Türkiye becomes ADB’s regional member
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has welcomed Türkiye as its newest regional member, strengthening ADB’s engagement in Central and West Asia. In a
Eurasia
International Affairs
Business & Economy
KZ
Kazakhstan ships grain to North Africa via Latvian port
The first batch of Kazakh grain has departed by rail for Morocco. The train consisting of 105 grain railcars will traverse Russia to
Geo Politics
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National Leader of Turkmenistan visits France
On May 5-6, the National Leader of Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty (People’s Council) of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov paid an official
Eurasia
International Affairs
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Kyrgyzstan proposes single Central Asia visa for foreign tourists
Kyrgyzstan has proposed introducing a single visa-free regime for foreign tourists that will allow visitors to travel freely throughout all countries of Central
Business & Economy
KZ
Kazakhstan and Vietnam hold Business Roundtable
The Kazakhstan-Vietnam Business Roundtable was held in Astana on May 6 with the participation of officials, representatives of business and government agencies of
Business & Economy
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Trade between Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan on the rise
The Afghan Ministry of Industry and Commerce announced that Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan recorded $66 million in trade during the past solar year, TOLOnews
Business & Economy
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Kyrgyzstan makes steady progress in human development
Kyrgyzstan ranks 117th out of 193 countries and territories, maintaining its position in the “High Human Development” category, according to the latest Human
Business & Economy
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EBRD supports women entrepreneurs in Kazakhstan
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is helping women-led micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Kazakhstan by extending a new term loan
International Affairs
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UZB
Another tourist train launched between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
More than 120 passengers went on a trip on the tourist train Jibek Joly on April 30. The tourist train was organized by
Business & Economy
UZB
Uzbekistan holds first dialogue of Export Accelerator program
The inaugural dialogue of participants in the Export Accelerator Program—implemented by the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan—was held in Tashkent
International Affairs
KZ
Kazakhstan-UK Intergovernmental Commission addresses trade and economic cooperation
The 11th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation between Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom was held in London last
Art & Culture
UZB
Uzbekistan opens international tourist center in Khiva
On May 1, a grand opening ceremony was held in Khiva for the Arda Khiva International Tourist Center. The new complex is home
Business & Economy
KZ
Kazakhstan introduces new investor visa
Kazakhstan is taking another step toward fostering international business. At the initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan new regulations have
International Affairs
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UZB
US deports over 100 citizens of Central Asian countries
On April 30, the U.S. government deported over 100 Uzbekistani, Kazakhstani, and Kyrgyzstani citizens present illegally in the United States on a charter
International Affairs
UZB
UN General Assembly adopts resolution initiated by Uzbekistan on Decade of Afforestation and Reforestation
The UN General Assembly in New York has adopted the resolution initiated by Uzbekistan titled “Decade of Action on Afforestation and Reforestation in
Business & Economy
KZ
Kazakhstan to plant aport apple orchards in Almaty region
This year, Kazakhstan begins planting new orchards of aport apple trees in the Almaty region, the Ministry of Agriculture has announced. Aport is
International Affairs
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Kyrgyz Ambassador meets with UK Trade Envoy to Azerbaijan and Central Asia
On April 30 in London, the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the United Kingdom, Ulan Djusupov, held a meeting with Lord John
International Affairs
UZB
EU launches civil society initiatives in support of Uzbekistan’s reform agenda
The Delegation of the European Union to Uzbekistan on April 28 launched five new civil society projects under its “EU Support to Civil
Business & Economy
KZ
Kazakhstan to establish vehicle testing and certification center
Austria’s AVL List GmbH, a world leader in automotive technology development and testing, will participate in a project to establish a national testing
International Affairs
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Kyrgyzstan: US Embassy program trains thousands of English language and STEM teachers
The U.S. Embassy-funded 2025 Next Generation Education teacher training program (NextGenEd), which trains over a thousand teachers annually throughout Kyrgyzstan, started this month.
