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Kazakhstan sends 2,000 tons of diesel fuel to Kyrgyzstan

On behalf of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, 2,000 tons of diesel fuel have been allocated by the government of Kazakhstan to help Kyrgyzstan overcome the consequences of the recent accident at the Bishkek thermal electric power plant. The first batch of diesel fuel in the amount of 1,000 tons was shipped by 17

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International Affairs TJK

EBRD helps increase reliability of electrical grid in Tajikistan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it is providing more resources to increase the reliability and sustainability of electricity supply in Tajikistan by organising a financial facility of up to €31 million for national transmission network operator Shabaqahoi Intiqoli Barq (SIB). The facility consists of two EBRD sovereign loans totalling up to €23 million

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International Affairs UZB

USAID and FAO to help Uzbekistan prevent and respond to animal and public health threats

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Committee of Veterinary and Livestock Development of Uzbekistan have launched a new project, implemented by the FAO Emergency Center for Transboundary Animal Diseases, under USAID’s Global Health Security program. The goal of the

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International Affairs TKM

Afghanistan may use Lapiz Lazuli corridor through Turkmenistan

Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister during his visit to Turkmenistan said that Afghanistan can now use the Lapis Lazuli Corridor, which would connect Afghan trade to Europe, Afghan broadcaster TOLOnews reported. Amir Khan Muttaqi discussed a number of trade and diplomatic issues with Turkmenistan officials, including the TAPI gas pipeline project and the railway from Turkmenistan

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International Affairs KG

World Bank supports Kyrgyzstan in sustainable landscape management, climate mitigation

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on February 27 approved a $45 million financing package for the Kyrgyz Republic Resilient Landscape Restoration Project, which is a part of the regional umbrella RESILAND CA+ Program. The project will be complemented by a $5 million grant from the Global Partnership for Sustainable and Resilient Landscapes (PROGREEN) and a $2.4 million

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International Affairs KG

Korea to provide electric vehicles for Kyrgyzstan’s government agencies

Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) will help Kyrgyzstan’s government bodies replace their motor transport with electric vehicles. The project, to be implemented through KOICA grant funds, was discussed during a recent meeting between the Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Daniyar Amangeldiev and the Director of the KOICA office in the Kyrgyz

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International Affairs KZ

Kazakhstan’s foreign policy priorities and democratic processes in focus of Geneva meetings

Deputy Prime Minister–Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu, during his visit to Geneva on February 26, held a number of bilateral meetings with the heads of international organizations. At the meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, the current global challenges, deepening regional cooperation between the countries of Central Asia, as well as the

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International Affairs UZB

Lengthy prison sentences for Uzbek child deaths blamed on Indian-produced medicine

The Tashkent City Court sentenced 23 people — including an Indian national — to prisons terms of up to 20 years after a cough syrup imported into Uzbekistan from India killed 68 children in 2022, RFE/RL’s Uzbek Service reported. In reading out the court’s verdict on February 26, the judge said Indian national Ragvendra Pradar, who is

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International Affairs KG

EBRD vice president to visit Kyrgyzstan

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Vice President of Policy and Partnerships Mark Bowman will visit the Kyrgyz Republic from 27 February to 1 March for meetings with senior government officials, the diplomatic community and Bank clients, the EBRD said. During his three-day programme, Mr Bowman will meet with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Akylbek Japarov, Minister

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International Affairs KZ UZB

Karakalpak activist awaiting extradition to Uzbekistan gets asylum seeker status in Kazakhstan

Karakalpak activist Aqylbek Muratov (aka Muratbai), who was arrested in Kazakhstan’s largest city, Almaty, at Uzbekistan’s request earlier in February has been given asylum seeker status in Kazakhstan, RFE/RL’s Kazakh Service reported. A relative of Muratov, Fariza Narbekova, told RFE/RL on February 26 that Kazakh officials had given him an asylum seeker’s certificate three days earlier. A

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International Affairs UZB

Uzbekistan: USAID supports international cooperation between ombudspersons

A conference on international cooperation in the area of the protection of rights and freedoms of citizens took place in Tashkent on February 23. The conference, supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), brought together 100 international experts and government representatives, including more than 20 ombudspersons and representatives of international organizations, the U.S.

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International Affairs KG

Kyrgyz parliament approves second reading of controversial bill on ‘foreign representatives’

The Kyrgyz parliament on February 22 approved on second reading a controversial bill that would allow authorities to register organizations as “foreign representatives” in a way that critics say mirrors repressive Russian legislation on so-called foreign agents, RFE/RL’s Kyrgyz Service reported. Dozens of nongovernmental organizations in Kyrgyzstan have called on lawmakers to reject the bill,

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International Affairs UZB

Digital Twin water management project completed in Uzbekistan

On February 21, Nobel Systems Inc., a leading provider of geospatial solutions, announced the successful completion of the groundbreaking Digital Twin project in collaboration with Uzsuvtaminot, the national water management agency of Uzbekistan, the U.S. Embassy in Uzbekistan reported. The Digital Twin initiative aimed to revolutionize water management practices in Uzbekistan by leveraging advanced technologies

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International Affairs UZB

USAID All Children Succeeding program launched in Uzbekistan

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director David Hoffman, along with relevant Government of Uzbekistan stakeholders, on February 20 launched the five-year USAID All Children Succeeding program in Tashkent. The event gathered ministries and government agencies, UN organizations, disabled persons organizations, and international education experts.             The Government of Uzbekistan has taken decisive action to secure

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International Affairs UZB

FAO presents program for digitalization of agriculture in Uzbekistan

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) introduced the National Programme of Action for the Digitalization of Agriculture as a result of a pivotal one-year technical assistance project. The launch event on February 20 brought together national and international stakeholders in Tashkent to present the National Programme, providing insights into its vision,

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OSCE helps improve digital skills of women entrepreneurs in Central Asia

On February 19, the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA) launched the Central Asian Women’s Entrepreneurship Programme titled “Strengthening the Digital Skills of Women Entrepreneurs”. The programme will serve as an online platform for exchange, learning, and dialogue for 21 women-led businesses from Central Asia. Through a series of workshops,

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International Affairs TKM

Turkmenistan and UNDP strengthen partnership for sustainable development

The Government of Turkmenistan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on February 18 signed several strategic agreements aimed at strengthening a long-term partnership in achieving national development priorities. UNDP and the Government of Turkmenistan signed the following new initiatives to support the country in accelerating the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: “Assistance

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Eurasia International Affairs

World Bank announces next phase of support for Afghanistan people

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors on February 15 endorsed an adjusted approach to support the people of Afghanistan. “Approach 3.0” will deploy funds from the International Development Association (IDA) through grants to United Nations agencies and other public international organizations. These funds will continue supporting basic services nationwide, particularly those benefiting women, and

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International Affairs RU UZB

Russia summons Uzbek ambassador over university rector’s comments

Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on February 14 that it summoned the Uzbek ambassador to Russia, Botirjon Asadov, over a recent statement by Sherzod Qudratxoja, the rector of the University of Journalism in Tashkent, who called Uzbek citizens who speak Russian but do not know Uzbek “either occupiers or idiots,” RFE/RL’s Uzbek Service reported. The Russian

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International Affairs KG

UN, EU diplomats discuss Afghanistan with Central Asian officials

The UN secretary-general’s envoy for Afghanistan met on February 14 in Bishkek with EU and Central Asian officials to discuss joint efforts to assist people in Taliban-led Afghanistan ahead of a more formal international meeting scheduled to take place on February 18-19 in Doha, Qatar, RFE/RL’s Kyrgyz Service reported. UN Special Representative for Afghanistan Roza

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