Astana International Forum 2025 to address global issues and priorities
Under the auspices of the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the Astana International Forum 2025 will take place from May 29 to 30,
Eurasia
International Affairs
KZ
World
Eurasia
International Affairs
Afghanistan offers safe climate for investment, says acting foreign minister
During the opening ceremony of the 20th Western China International Fair, Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, stated that the Islamic Emirate
International Affairs
KG
Kyrgyzstan: China supports WFP to improve nutrition for over 100,000 school children
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the government of China, through the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), will provide nutritious
Business & Economy
KZ
Kazakhstan generates more electricity from renewable energy sources
As Kazakhstan has experienced growing energy deficit, with the gap between electricity production and consumption reaching 2.4 billion kilowatt-hours in 2024, the country has
International Affairs
UZB
EU and Uzbekistan focus on Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor
Director for Asia and Pacific at the European Commission Directorate General for International Partnerships Mr Peteris Ustubs participated in a Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor
Business & Economy
KZ
Kazakhstan to export poultry meat to China
On May 21, Kazakhstan’s Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov and Ms. Sun Meijun, head of China’s General Administration of Customs, signed a Protocol on Inspection,
Business & Economy
KG
KZ
TJK
TKM
UZB
Report: Central Asia poised for significant growth in Islamic finance sector
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Institute, and the London Stock Exchange Group have published a joint report, “The
Business & Economy
UZB
World Bank finances modernization of irrigation infrastructure in Uzbekistan
The World Bank has approved a $200 million concessional credit for a project that aims to reduce water losses and increase the energy
Business & Economy
KZ
Kazakhstan-German Business Council meets in Astana
The 16th meeting of the Kazakhstan-German Business Council took place in Astana on May 21 with the participation of First Deputy Prime Minister
International Affairs
KG
OSCE boosts solar energy skills to support Kyrgyzstan’s clean energy transition
To help drive Kyrgyzstan’s transition to clean energy and meet its growing demand for renewables, the OSCE organized a joint initiative in Bishkek
Eurasia
International Affairs
UZB
Uzbekistan and China establish Central Asian Research Center for Ecology and Environment
The Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of Uzbekistan and the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography of the Chinese Academy
International Affairs
KZ
World
Harvard’s Houghton Library to help Kazakhstan digitize rare books and manuscripts
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Science and Higher Education has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies at
International Affairs
KG
RU
World
More Kyrgyz labor migrants choose Britain instead of Russia
The number of Kyrgyz labor migrants in Russia has significantly decreased in recent years. Today, about 600,000 Kyrgyz citizens are in labor migration,
Eurasia
Geo Politics
UZB
World
Uzbekistan hosts Termez Dialogue to strengthen connectivity between Central and South Asia
Between May 19 and 21, the Uzbek city of Termez is hosting the first meeting of the Termez Dialogue on Connectivity between Central
Business & Economy
KZ
Kazakh lawmaker proposes introduction of ‘extended confiscation’ for stolen assets
Marat Bashimov, a member of the Mazhilis (lower house of Kazakhstan’s parliament), has sent a letter to the country’s Prosecutor General Berik Asylov
International Affairs
KG
Kyrgyz park opened in Turkey’s Antalya
An inauguration ceremony was held on May 15 in the city of Antalya for the opening of the Manas Park, a symbol of
International Affairs
KZ
Kazakhstan to launch second phase of North Aral Sea restoration project
Kazakhstan and the World Bank have reaffirmed their commitment to joint efforts aimed at the restoration of the North Aral Sea. On May
Business & Economy
UZB
Uzbekistan to modernize electricity distribution networks with World Bank support
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $100 million concessional credit to support Uzbekistan’s efforts to enhance integration of renewable energy
International Affairs
KG
EU provides €200,000 to mitigate the impact of measles in Kyrgyzstan
The European Union is allocating €200,000 to help mitigate the impact of the serious measles situation on the most vulnerable populations, particularly children,
Business & Economy
UZB
Uzbekistan and Türkiye set to increase trade to $5 billion
The 8th Meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation between Uzbekistan and Türkiye was held in Tashkent on May 15.
