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New multimodal route established from China to Azerbaijan along Middle Corridor via Kazakhstan

KTZ Express, a subsidiary of Kazakhstan’s national railway operator, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), has established a new multimodal transportation route with the first

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International Affairs KG

Kyrgyzstan hosts international equestrian rally Gallops

Kyrgyzstan’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Meder Abakirov received Bady Kebir, the founder of the international equestrian rally Gallops, which is taking place

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Business & Economy KG

IFC helps to boost access to finance for small business in Kyrgyzstan

To help expand access to finance for small and medium enterprises and women entrepreneurs, IFC — a member of the World Bank Group

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International Affairs KG TJK UZB

EU and OSCE support Central Asia in strengthening regional cooperation on uranium legacy remediation

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), in close partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and with the financial

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Business & Economy UZB

Uzbekistan: First enterprise launched in Zaamin Technopark

On July 22, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Jizzakh region and reviewed the operations of the Zaamin Technopark special industrial zone. The head

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International Affairs KZ UZB

Kazakhstan to launch new season of Jibek Joly train tour to Uzbekistan

Kazakhstan’s national railway company, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), has announced the launch on September 19 of a new season of its train tour,

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Business & Economy KG

Kyrgyzstan-China trade shows impressive growth

Trade between Kyrgyzstan and China grew by an impressing 44.7% in 2024 and reached $5.3 billion, with exports from Kyrgyzstan to China increasing

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Construction of strategic transport and logistics hub begins in north Kazakhstan

Construction of a new transport and logistics complex, Tobyl, was officially launched in the city of Kostanay in northern Kazakhstan on July 16.

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Geo Politics TJK

Tajikistan and EU initial Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

The European Union and Tajikistan on July 18 initialed an Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA), marking a significant step forward in deepening bilateral

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Business & Economy KZ

Italian organization considers industrial hemp project in Kazakhstan

Italian agricultural organization Unione Coltivatori Italiani (UCI), which unites over 300,000 farmers, agricultural entrepreneurs and agro processors, plans to implement an investment project

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Business & Economy KZ

South Korean company to invest in green hydrogen project in Kazakhstan

Azamat Kozhanov, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of Kazakh Invest national company, held a meeting with John M. Bek, Chairman of the Board

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International Affairs KZ UZB

The end of massification of higher education in Central Asia and beyond

The two largest Central Asian countries have embarked on a higher education spree. In Uzbekistan since 2020 almost 100 new universities have opened,

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International Affairs TKM

Turkmenistan: UNDP project launched in Ashgabat to strengthen urban resilience to climate and disaster risks

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in close partnership with the municipality of Ashgabat, and with the participation of the Ministry of Construction

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Geo Politics KZ UZB

Kazakhstan vs Uzbekistan: which country will become the economic leader in Central Asia?

Recently, Uzbek economist Behzod Khoshimov stated that it will take Uzbekistan 30 years to catch up with Kazakhstan in terms of economic development.

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International Affairs TJK

UNDP and Japan to enhance urban resilience in Tajikistan’s Dushanbe and other Central Asian capitals

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Executive Body of the State Authority of the City of Dushanbe have officially launched a

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Business & Economy KZ

Kazakh mining company begins exploration in Afghanistan

A Kazakh company, Kazakhmys Barlau, has begun exploration operations in Afghanistan’s mining sector, TOLOnews reported. The company has described Afghanistan as a promising

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Business & Economy KZ

Kazakhstan to establish supplies of uranium concentrate for Slovakia’s nuclear power plants

Kazakhstan’s National Atomic Company Kazatomprom JSC has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Slovenské elektrárne a.s. (SEAS), Slovakia’s largest

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Business & Economy KG

IFC provides financing for micro and small businesses in Kyrgyzstan

IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — says it is investing up to $3 million in local currency equivalent to

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International Affairs UZB

Uzbekistan and Bulgaria expand investment and industry cooperation

On July 13–14, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade Laziz Kudratov paid a visit to Bulgaria. He held talks with President Rumen

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International Affairs TKM

Turkmenistan to host UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries

On July 13, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held a meeting of

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