Kazakhstan: 98.9% of population have access to drinking water supply
In 2024, 98.9% of all Kazakhstanis had access to centralized water supply services. Of them, 99.4% of urban and 97.8% of rural residents
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Afghan delegation visits Uzbekistan
A high-ranking delegation of Afghanistan, led by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, deputy prime minister for economic affairs, visited Uzbekistan late last week, TOLOnews
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UNDP strengthens value chains of traditional crafts in Kyrgyzstan to boost tourism and export potential
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced the launch of a new initiative aimed at strengthening the handicraft value chain in Kyrgyzstan as
Geo Politics
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Kazakhstan president visits Jordan
On February 19, in Amman, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks with King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan. Tokayev said that the
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Uzbekistan to improve its energy efficiency
At a government meeting on February 19, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev listened to proposals for improving energy efficiency in Uzbekistan. In Uzbekistan, energy capacities are
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New railway to be built in Kyrgyzstan
A public-private partnership agreement on the “Trans-Eurasian Route” railway project was signed in Bishkek on February 19 between the National Investment Agency under
International Affairs
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Kazakhstan’s new visa categories for digital nomads and skilled professionals
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan on February 18 hosted a briefing for representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in the country
Art & Culture
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Lost Silk Road cities discovered in mountains of Uzbekistan
Archaeologists have found the remains of two medieval cities in the mountains of eastern Uzbekistan, a discovery that could shift our understanding of
International Affairs
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Turkmenistan discusses cooperation with Euronews
Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Belgium Sapar Palvanov held a meeting with Euronews Chairman of the Board of Directors Pedro Vargas David. The parties discussed
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Chinese company to implement large metallurgical project in Kazakhstan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan on February 18 hosted the signing of an agreement for the implementation of an investment project
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Islamic Development Bank to finance Uzbekistan’s education, road infrastructure
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the Government of Uzbekistan have signed two agreements to enhance the country’s education and road infrastructure sectors.
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First EU-Central Asia summit to take place in April
The Council of the European Union (EU) has announced that the President of the European Council, António Costa, along with the President of
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Kazakhstan to supply uranium to Swiss nuclear power plants
Kazakhstan’s national atomic company, Kazatomprom, has announced the signing of the first-ever contract with Switzerland-based Axpo Power AG, alongside Kernkraftwerk Leibstadt AG (KKL
Geo Politics
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Uzbekistan and Kuwait to develop comprehensive partnership
On February 17, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Emir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Sabah held negotiations in the city
Business & Economy
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Kazakhstan adopts water saving in agriculture
According to local executive bodies, in 2024 Kazakhstan introduced water-saving technologies on 158,000 hectares of agricultural land. Sprinkler irrigation systems were used on
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Kyrgyzstan to modernize airport in Osh
Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov on February 14 laid the foundation stone for the construction of a new airport complex at the International Airport
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Uzbekistan-Kuwait business forum identifies new areas of cooperation
On February 15, prior to an official visit of Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Kuwait, an Uzbek-Kuwaiti business forum took place in Al-Kuwait,
International Affairs
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Kazakhstan expands geography of international flights
Kazakhstan continues expanding the geography of passenger flights and attracting more foreign low-cost airlines to the country’s air transportation market. The Kazakh Ministry
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Kazakhstan reports record-high housing construction in 2024
According to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Industry and Construction, in 2024, a total of 18.96 million square meters of housing were built in Kazakhstan,
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Construction of Great Silk Road technopark begins in Uzbekistan
Construction of the Great Silk Road industrial technopark has begun in cooperation with Chinese company Zhejiang Holley Global Industry Development on 227 hectares
