Tajikistan Launches ORIZ, New National Messaging App for Citizens and Diaspora

Tajiktelecom company has officially launched ORIZ, a new national messaging app designed to provide secure, high-quality communication for citizens, Tajiks living abroad, and global internet users.

The app aims to create a fully domestic and reliable digital environment, The Caspian Post informs via Tajik media.

“One of ORIZ’s key advantages is its ability to work well even under low Internet speeds. With servers and data centers located within Tajikistan, users can send messages, make calls, and hold video conferences even on weak connections,” the service explained.

Developers emphasized that recent restrictions on foreign platforms left thousands of Tajik migrants struggling to stay connected with their families. “This experience shows that reliance on foreign networks can compromise both information security and social connectivity. ORIZ represents a major step toward Tajikistan’s digital sovereignty,” the service added.

Previously, Kazakhstan also announced plans for government agencies to adopt its own national messenger, AITU.