DUSHANBE, October 21. /Dunyo IA/.  Tajikistan’s Information agency “Avesta” has launched an Uzbek-language version of its website, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Project aims to strengthen the standing and raise the status of the Uzbek language in Tajikistan. Its launch also reflects the need among the country’s Uzbek-speaking population for timely access to information.

“Avesta” is one of Tajikistan’s largest news agencies. Its content is now available in five languages: Russian, Chinese, Arabic, English and Uzbek.