Swiss-funded Medical Education Reforms project in Kyrgyzstan presents results
The Swiss project “Medical Education Reforms in the Kyrgyz Republic” presented the results achieved over the last 10 years at the conference dedicated
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Korkyt Ata airport terminal opened in Kyzylorda in Kazakhstan
On November 12, Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov took part in the opening of Korkyt Ata airport’s new terminal in Kyzylorda. The launch
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ADB and Kazakhstan take next step toward early coal retirement
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Kazakhstan have moved a step closer toward the possible early retirement of a coal
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Islamic Development Bank to invest $1.15 billion in Kazakhstan’s water sector
The parties signed the relevant agreement at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) held in Baku. Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National
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Kazakhstan welcomes foreign specialists and ‘neo-nomads’
The Kazakh Foreign Ministry has said that starting from November 18, 2024, Kazakhstan is implementing updated visa regulations aimed at creating favorable conditions
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Uzbekistan and Qatar expand economic cooperation
On November 10-11, a delegation from Uzbekistan, led by Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade Laziz Kudratov, visited Qatar. The Uzbek delegation participated
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Office of Kazakh Invest independent partner opened in China
In Xi’an (China), Yerzhan Yelekeyev, the Chairman of the Board of JSC National Company Kazakh Invest, took part in the opening ceremony of the
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Kazakhstan hosts CAREC Ministerial Conference
Member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program have endorsed a new Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) and launched the
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Tajik activist taken into custody upon arrival after deportation from Germany
Germany has deported a Tajik anti-government activist to Dushanbe despite warnings by rights groups and opposition politicians that he may face torture and imprisonment if
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ADB and Ipak Yuli Bank to enhance access to finance in Uzbekistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Ipak Yuli Bank have signed a 625 billion Uzbek sum loan (equivalent to about $50 million) to
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Green transition is key to Tajikistan’s economic revival and climate resilience, WB report says
Climate action offers Tajikistan an opportunity to rejuvenate its economy and create jobs while protecting its people from the growing risks of extreme
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Major grassland restoration project in Kazakhstan wins Earthshot Prize 2024
Kazakhstan’s Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative has been named the winner of the prestigious Earthshot Prize 2024 in the “Protect and Restore Nature” category,
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Tajik activist reportedly attempts suicide in Germany to protest deportation
Tajik opposition activist Dilmurod Ergashev attempted to commit suicide before being deported from Germany to Tajikistan, RFE/RL’s Tajik Service reported with reference to
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Kyrgyzstan assumes the chairmanship of Organization of Turkic States
On November 6, Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek, hosted the 11th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States
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Kyrgyzstan and Turkey forge strategic partnership
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan paid a state visit to Kyrgyzstan on November 4-5 and, together with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, chaired the
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Kazakhstan president visits France
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev made a state visit to France on November 4-5. In Paris, Tokayev held talks with French President Emmanuel
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Uzbekistan jails migrant worker for fighting for Russia in Ukraine
A court in Uzbekistan’s Ferghana Province has sentenced 51-year-old Alisher Holiqov to five years in prison for mercenary activities with the Russian armed
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Kazakhstan and China strengthen economic ties
Kazakhstan has signed eight commercial agreements worth $2.5 billion with Chinese companies, significantly enhancing bilateral economic relations between the two countries. The agreements
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‘Central Asia–Republic of Korea’ Cooperation Forum
The 17th “Central Asia – Republic of Korea” Cooperation Forum took place in Seoul on November 4. The forum addressed key areas of
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EU supports inclusive quality education in Kyrgyzstan with €7 million
Late in October, the EU disbursed EUR 7 million as a budget support grant towards the education sector in Kyrgyzstan, the Delegation of
