Kyrgyzstan’s state-owned Eldik Bank has become the first bank in Central Asia to join China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) as a direct participant. According to the bank, this strategic step opens up new opportunities for Kyrgyzstan to carry out direct and instant settlements in yuan with Chinese partners and other participants in the system,
In the recent time, there is an increasing number of materials dedicated to Uzbekistan in Kazakhstan’s information space and social media. Such publications focus on political and economic reforms, social initiatives and achievements in Uzbekistan, forming a stable perception of this country as a dynamically developing state and an important player in regional processes. The
Relations between Tajikistan and India have long gone beyond the boundaries of formal diplomacy, evolving into a deep and multifaceted partnership built on mutual respect, shared values, and a common vision for development. Today, cooperation spans multiple areas — from politics and the economy to education, science, and culture. The Embassy of India in Dushanbe
Construction of a new power unit has begun at the Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHPP)-3 in Karaganda, Kazakhstan. The project will create additional electricity and heat supply resources for the region. The project is being implemented in strategic partnership with the Eurasian Development Bank. The capsule-laying ceremony on September 10 was attended by the
A new university in Kazakhstan, inVision U, has launched the Foundation Year program and welcomed its first students from all over the country, according to the Kazakh Ministry of Science and Higher Education. inVision U is founded and sponsored by Arsen Tomsky, the founder and CEO of inDrive, a global transport and urban services platform. Through the
On September 8, on the instructions of the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, a convoy of trucks with humanitarian aid was sent to the people of Afghanistan, who suffered from a strong earthquake. The aid loaded on a caravan of trucks consists of 24 types of necessary products and materials, including flour, oil, sugar, rice,
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and ACWA Power Company have signed a $51 million loan package to build the Nukus 2 Wind and Battery Energy Storage facility in Uzbekistan’s Qoraozak district in the Republic of Karakalpakstan. The project will be implemented by ACWA Power Beruniy Wind FE LLC, which is fully owned by ACWA Power.
On September 8, the airport in Naryn, the main city of the Naryn region in central-east Kyrgyzstan, opened after major reconstruction with the launch of regular Bishkek-Naryn-Bishkek flights operated by state-owned Asman Airlines. All regional airports built in Kyrgyzstan in the Soviet time were never repaired until the most recent time, and the Naryn airport
The volume of trade between Central Asian countries and the Gulf states (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) reached $3.3 billion in 2024, an increase of 4.2 times since 2020, according to the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). Imports to Central Asian countries from the Gulf states accounted for 80% of
To support Tajikistan’s smaller businesses, strengthen support for women entrepreneurs, improve energy efficiency, and boost housing finance, IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is providing a $5 million loan in local currency to the country’s Bank Arvand. This long-term financing will allow Bank Arvand, an IFC partner since 2019, to ramp
On September 8 in Tashkent, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Gianni Infantino. The FIFA President congratulated the Uzbek leader and the people of Uzbekistan on the historic event – the Uzbek national football team reaching the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States.
A delegation of the largest U.S. trade mission in Central Asia visited Mangystau region as part of its visit to Kazakhstan. The visit aimed to familiarize with the region’s investment potential and the advantages of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR, or the Middle Corridor), according to Kazakh Invest national company. A roundtable was held
On September 8, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered his annual state-of-the-nation address, “Kazakhstan in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Key Tasks and Their Solutions through Digital Transformation.” The head of state presented an ambitious program of reform centered on digital transformation, investment modernization, global connectivity, and institutional renewal. Tokayev announced the creation of a new Ministry of Artificial
The European Union has announced the arrival of Mr Radosław Darski, as the new EU Ambassador to Tajikistan. Ambassador Darski brings a wealth of diplomatic experience and expertise in European policy, regional cooperation, and international relations. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Ambassador Darski has held key positions within the European External Action
On the eve of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, observed annually on 7 September, an open dialogue titled “Clean Air, Healthy Citites and Climate Resilience” was held at Tashkent’s Central Eco Park. The event was organized by the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of Uzbekistan, the International Public
On September 5, a telephone conversation was held between the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the United States of America Donald Trump. Practical aspects of further strengthening Uzbek-American relations of strategic partnership and expanding mutually beneficial cooperation were reviewed in detail, according to the press service of the Uzbek president. President Trump
In Astana on September 4, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov held a meeting with representatives of leading US companies visiting Kazakhstan as part of a US trade mission. The parties discussed the status of ongoing and prospective projects, as well as the expansion of American companies’ presence in the Kazakh market.
Over the past three years, the value of high-tech exports from Kazakhstan has increased almost threefold. In 2024, the export of such products reached $7.3 billion, compared to $2.5 billion in 2021, finprom.kz reported with reference to the Bureau of National Statistics. Over these years, many of the goods exported by Kazakhstan have increased in
On September 4, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation of measures for creating a value-added chain in agriculture. In the past years, the areas planted with cotton and grain have been reduced and reoriented towards food crops, 160 thousand hectares of new orchards and vineyards have been planted, and 1.5 thousand projects in the
On September 4 in Astana, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov and Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Foreign Ministry of Kazakhstan Gabidulla Ospankulov held a meeting with Chairman of the State Great Khural of Mongolia Dashzegvi Amarbaysgalan and members of the Mongolian parliamentary and business delegation. The parties discussed the
