International media forum held in Ashgabat
On March 28, the International Media Forum “Turkmen Land – the Center of Ancient Civilizations” was held in Ashgabat. It was timed to
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Construction of waste processing plant starts in Bishkek
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Akylbek Japarov on March 29 attended the ceremony to launch the construction
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Kazakhstan foreign minister meets with US secretary of state
Deputy Prime Minister–Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu on March 26 visited Washington and held a meeting with the U.S. Secretary
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Head of government of China’s Xinjiang visits Kazakhstan
The Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov on March 26 met with the Chairman of the People’s Government of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
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Uzbek citizens urged to obey tougher security measures in Russia
Uzbekistan has urged its citizens who work in Russia to comply with the stepped-up security measures that Moscow introduced following last week’s deadly attack at
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Kyrgyzstan: Ex-deputy customs chief sent to pretrial detention
Raimbek Matraimov, the former deputy chief of Kyrgyzstan’s Customs Service, was placed in pretrial detention for at least one month on March 27,
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Central Asia needs sustainable, climate and social investments for achieving SDGs by 2030
According to Conrad Albrecht, Managing Director and Head of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) Directorate of Sustainability, the EDB, as a financier for
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Kyrgyzstan advises its citizens not to travel to Russia
Kyrgyzstan has called on its citizens not to travel to Russia, where Central Asian migrant workers and visitors are facing enormous pressure following last week’s
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Uzbekistan: Influential crime boss sentenced to 6 years in prison
A court in Uzbekistan has sentenced influential crime boss Salim Abduvaliev to six years in prison on charges of illegal possession and transportation
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Central Asia, China deepen cooperation in power generation
China has been strengthening ties with Central Asian nations with the aim to secure access to the region’s energy resources — oil, natural
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Modernization of Kant Cement Plant starts in Kyrgyzstan with EDB funding
First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev on March 20 officially inaugurated the modernization of the
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EU and UNESCO support employability in agriculture sector in Karakalpakstan
The Koraozak Technical School of Agroeconomics and the UNESCO Office in Uzbekistan on March 18 hosted the inauguration ceremony of the newly renovated
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Russia says 4 foreign suspects detained following deadly concert attack
The death toll of the March 22 attack on a Moscow concert venue claimed by the Islamic State (IS) militant group has reached
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“Vibrant Navruz and Iftar Celebrations in London: A Cultural Extravaganza”
The Navruz and iftar celebrations held in London were a resounding success, marking a vibrant start to the year’s festivities. The event was
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Kazakh officials confirm conviction of Nazarbayev’s nephew
Kazakh officials have confirmed the conviction of a nephew of former President Nursultan Nazarbayev, who lost his influence on the country’s political scene
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US-based J. Paul Getty Museum continues restoration of Buddha head in Turkmenistan
The J. Paul Getty Museum and the State Museum of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan on March 1 concluded their second mission
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EBRD finances its largest municipal project in Kazakhstan to date
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it is helping to address pressing water treatment and environmental issues in Kazakhstan’s fourth-largest municipality,
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Turkmenistan and EU hold roundtable in Brussels
On March 18, with the participation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Director General of the Agency
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Kazakhstan: Government starts implementation of President’s infrastructure initiatives
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov on March 18 held a meeting on the implementation of instructions of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart
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EBRD supports Kazakhstan’s leading salt producer
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it is supporting the expansion of Araltuz, a leading Kazakhstan-based producer of table and low-grade technical
