Azerbaijan’s President Aliyev on relations with Kazakhstan
Ahead of his state visit to Kazakhstan, which begins on October 21, the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, gave an exclusive interview to
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Sudipto Mukerjee: ‘UNDP’s task is to support a country at the right moment’
In his first interview in Dushanbe, Sudipto Mukerjee, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Tajikistan, spoke with journalist Shoira
International Affairs
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Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan strengthen partnership in healthcare
The forum “Kazakhstan–Uzbekistan: Cooperation in Healthcare, Technology, and Personnel” opened in Tashkent on October 17, as part of the Days of Kazakh Medicine
Business & Economy
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‘HoReCa Expo Uzbekistan 2025’ kicks off in Tashkent
On October 21-23, the largest event in Uzbekistan’s hospitality industry — “HoReCa Expo Uzbekistan 2025” — is taking place in Tashkent. The event
Business & Economy
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Independent evaluation urges strategic shift in ADB’s engagement with Kazakhstan
A new evaluation by the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Independent Evaluation Department (IED) calls for a strategic shift in ADB’s engagement in Kazakhstan.
International Affairs
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EU and UNDP upskill specialists in AI and Data Science in Uzbekistan
A five-day seminar-training on “Upskilling ICT Specialists in Big Data, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)” was held in the Tashkent region, bringing
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EBRD supports Uzbekistan’s agribusiness transformation
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a senior loan of up to €5 million to the Global Export Company,
Art & Culture
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The 5th Korkut Ata Film Festival of the Turkic World held in Aktau, Kazakhstan
The 5th Korkut Ata Film Festival of the Turkic World was held early in October in the Kazakh city of Aktau, the Cultural
Art & Culture
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Bishkek exhibition highlights Kyrgyz cultural heritage
On October 8, the National Historical Museum of Kyrgyzstan in Bishkek hosted the opening of the exhibition “The Priceless Heritage of the Kyrgyz
International Affairs
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Qazaq Air launches direct flights from Astana to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan
Qazaq Air (Vietjet Qazaqstan) has announced the launch of two new international routes connecting the capital of Kazakhstan with key cities in Central
Business & Economy
UZB
Uzbekistan to use space monitoring for economic purposes
On October 16, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals for new economic opportunities by using space monitoring. Today, the goal is to use space
Business & Economy
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Kazakhstan takes measures to ensure macroeconomic stability, mitigate negative effects of economic reforms
On October 16, a Government meeting discussed the implementation of the President’s instruction on streamlining the course of the economic reform program in
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TJK
ADB supports Tcell in expanding mobile network in Tajikistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Indigo Tajikistan Closed Joint Stock Company (Tcell) have signed a $30 million equivalent local currency financing agreement
International Affairs
UZB
Construction of new Tashkent International Airport launched in Uzbekistan
On October 15, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev gave the official start to construction of a new Tashkent International Airport. Passenger traffic to the
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Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia strengthen business partnership
On October 15, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with the heads of leading Saudi Arabian companies. The event was attended
Business & Economy
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Kazakhstan presents its proactive economic growth policy to American investors
Deputy Prime Minister–Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin presented Kazakhstan’s investment and economic potential to American businesses in Washington, D.C., during a roundtable
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Transit through Central Asia grew 70% between 2020 and 2024
Despite being landlocked, Central Asia has turned into a key transit hub in Eurasia due to its strategic location at the heart of
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Tajikistan holds ‘Dushanbe Invest-2025’ international investment forum
On October 14, the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon delivered a speech at the International Investment Forum “Dushanbe Invest – 2025”. Rahmon emphasized
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UZB
ADB supports Uzbekistan’s economic transformation and global trade integration
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million policy-based loan to support the Government of Uzbekistan in strengthening public sector efficiency,
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UZB
Uzbekistan improves water resources management system
On October 13, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed measures aimed at digitalizing the water sector and improving the system of water resources’ management. The
