Another train tour launched between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
After launching a four-day train tour in November connecting the cities of Almaty, Turkestan, and Tashkent, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), Kazakhstan’s national railway
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EDB to finance pre-feasibility study for construction of Suusamyr-Kokomeren HPP cascade in Kyrgyzstan
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), the Ministry of Economy and Commerce and the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic have signed a
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Uzbekistan seeks to conclude WTO accession negotiations by 2026
At the 9th meeting of the Working Party on the Accession of Uzbekistan on December 5 and 6, a high-level government delegation led
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Report on Kazakhstan’s role as Britain’s strategic partner in Central Asia launched in UK Parliament
On December 10, the British think tank Henry Jackson Society presented a research report titled “Understanding Kazakhstan’s Strategic Importance: A Middle Power Partner
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First Uzbekistan-Croatia Business Forum held in Tashkent
On December 11, Tashkent hosted the first Uzbekistan-Croatia Business Forum, marking a significant milestone in strengthening trade, economic, and investment ties between the
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The future of Islamic finance in Central Asia discussed
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Institute, and the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), in the spirit of promoting
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Investment attraction reviewed in Kazakhstan
On December 11, Kazakhstan Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting of the Board of Directors of JSC National Company Kazakh Invest to
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Kazakhstan seeks to strengthen cooperation with Arab countries
On December 10, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a working meeting with a group of
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Phase 2 of Qoshtepa canal project in Afghanistan 81% complete
Afghanistan’s National Development Company says that Phase 2 of the Qoshtepa Canal construction project is 81% complete, TOLOnews reported. Nabiullah Arghandiwal, spokesperson for
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Second ‘Goodwill Ambassador’ award ceremony in Kazakhstan
On December 9, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan hosted a ceremony to appoint the second group of “Goodwill Ambassadors of Kazakhstan,”
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UNDP and EU strengthen early warning system for monitoring disasters in Kyrgyzstan’s Fergana Valley
The opening of a weather station for the early warning system aimed at protecting the Fergana Valley from climate risks and potential natural
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EDB forecasts high economic growth rates in its member states in 2025
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has published its Macroeconomic Outlook, summarizing a preliminary overview of economic developments in the Bank’s six member states
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Uzbekistan strengthens efforts to expand exports to European markets
On December 4–5, a meeting of the European Union’s Working Group on the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP+) was held in Brussels. The
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Kazakhstan’s initiative to create International Agency for Biological Security discussed in Geneva
A side event titled “International Agency for Biological Security: Progress and Prospects in the Context of the Institutionalization of the BWC” organized by
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US Embassy provides IT skills to 400 young people and people with disabilities in Kyrgyzstan
The Academy of Creative Professions, supported by the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic, on December 6 hosted a closing event where fourteen
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EDB to invest in construction of modern logistics complex in Kazakhstan
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and Eurasian Logistics Park LLP have signed a loan agreement for the construction of a Class A industrial
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EDB to finance feasibility study for construction of highway in Kyrgyzstan
On December 5, the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic signed an agreement on the provision
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Author from Russia awarded by British publishing house Hertfordshire Press
The Hertfordshire Press Award for outstanding achievements in shaping and promoting the literary heritage of the Eurasian countries in the international space took
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Kazakh wedding ritual inscribed on UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage
At the 19th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, held in Asunción, Paraguay on December 4,
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EBRD and Canada provide €267 million financing for Kazakhstan’s power grid company
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it is contributing to greater energy security in Kazakhstan and helping to improve the reliability of
