UNDP expands tuberculosis screening in Turkmenistan
With the strategic support of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan continues
International Affairs
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EDB forecasts high economic growth for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has presented its Macroeconomic Outlook for the Bank’s member states for 2026–2028. EDB analysts expect aggregate GDP growth
Business & Economy
UZB
President outlines Uzbekistan’s environmental development priorities
In his Address to the parliament and people of Uzbekistan on December 26, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev identified ensuring environmental balance, advancing green energy,
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Uzbekistan president reviews economic results of 2025 and sets tasks for 2026
On December 26, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev addressed the Uzbek parliament and the people of Uzbekistan. According to the President, significant achievements have been made
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Hertfordshire Press founder on speaking in the House of Lords
One of the highlights of the departing year for Marat Akhmedjanov, the founder of the British publishing house Hertfordshire Press, was his participation
Business & Economy
UZB
New 5-star hotel opened in Nukus in Karakalpakstan
The President of Uzbekistan has identified the doubling of the number of 4- and 5-star hotels by 2030 as one of the key
International Affairs
UZB
Special issue of Visit Uzbekistan magazine published in China
A special issue of the Visit Uzbekistan magazine has been published in China in the Chinese language. The magazine was prepared by the
International Affairs
TJK
Tajikistan opens tank training area and 4 border posts on Afghan border
On December 24, Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon visited the Ministry of Defense and remotely put into operation a tank training area of the Harbmaydon
Business & Economy
KZ
UNDP and Food Contract Corporation launch forward procurement mechanism for red lentils in north Kazakhstan
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kazakhstan, in partnership with JSC National Company Food Contract Corporation, has launched a long-term forward procurement
Business & Economy
UZB
Forest area in Uzbekistan reaches 4.7 million hectares
The total forest area in Uzbekistan has now reached 4.7 million hectares. This is a result of the implementation of the “Uzbekistan–2030” Strategy,
Business & Economy
UZB
Chinese companies implement waste-to-energy projects in Uzbekistan
Aziz Abdukhakimov, Adviser to the President of Uzbekistan on environmental issues and Chairman of the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, held
International Affairs
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UNDP and Japan partner to boost earthquake awareness in Central Asia
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of Japan have launched a regional project, “Strengthening the System for Region-Wide Disaster Risk
Business & Economy
KZ
During 10 years in WTO, Kazakhstan’s exports reach $82 billion, foreign trade doubles
Kazakhstan has marked 10 years of membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO). Over this period, the country’s exports increased from USD 46
International Affairs
UZB
Beijing hosts closing ceremony of the ‘Tourism Year of Uzbekistan in China’
An official closing ceremony for the events held within the framework of the “Tourism Year of Uzbekistan in China” took place in Beijing.
Business & Economy
TJK
EU supports IFAD and Bank Arvand partnership to harness remittances for rural development in Tajikistan
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Bank Arvand have signed a grant agreement to invest approximately €445,000 in a new initiative empowering people in rural
International Affairs
KZ
Gemini now available in Kazakh language
Google has launched its artificial intelligence model, Gemini, in the Kazakh language. The release, timed with Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan,
International Affairs
TKM
EU continues tradition of Annual Christmas Book Fair in Ashgabat
On December 20, the Delegation of the European Union to Turkmenistan hosted its annual open-air Christmas Book Fair, which for the third year
International Affairs
UZB
FAO and Uzbekistan sign new partnership agreement
On December 22, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Uzbekistan signed the FAO–Uzbekistan Country Programming Framework 2026–2030, which
Business & Economy
KZ
EBRD supports construction of food supplement plant in Kazakhstan
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it is providing a loan of up to €25 million to Orzax Central Asia
Business & Economy
TJK
ADB to help expand green financing for small businesses in Tajikistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Eskhata Bank Open Joint Stock Company have signed agreements to strengthen access to green finance for Tajikistan’s micro, small,
