Uzbekistan to completely eradicate absolute poverty by 2030
On September 17, the III International forum “From poverty to prosperity” started in the city of Namangan. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev addressed
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Chinese company considers industrial hemp project in Kazakhstan
On September 17, Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Gabidulla Ospankulov held a meeting with Chairman
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EU and UNDP strengthen agricultural innovation groups in Uzbekistan
On September 17, the EU-AGRIN project, implemented in Uzbekistan by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with funding from the European Union, in
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Kyrgyzstan: Improving Air Quality project to phase out coal heating in Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Finance has teamed up with local banks for implementing the “Improving Air Quality” project, aimed at supporting the transition of
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Kazakhstan president addresses Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions
On September 17, in Astana, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev spoke at the opening of the VIII Congress of the Leaders of World and
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Roundtable reviews progress in strengthening rule of law and rights protection in Uzbekistan
On September 16, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan, the Ombudsman of Uzbekistan, and
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Uzbekistan launches first hydropower plant on Naryn river
In March last year, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev gave start to the construction of new power plants in Namangan region. On September 16, the
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Carlsberg to build new plant in Kazakhstan
On September 16, a ceremony was held to sign the investment agreement and lay the foundation stone for Carlsberg Kazakhstan’s new non-alcoholic beverages
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The Fergana–Batken tourist route offers journey in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
In recent years, there has been growing interest among travelers in discovering new destinations and exploring off-the-beaten-path locations. To diversify tourism offerings and
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ADB invests in new road project in Kazakhstan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a sovereign-guaranteed loan of $400 million equivalent to KazAvtoZhol National Company JSC for the construction of
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Uzbekistan expands area of protective forest plantations
Work on the establishment of protective forest plantations is ongoing in the regions of Uzbekistan. During the current year, 17 state forestry enterprises
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Central Asian triumph at World Boxing Championships: Kazakhstan first, Uzbekistan second
Kazakhstan has taken first place in the team standings of the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, winning 7 gold (including three in women’s
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Ilkhom Theatre in Tashkent opens exhibition ‘The Body I Live In’ with EU support
The Ilkhom Theatre has opened the exhibition “The Body I Live In,” dedicated to its 50th anniversary. Supported financially by the European Union,
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Uzbekistan phases out AI-80 gasoline to reduce harmful emissions from motor transport
In recent years, Uzbekistan has witnessed a rapid increase in the number of motor vehicles. While in 2021 the country had 3.14 million
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Dutch trade mission on critical raw materials visits Kazakhstan
Deputy Chairman of the Board of Kazakh Invest national company, Madiyar Sultanbek held a meeting with the delegation of the Dutch trade mission on
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Uzbek company participates in Afghanistan’s gas extraction project
Work on the exploration and extraction project of the Toti-Maidan gas fields in Afghanistan’s Jawzjan province has officially begun, TOLOnews reported. The Afghan
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Filming of Dimash Qudaibergen’s ‘Voice Beyond Horizon’ project begins in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s Turkistan region has become the starting point for the filming of an international music show “Voice Beyond Horizon,” with world-renowned singer Dimash
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AIIB and Uzbekistan advance strategic partnership
The Government of Uzbekistan and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) held high-level talks to advance their strategic partnership, demonstrating deepening bilateral ties, marking
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Uzbekistan to hold population and agriculture census
On September 11, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals on the organization of a single population and agriculture census in Uzbekistan. The previous nationwide
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Kyrgyz bank joins Chinese interbank payment system for yuan settlements
Kyrgyzstan’s state-owned Eldik Bank has become the first bank in Central Asia to join China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) as a direct