Qobiljon Khushvakht, Chairman of the Board of the CIS Polad Bulbul oghlu, Co-Chairman of the Board of the CIS, Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for International Cultural Cooperation Mikhail Shvidkoy, and more than 200 representatives of the countries of mutual interest.

The Forum was opened by the President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, an associated member of the National Institute of National and International Studies, Khushvakhtzoda Qobiljon Khushvakht, who emphasized that, thanks to state independence, the Republic of Tajikistan has become a full member of the United Nations since March 2, 1992, and has established friendly relations with more than 180 countries of the world on the basis of the principle of an “open door” foreign policy. The President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, also emphasized that “the basis of the country’s current foreign policy is the “open door” policy, readiness to cooperate with all subjects of international relations on the basis of respect for the accepted principles and norms of international law.”

It was noted that, thanks to state independence, cooperation between the Republic of Tajikistan and the CIS countries and other countries of the world is constantly developing. In general, one of the areas that contributes to the system and expansion of cooperation between the CIS countries is the field of science. It should be noted that the establishment of extensive cooperation with the Interstate Humanitarian Cooperation Fund of the CIS member states and the holding of this international forum in the capital of Tajikistan, Dushanbe, once again lays the foundation for strengthening cooperation between mutually beneficial countries.

In addition, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Dilrabo Mansuri emphasized in her opening speech that science unites scientists, therefore the forum has become a platform for international exchange without borders. Expanding international relations is especially important now. And the forum has become a full-fledged platform for establishing cooperation between creative and scientific intellectuals of the CIS member states. And most importantly, it provides an opportunity for live communication, which will undoubtedly turn into serious projects.

It was emphasized that special attention should be paid to the issue of expanding cooperation between creative and scientific intellectuals of the CIS member states. The CIS member states are taking the necessary measures to establish joint scientific cooperation.

We would like to remind you that the Forums of Scientific and Creative Intellectuals of the CIS are the largest humanitarian events in the CIS countries, where the results of the past year are summarized, plans for joint events are discussed, and recommendations are developed on topical issues of cooperation in the fields of science, education, culture, information, tourism, sports, and youth work.

It is worth noting that the forums have been held in different countries in turn since 2006. Tajikistan is hosting this gathering for the second time.

The theme of today’s XVIII Forum is “The Commonwealth of Independent States: New Horizons of Cooperation”, which brings together representatives of professional communities: cultural, educational, and media workers.

At the same time, on the sidelines of the Forum this year, for the first time, a meeting of the heads of the National Academies of Sciences of the CIS countries and leaders of the scientific community will be held.

The Forum will also conclude with a grand ceremony of awarding the winners of the main CIS interstate award “Stars of the Commonwealth”, which is awarded for outstanding achievements in the field of art, science and education. At the same time, the winners of the CIS youth award “Union of Debuts” will also receive their awards on the sidelines of this forum.

It should be noted that the CIS Youth Symphony Orchestra will perform as part of the cultural program of the Forum. The creation of the orchestra is one of the important projects of the MFGS. It includes young musicians from the CIS countries, winners of prestigious music competitions. This year, the orchestra will be led by People’s Artist of Russia Sergey Skripka, winner of the Stars of the Commonwealth award.

It should also be noted that the XVIII Forum of Creative and Scientific Intellectuals of the CIS member states will begin on May 14 and continue until May 15.