Kazakhstan and European Union deepen strategic dialog
Kazakh delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu on October 14 participated in the 21st
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ADB helps to boost financial access for women-owned small businesses in Kazakhstan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Arnur Credit Limited Liability Company have signed a senior unsecured loan of up to $5 million (in
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Kazakhstan and Brazil strengthen cooperation
The third meeting of the Kazakh-Brazilian Business Council was held in Porto Alegre on October 14. Lucas Redeсker, Chairman of the International Affairs
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Tajikistan raises alarm over migrant abuse in Russia
Umed Bobozoda, Tajikistan’s human rights commissioner, voiced serious concerns over the mistreatment of Tajik migrants in Russia, RFE/RL’s Tajik Service reported. In a
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USAID co-hosts Startupstan Summit 2024 in Tajikistan
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the State Committee for Investments and State Property Management of Tajikistan, the State
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US supports preservation of cultural heritage of Uzbekistan, other Central Asian countries
On October 2-11, the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, in partnership with The University of Chicago held a two-week workshop in Tashkent’s State Museum
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Government, international partners discuss progress towards Uzbekistan 2030 strategy
More than 80 Uzbek government officials and international partners met last week in Tashkent for the third meeting of the Uzbekistan Country Platform.
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Turkmenistan hosts high-level forum celebrating 300th anniversary of Magtymguly Pyragy
On October 11, Ashgabat hosted an international conference, entitled “Interconnection of Times and Civilizations – the Basis of Peace and Development,” celebrating the
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Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan deepen strategic partnership
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Turkmenistan on an official visit on October 10. At the International Airport of Ashgabat, the Kazakh
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USAID delivers food aid for vulnerable communities in Uzbekistan
On October 9, the United States through its Agency for International Development (USAID), announced the delivery of 131 tons of food aid to Uzbekistan
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More water flows into Aral Sea this year
The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan said it had sent 977 million cubic meters of water to the Aral Sea
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Turkey to replace ‘Central Asia’ with ‘Turkestan’ in history textbooks
The Turkish Ministry of National Education has announced changes to the history curriculum — the term “Central Asia” will be replaced with “Turkestan”.
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Kyrgyzstan: Investigative journalists sent to prison
A court in Bishkek has ruled in the case of the Kyrgyz anti-corruption investigative group Temirov Live, sentencing two journalists to prison terms
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US Trade Mission visits Kazakhstan
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov on October 9 met with the delegation of the U.S. Trade Mission, headed by
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Empowering women farmers in Central Asia
The Central Asian Forum of Women Farmers, held on 8 October in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, emphasized the significant achievements of women in local agribusiness.
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ADB grant to strengthen energy security in Central Asia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved additional grant financing of $15 million to help Tajikistan scale up an ongoing project to reconnect the country’s
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USAID launches $24 million Green Solutions Activity in Kyrgyzstan
USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator Änjali Kaur announced a new U.S. government-sponsored Green Solutions Activity in Bishkek. This five-year initiative backed by a $24
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Turkmenistan confiscates passports of travelers with bank loans
Authorities in Turkmenistan have begun confiscating the passports of individuals trying to leave the country if they have outstanding bank loans, RFE/RL’s Turkmen
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Kazakh-Slovak business forum in Astana
The Kazakh-Slovak business forum was held in Astana on October 4 within the framework of the 10th Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation meeting.
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Central Asian Women’s Dialogue Forum held in Kyrgyzstan
The Forum of the Central Asian Women’s Dialogue “Women, Peace and Security: The Role of Women in Strengthening Peace and Security in the
