On 28 February 2023, the US Secretary of State and the Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan met in Astana in the C5+1 format. The joint statement, adopted following the ministerial, highlights three blocks of issues considered during the gathering. In support of economic cooperation, the participants of the C5+1 […]
First GCC-Central Asia Summit: Outcomes – Joint Investment Forum will be held until the end of 2023 – Uzbekistan to host next summit in 2025
Elvira Kadyrova On 19 July 2023, the first Summit of the Heads of State of the Cooperation Council of the Arab States of the Gulf and Central Asian countries was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The summit, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, was […]
Foreign ministers hold online consultations to finalize Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan-Tajikistan trilateral summit agenda
The foreign ministers of Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan held video consultations on 26 July 2023 to discuss preparations for the upcoming summit of their respective presidents in Ashgabat in early August. The ministers discussed the draft program, agenda, and final document of the summit, and exchanged views on priority aspects of regional cooperation. /// nCa, […]
Special Envoys for Afghanistan called for ensuring the rights of Afghan women and unfreezing Afghan assets
On 7 March 2023, the first meeting of special representatives of the neighboring states of Afghanistan took place in Tashkent. The event was attended by representatives of Uzbekistan, Iran, China, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Russia, the Uzbek Foreign Ministry reports. According to the press release, the key emphasis was placed on the timely provision of […]
Foreign Ministers of Central Asia ‘Check the Clock’ on Regional and International Issues
On 13 September 2023, a meeting of Foreign Ministers of Central Asian states was held in Dushanbe under the chairmanship of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirodjiddin Mukhriddin, the MFA of Tajikistan reports. The meeting was attended by: • Turkmenistan – Rashid Meredov • Kazakhstan – Murat Nurtleu • Kyrgyzstan – Jeenbek Kulubayev […]
Foreign ministries of the Central Asian countries discuss preparations for the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of state
Consultations of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Central Asian countries on the preparation of the 5th Anniversary Consultative Meeting of the heads of Central Asian states were held in Dushanbe on 9-10 August 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan reports. During the consultations, the draft agenda, the Joint Statement and other documents […]
Foreign Ministry of Kyrgyzstan issued list of heads of delegations for EU-Central Asia summit
The Second Summit “European Union – Central Asia” will be held in Cholpon-Ata city on 2 June 2023 under the chairmanship of the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov, MFA Kyrgyzstan said in a press release with reference to the head of the Foreign Policy Department of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic Muratbek Azimbakiev. […]
Global Times: BRI’s emphasis on environmentally friendly practices has benefited Central Asia countries
An aerial view of China built Turgusun hydropower station in city of Altai, Kazakhstan. Photo: Xinhua For ten years, China and Central Asian countries have been more tightly bonded together through cooperation in the traditional energy section under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). However, the rise of Chinese companies specializing in renewable energy and […]
AD Ports Group enters the logistics market of Uzbekistan, forges its presence in Central Asia
The UAE-based AD Ports Group (AD Ports) and SEG ENERA Group, one of the multisectoral holding companies of Uzbekistan, announced Monday, 6 March 2023, the creation of a new joint venture ADL-Ulanish, which will provide comprehensive global logistics services across Uzbekistan. According to the press service of AD Ports Group, Through the new joint venture […]
Head of UNRCCA participated in landmark forum of the Women Leaders’ Caucus held back-to-back with Heads of State of Central Asia consultative meeting in Dushanbe
On 14 September 2023, Special Representative of UN Secretary General for Central Asia Kaha Imnadze took part in a landmark Forum of the Women Leaders’ Caucus (WLC) convened in parallel with the 5th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The Women Leaders’ Caucus was launched in late 2020 […]
Новый Узбекистан станет еще более благоприятной страной для инвестиций
Выступление Президента Республики Узбекистан Шавката Мирзиёева на открытии второго Ташкентского международного инвестиционного форума Уважаемые участники форума! Дорогие гости, дамы и господа! Мне доставляет большое удовольствие приветствовать всех вас на втором Ташкентском международном инвестиционном форуме. Встречи с близкими друзьями и надежными партнерами Узбекистана, представителями правительств зарубежных стран, международных финансовых институтов, главами авторитетных компаний на полях нашего […]
How to Accelerate Economic Growth in the Caucasus and Central Asia
By Nick Gigineishvili July 10, 2023 In the medium-term, reforms can increase output in the region by 5 to 7 percent Since independence in the early 1990s, income levels and living standards in the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) have improved but remain well below the levels of emerging Europe. The state continues to play […]
Hungary will establish production facilities in special economic zone in Uzbekistan
Hungary has decided to invest heavily in building a number of production facilities in a special economic zone near Tashkent. The announcement was by Péter Szijjártó, the minister of foreign affairs and trade, after a meeting of the Hungarian-Uzbek Mixed Inter-governmental Economic Cooperation Committee in Budapest on Thursday, 27 July 2023. According to the Daily […]
IFAS Projects worth over $590 million aim to improve lives of 60 million in Aral Basin
Within the framework of the Aral Sea Basin Program-4 (ASPB-4), the flagship project of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea, 25 major projects totaling $591.3 million are in the process of implementation. This was stated by the chief specialist of the IFAS Department of International Relations Dilorom Sheralieva in an interview with the […]
Saudi company continues to invest in the development of renewable energy in Central Asia
Last week, ACWA Power, a leading Saudi and world-renowned developer, investor and operator of power generation, water desalination and renewable energy, announced the conclusion of a partnership agreement with the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan and the National Welfare Fund “Samruk-Kazyna”. The company will implement a project in Kazakhstan for the construction of a wind […]
The outcomes of the visit of the delegation of a small province of Uzbekistan to China are impressive. This is how grassroots economic autonomy is taking shape in Central Asia.
The governments across the Central Asia region are cognizant of the importance of grassroots economic autonomy. This was evident recently when the delegation of a small province of Uzbekistan signed a wide range of documents during its visit to China. The delegation of Syrdarya region, led by its governor Akmaljon Makhmudaliyev traveled to China and […]
Improving humanitarian ties between Central Asian countries is the focus of the September meetings in Dushanbe
The Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States in Tajikistan will be accompanied by a number of events aimed at enhancing humanitarian ties and people-to-people understanding in the region. Volunteer Forum The Forum of Central Asian Volunteers will be held on 14 September in Dushanbe. According to the Tajik news agency “Khovar”, active […]
Newly established joint Kazakh-Uzbek foreign trade company creates new dimension for collaboration in Central Asia
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have established a joint foreign trade company that will help boost bilateral trade and enter third country markets for joint marketing. The company has been formed by the KazTrade and UzTrade, reports Podrobno.uz. It has been named UzKazTrade LLC. “The activities of the foreign trade company will be aimed at conducting market […]
India hosted online SCO summit – Iran became part of the Shanghai family – Kazakhstan assumes SCO chairmanship – The New Delhi Declaration emphasizes: Central Asia is the core of the SCO
nCa Report On Tuesday, 4 July, an online meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. The meeting was attended by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov, President of China Xi Jinping, Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif, […]
Infographic: China-Central Asia economic and trade cooperation achieves tangible results
China’s economic and trade cooperation with the five Central Asian countries has achieved tangible results since the establishment of diplomatic ties more than 30 years ago, Chinese Ministry of Commerce said in a press briefing. China’s trade with the five countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – increased to $70.2 billion in 2022 […]
Iranian Red Crescent will establish medical centres in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) will establish medical centres in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan in the near future. According to Peyman Namdar, an IRCS official, this is part of the health diplomacy of Iran. He said that the medical centres would help humanitarian activities of the IRCS in the brotherly countries. IRCS is already […]
Issues of prevention the distribution of drugs in Central Asian region discussed in Ashgabat
On July 5, 2023, the 2nd meeting of the Steering Committee of the Central Asia Drug Action Programme (CADAP) – Phase 7 was held at the “Yyldyz” Hotel in Ashgabat. The meeting was attended by representatives of state institutions-beneficiaries of the Central Asian countries, representatives of the delegation of the European Union in the Central […]
ITC:WTO membership can boost Central Asia’s integration
With Uzbekistan poised to join the global economy, WTO membership can also be a springboard for regional integration among Central Asian countries. Economic cooperation between Central Asia’s five ‘Stans’ – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – could be bolstered if the republics harmonized their trade rules and procedures. This emerged at the Astana International […]
Astana hosted a ministerial meeting USA+Central Asia
nCa Report Contents Kazakhstan will continue its multilateral balanced foreign policy USA to add $25 million for Economic Resilience in Central Asia Initiative U.S. investments in Kazakhstan are estimated at $62 billion. Meeting of the Secretary of State Blinken with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov C5+1 Diplomatic Platform On 28 February […]
Kazakhstan assumes the chairmanship in the Dialogue of Women of Central Asian Countries in 2023
On Monday, 19 June, Astana hosted a meeting of the Dialogue of Women of Central Asian countries devoted to the ‘The role of women in innovations and technologies development’, organized with the support of the United Nations and the National Commission for Women and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of Kazakhstan, the Majilis […]
Kazakhstan at SCO Summit: President Tokayev urged to remain committed to the formation of a multipolar world with the coordinating role of the UN
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the beginning of his speech at online SCO Summit on 4 July 2023: “In the context of a radical transformation of the global world order, we are witnessing an unprecedented increase in geopolitical tensions, the intensification of trade and sanctions wars and many other modern challenges. It is […]
Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan discuss cross-border cooperation on biodiversity conservation
Representatives of the Ministry of Natural Resources of Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan gathered in Nukus (Karakalpakstan) to discuss issues of cooperation on biodiversity conservation on the Ustyurt plateau, the Ministry of Natural Resources of Uzbekistan reported. The Ustyurt Plateau is […]
Kyrgyzstan Eyes IFAS Return, But Only If All Countries’ Interests Are Considered Equally
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 […]
Acting foreign minister of Uzbekistan visits Turkmenistan – Meetings held with president and foreign minister
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received on Wednesday, 29 March 2023, the acting foreign minister of Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Saidov. The talks covered the entire spectrum of partnership, highlighting the accelerated pace of interaction in the recent years. The sides noted that there was unanimity of similarity on the regional and global issues, particularly those related to the […]
Kazakh company will ship 250000 tons of Russian oil to Uzbekistan this year
The KazTransOil will ship 250000 tons of Russian oil to Uzbekistan this year, reports Kazakhstan Today. The shipment of the first batch of 25000 tons has started. The oil, to be transported by railway tank wagons, will use the route Omsk-Pavlodar-Shymkent-Shagyr. /// nCa, 30 March 2023
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 […]
LPG from Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan delivered to Pakistan via Afghanistan
21 trucks carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan have reached Pakistan through Torkham, a border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Arab News Pakistan reported with reference to Pakistani customs official. “At least 21 trucks have entered (Pakistan) so far,” Hammad Ali, a senior official at the […]
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 […]
Secretary Blinken will visit Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, attend C5+1 next week
Anthony Blinken, the US Secretary of State, will travel to Central Asia next week. According to the information available at the website of the US Department of State, he will start the tour on 28 February 2023. His first stop is Kazakhstan. In addition to the meetings with the senior officials, he will participate in […]
Multimodal route from China to Uzbekistan via Turkmenistan has been launched
Uzbek Railways announced the launch of container trains from the Chinese port of Xiamen to Uzbekistan via Iran and Turkmenistan. 39 40-foot containers with household appliances (refrigerator, washing machine, gas stoves) went by sea from the Chinese port of Xiamen to the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas. Xiamen Port is one of the largest ports […]
New Constitution of Uzbekistan takes effect from 1 May 2023 – Endorsed by more than 90% of voters
The referendum held in Uzbekistan on 30 April 2023 led to the adoption of the new Constitution, reports the Uzbek media. Accordingly, the CEC issued the resolution to declare that the new Constitution has taken effect from 1 May 2023. The voter turnout was 84.50%. Of the cast votes, 90.20% (15.04 million voters) endorsed the […]
Official Position of Turkmenistan on Gas Unions and Alliances
Turkmenistan, being an active participant in international energy cooperation, pays great attention to the development of cooperation in the oil and gas sector with various states based on the principles of equal and mutually beneficial partnership, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan (TDH) reports. As is known, our country has repeatedly come up with initiatives […]
On the way to building a new Uzbekistan
Akmaljon Kuchkarov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Turkmenistan Today, Uzbekistan people in a special atmosphere of inspiration and boundless pride celebrate the greatest and most sacred date in the history of modern Uzbekistan statehood – the Day of the Proclamation of the state Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan. With […]
Openness policy of New Uzbekistan is changing significantly
Umida Tukhtasheva, Deputy Director of the Anti-Corruption Agency, Doctor of Sciences in Law, Professor The referendum held in Uzbekistan on 30 April 2023 led to the adoption of the new Constitution. Strengthening the right to seek, receive and impart information is among the major new changes to the Constitution. In turn, the Law of the […]
Afghanistan is building an enormous canal to draw water from Amudarya River. This may affect water availability situation in Central Asia.
nCa Report Afghanistan is rapidly building an enormous canal to draw water from the Amudarya River. This has the potential to affect the water availability situation to Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. The Qosh Tepa Canal, named after the Qosh Tepa district in the Jawzjan province, will be 285km in length and 100 meters in width. It […]
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 Programme Office in Dushanbe organizes Explosive Ordnance Disposal Level 1 course for specialists from Kazakhstan, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
A three-week Regional Explosive Ordnance Disposal Course (EOD level 1) started on 10 July at the Regional Explosive Hazards Training Centre (REHTC) of Tajikistan’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) in Chimteppa, outskirts of Dushanbe. The representatives of the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD), the MoD, the US Embassy in Dushanbe and the United States Army […]
OSCE/ODIHR Mission: The 9 July early presidential election in Uzbekistan was technically well-prepared
“The 9 July early presidential election was technically well-prepared”, – said Ambassador Urszula Gacek, head of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) observation mission during a press conference held today in Tashkent on the preliminary findings following the early presidential election in Uzbekistan. The event was attended by the head of […]
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 […]