UNDP supports strengthening climate and natural risk monitoring system in Kyrgyzstan
The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are continuing their joint efforts to strengthen
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Uzbekistan president proposes international initiatives on sustainable urban development
On May 18, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the Leaders’ Summit held as part of the 13th session of the
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Caspian Sea becomes new route for Kazakh oilseed product exports to Iran
Kazakhstan has begun exporting its oilseed products to Iran through the Caspian Sea in a move capable to increase supplies and diversify export
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Russia and Uzbekistan continue studies on trans-Afghan railway project
Specialists from Russia and Uzbekistan are currently conducting technical and economic studies for the trans-Afghan railway project, TOLOnews reported citing Russian Railways. The
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Kazakh Ministry of Culture removes installation dedicated to Stalinist repressions from Venice Biennale
Kazakhstani artist Asel Kadyrkhanova’s installation “Machine,” dedicated to the Red Terror and Stalinist repressions, was removed from the Kazakhstan pavilion at the 61st
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Uzbekistan presents forest restoration initiatives in US
The delegation of Uzbekistan, headed by Adviser to the President on Environmental Issues and Chairman of the National Committee on Ecology and Climate
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World Bank priorities in new partnership framework with Kazakhstan
The World Bank Group’s Board of Directors on May 14 discussed a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Kazakhstan for fiscal years 2026–2031, aimed
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Informal summit of Organization of Turkic States held in Turkistan
Hosted by the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, an informal Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) was held on 15 May
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Argentina, Belarus, and Eurasian culture
Buenos Aires once again reminded me how important personal meetings remain today. Especially when the conversation is not only about diplomacy, but also
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One Belt, One Road, but different approaches to infrastructure spending persist in former Soviet republics
Of course, the transition of the Former Soviet Republics from Communism to Market Economy witnessed a dramatic fall in infrastructure spending. Consequently, different
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Uzbekistan has low divorce rate
According to a study by the Scientific Research Institute of Family and Gender, in 2025, there were an average of 175 divorces per
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Uzbekistan to expand intensive orchards
On May 14, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a meeting on measures to expand industrialized intensive orchards across the country’s regions. Uzbekistan is consistently
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Tokayev and Erdoğan attend Kazakh-Turkish Business Forum in Astana
On May 14, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who arrived in Kazakhstan on a state visit, attended the
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Uzbekistan to establish high-tech industrial waste management cluster
Aziz Abdukhakimov, Adviser to the President of Uzbekistan on Environmental Issues and Chairman of the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, met
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Uzbekistan to improve efficiency of Tashkent metro
On May 13, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev approved proposals to ensure high-quality and safe passenger services, as well as increase the efficiency of the
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Strengthening skills and boosting human capital can unlock productivity and jobs in Kazakhstan, says World Bank report
Kazakhstan’s economy is expected to remain resilient over the medium term, though growth is set to moderate following a period of strong demand-led
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ILO and EU launch project to prevent child and forced labor in Turkmenistan
The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the European Union (EU) and national stakeholders, have launched the project “Promoting decent work and
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Samarkand to host the Eighth GEF Assembly
Samarkand will once again become a global platform for discussions on some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. From 30 May to
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Tashkent Anti-Corruption Forum held in Uzbekistan
The VI Tashkent Anti-Corruption Forum is taking place on May 12-13, bringing together 220 national and international stakeholders to advance joint discussions and actions supporting
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First container train sent from Türkiye to China via Kazakhstan along Middle Corridor
The first return shipment has been organized along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) from Türkiye to China via Kazakhstan. KTZ Express,