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Youth diplomacy as a bridge of strategic partnership: Kazakhstan and Republic of Korea open new horizons of cooperation

“The most valuable investment a nation can make is an investment in an educated, competitive, and patriotic younger generation.” This principle, consistently emphasized by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of the Republic of Kazakhstan, has become increasingly relevant in the twenty-first century. Today, international relations are shaped not only through negotiations between heads of state and ministers

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Business & Economy KZ

Kazakhstan and China advance investment projects

A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed in Astana between the Akimat of Akmola Region, Kazakhstan’s TauKen Group holding company, and China’s Changzhou Chenwei International Trade Co., Ltd. (Chenwei Group), which coordinates a pool of investors from Changzhou. The investment initiatives are being implemented with the support of KAZAKH INVEST National Company JSC.

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International Affairs UZB

Uzbekistan received 7.7 million foreign tourists in January-July

From January to July 2026, Uzbekistan received 7,749,064 foreign tourists, a 22.6% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the country’s Tourism Committee. The positive growth trend in inbound tourism has continued in recent years. In 2023, the country welcomed 6.6 million foreign tourists, followed by more than 10 million in 2024.

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Art & Culture Eurasia Trending World

Eurasian Creative Guild Presents Kurmanjan Datka: Queen of the Mountains in Buenos Aires

On Friday, 7 August 2026, the Eurasian Creative Guild (ECG), with the support of the Yunus Emre Institute – Buenos Aires, hosted a special screening of the acclaimed Kyrgyz historical film Kurmanjan Datka: Queen of the Mountains. The cultural event brought together representatives of Buenos Aires’ creative, cultural and international communities for an evening dedicated

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Business & Economy KZ

EDB supports Class A+ logistics park and warehouse construction in Almaty

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and international developer Griffin Partners have signed a credit agreement to finance the first stage of construction of the Griffin Logopark Almaty warehouse complex. The document is a logical continuation of the memorandum of understanding signed by the parties in June 2026 on the sidelines of the EDB Annual Meeting and Business

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Business & Economy UZB

Uzbekistan defines priority tasks for artificial intelligence development

On August 7, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was briefed on the progress achieved and the further priority tasks for the development of the artificial intelligence ecosystem in Uzbekistan. In recent years, Uzbekistan has risen 25 positions to rank 62nd in the global AI Readiness Index. The country has set a goal of joining the world’s top

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Eurasia Trending World

Argentine Football Discovers Central Asia

When discussing the international careers of Argentine footballers and coaches, attention usually turns to Europe, Mexico, the United States, or the Middle East. Yet in recent years, another destination has been steadily emerging on Argentina’s football map: Central Asia. As of August 2026, at least seven Argentine players and coaches are working in professional clubs

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Art & Culture World

Marat Akhmedjanov Discusses Bringing Central Asian Literature to Latin America with Argentine Translator Alejandro González

During his visit to Buenos Aires, British publisher and Patron of the Eurasian Creative Guild (ECG) Marat Akhmedjanov met with renowned Argentine translator and literary scholar Alejandro Ariel González, one of the world’s leading Spanish-speaking experts on Russian literature. Alejandro González is the founder and President of the Argentine Dostoevsky Society, serves on the board

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Kyrgyzstan hosts informal meeting of presidents of Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan

On July 31, the Kyrgyz resort city of Cholpon-Ata hosted an informal meeting of the heads of state of Central Asia and Azerbaijan. The meeting was attended by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, and President

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International Affairs UZB

ECODATA platform launched in Uzbekistan to digitize biodiversity and protected area management

On World Nature Conservation Day, July 28, Uzbekistan officially launched ECODATA, an electronic geo-information database for biodiversity and protected natural areas. The platform is a product of the Aral Sea Wetlands project, which is implemented by the National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change together with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and funded by

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Art & Culture KG

Kyrgyz film ‘Kurmanjan Datka: Queen of the Mountains’ will be shown in Buenos Aires

A special screening of “Kurmanjan Datka: Queen of the Mountains,” one of the most significant historical films from Central Asia, will take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina on August 7. Director Sadyk Sher-Niyaz tells the extraordinary story of Kurmanjan Datka, one of Kyrgyzstan’s most revered historical figures. In the 19th century, her courage, leadership, wisdom,

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Geo Politics KG UZB

Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan deepen strategic partnership

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a state visit on July 30. In Cholpon-Ata, the president of Uzbekistan will also participate in the informal Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan. Here in Cholpon-Ata, Mirziyoyev held talks with President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov to

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Business & Economy UZB

Uzbekistan’s exports grew by 32% in first half of 2026

The Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan has finalized the report on the country’s export in January–June 2026, excluding gold exports. According to the report, Uzbekistan’s exports totaled $14.4 billion in January–June 2026. Compared to the same period last year, exports increased by 32.2% ($3.5 billion). The main drivers of export growth were:

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International Affairs KZ

EU, UNDP, and Kazakhstan launch €4 million initiative to strengthen local governance

On 29 July, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kazakhstan, the European Union (EU), and the Government of Kazakhstan officially launched the project “Advancing Local Governance Reform in Kazakhstan” at the first meeting of the Project Steering Committee in Astana, according to UNDP Kazakhstan. The meeting brought together representatives of the Ministry of National

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Business & Economy KG UZB

Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan hold business forum

On July 28, Bishkek hosted the Uzbekistan–Kyrgyzstan Business Forum titled “Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan: Industrial Cooperation, Investment and Trade.” The event was attended by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry Erlist Akunbekov, Director of the National Investment Agency under the President of

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Business & Economy KZ

Korean and Chinese investors to construct two large plants in Kazakhstan

Construction of two plants worth a total of $305 million has begun in Kazakhstan’s Zhambyl Region. Zhambyl Region Akim Erbol Karashukeyev participated in a capsule-laying ceremony at the construction site of a solid waste disposal plant and a metallurgical plant, which will be built in the Taraz Industrial Zone, according to Kazakh Invest. The solid

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Business & Economy KZ

Air taxi demonstration flight takes place in Astana

Astana witnessed its first-ever demonstration flight of an air taxi based on an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft on July 24. The demonstration marked another milestone in the implementation of Kazakhstan’s Urban Air Mobility (UAM) development project, according to the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development. The demonstration featured the AutoFlight Prosperity eVTOL,

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Business & Economy UZB

Uzbekistan: President outlines priority tasks to improve management in the energy sector

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a meeting on priority tasks in the fuel and energy sector. The Head of State noted that over the past ten years, large-scale reforms have been carried out in the energy sector. As a result, $23 billion in foreign investment has been attracted to the sector, and power generation facilities with

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International Affairs UZB

Tashkent to host international Vegan Food Festival

Amid growing global demand for gastronomic and wellness tourism, Uzbekistan continues to develop modern tourism products. The next step in this direction will be an international vegan cuisine festival, which will be held on July 30 by the country’s Tourism Committee and the Embassy of India in Uzbekistan. According to the Tourism Committee, the development

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Business & Economy KG

Kyrgyzstan opens Balykchy-Kochkor railway to improve its transport connectivity

On July 25, Kyrgyzstan launched the operation of the Balykchy-Kochkor railway line and Kochkor station in the Naryn region. The new 63-km line is the first stage of the Balykchy – Kara-Keche – Makmal railway construction project. At the opening ceremony, President Sadyr Japarov said that the new line will be extended from Kochkor to

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