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 […]
Uzbekistan launches serial production of Chevrolet Onix
Uzbekistan’s national automaker UzAuto Motors has launched serial production of Chevrolet Onix cars with 50 percent localization of components production. The manufacturer promises to bring the localization of Chevrolet Onix to 70% by the end of the year. 200 enterprises in Uzbekistan produce 1,500 parts for the Chevrolet Onix vehicle. The new Onix is built […]
The Triple Gas Union
Sergey Kapitonov, Analyst of the Project Center for Energy Transfer and ESG of Skoltech Source: Infotech is a team of leading experts and analysts with in–depth knowledge of the industry from the inside. Our specialists have experience working in large fuel and energy companies, specialized institutes, and global analytical agencies. Central Asia has historically been […]
Strengthening interregional cooperation and connectivity can improve the conditions for the development of the regions of Central and South Asia – the vision of Uzbek experts
With a total population of 1.9 billion (a quarter of the world) and a GDP of US $3.5 trillion, South Asia is the fastest growing region in the world (up to 7.5% per year). Today, its contribution to global economic growth is 15%, by 2040 it may exceed 30%. While maintaining the outpacing dynamics of […]
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 […]
Uzbekistan and Afghanistan renewed deal for the operation of the rail line Hayraton – Mazar-i-Sharif
The Afghan Railways Administration and the subsidiary of Uzbek Railways ‘Sogdiana Trans’ have signed a new agreement on the operation of the Hayraton–Mazar-i-Sharif railway. As reported by Uzbek Railways, the contract period is two years. Also, the parties agreed to step up efforts on restoration of cargo delivery to the Mazar-I-Sharif terminal station and to […]
Regional Dialogue Opens Strong Commitment to Foster Nature-based Solutions for Resilient Landscapes in Central Asia
For two days, decision-makers, policy leaders, experts and practitioners from Central Asia gathered together in a high-level event to discuss scaling up of Nature-based Solutions for resilient landscapes and communities in the region Opening ceremony Minister Abdukhakimov, Ministry of Ecology, Enviroment Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan Marco Mantovanelli, Uzbekistan Country Manager, World […]
Research team from the University of Cologne decodes the ancient Kushan script – the Kushan Empire in Central Asia was one of the most influential states of the ancient world
A team of early-career researchers at the University of Cologne has succeeded in decoding a script that has been puzzling scholars for over seventy years: the so-called ‘unknown Kushan script’, the University said in a press release. Over a period of several years, Svenja Bonmann, Jakob Halfmann and Natalie Korobzow examined photographs of inscriptions found […]
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 […]
Gazprom discussed gas cooperation mechanisms with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller met with Kazakhstan Energy Minister Bolat Akchulakov and Uzbek Energy Minister Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov on Thursday, 9 February. The sides discussed the possibilities of trilateral cooperation in the gas industry, Uzbek news outlets reported. The issues of Russian natural gas supplies to Uzbekistan via Kazakhstan were considered at the meeting. The sides […]
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 […]
Shavkat Mirziyoyev: Uzbekistan is ready to host the first International Expert Conference Central Asia – China on the issues of linking national development strategies
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, in his speech at the China-Central summit, noted the symbolism of holding the summit in ancient Xi’an, which for many centuries served as the starting point of the Great Silk Road, which has become an important factor of civilizational development, connectivity and progress throughout the Eurasian continent. “Today, in a […]
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 hosted IAEA seminar on nuclear law for Central Asian countries
At the recent IAEA Central Asian seminar in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, the legislative aspects of the nuclear sector were discussed, as the IAEA plays an important role in assisting in the development of a legislative framework to improve the reliability of nuclear installations and materials. The regional seminar on nuclear law brought together 24 representatives from […]
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 […]
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Türkiye to discuss the development of the TUTIT multimodal corridor in Dushanbe
The first meeting of the High-Level Working Group on the Multimodal Corridor “Tajikistan–Uzbekistan–Turkmenistan–Iran–Türkiye” (TUTIT) will be held in Dushanbe on Thursday, 21 September. The meeting will be held under the auspices of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), the Ministry of Transport of Tajikistan reports. The meeting of the High-Level Working Group responsible for policy development […]
Taliban have modernized signs and symbols at borders with neighbouring countries
The Taliban government has completed the plan to modernize the border signs and symbols with the countries of Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China. This was mentioned by Noorullah Noori, the acting minister of Borders and Tribes, in his annual report, reports the Afghan media. He said that the change of signs and symbols was […]
Tehran and Muscat step up efforts to launch the Ashgabat Agreement corridor
Director General of the Iranian Foreign Ministry for Persian Gulf Affairs Alireza Enayati announced the upcoming launch of the Iran-Oman-Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan corridor, Mehr News agency reports. In an interview with the IRNA news agency, the official spoke about the recent visit of Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said to Tehran, saying that serious discussions […]
Ceremony to mark 30 years of Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan relations reminds of the difference between look and see
On Friday, 3 February 2023, the embassy of Uzbekistan, in cooperation with the foreign office and ministry of culture of Turkmenistan, hosted a ceremony to mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. In the non-stop news cycle, the instinct is to cover and report an event and move on to the […]
The 32nd anniversary of Independence of Uzbekistan celebrated in Ashgabat
On 5 September 2023, the Embassy of Uzbekistan to Turkmenistan hosted an official reception at the Yildiz Hotel on the occasion of the celebration of the 32nd anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The event was attended by representatives of the government, political and business circles of Turkmenistan, creative intelligentsia, members of the […]
The annual meeting of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will be held in Uzbekistan
On May 16-18, the 32nd Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will be held in Samarkand, under the general main theme – “Investing in Resilience”. The event is expected to be attended by more than 2,000 guests from 73 countries, including representatives of foreign governments, […]
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 […]
The President of Turkmenistan will visit Tajikistan
On September 14-15, 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov will pay a working visit to the Republic of Tajikistan to participate in the fifth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and the next meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the founders of the International Fund for Saving the […]
Economy of Uzbekistan – January-December 2022 – Four Infographics
Here are four infographics about the state of economy of Uzbekistan for the period January-December 2022. They have been taken from a pamphlet issued by the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Statistics. /// nCa, 31 January 2023
There is a full understanding between Russia and Central Asia in the energy sector, says Lavrov
There is a full understanding in the framework of cooperation between Russia and Central Asia in the energy sector, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday, 1 September, at a meeting with first-year students of Moscow State Institute for International relations, on the occasion of the beginning of the academic year. The chief Russian […]
Transport Ministers of Central Asian States Adopt Joint Communiqué at Dushanbe meeting, Approve Draft Agreement on Land Transport
The Central Asian countries highlighted the important role of transport and logistics as a basis for promoting international trade, economic growth and sustainable development. This is stated in the Joint Communique adopted today (13 Sep) following the First Meeting of transport ministers of the countries of the region, which took place in Dushanbe, the Ministry […]
Turkic States Look to Enhance Intraregional Connectivity Through Transport Corridors
The 2nd Meeting of the Heads of Railway Administrations of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) took place on 14 September 2023 in Istanbul under the moderation of Mirvokhid Azimov, Deputy Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States. The meeting was attended by the Secretary General of OTG K.Omuraliev, as well as heads and […]