In recent years, Turkmenistan and the Republic of Kazakhstan have been carrying out active exchanges in the cultural and humanitarian sphere. In 2024, it is planned to organize cross Culture Days of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Kazakhstan. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Kazakhstan Batyr Rejepov spoke about this in […]
Central Asian countries are building new transport corridors and changing logistics
Serikbol Koshmaganbetov Geopolitical turbulence in the world is radically changing the infrastructure of transport flows in Central Asia. Asian countries are eager to send their cargo to Europe via the historic Great Silk Road. What is the current development of cargo transportation logistics in Central Asian countries, read the material of the correspondent of Kazinform […]
A Dialogue on “Central Asian Connectivity Project Pipeline” between IsDB-AIIB-MCDF and Regional Countries
On 11-12 March 2024, the Regional Dialogue on Central Asian Connectivity (CAC) Project Pipeline has convened in Istanbul, Turkiye, to facilitate a stakeholder dialogue aimed at identifying and assessing cross-border connectivity projects in Central Asia. Organized jointly by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Multilateral Cooperation Center for […]
Transport and logistics cooperation: Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are strategic partners
During their summit talks in Baku on 11 March 2024, Presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan placed particular emphasis on transport and logistics cooperation, recognizing its strategic importance for strengthening bilateral relations. In addition to resources, the struggle for access to transport and logistics opportunities is now escalating all over the […]
Amudarya is not a single river – It is an integrated river system spanning six countries
nCa Report Amudarya, the most famous river of Central Asia, is not a single river – It is an integrated river system spanning six, possibly seven countries. Amudarya is usually written as Amudarya River, which is superfluous because ‘darya’ in Amudarya means river. This river has always caught the imagination of the travellers and authors. […]
Kazakhstan President Tokayev sees Trans-Caspian route hitting 10 million tons
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan expects cargo volumes on the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) to reach 10 million tons in the future, taking into account strong demand and technological advancements. Tokayev, visiting Azerbaijan on 11-12 March 2024, made these remarks in an interview with Azerbaijani APA news agency. He emphasized the strategic importance of […]
South Korea, Central Asia Launch Civil Service Cooperation Network
On 7 March 2024, South Korea’s Minister of Personnel Management, Kim Seung Ho, met with heads of Central Asian diplomatic missions in Seoul. The meeting marked the launch of the South Korea-Central Asia Civil Service Network, a framework for cooperation in improving civil service systems, according to the Korea ministry of personal management. The meeting […]
OSCE and Central Asia held a meeting in Ashgabat on regional cooperation in the field of ecology
On 4 March 2024, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and Central Asian environment ministers convened in Ashgabat to discuss regional ecological cooperation, according to TDH. OSCE Secretary General Helga Schmid emphasized the meeting’s significance, highlighting its role in refocusing attention on contemporary environmental challenges. Schmid stressed that primary aspects of climate […]
This Hungarian product could revolutionize agriculture; may save up to 50% on irrigation water
nCa Report Water & Soil is a Hungarian company. It produces a drug called ‘Water Retainer’ that is supposed to help save up to 50% on irrigation water. It is recommended by the FAO. Water Retainer According to the company website, the Water Retainer is an organic soil-conditioning product. Generally, its effects last 3 months, […]
Kazakhstan Entrepreneurs to Explore Business Opportunities in Turkmenistan
The Diplomatic Club “Astana” announces a business mission for Kazakhstani entrepreneurs to Turkmenistan, scheduled for 16-18 Marc 2024. The mission will take place in Ashgabat and Turkmenbashi, offering participants the opportunity to network with leading companies and business associations in Turkmenistan and visit the exhibition of achievements of Turkmen private businesses, marking the 16th anniversary […]
President Tokayev Launches Xi’an Logistics Terminal, Marking Milestone in Kazakh-China Cooperation
BY AIBARSHYN AKHMETKALI — 28 FEBRUARY 2024 ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev participated in a teleconference launching the transportation and logistics terminal in Chinese Xi’an, a joint project between Kazakhstan and China, on Feb. 28, reported Akorda press service. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev launched the logistics terminal in Chinese Xi’an and opened a new Innovation Center jointly […]
Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan Discuss Collaboration in Horse Breeding
On 23 February 2024, the Turkmen Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Batyr Rejepov, met with Bakytzhan Turlybekov, head of the Republican Equestrian Federation “JORYQ,” according to the Turkmen diplomatic mission. During the meeting, Ambassador Rejepov highlighted steps Turkmenistan is taking to develop the domestic horse breeding industry, enhance the global recognition of Akhal-Teke horses and establish the […]
Kazakhstan Aims to Boost Transcaspian and North-South Transport Corridors
Kazakhstan is taking a proactive approach to enhance the capacity and efficiency of two critical transport corridors: the North-South corridor and the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR). These efforts involve both internal strategies and international collaboration. To improve service, reduce cargo delivery time and provide services on the principle of a “single window” in this […]
Business Mission to Astana Paves the Way for Increased Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan cooperation
On February 19-23, 2024, a business mission of Turkmen entrepreneurs took place in Astana, Embassy of Kazakhstan to Turkmenistan reports. A delegation of Turkmen businessmen visited the capital of Kazakhstan. Representatives of the textile industry and the production of building materials of Turkmenistan spent three days studying the huge investment potential of Astana and Kazakhstan […]
Central Asia – Regional Gas Landscape – Current Narrative
Elvira Kadyrova The gas landscape in Central Asia is complex and constantly evolving. The current situation relies on exports-imports of natural gas at least from three of the five countries in the region. What does the current gas landscape look like in this part of Eurasia and what agreements will determine gas relations in the […]
Astana Hosts Scientific and Creative Event Honoring Turkmen Poet Magtymguly Fragi
On 20 February 2024, a distinguished gathering convened in Astana, Kazakhstan, to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the birth of renowned Turkmen poet Magtymguly Fragi. Held at the National Center for Manuscripts and Rare Books, the event combined scientific discourse with artistic expression, fostering deeper appreciation for Magtymguly’s enduring legacy, the Embassy of Turkmenistan to […]
Kazakhstan is interested in building a prosperous and peaceful region and in the sustainable development of Central Asia, says Murat Nurtleu
Kazakhstan is interested in building a prosperous and peaceful region and in the sustainable development of the Central Asian countries, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu said at a meeting with Kaha Imnadze, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy […]
Kazakhstan Eyes Turkmenistan, Latvia as Alternatives for Troubled Road Freight Routes
Facing hurdles in European road freight transport, Kazakhstan explores alternative routes via Turkmenistan and Latvia. The proposal came from deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament Bolatbek Nazhmetdinuly during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin. According to the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan, by the end of 2023, the total volume of road […]
OSCE-led field visit to Valencia port empowers Black Sea and Caspian Sea ports to accelerate sustainable connectivity and energy transition
Driven by the importance of enhancing the safety, resilience, and sustainability of supply chains between Asia and Europe, the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities conducted a two-day field visit to the Port of Valencia for seaport experts from Azerbaijan (port of Baku), Georgia (port of Batumi), Kazakhstan (ports of Aktau […]
Turkmen delegation from the Ministry of Culture visited Kazakhstan
A Turkmen delegation from the Ministry of Culture undertook a visit to Kazakhstan from 15 to 16 February 2024. Meetings with Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Culture and Information, Astana governorate and the Turkmen Embassy fostered closer cultural cooperation. During the meeting with Vice Minister of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan Yerbol Alikulov, Ambassador of Turkmenistan Batyr […]
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan to Celebrate Cultures with Reciprocal Events
During a meeting on 16 February, Ambassador Batyr Rejepov of Turkmenistan and Yerbol Alikulov, Vice Minister of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan, discussed upcoming cultural exchange events. Representatives from both nations confirmed plans to host Days of Culture events in each other’s countries later this year. Turkmenistan will showcase its vibrant culture in Kazakhstan in […]
Central Asia experiences a turning point, says President of Kazakhstan
Central Asia is experiencing a turning point in its history, and the region’s political and economic contacts have noticeably intensified, believes the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. “We are forming a new image of Central Asia, a region that has played an important role in the development of civilizations since ancient times, and also opens […]
Tokayev’s first state visit to Qatar – Kazakhstan and Qatar inked 9 agreements and commercial deals worth $ 18 billion
On 13-14 February 2024, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev made his first state visit to Qatar. In Doha, the head of Kazakhstan met with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, as well as with the Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. Tokayev also had a series of meetings […]
UN Women Tashkent Consultations: Central Asia’s potential for achieving gender equality under the spotlight
The potential and opportunities for Central Asia to achieve gender equality were explored in-depth at consultations held in Tashkent on 12 February. The event, titled “Empowering women and girls, as well as ensuring gender equality by addressing poverty, strengthening mechanisms and gender-oriented financing,” was jointly organized by the Senate of the Oliy Majlis (Parliament) of […]
Uzbekistan hosts the 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals
On 12 February 2024, the 14th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP14) kicked off in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, under the slogan “Nature knows no borders”. The Forum brought together more than 1,800 participants from 130 countries to solve one of the […]
Turkmenistan Delivers 2,000 Tons of Liquefied Gas to Kyrgyzstan as Humanitarian Aid
On February 5, 2024, a shipment of 2,000 tons of liquefied gas (57 tank wagons) arrived at the Shopokov railway station in Kyrgyzstan. This humanitarian aid, sent upon the initiative of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, was provided free of charge by Turkmenistan in response to the recent accident at the Bishkek CHP plant. Representatives from the […]
Afghanistan Eyes Balanced Trade with Central Asia
In 2023, Afghanistan imported about $1.4 billion worth of goods from Central Asian countries, while the country exported goods worth $100 million, TOLOnews reports, citing the Afghan Ministry of Industry and Trade. According to the ministry’s spokesman Akhundzada Abdul Salam Javad, the country’s main exports to Central Asia are fresh fruits, dried fruits, while attempts […]
Turkish Giant Rönesans Expands to Central Asia, First PPP Hospital Project in Kazakhstan Underway
Leading Turkish contracting and investment group Rönesans, expecting €3.3 billion revenue in 2023, outlined its ambitious expansion plans focusing on Central Asia, particularly Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. In 2023, Rönesans deepened its relationships with international partners and embarked on several new collaborations and investments, showcasing its successful implementation of the EPC-F (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Financing) […]
Kazakhstan Modernizes Customs Posts on the Border with Turkmenistan, China and Uzbekistan
The Government of Kazakhstan is launching a full-scale modernization of checkpoints on the border with China, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. This was announced by Vice Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Birzhanov during a press conference at the Central Communications Service under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. These measures are being […]
European and international financial institutions announce €10 billion commitment to support sustainable connectivity in Central Asia
The Global Gateway Investors Forum for EU-Central Asia Transport Connectivity started today (29 January 2024) in Brussels. The event brings together government officials, financing institutions, businesses and civil society from Europe, all five Central Asian countries, and beyond. European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis announced that European and international financial institutions present at the […]
EBRD posts strong operational results in Central Asia in 2023
Anton Usov The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) invested more than €1.2 billion (US$ 1.3 billion) in projects across Central Asia in 2023 to stimulate the region’s sustainable and inclusive growth, which is expected to continue at a pace of 5.9 per cent in 2024. Last year the Bank financed more than 100 […]
Turkmenistan Joins Regional Efforts to Expand Trans-Caspian Trade Route
Representatives from Turkmenistan, alongside officials from other Central Asian nations and international organizations, gathered in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on 25-26 January 2024, for the third meeting on expanding the Trans-Caspian Trade Route (TCTR). The Turkmen Logistics Association, Transport and Logistics Center of Turkmenistan (TULM), and several transport and logistics companies actively participated in the discussions. The […]
Italy Proposes Aral Sea Restoration Project to Central Asia
An Italian engineering company has unveiled a project to revive the Aral Sea basin, offering hope for environmental recovery in Central Asia where the sea’s shrinkage stands as a major crisis. President Roberto Mantovanelli and CEO Errico Stravato of SOGESID presented the initiative to ambassadors of Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan at the Ministry for […]
Kazakhstan and Pakistan are discussing options for transport connectivity – one of the routes runs through Turkmenistan
Kazakhstan and Pakistan are considering various options for transport connectivity in order to create an effective transport and logistics system that could play a critical role in enhancing economic relations. Vice Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan Talgat Lastaev met with First Deputy Minister of Communications, Railways and Maritime Affairs of Pakistan Syed Mazhar Ali Shah in Astana […]
Kazakhstan Gears Up for Second Phase of Northern Aral Sea Restoration Project
Kazakhstan is preparing to launch the second phase of the project to restore the Northern Aral Sea. Having completed a feasibility study that’s currently under state expertise, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation is setting the stage for further collaboration with the World Bank. This renewed partnership builds on significant progress achieved in 2023, […]
Kazakhstan Agency for International Development “KazAID” offers educational programs to civil servants from Central Asia
The Kazakhstan Agency for International Development (KazAID) is forging strong connections across Central Asia by offering valuable educational opportunities for civil servants. In a recent briefing attended by representatives from embassies of Central Asian countries, KazAID unveiled its 2024 program lineup, showcasing initiatives designed to enhance governance and regional collaboration. One of the programs is […]
Kazakhstan and Hopes to Save the Aral Lake
Prof. Dr. Abdulvahap kara Efforts to save the Aral Sea, which constitutes one of the world’s biggest ecological disasters, continue. Kazakhstan took over the presidency of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS), which has increased its activities in this regard in recent years. As of January 2024. Kazakhstan will fulfill this duty […]
Tokayev visited Rome: Kazakhstan and Italy Chart Course for Enhanced Trade and Investment Cooperation
Kazakhstan is Italy’s main economic partner in Central Asia, and Italy is Kazakhstan’s largest trading partner in the European Union and one of the leading investors in Kazakhstan’s economy. — underscored President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and Giorgia Meloni, the President of the Council of Ministers of Italy in their joint statement, adopted in Rome […]
Central Asia not circumventing Western sanctions
Raza Syed The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine is forcing the whole world to adapt to a new political and economic reality. Sanctions, counter-sanctions, and the breakdown of existing production and logistics chains are becoming a serious challenge for some, and a matter of survival for other states. The countries of Central Asia are […]
40% of investments in the economy of Kazakhstan come from the European Union
About 40% of the attracted investments in the economy of Kazakhstan come from the countries of the European Union. This was stated by Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov at a meeting with Vice-President of the European Commission Margaritis Schinas, held in Astana on 15 January. During the meeting, the sides discussed issues of increasing […]
Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan discussed prospects for cultural and humanitarian cooperation
On 11 January 2024, Ambassador of Turkmenistan Batyr Rejepov met with Minister of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan Balayeva Aida. During this meeting, the parties discussed a number of bilateral issues of cultural and humanitarian cooperation and touched upon the issues of developing promising areas of collaboration. In particular, the parties exchanged views on the […]
A Decade of Booming Trade: China-Kazakhstan Logistics Base Surpasses 500,000 TEUs
For the past ten years, the China-Kazakhstan (Lianyungang) Logistics Cooperation Base has been a driving force in cross-border trade, exceeding a significant milestone by handling over 500,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) transported via China-Europe freight trains, according to Xinhua. This achievement marks a testament to the success of the Belt and Road Initiative, with Lianyungang […]
Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong Meets with Ambassadors of the Five Central Asian Countries to China
On January 11, 2024, Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong held a group meeting with ambassadors of the five Central Asian countries to China. Sun Weidong said that the five Central Asian countries are China’s close neighbors and comprehensive strategic partners. Over the past decade, President Xi Jinping has maintained close exchanges with heads of state […]
Greening the Aral Sea: Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Lead the Way
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, two Central Asian nations deeply affected by the Aral Sea’s environmental tragedy, are spearheading remarkable efforts to green the vast, exposed seabed. Their determined strides in reforestation hold immense promise for mitigating the ecological disaster’s negative impact on the region and beyond. Kazakhstan has set a target for 2024: sowing 275,000 hectares […]
Turkmenistan to reconstruct a customs post on the border with Kazakhstan
In January 2024, Turkmenistan will begin the reconstruction of the Garabogaz customs post on the border of Turkmenistan with Kazakhstan. The corresponding decree was signed by the President of Turkmenistan on 29 December 2023. The project is aimed at expanding the territory of the checkpoint, re-equipping and increasing its capacity. As part of the project, […]
Kazakhstan Seeks Access to Pakistani Seaports to Boost Trade
Kazakhstan is interested in gaining access to Pakistani seaports, such as Gwadar and Karachi, to promote exports to the markets of Pakistan and South Asia and to increase the attractiveness of the transit potential of the two countries in entering the markets of the Persian Gulf and East Africa. This was stated by the Minister […]
Kazakhstan Commissions Major Gas Field, Securing Domestic Energy Future
Friday, 22 December 2023, marked the historic commissioning of the Rozhkovskoye gas condensate field, a giant in western part of Kazakhstan that promises to forge regional development and strengthen domestic energy security through its immense hydrocarbon reserves. The field is being developed by a joint venture, which includes KazMunaiGas (50%), the Hungarian company MOL Group […]
Russian Railways extend discounts on transportation on the eastern branch of the North-South corridor
The Board of Russian Railways has decided to extend for 2024 the previously introduced discounts for the transportation of a wide range of goods. In particular, 20% discounts are extended for export-import container shipments through Russian-Kazakhstan border crossings, provided that the cargo also passes through the Bolashak – Serkhetyaka border crossing between Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. […]
EDB: mutual direct investments among Central Asian countries grow at 9.2% per year on average over the past seven years
The volume of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Central Asia is estimated at US$ 1.1 billion by the end of the H1 2023, marking a 1.8-fold increase from 2016. This is stated in the report of the Eurasian Development Bank “EDB Monitoring of Mutual Investments 2023”. EDB analysts note that by mid-2023, the volume of FDI […]
Russia aims to strengthen partnership, alliance and good neighborliness with Central Asia
Russia sees its main task as pursuing a balanced policy aimed at strengthening partnership, alliance and good-neighborliness, and preserving its role as a key partner of the Central Asian states. The statement came from Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin during his remarks at parliament’s meeting devoted to the geopolitical importance of the Central Asian […]