OSCE cancels observation of Tajikistan’s parliamentary elections
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has canceled plans to observe the upcoming parliamentary elections in Tajikistan in March. The
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Uzbekistan and Malaysia move towards strategic partnership
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev paid an official visit to Malaysia on February 4-5 at the invitation of Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar
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Kazakhstan outlines key directions of ECO chairmanship
The First High-Level Committee Meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) under the chairmanship of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic
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Kyrgyzstan president on strategic partnership with China
In an interview with Xinhua news agency ahead of his state visit to China, Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov lauded strategic partnership between the
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New book of Uzbek author brings ancient Great Silk Road to life
‘The Legends of Great Silk Road: Adventures of the Spirit of Time’ is a new book by Uzbek author Gulchekhra-Begim Makhmudova, published in
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Chinese company to promote low-altitude economy and intelligent manufacturing in Kazakhstan
Kazakh Invest, Kazakhstan’s national investment company, and China’s Polyking New Horizons Technology Industry Co. Ltd have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on projects
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Uzbekistan to build new highway between Tashkent and Andijan
Uzbekistan is steadily developing its transport network, modernizing the road sector, and building new modern highways. With the support of the World Bank,
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Afghanistan increases trade with Central Asian countries
According to the Afghan Ministry of Industry and Commerce, during the past ten months of the current solar year (which began in March
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New World Bank report highlights importance of boosting revenues for lasting investments in Kazakhstan
The World Bank’s latest economic update on Kazakhstan, “Funding the Future: Boosting Revenues for Lasting Investments,” presents a mixed outlook for the country’s economy, with
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Kyrgyzstan’s reserves grew significantly in 2024
In 2024, Kyrgyzstan’s gross international reserves grew by $1,851,600,000 and reached $5,088,100,000, a 57.2% increase compared to 2023, Melis Turgunbaev, the Chairman of
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Digital Almaty 2025 forum held in Kazakhstan
From January 31 to February 1, Almaty hosted Digital Almaty 2025, a forum focused on artificial intelligence and its pivotal role in the new
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Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Russia, Iran seek to increase transportation along North-South route
A two-day meeting of representatives of the Railways of the Islamic Republic of Iran, national railway company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), Russian Railways,
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Tashkent hosts Uzbek-French business forum
On January 30, Tashkent hosted the Uzbek-French Business Forum, bringing together representatives from over 50 leading French companies, including AIRBUS, Experto Consulting, Iveco
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Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to expand trade and economic cooperation
On January 30 in Almaty, Kazakhstan Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held talks with the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz
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Uzbekistan, Turkey, Azerbaijan elevate cooperation to new level
On January 28-29 in Turkey, Laziz Kudratov, the Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, participated in a meeting with the Ministers
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Kyrgyzstan updates its climate goals
On January 29, under UN Resident Coordinator and the technical leadership of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) the Ministry of Natural Resources,
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Turkish company to build tomato greenhouse complex in Kazakhstan
Turkey’s Аlarko Holding and its Kazakhstan-registered subsidiary, LLP Alsera KZ, have signed an investment agreement with the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan for
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Uzbekistan to boost power generation
On January 28, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a meeting on measures to develop the electricity sector for 2025-2035. Over the past eight years,
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Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, and Turkey discuss TAP-500 electricity transmission project
The first trilateral meeting, attended by representatives from Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, and a Turkish company, was held in Kabul to initiate the practical implementation
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World Bank pledges support for Kyrgyzstan’s Kambarata-1 HPP project
On January 27, Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Energy Taalaibek Ibrayev, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Energy Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov, Kazakhstan’s Deputy Minister of Energy Sungat Yesimkhanov, and
