EBRD sets an investment record in Central Asia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it has set a new operational record in Central Asia by investing €2.26 billion
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Conference addresses Turkmenistan’s cooperation with international community
On January 15, a conference entitled “International Year of Peace and Trust: Cooperation of Turkmenistan with the International Community” was held at the
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New Uzbekistan open for cooperation in green development
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev addressed the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week summit held in the capital of the United Arab Emirates on January
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High-tech drones to be produced in Kazakhstan
With the support of JSC Kazakh Invest, Yesil Technology Company will establish the production of industrial unmanned drones in Kazakhstan. The project involves the
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US and Armenia sign strategic partnership agreement
The United States and Armenia on January 14 signed a strategic partnership agreement expanding cooperation in security and several of areas as Yerevan
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Uzbekistan to launch ‘Eco-Active Citizen’ project
The Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of Uzbekistan, together with the Ministry of Digital Technologies, has proposed launching the “Eco-Active
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Kyrgyzstan exporters expand presence in Uzbek market
The Trade Mission of the Kyrgyz Republic in Uzbekistan has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Food City Tashkent LLC. The memorandum is
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Kazakhstan’s leap in education investment: a model for global progress
Most countries are coming to the understanding that the most promising investments for the future are investments in the education system. And those
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Uzbekistan supports domestic freight forwarders
On January 11, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a government meeting on measures for further development of the transport and logistics system. Over
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Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan strengthen strategic dialogue
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Zheenbek Kulubaev paid his first official visit to Astana on January 10. During the
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Kazakhstan’s army ranked as the strongest in Central Asia, again
In the 2025 Military Strength Ranking released by the Global Firepower, Kazakhstan ranked 57th among the 145 countries listed — the best position compared
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Kyrgyzstan detains man for recruiting to Ukraine war
The Unit for Combating Extremism and Illegal Migration of the Internal Affairs Department of Kyrgyzstan’s Chui Region says it has detained a man
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Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to launch tourist train between Astana and Samarkand
On January 10, Astana hosted a meeting between Kazakhstan’s JSC Passenger Transportation and O’zbekiston Temir Yo’llari (Uzbekistan Railways) on the development of cooperation
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Turkmenistan: Ministry of Health and UNICEF complete micronutrient survey among women and children
The Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), with technical assistance from the Kazakh Academy
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Tajikistan declares 2025-2030 the Years of Digital Economy and Innovation Development
On January 8, Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon signed a decree declaring 2025-2030 the “Years of Digital Economy and Innovation Development”. According to a commentary
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Kyrgyzstan: Government takes steps to reduce air pollution in Bishkek
Late in December, Kyrgyzstan’s Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Bakyt Torobayev held a meeting on the fulfillment of the government’s plan
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Afghanistan’s foreign trade exceeded $12 billion in 2024
Afghanistan’s trade volume in 2024 exceeded $12 billion, with a 38-percent increase in imports year-on-year and a 4-percent decrease in exports, Xinhua reported
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Kazakhstan releases water from reservoirs to prepare for spring floods
The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan has reported that it is releasing water from the country’s reservoirs to make room
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AIIB supports renewable energy development in Tajikistan and Central Asia
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said that on December 19, 2024 it approved a multiphase program with a total financing envelope of
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Indonesia becomes a new member of BRICS
The government of Brazil, which holds the presidency of BRICS in 2025, on January 6 announced the formal entry of Indonesia into BRICS
