International Affairs TKM

UNDP launches regional project addressing marine litter and plastic pollution in Caspian Sea

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Secretariat of the Framework (Tehran) Convention for

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Business & Economy KZ

Kazakhstan sees decline in marriages, increase in divorces

Last year, the number of marriages in Kazakhstan continued to decline amid a rise in divorces. In 2025, an all-time low of 114,500

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Art & Culture UZB

BBC names Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan one of the world’s six most anticipated museum openings of 2026

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has included the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan in its list of the six most anticipated museum openings

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International Affairs TJK

ADB president launches new partnership strategy for Tajikistan

Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda on March 4 met with Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon to reaffirm ADB’s commitment to help the

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Business & Economy KZ

IsDB provides $1.3 billion for development of special economic zones in Kazakhstan

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and Kazakhstan have signed two landmark agreements under the Development of Economic and Industrial Zones Project, with a

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International Affairs KG KZ TJK TKM UZB

Trade between Afghanistan and Central Asia significantly grows

Afghanistan’s trade with Central Asian countries increased significantly in 2025 compared to 2024, with imports rising by 43% and exports growing by 77%,

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Business & Economy UZB

Uzbekistan supports industrial efforts to reduce environmental impact

In Uzbekistan, industrial enterprises will now be encouraged to take action aimed at reducing their impact on the environment. This is stipulated in

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Business & Economy UZB

Uzbekistan strengthens protection of women and children

On March 3, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree strengthening the system for protecting the rights of women and children, as well as

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Business & Economy KZ

Kazakhstan’s ice cream exports exceed imports

In 2025, for the first time ever, Kazakhstan exported more ice cream than it imported: exports totaled 14,167 tons, while imports stood at

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International Affairs KG KZ TJK UZB

AIIB president meets Central Asia leaders to reinforce regional partnerships and cooperation

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Zou Jiayi recently visited founding AIIB members Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, conveying her intent to ensure

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Business & Economy KZ

ADB president announces up to $5.4 billion in planned financing for Kazakhstan

Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda on March 2 met with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to reaffirm ADB’s strong partnership with

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International Affairs UZB

Uzbeks are the third-largest group of illegal migrants in Turkey

In 2025, Uzbek citizens were the third-largest group among detained illegal migrants in Turkey, Fergana Information Agency reports with reference to data from

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Business & Economy UZB

Electricity production and consumption grow in Uzbekistan along with industrial growth

Uzbekistan’s electricity generating capacity has reached 25,800 MW, including 8,000 MW, or 31 percent of the total, accounted for by solar, wind, and

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Eurasia International Affairs KZ World

U.S. and Israeli war against Iran: Possible implications for Kazakhstan and Central Asia

The ongoing military operation of the United States and Israel against Iran impacts international security, energy markets, and trade routes. Orda.kz gathered opinions

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Business & Economy UZB

Uzbekistan to host 5th Tashkent International Investment Forum

From June 16 to 19, 2026, Tashkent will host the 5th Anniversary Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF 2026), the leading investment platform in

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International Affairs UZB

Uzbekistan: UNDP and Japan to help transform water governance in Aral Sea region

A signing ceremony held at the Ministry of Water Resources on February 27 marked the official launch of the United Nations Development Programme’s

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International Affairs KZ

Kazakhstan reaffirms commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goals

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan hosted a meeting of the Steering Committee of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework between

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Eurasia Geo Politics KG KZ UZB World

Is globalization over? The implications for financial policy in Central Asia

Based on recent economic consensus from institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the European Central Bank (ECB), and the World Economic Forum

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Business & Economy UZB

EBRD lending up to €20 million to pharmaceutical producers in Uzbekistan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it is helping to create favourable conditions for the growth and development of domestic

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International Affairs UZB

Uzbekistan and Paraguay move to establish economic cooperation

During his visit to Asunción, the Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, Laziz Kudratov, was received by the President of Paraguay,

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