News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
Central Asia and Türkiye Youth Talks: Fostering Regional Dialogue, Co-operation, and Innovation
Publishing date: 18 August 2025
On 11-18 August 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe in co-operation with the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan and with the support of the regional youth Network by Consensus conducted a Central Asia (CA) and Türkiye Youth Talks in Istanbul, Türkiye.
The European Union and the OSCE concluded a “Strengthening Medical Capacities” course for Tajikistan’s Border Troops
Publishing date: 8 August 2025
With the financial support of the European Union (EU) the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Programme Office in Dushanbe (OSCE POiD) delivered a “Strengthening Medical Capacities” course from 14 July to 8 August 2025.
OSCE Conducts Regional Training on Ammunition Security and Stockpile Management
Publishing date: 8 August 2025
In a significant step toward enhancing regional security, 19 participants from across Central Asia successfully completed a critical training course on Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM) in Issyk Kul, Kyrgyzstan, from August 4 to 9.
The European Union and the OSCE Strengthen Tactical Skills of Tajikistan’s Border Troops in Sughd Region
Publishing date: 1 August 2025
With the financial support of the European Union (EU), the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Programme Office in Dushanbe concluded a “Tactical Field Capacity Building” course for 30 male officers of the Border Troops of the State Committee for National Security of the Republic of Tajikistan.
With the support of the European Union, OSCE handed over four CCTV cameras to Tajikistan’s Border Troops in Panj District
Publishing date: 18 July 2025
As part of the third phase of the European Union-funded project “Stabilization of the Southern Border Region of Tajikistan with Afghanistan,” the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe handed over four video surveillance cameras to the Border Troops of the State Committee for National Security of the Republic of Tajikistan in the Panj district.
International partners improve media skills of youth across Tajikistan
Publishing date: 18 July 2025
From 1 to 18 July, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organized the first-ever Summer School of Journalism (School) for 20 aspiring journalism students and young media professionals from across Tajikistan. The three-week intensive training aimed to strengthen their foundational reporting skills and prepare the next generation of journalists for a rapidly evolving media environment.
Tajikistan hosts final phase of regional explosive ordnance disposal training
Publishing date: 11 July 2025
From 23 June to 11 July 2025, the Regional Explosive Hazards Training Center (REHTC) of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Tajikistan hosted the third and final phase of the regional Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Level 3 training. The intensive three-week program significantly enhanced the theoretical and practical skills of 16 participants (14 men and 2 women) representing Tajikistan’s Ministry of Defense, Border Troops, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Committee of Emergency Situations and Civil Defense.