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  U.S Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice visit to Tajikistan (October 13, 2005) - Dushanbe, Tajikistan
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice meets with President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmonov in Dushanbe.
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmonov.
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Ambassador Hoagland and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmonov.
dushanbe.usembassy.gov /pg_101305.html   (141 words)

  
 Tajikistan Embassy in the U.S.
Emomali Rahmonov was born on October 5, 1952 in Dangara, Tajikistan.
Rahmonov was the Chairman of the Union Committee of the collective farm in Dangara region of Koolyab province.
Rahmonov was re-elected as the President for a seven-year term.
www.tjus.org /president.htm   (300 words)

  
 Emomali Rahmonov - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Emomali Sharifovich Rahmonov (Tajik: Эмомалӣ Шарифович Раҳмонов or امامعلی شريفويچ رحمانف, Russian: Рахмонов Эмомали Шарипович; name also appears as Imamali Rakhmonov in literature.) (born October 5, 1952) has been the President of Tajikistan since 1994 (and the head of state since 1992).
Rahmonov was re-elected on November 6, 2006 with about 79% of the vote.
He went on hajj to Mecca in June 1997 and read the Gathas of Zoroaster as a young man. Rakhmonov convinced UNESCO to declare 2002-2003 the third millennium since Zoroaster's birth, and in his book, The Tajiks in the Mirror of History, he claimed that Zoroaster was a Tajik from Bactria.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Emomali_Rahmonov   (508 words)

  
 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2000 - Tajikistan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
President Emomali Rahmonov and an inner circle of fellow natives of the Kulyab region continued to dominate the Government; however, Rahmonov's narrow base of support limited his control of the entire territory of the country.
Rahmonov won reelection in a November 1999 election that was flawed seriously and was neither free nor fair.
Rahmonov's supporters overwhelmingly won February parliamentary elections that were neither free nor fair, but were notable for the fact that several opposition parties were allowed to participate, and that one opposition party won two seats in Parliament.
www.usemb.se /human/2000/europe/tajikistan.html   (10438 words)

  
 Tajikistan, a new emerging economy
Emomali Rahmonov is Tajik, was born in 1952 in the Dangara settlement of the Kulob Region, where he was to become a powerful functionary.
In November 1994 in the XVI session of the Supreme Soviet of the Republic of Tajikistan of XII Convocation Rahmonov was elected Chairman of the Supreme Soviet.
Critics of the president say Rahmonov is intent on securing another seven-year presidential term, and is thus acting to eliminate potential presidential rivals, and ensure that major mass media outlets stay largely under administration control.
www.newnations.com /archive/2005/December/tj.html   (1149 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Emomali Rahmonov Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Emomali Sharipovich Rahmonov (born October 5, 1952) is the President of Tajikistan (since 1994; head of state since 1992).
Rahmonov survived an assassination attempt in April 1997 in Hujand, as well as two attempted coupss in August 1997 and in November 1998.
Although he went on hajj to Mecca in June 1997, he was deeply influenced by the Gathas of Zoroaster as a young man. Rahmonov convinced UNESCO to declare 2002-2003 the third millennium since Zoroaster's birth, and in his book, The Tajiks in the Mirror of History, he claimed that Zoroaster was a Tajik from Bactria.
www.ipedia.com /emomali_rahmonov.html   (488 words)

  
 TAJIKISTAN - Head of State Emomali Shapirovich Rahmonov. | Government from AllBusiness.com
Rahmonov's regime, therefore, is likely to be strengthened and he will consolidate his own power base.
At the historical 16th session of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Tajikistan in Khojand on Nov. 16, 1992, Rahmonov was elected Chairman of the Supreme Council of the state, thus becoming head of state.
Rahmonov likes to portray himself as a family man. He lives in Dushanbe, is married, and has eight children.
www.allbusiness.com /government/824690-1.html   (792 words)

  
 Polity IV Country Report 2003: Tajikistan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
In June 2003 a package of constitutional amendments was approved with 93% of the vote that increased the powers of the president and held the door open for Rahmonov ruling for another 17 years.
Government forces loyal to President Rahmonov had their stronghold in the northern and southern regions of the country while the opposition UTO was most powerful in the center of the country and in the remote Pamir area.
The group supporting President Rahmonov (primarily members of the former Soviet bureaucracy) uses its power to restrict the political activities of the democratic opposition in the country.
www.cidcm.umd.edu /inscr/polity/Taj1.htm   (934 words)

  
 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2001 - Tajikistan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
President Emomali Rahmonov and an inner circle of fellow natives of the Kulyab region continued to dominate the Government; however, Rahmonov's narrow base of support somewhat limited his control of the entire territory of the country.
Rahmonov won reelection in a 1999 election that was flawed seriously and was neither free nor fair.
Rahmonov's supporters overwhelmingly won the February 2000 parliamentary elections that were neither free nor fair, but did allow several opposition parties to participate, one of which won two seats in parliament.
www.usemb.se /human/2001/europe/tajikistan.html   (12241 words)

  
 TAJIKISTAN: No Prizes for Guessing Election Results
Despite this criticism, many Tajiks support Rahmonov and credit him for bringing stability to their country, which gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 only to be thrust into a devastating civil war that ended in 1997.
Rahmonov is the only person strong enough to prevent the country from falling into another civil war says 34-year-old Negina Davlatova.
Rahmonov is also becoming a key player in international relations, according to some foreign observers.
www.ipsnews.net /news.asp?idnews=35373   (861 words)

  
 UzbekWorld.com - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
[Correspondent] This morning, the head of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmonov, arrived at the capital's [Tashkent's] airport, which was decorated with the state flags of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
Since Emomali Rahmonov has offered Uzbekistan the opportunity of participating in the construction of facilities in his country, one would imagine that the Tajik president was impressed by new structures erected in our [Uzbek] capital.
In addition, the document [signed by Karimov and Rahmonov] says that both sides are interested in boosting economic cooperation and humanitarian cooperation, and fighting the aggression of drugs and terrorism.
www.uzbekworld.com /news/viewnews.cgi?newsid1009561751,30902,   (562 words)

  
 Urdu Times   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan and Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov witnessed the signing of accords on visa facilitation, avoidance of double taxation, education, judiciary, tourism, co-operation between official news agencies and combating drug trafficking.
President Emomali Rahmonov expressed appreciation for Pakistan's efforts for resumption of dialogue with India and endeavours to resolve all outstanding issues including the Kashmir problem through peaceful means.
President Emomali Rahmonov reaffirmed Tajikistan's support for the initiative of President Musharraf for Enlightened Moderation and reform of the Organisation.
www.urdutimes.com /englishnews/2004/05/14/en6   (792 words)

  
 NCSJ - Tajikistan page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Rahmonov was reelected in November 1999 amid charges of election corruption from international observers.
Rahmonov’s term expires in 2006, although a widely criticized June 2003 constitutional referendum permits him to rule until 2020, subject to reelection.
Rahmonov has harassed and imprisoned journalists and opposition groups critical of his government, especially banned Islamic movements such as Hizb ut-Tahrir (“Party of Emancipation”), which advocates the overthrow of Central Asia’s governments and the creation of an Islamic caliphate.
www.ncsj.org /Tajikistan.shtml   (1475 words)

  
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Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov has hailed the country's stability, international standing and improving economy in an address to the intelligentsia on the eve of Nowruz.
These kind of meetings (with intelligentsia) are held on the eve of the oriental New Year - Nowruz - every year, the head of the state (Emomali Rahmonov) said beginning his address to the intelligentsia.
Having congratulated the Tajiks and those present in the hall (in Dushanbe) on the Nowruz holiday, the head of the state said that this traditional meeting was being held at the newly reconstructed building of the Tajik Academic Theatre of Drama named after Lohuti.
www.kommersant.ru /FirstFaces/22032004.html   (663 words)

  
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Emomali Rahmonov came to power in 1992, and continues to rule to this day.
In 1997 a ceasefire was reached between Rahmonov and opposition parties (United Tajik Opposition).
Tajikistan's president Emomali Rahmonov(r) and Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad(l) meeting at a trilateral panel, along with Afghanistan, to improve relations among the Persian speaking nations (in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, July 2006).
www.gamecheatz.net /games.php?title=Tajikistan   (2152 words)

  
 ajik president at bridge inauguration urges donors to fulfil Afghan pledges
Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov has hailed the construction of the first bridge linking Tajikistan and Afghanistan as good tidings for the start of the postwar restoration in Afghanistan.
Rahmonov, who was attending a ceremony to open the bridge on 3rd November, also said that another four such bridges would be built in future.
During a meeting with the residents of Afghanistan's Badakhshan Province, Rahmonov said that the Tajik government would continue to be involved in the restoration of Afghanistan.
ismaili.net /timeline/2002/20021106bbc.html   (1875 words)

  
 BBC News | MONITORING | Tajik president pledges to free French hostages
The Tajik President, Emomali Rahmonov, has said he will do everything necessary to secure the release of the two French citizens taken hostage in the republic earlier in the week, ITAR-TASS news agency reported from Dushanbe.
Rahmonov said it was still unclear who was responsible for the kidnapping.
He said that although it was possible the renegade commander Rizvon Sodirov was responsible, "it is impossible to say for sure that the abduction was committed by his men".
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/monitoring/33664.stm   (568 words)

  
 Tajikistan President Emomali S. Rahmonov seek Indian investment in hydel power and mining
Tajikistan President Emomali S. Rahmonov Monday urged Indian industry to study investment opportunities in his country, which had rich mineral resources and huge hydel power potential.
At an interactive meeting organised by industry lobbies FICCI, Assocham and the CII, Rahmonov said Tajikistan had taken a lead in utilising its rich water resources for hydel power generation to meet its own requirements as well as those of the region.
Rahmonov also highlighted the potential for Indian participation in mining of coal, gold and silver among others as well as the opportunities in production and processing of cotton and food processing.
stories.indobase.com /article_10264.shtml   (641 words)

  
 Tajikistan Government Information
After the November 6, 2006 presidential election in which President Rahmonov secured a new 7-year term in office, the OSCE determined that democratic practices were not fully tested "due to the absence of genuine competition, which provided voters with only nominal choice." There were four other candidates on the ballot but no strong opposition candidate.
Branches: Executive--chief of state: President Emomali RAHMONOV since November 6, 1994; head of state and Supreme Assembly chairman since November 19, 1992; head of government: Prime Minister Oqil OQILOV since January 20, 1999.
Elections: last held February 27 and March 12, 2000 for the Assembly of Representatives (next to be held in 2005) and March 23, 2000 for the National Assembly.
www.traveldocs.com /tj/govern.htm   (728 words)

  
 Tajikistan president in Lahore -DAWN - National; 14 May, 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
LAHORE, May 13: Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmonov was given a warm welcome on his arrival in the Punjab capital on Thursday on a two-day visit.
President Rahmonov and the governor met informally before the dinner and discussed matters of mutual interest.
Rahmonov stressed the need for more cooperation between the two countries in the fields of science and technology, health, education and trade.
www.dawn.com /2004/05/14/nat14.htm   (182 words)

  
 Tajikistan Embassy in the U.S.
The resolution, which appealed to OIC member states and financial institutions to help Tajikistan's government overcome the country's economic problems and promote economic reform, was requested by Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov, who attended the OIC session in Kuala Lumpur.
October 22- President Rahmonov met with visiting Director of the EBRD Business-Group for Russia and Central Asia Mr.
October 23- Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov received the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission in Tajikistan, Robert Christiansen, to discuss the most topical issues of cooperation between Tajikistan and the IMF;
www.tjus.org /Chronical.htm   (671 words)

  
 UzbekWorld.com - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The exchange of views, within the framework of today's meeting as a whole, was devoted to a wide range of issues relating to the current state of interaction and cooperation between Tajikistan and the OSCE and future prospects.
The president of Tajikistan, esteemed Emomali Rahmonov, noted that Tajikistan was rightly called the "southern gates of the OSCE".
In this connection, President Emomali Rahmonov of Tajikistan expressed the hope that economic cooperation between Tajikistan and the OSCE would also be filled with a real and practical content.
www.uzbekworld.com /news/viewnews.cgi?newsid979721686,8946,   (410 words)

  
 Meeting of President of RT Emomali Rahmonov and General Secretary of OSCE Jan Kubis
Meeting of President of RT Emomali Rahmonov and General Secretary of OSCE Jan Kubis
Information agency Asia-Plus and newspaper Asia-Plus informed of the meeting between President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmonov and General Secretary of OSCE Jan Kubis, who arrived in RT on February 2 with a working visit.
The drafts of regulations for Majlisi Namoyandagon and Majlisi Milli will then be submitted to the two chambers after they are elected.
www.eurasianet.org /departments/election/tajikistan/tpress020700.htm   (715 words)

  
 tajikistan.neweurasia.net » Personality cult in Tajikistan
In previous years Rahmonov publicly said that he is against the personality cult and gave orders to remove all his portraits from the public places and make less emphasis on his personality.
Recently there were also published several books devoted to the activity of the president Emomali Rahmonov since 1992.
The appeals of the head of state, especially the report of dearest E. Rahmonov is an unforgettable lesson of peace and knowledge, which was conducted on 1st of September this year in the Tajik Agrarian University.
tajikistan.neweurasia.net /?p=100   (1570 words)

  
 TAJIK OPPOSITION REMAINS QUIET AHEAD OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS - Eurasia Daily Monitor
Most of Rahmonov’s competitors are academics, not known to the general public.
It deprives Rahmonov of a veneer of political pluralism that is necessary for the elections to seem somewhat democratic.
The SDP was more blunt when it came to justifying its refusal to participate in the elections, declaring that Rahmonov’s consecutive presidential terms are unconstitutional (Fergana.ru, September 22).
jamestown.org /edm/article.php?article_id=2371513   (764 words)

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