Kazakhstan reaffirms commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goals
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan hosted a meeting of the Steering Committee of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework between
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Is globalization over? The implications for financial policy in Central Asia
Based on recent economic consensus from institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the European Central Bank (ECB), and the World Economic Forum
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EBRD lending up to €20 million to pharmaceutical producers in Uzbekistan
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it is helping to create favourable conditions for the growth and development of domestic
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Uzbekistan and Paraguay move to establish economic cooperation
During his visit to Asunción, the Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, Laziz Kudratov, was received by the President of Paraguay,
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Central Asian countries and Britain hold foreign ministers’ meeting in London
On February 26, London hosted a meeting of foreign ministers of five Central Asian countries and the United Kingdom under the “Central Asia
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EU envoy in Kyrgyzstan to discuss sanctions
Brussels is concerned about the sharp increase in the deliveries of European industrial and radio equipment to Russia through Kyrgyzstan over the past
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Kazakhstan ranked 77th out of 89 countries for comfortable retirement
Kazakhstan ranked as low as 77th out of 89 countries in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Countries for a Comfortable Retirement
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Uzbekistan to host VIII Assembly of the Global Environment Facility
From 31 May to 6 June 2026, Samarkand will host the VIII Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), one of the largest
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Kazakhstan FM meets with British business community
On February 25 in London, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev took part in a roundtable meeting with representatives of the British
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Tashkent to expand green areas
On February 25, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals for the development of urbanization processes and the expansion of green areas in Tashkent.
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Crude oil continues accounting for half of Kazakhstan’s exports
In 2025, Kazakhstan’s foreign trade turnover, according to preliminary data, reached $143.9 billion—$1.8 billion more than in 2024. Compared to 2020, trade turnover
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Uzbekistan’s rainfall induction project may cause environmental risks
On March 1, 2026, Uzbekistan will officially launch a state rainfall induction project. The initiative, approved by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, aims to combat
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Uzbekistan supports youth initiatives
A dialogue between President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the country’s youth took place on February 24. More than 60,000 young people participated in the
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EU and Turkmenistan review partnership in 2025, outline agenda for 2026
The European Union Delegation to Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan last week held a joint press briefing to review
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Uzbekistan: IshKadr Academy opens to expand access to digital skills and employment opportunities for youth and women
The IshKadr Academy Digital Skills Development Center has officially opened in the Khazarasp district of Uzbekistan’s Khorezm region. The center was established within
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Debt burden is growing in Uzbekistan
In 2025, Uzbekistan’s public debt increased by $6.6 billion or 16.5%, reaching $46.9 billion. In the fourth quarter of the year alone, the
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Kazakhstanis choose cheaper chicken meat instead of expensive beef
There’s a growing discussion on social media that Kazakhstanis have allegedly started buying pork more often due to high prices of beef, which
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Kyrgyzstan launches construction of special financial investment zone
Chairman of Kyrgyzstan’s Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev on February 20 attended the capsule-laying ceremony marking the launch of construction of the Tamchy
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English proficiency ‘very low’ in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan ranked 104th out of 123 countries in the EF English Proficiency Index 2025, the world’s largest ranking of countries and regions by
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Uzbekistan defines development priorities for Karakalpakstan
On February 20, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a meeting to define priority tasks for the socio-economic development of the Republic of Karakalpakstan. It