United States Trade Representative visits Uzbekistan
Bilateral meetings between the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, representatives of the Government of Uzbekistan, and the United States Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine
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US program improves lives of over 300,000 Kyrgyzstanis
Since 2019, the U.S. government’s Jigerduu Jarandar project – through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) – has positively impacted communities across
Geo Politics
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Rights groups demand release of Kyrgyz protesters as prosecutors seek lengthy sentences
Several international rights groups on June 12 demanded the immediate release of over two dozen Kyrgyz activists who could be facing 20 years
Geo Politics
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Kazakhstan and Korea strengthen strategic partnership and economic cooperation
On June 12, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol visited Kazakhstan and held talks with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The two leaders also took
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US AWE program promotes women entrepreneurship across Turkmenistan
Participants in the first Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program in Turkmenistan pitched their business ideas to a panel of business experts in
Eurasia
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Coordination Platform of Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor launched
On June 12 in Astana, the European Commission and Kazakhstan launched the Coordination Platform of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor, also known as the
Business & Economy
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Samsung C&T Corporation interested in implementing projects in Kazakhstan
Gabidulla Ospankulov, Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, met with Seung-Chan Jung, the Managing Director of Samsung
Geo Politics
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Two residents of East Kazakhstan region sentenced on separatism charges
A court in Kazakhstan’s northeastern city of Oskemen handed prison terms to two local residents on June 11 on charges of separatism and
Eurasia
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World
Trans-Caspian route offers more sustainable transport option for Asia-Europe trade
Marat Karabayev, Kazakhstan’s minister of transport, believes that as a bridge between the East and the West, Kazakhstan will continue to play its
Business & Economy
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EBRD helps boost reliability of energy supply in Kyrgyzstan
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on June 11 said it is pledging new funds to boost the efficiency of electricity
Geo Politics
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Kyrgyzstan attracts international donors and investors at energy forum
The Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, with the support of the World Bank Group, and co-hosted by the Government of Austria, on June
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Tajikistan president chairs National Development Council meeting
On June 10, a meeting of the National Development Council was held under the chairmanship of the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon. The
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Kyrgyzstan: Prosecutors seek 20-year prison terms for border-deal protesters
Kyrgyz prosecutors on June 10 asked a Bishkek court to convict and hand down lengthy sentences to 27 members of a Kyrgyz group
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Gazprom to supply natural gas to Kyrgyzstan until 2040
Long-term contracts for Russian natural gas supplies to Kyrgyzstan have been signed between Gazprom Export and Gazprom Kyrgyzstan. Long-term contracts for gas supplies have
Business & Economy
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EDB developing Eurasian Transport Network concept
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) says it is preparing a concept for the Eurasian Transport Network aimed at enhancing connectivity across Eurasia and
Geo Politics
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Uzbekistan and Türkiye strengthen full-scale cooperation
The President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held talks on June 6 in Ankara. The talks
Eurasia
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Agreement on China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project signed
An intergovernmental agreement on the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project was signed on June 6 in Beijing. The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway is a strategic infrastructure project
International Affairs
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World
Goodwill Ambassadors project launched at Kazakhstan Foreign Ministry
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry on June 6 hosted a ceremony to launch the “Goodwill Ambassadors of Kazakhstan” project, with the participation of Deputy Prime
Art & Culture
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VI ECG Film Festival: a fusion of culture and art
The VI Eurasian Creative Guild (ECG) Film Festival took place in London from 24 to 28 May. The festival was held in conjunction
Business & Economy
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UNDP launches mentoring program to support women and youth entrepreneurship in Kyrgyzstan
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kyrgyzstan, in collaboration with the JIA Business Association, is launching a mentoring programme for women entrepreneurs
