Bishkek thermal power plant to be modernized following accident
Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov has ordered to fully modernize the Bishkek thermal power plant after an explosion at the old plant on February
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First SCO Digital Forum held in Kazakhstan
The first SCO Digital Forum was held on February 1 in Almaty, gathering the heads of ministries and agencies of the Shanghai Cooperation
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Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan confirm strategic partnership
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to speed up the issue of opening an additional checkpoint for freight vehicles on the Kazakh-Kyrgyz border, as
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USAID presents economic development projects in Uzbekistan
On February 1, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan hosted a presentation of ongoing and planned US grants in the area of
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Afghanistan, Uzbekistan discuss border issues, economic cooperation
Afghanistan’s acting Minister of Defense, Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, met with Abdulsalam Azizov, the head of Intelligence and Border Services of Uzbekistan, to
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Average life satisfaction around 70% in Kazakhstan, shows World Bank survey
According to the latest findings from the “Listening to Kazakhstan” survey conducted by the World Bank and presented at a roundtable in Astana on January
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World Bank to help Kyrgyzstan boost the quality of higher education
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on January 31 approved $25 million for the Higher Education Quality and Innovation Project for the Kyrgyz Republic
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Kazakhstan a reliable partner and ally for Kyrgyzstan, says Kyrgyz FM
There are no political contradictions between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, said during negotiations
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Europe and Central Asia to build sustainable transport network
The Global Gateway Investors Forum in Brussels on January 29-30 marks a pivotal moment in EU-Central Asia relations, particularly in enhancing transport connectivity.
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USAID contributes to improved efforts to control tuberculosis in Kazakhstan
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Health, the National Scientific Center of Phtiziopulmonolgy (NTP), healthcare professionals,
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Kyrgyz President Japarov to seek second five-year term in 2026
Kyrgyz presidential spokesman Askat Alagozov told RFE/RL’s Kyrgyz Service on January 30 that President Sadyr Japarov will take part in the next presidential
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Digital Almaty forum to be held in Kazakhstan
From February 1-3, Kazakhstan’s business capital, Almaty, will host the Digital Almaty 2024 forum, entitled “Industry X: The Digital Development of the Future”.
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Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor to receive €10 billion investment to link Europe and Central Asia
The Global Gateway Investors Forum for EU-Central Asia Transport Connectivity opened on January 29 in Brussels, bringing together high-level representatives from the European Commission, EU
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Kazakh musicians perform in Strasbourg
As part of the Kazakhcreative groups’ tour in France, the Consulate General of Kazakhstan on January 27 organized a concert featuring the chamber-instrumental ensemble “FORTE TRIO” at
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German company to participate in creation of medical cluster in Turkmenistan’s Arkadag
On January 27, a meeting was held between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly
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EBRD approves new country strategy for Uzbekistan
The Board of Directors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a new strategy for Uzbekistan, setting out the Bank’s priorities in
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New fire and rescue station opened in Osh with Korea and UNDP support
The official opening ceremony of the new fire and rescue station was held on January 26 in Osh city in southern Kyrgyzstan. The construction of
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Bishkek receives new compressed natural gas buses
Residents of Kyrgyzstan’s capital city of Bishkek will have access to greener public transport and better services thanks to new buses financed by
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EBRD invested over €1.2 billion in Central Asian economies in 2023
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it invested more than €1.2 billion in projects across Central Asia in 2023 to
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Ex-deputy chief of Kyrgyzstan’s Customs Service added to wanted list
The Kyrgyz Interior Ministry’s official told RFE/RL’s Kyrgyz Service on January 26 that the former deputy chief of the Customs Service, Raimbek Matraimov,
