Kyrgyzstan makes strides in fighting HIV
On December 1, the world marked World AIDS Day under the global theme “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response,” emphasizing the need for
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Kazakhstan has the highest education level in the CIS
Kazakhstan has the best education level in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), with 276 out of every 1,000 Kazakhstani citizens holding a
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$50 million ADB grant to bolster green jobs and resilient business in Tajikistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $50 million grant to support the Government of Tajikistan in advancing key structural reforms that
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‘Five Million Uzbek AI Prompters’ project launched
On November 28, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev launched the “Five Million Uzbek AI Prompters” project in Uzbekistan. According to the president, the digital economy’s
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Kazakhstan–Switzerland Business Council meeting held in Astana
The 5th meeting of the Kazakhstan–Switzerland Business Council took place in Astana on November 28 with the participation of Serik Zhumangarin, Deputy Prime Minister
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Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan jointly develop Silk Road tourism
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are launching new air routes and developing joint tours along the Silk Road. Starting December 1, Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines will
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Uzbekistan to become a zero-bureaucracy country by 2030
On November 28, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev officially launched the Program for Eliminating Bureaucracy in Uzbekistan. “We are building the New Uzbekistan guided by
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Uzbekistan hosts Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor and Connectivity Investors Forum
On November 27, Tashkent hosted the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor (TCTC) and Connectivity Investors Forum with the participation of the European Union, South Caucasus and
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EBRD supports mortgage market development in Uzbekistan
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a synthetic local-currency facility of up to $40 million (€34.5 million) to Mortgage
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Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan expand green corridor for vegetables and fruits
Turkmenistan is an important partner of Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Over the past five years, bilateral trade has increased four times and over
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Kazakhstan’s Burabay to host 5th Voices of Friends festival
The 5th anniversary festival Voices of Friends: Poetry & Art will take place between November 29 and December 2 in Kazakhstan’s Burabay resort.
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Uzbekistan launches training program to strengthen anti-corruption practices in regions
From 26 November to 24 December, a series of training sessions is taking place across all 14 regions of Uzbekistan, including the Republic
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New initiatives announced at 3rd EU-Central Asia Economic Forum in Uzbekistan
The 3rd EU–Central Asia Economic Forum demonstrated the growing momentum of the partnership between the European Union and the countries of Central Asia.
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Atlas of environmental changes of Uzbekistan presented
On the sidelines of the 20th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and
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Kyrgyzstan and Russia confirm strategic partnership
Moscow and Bishkek have reaffirmed allied relations and strategic partnership during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to Kyrgyzstan on November 26. Kyrgyz President Sadyr
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Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan address challenges in saiga antelope conservation
A side event titled “Saiga Antelope: New Challenges” was held in Samarkand, organized by the National Committee of Uzbekistan for Ecology and Climate
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Regional environmental initiative launched in Central Asia
A major new environmental initiative has been launched in response to increasing pressure on Central Asia’s water and land resources, the growing impacts
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Digital Media Forum in Dushanbe: new challenges for journalism in digital era
The Digital Media Forum in Dushanbe this week brought together local and international experts, journalism students, bloggers, and digital innovators. Participants discussed pressing
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Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan to increase trade, boost transit and transport cooperation
On November 25, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held negotiations with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who arrived in Kazakhstan on a state
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European commissioners to visit Uzbekistan to advance economic partnerships and cross-regional connectivity
Between 25 and 27 November, European Commissioners Jozef Síkela and Marta Kos will be in Uzbekistan to advance the development of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor aimed
