Turkmenistan and EU review cooperation
The European Union and Turkmenistan held their 24th Joint Committee on November 7 in Ashgabat. The two sides exchanged on the progress made in
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Samarkand is officially 3,000 years old
Based on international studies, researchers have concluded that Samarkand’s history spans at least 3,000 years. The previously recognized age of the city—2,750 years—has
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Uzbekistan advances carbon market readiness under Paris Agreement with UNDP and Japan support
A policy dialogue held last week marked a key milestone in Uzbekistan’s efforts to implement Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, advancing the
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New UNDP country program sets strategic roadmap for Turkmenistan
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Turkmenistan has announced the approval of its new Country Programme Document (CPD) for 2026–2030, marking the next
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Kazakhstan, Clearbrook, and AG-Tech to build battery energy storage systems plant
The Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of Kazakhstan, Clearbrook Energy Solutions (CES), and AG-Tech have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
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White House hosts Central Asia–United States summit
On November 6, a summit of leaders of Central Asia and the United States in the “C5+1” format was held at the White
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Uzbekistan president highlights new areas of partnership with American business
On November 6 in Washington, D.C., President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with representatives of leading American companies, investment funds, and
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C5+1 business conference of Central Asian countries and U.S. held in Washington
A C5+1 business conference was held in Washington, D.C. on November 6, marking the 10th anniversary of the partnership between the Central Asian countries
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Kazakhstan and the United States expand cooperation in digital infrastructure
With the support of the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of Kazakhstan, the owner of Kazakhstan’s Alatau City Bank, Vyacheslav Kim,
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Tashkent named among Asia’s top travel destinations for 2026
Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan and Central Asia’s largest city, has been included in the list of “The Best Places to Go in Asia
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Study unveils genetic changes caused by kinship marriages in Uzbekistan
For the first time in the history of Uzbekistan, a study was conducted on the complete reading and analysis of human genes, the
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Afghanistan approves plan to replace poppy cultivation
The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has announced the approval of a five-year alternative livelihood plan
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Kazakhstan and Belarus to expand trade and economic cooperation
On November 5, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov and Prime Minister of Belarus Alexander Turchin, who was on an official visit to
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10th European Film Festival will take place in Uzbekistan
From 7 to 9 November in Tashkent and on 12 November in Termez, the 10th European Film Festival will take place—an event that
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Kazakhstan gathers record harvest of grain and other agricultural crops
At a government meeting on November 4, Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov reported on the results of the 2025 harvesting campaign. “This year
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Uzbekistan president puts forward initiatives on strengthening global social equity
On November 4, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the second World Summit for Social Development, held in Doha. The forum
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EDB supports Tajikistan in digital transformation and artificial intelligence
The Ministry of Industry and New Technologies of Tajikistan and the Eurasian Development Bank’s (EDB) Fund for Digital Initiatives have signed a memorandum of cooperation
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Uzbekistan introduces visa-free entry for U.S. citizens
Starting January 1, 2026, citizens of the United States of America will be able to enter Uzbekistan without a visa for a period
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Škoda Group to partner with Uzbekistan in transport modernization
Czech manufacturer Škoda Group has announced plans to enter the Uzbek market through a joint venture. According to the company’s press service, Škoda Group continues
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Women in Water and Energy: How Central Asia is moving toward a green future
In early November, Bishkek hosted a political dialogue titled “Women in Water and Energy,” bringing together female leaders and experts from five Central
