Kyrgyzstan hopes for its full-fledged resumption of activities in the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS), provided that the interests of all countries in the region are equally and fairly taken into account. The statement came from the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Adylbek Kasymaliyev, who […]
Kyrgyzstan is ready to become a platform for ministerial meetings and GCC-Central Asia Investment forum
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov, speaking at the first Summit “Central Asia – Cooperation Council of the Arab States of the Gulf” on 19 July 2023 in Jeddah, proposed to actively promote interregional cooperation in various fields. Today, Central Asia – is a dynamically developing region with diverse geography, sustainable economic growth and […]
Kyrgyzstan to slightly increase electricity imports from Turkmenistan next year – In the long term, the country aims to become an exporter of electricity
In 2024, Kyrgyzstan plans to import 1.7 billion kWh of electricity from Turkmenistan. This was announced by the Minister of Energy of Kyrgyzstan Taalaibek Ibrayev in an interview with RIA Novosti. According to him, Kyrgyzstan currently buys electricity from Turkmenistan and Russia. “InterRAO (Russia), as we plan, will supply about 1.5 billion kWh to us […]
Logo of the 30th Anniversary of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea: A Symbol of Hope and Renewal
On 14-15 September 2023, Dushanbe will host the Fifth Anniversary Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States and the next meeting of the Council of the Heads of the Founding States of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea. This year, the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) celebrates 30th […]
Maintaining stability is the most important task for Central Asia in modern realities says President of Kazakhstan
On Friday, 23 June, the first meeting of the Secretaries of the Security Councils of Central Asia and Russia took place in Almaty. In modern realities, the most important task for the Central Asian region is to maintain stability and strengthen security, which implies effective forecasting of threats, prompt development of preventive response measures and […]
Agreement on digitalization of rail freight management between China and EAEU will speed up movement of cargo in Eurasian landmass
China and the member countries of EAEU have signed a roadmap for speeding up the digitalization of the rail freight management between them, reports the website railfreight.com This will greatly help in the unhindered and faster movement of railway cargo across the Eurasian landmass. EAEU and China want to digitalise their rail freight movements https://www.railfreight.com/railfreight/2023/02/20/eaeu-and-china-want-to-digitalise-their-rail-freight-movements/ […]
In first foray into a foreign market, NovaWind of Russia will help build wind energy projects in Kyrgyzstan
NovaWind JSC has signed a memorandum of understanding and cooperation with the ministry of energy of Kyrgyzstan, reports AKIpress. NovaWind JSC is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Russian nuclear energy giant Rosatom Corporation. The memorandum, signed by the Kyrgyz minister of energy, Talaibek Ibraev, and the Director General of NovaWind JSC, Grigory Nazarov, is […]
OSCE and Atlantic Council host cyber competition in Uzbekistan for youth from Central Asia and South Caucasus
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the Atlantic Council, the US State Department and Inha University in Tashkent partnered to bring a multi-disciplinary cyber competition to Uzbekistan. The first edition of the Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge was developed specifically for university students in Central Asia and the South Caucasus. The competition will take […]
OSCE Secretary General to visit Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan
OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid will visit Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan from 31 May to 8 June for meetings with high-level government officials, parliamentarians and civil society. In Ashgabat, the Secretary General will meet with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Speaker of the Mejlis (the Parliament) Dunyagozel Gulmanova, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Vepa Khadjiev, […]
Outcomes of “Central Asia – China” format – 54 Agreements and Cooperation Initiatives, 19 Mechanisms and Platforms, 9 Multilateral Documents
On May 18-19, 2023, the first Central Asia-China Summit was held in the city of Xian, Shaanxi Province of China. During the Summit, a number of agreements on cooperation between the states of Central Asia and China were reached. I. Main agreements and cooperation initiatives 1. Creation of a mechanism for meetings of the heads of […]
Pakistan: SCO can play the role of beacon of peace
Speech of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan at virtual SCO Summit on 4 July 2023 [Paraphrased Excerpts] The SCO represents a promising future only if we seize the opportunity to achieve the shared goals for the region’s peace and prosperity. Pakistan calls for SCO’s joint action to counter economic recession, terrorism & climate change. […]
Xi Jinping: China is willing to share market, industrial systems and technologies with Central Asian countries
The two-day China + Central Asia (C+C5) industry and investment cooperation forum opened in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province, on Thursday, 16 February. According to Chinese news outlets, the forum is themed “Jointly promote high-quality regional economic development by mutual benefit and win-win progress” Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the participants […]
EBRD says Russia’s war on Ukraine has modest impact on Central Asia
Russian war in Ukraine has had a minor influence on Central Asia, with high oil and gas income, a boost in labor, capital, and remittance inflows, as well as benefits from trade with Russia and China. Inflation and debt service expenses still exist, though, says the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says in […]
PM Narendra Modi: India has created five pillars of cooperation in the SCO
Opening the online SCO summit on 4 July 2023, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi summed up the results of his country’s chairmanship and spoke about efforts to bring multifaceted cooperation in the SCO to new heights. Modi highlighted five new pillars of cooperation established by India within the SCO. These are Startups and Innovation, Traditional […]
President Ilham Aliyev: Central Asia and Azerbaijan are a single historical and cultural geographical region
“Central Asia and Azerbaijan are a single historical and cultural geographical region of strategic importance in world politics with a growing economy, demography and geopolitical potential,” stressed President Ilham Aliyev, who was invited as an honorary guest to the 5th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia in Dushanbe, 14 September. Aliyev […]
President of Kazakhstan initiates creating an International water and energy consortium in Central Asia
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev calls for early completion of the process of improving the organizational structure and legal framework of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea, as well as the creation of a mechanism for the effective use of Central Asia’s water and energy resources. He stated this, speaking on Friday, 15 […]
President of Kazakhstan Tokayev proposes to hold a Dialogue on security and cooperation in Central Asia in 2024
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, in his speech at the 5th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States, said that the summit will largely determine the further dynamics of multifaceted cooperation between the Central Asian states. “Mutually beneficial trade and economic cooperation is consistently expanding. Contacts between businesses have intensified, and the number […]
President of Kazakhstan: “Despite the unprecedented geopolitical aggravation, the Central Asian countries have strengthened the intraregional dialogue”
Despite the unprecedented geopolitical aggravation, the Central Asian countries have strengthened the intraregional dialogue. Much of the credit for this goes for the European Union, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the second regional high–level meeting “Central Asia – European Union” in Cholpon-Ata. In his speech, Tokayev highlighted the main areas of cooperation between […]
President of Kyrgyzstan hosted an official reception in honor of the second EU-Central Asia high-level regional meeting
The President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov hosted an official reception on 2 June, in Cholpon-Ata, in honor of participants of the Second EU-Central Asia high-level meeting. The reception was attended by the President of the European Council Charles Michel, the Presidents of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, as well as the head of the delegation of Turkmenistan […]
President of Kyrgyzstan: the development of regional transit, transport, logistics potential is the driving force for the growth in Central Asia
“It would be highly advantageous for the Central Asian countries to establish our region as a unified geo-economic space, facilitating diverse forms of successful economic cooperation and interaction,” President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov said on 2 June, speaking at the Second high-level regional meeting with the participation of the heads of Central Asian […]
President of Tajikistan called on the Central Asian countries to take more active steps towards intraregional integration
“Central Asia today is turning into one of the most important geopolitical centers of the modern world and unique geographical nodes,” said President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, speaking at the Fifth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States In his opinion, it is no coincidence that within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation […]
President of Tajikistan proposes to develop a Concept for the expansion of the SCO
During his speech at SCO Summit on 4 July 2023, the President Emomali Rahmon stressed the importance of further promoting cooperation within the SCO on the basis of coordinated actions and principles of mutual respect. The President of Tajikistan noted that the increasing attention of the world community to the SCO, embodying the unique interconnectedness […]
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in Dushanbe on a working visit
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has arrived in the Republic of Tajikistan to participate in the Fifth Anniversary Consultative Meeting of the heads of Central Asian states and in the regular meeting of the Council of the Heads of the Founding States of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS), reports Khovar. At […]
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov: “The Central Asian Water Strategy could become the basis for the development of the UN Global Water Strategy in the future”
At a meeting of the Council of the Heads of the Founding States of the International Fund for the Aral Sea in Dushanbe on 15 September, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov pledged Turkmenistan’s continued support for implementing specific initiatives of the IFAS founding countries to enhance regional cooperation and develop systemic mechanisms for cooperation in environmental protection […]
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev: Trade and economic cooperation is the main driver of regional partnership and integration in Central Asia
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted in his speech that the Central Asian region is becoming one of the important centers of economic growth and investment activity, regaining its historical role as a transport hub connecting West with East and North with South. Taking into account the in-depth analysis of the impact […]
President of Uzbekistan: It is important that the IFAS reform process is based on the principle of “water – energy – food”
Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev shared his vision for reforming the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) at a meeting of the Heads of State of the founding countries in Dushanbe on 15 September 2023. This topic was one of the central themes in the speeches of the Presidents of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. […]
President Sadyr Zhaparov: Kyrgyzstan attaches priority importance to the development of cooperation with Central Asian countries
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov, in his speech at the Fifth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States in Dushanbe, noted that consultative meetings create favorable conditions for maintaining regular dialogue at the highest level, as well as significantly strengthen mutual trust between our states. “I am confident that our joint […]
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev shared Uzbekistan’s vision on the prospects for the EU-Central Asia partnership
Today, Central Asia is a center of attraction and a space of new economic opportunities for leading European companies and banks, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev stated, speaking at the second EU-Central Asia high-level regional meeting in Kyrgyzstan on 2 June 2023. As Mirziyoyev noted, we are talking about a broad investment and technological partnership […]
Presidents of China and Central Asian countries attended a joint press-conference following the Summit in Xi’an – the China-Central Asia Summit Mechanism officially inaugurated
On 19 May, the China-Central Asia Summit was successfully held at the Xi’an International Convention Center. President Xi Jinping together with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan, President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan, President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan jointly met the press. President Xi noted that […]
Russia is increasing trade and economic ties with the SCO countries
Russia intends to further deepen ties with members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and these ties are becoming stronger and more multifaceted, President Vladimir Putin said during his remarks at SCO Summit on 4 July 2023. Last year, Russia’s trade with the SCO member states increased by more than a third – 37%, reaching a […]
Central Asian parliamentarians are ready to join the processes of comprehensive development of the region
The First Inter-Parliamentary Forum of Central Asian States with the participation of the heads of parliaments of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan has wrapped up today, 10 February 2023, in Turkestan, Kazakhstan. President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the participants of the forum with a welcoming message. “The initiative to hold an Inter-Parliamentary Forum […]
Russian direct investments in Central Asia exceeded $3.6 billion in 2022
Mikhail Galuzin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, spoke about the current economic and humanitarian cooperation between Russia and Central Asian countries Russia remains a key trade and economic partner of Central Asia with a high share of presence in the region’s economy and is one of the main consumers of products […]
Sadyr Zhaparov: the Central Asia – China Format great potential as more than 10 mechanisms and platforms for joint work are being created
‘We are aimed at strengthening political contacts, accelerating the development of trade and economic ties, joining efforts in countering traditional and new threats and challenges to peace, security, stability and development in the region’ — This was stated today, on 19 May, by the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov at the Central Asia-China […]
Kazakhstan hosts First Inter-Parliamentary Forum of Central Asia
Delegations of Parliaments of Central Asian countries arrived today, February 9, in Kazakhstan’s Turkestan to participate in the first Inter-Parliamentary Forum of Central Asian States. During the forum, parliamentarians of the region discuss topical issues of the development of a shared spiritual and cultural space and prospects for expanding inter-parliamentary relations, the press service of […]
SCO Summit adopted New Delhi Declaration – Key Points
SCO confirms commitment to formation of a more representative, democratic, just and multipolar world with a central coordinating role of the UN. The Member States reaffirm that the SCO is not directed against other states and international organizations and is open to broad cooperation with them. SCO pursues a policy that excludes bloc, ideological and […]
SCO Summit: Kyrgyzstan is promoting the idea of establishing a Center for combating international crime in Bishkek
Addressing at online SCO Summit on 4 July 2023, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov noted the importance of the establishment of the SCO Center for Combating International Organized Crime in Bishkek. According to the Head of Kyrgyzstan, the implementation of this initiative will give a tangible impetus to increasing cooperation on issues related to ensuring […]
Second regional high-level EU-Central Asia meeting wrapped up in Kyrgyzstan – Joint press communique issued – Uzbekistan offers to host First EU-Central Asia Summit next year
Today, on 2 June 2023, the leaders of Central Asia countries and the President of European Council met in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan for second regional high-level meeting. Following the meeting, Joint press communique was issued. According to the document, the sides underlined the need to strengthen cooperation between Central Asia and the EU on the old, […]
Seoul hosted the first Central Asia–Korea parliamentary forum, Turkmenistan to host the next meeting of the platform
The speakers of the parliaments of South Korea and five Central Asian countries held the first forum in Seoul on Tuesday, 19 September, to discuss cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The event was attended by Kim Jin-pyo, Speaker of the National Assembly of Korea, Speaker of the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan Yerlan […]
Six foreign presidents, one prime minister, participating in victory day parade in Moscow – Flowers placed at the tomb of unknown soldier
The Victory Day parade is in progress in Moscow. Six foreign presidents and one prime minister are participating in the event as invited guests of President Putin. President Putin and the invited guests placed flowers at the tomb of the unknown soldier after the parade. They include: Belarus – President Alexander Lukashenko Kazakhstan – President […]
Special Representative of UN Secretary-General for Central Asia addresses the Council of heads of founding states of the International Fund for Saving the Aral sea
On 15 September 2023, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Central Asia Kaha Imnadze participated in the Council of Heads of Founding States of IFAS in Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan. At the meeting, hosted by the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Heads of the Founding States welcomed the activities under the Chairmanship […]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at online SCO Summit on 4 July 2023
Dear Mr. Chairman, Dear Heads of State and Delegations, First of all, let me warmly welcome all participants, leaders and members of delegations. I express my gratitude to the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, for inviting me to this important meeting as an honorary guest. Dear Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich! Taking this opportunity, I cordially […]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States
Dear Heads of State! Dear members of the delegations! Allow me to express my gratitude to the distinguished President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Sharifovich Rahmon for the warm hospitality and excellent conditions created for fruitful joint work. Let me also welcome the distinguished Ilham Heydarovich as an honorary guest of the Consultative Meeting […]
Central Asia sent rescue teams to Turkey
Central Asian countries, like the whole world, responded to the troubles of Turkiye, which suffered from numerous deadly earthquakes. Turkmenistan has sent to Turkey a relief group of doctors and medical workers, basic necessities, such medicines and textile products. Rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan arrived on Tuesday, 7 February in Gaziantep. […]
Stepping up regional co-operation on climate change and security in Central Asia: High mountain areas in focus at OSCE-adelphi workshop in Tashkent
On 20 and 21 June 2023, over 60 participants representing a wide range of government and civil society organizations from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan as well as regional and international organizations convened in a workshop in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The event was organized by the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental […]
Summit of Central Asia-China will lead to signing important political document – MFA China
From May 18 to 19, President Xi Jinping will chair the China-Central Asia Summit in Xi’an, Shaanxi, reported today Foreign Ministry of China. According to the Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Wang Wenbin, the heads of state of the five Central Asian countries will attend the Summit in China. This will be the first major diplomatic event […]
Tajikistan Issues Postage Stamps to Mark 5th Anniversary of Central Asian Consultative Mechanism
On 12 September 2023, a solemn stamp cancellation ceremony was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan issued on the occasion of the 5th anniversary of the mechanism of consultative meetings of the heads of Central Asian states and the 30th anniversary of the International Fund for Saving the Aral […]
Tajikistan President Highlights Need for Regional Cooperation on Climate Change
At a meeting of the Heads of the founding States of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea in Dushanbe on 15 September, President Emomali Rahmon highly appreciated the thirty-year activity of IFAS, but believes there is still much work to be done. “This is especially important taking into account the population in the […]
Kyrgyzstan begins enforcing medicines tracking system
Kyrgyzstan has started enforcing the medicines tracking system that was introduced in October 2022. The healthcare officials have asked the pharmaceutical companies to mark the medicines according to the guidelines provided in the tracking system provisions. The compliance is mandatory across the healthcare sphere including the pharmacies, pharmaceuticals importers and producers, the government healthcare organizations […]
EDB to finance hydroelectric power plant project in Kyrgyzstan
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) will finance the construction and operation of 100MW Kulanak hydroelectric power plant in Kyrgyzstan worth about US $ 118 million. The plant will generate 435 million kWh of electricity per year on average. This renewable energy facility will occupy an area of 485.41 hectares on the Naryn River near the […]
Kazakhstan hosts regional seminar on transboundary rivers and lakes
Representatives of Turkmenistan participate in the Regional Workshop on Monitoring, Assessment and Information Sharing in Transboundary Basins in Central Asia, held in Astana (Kazakhstan) on 1-2 February, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The meeting brought together experts in the field of water resources, environment, foreign affairs, hydrometeorological services from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. Experts […]