U.S. Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Ambassador Paolo Zampolli carried out a full slate of high-level meetings in Tashkent during his August 28–September 1 visit to Uzbekistan. On August 28, Ambassador Zampolli was received by President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Ambassador Zampolli conveyed President Donald J. Trump’s sincere greetings and warm congratulations on
On September 1, the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan (SEIT) held a ceremonial opening of its new buildings, including a teaching building, a sports complex, a student dormitory, and a clean energy monument, UNDP Turkmenistan reported. The new buildings have become pilot facilities under the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) project in Turkmenistan, implemented in collaboration
On September 2 in Beijing, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev spoke at the 8th meeting of the Kazakh-Chinese Business Council. Tokayev said that last year, Kazakh-Chinese trade turnover reached a record high figure of $44 billion, and both countries plan to increase this figure in the next five years. “China has already invested $27 billion into
The American University of Technology (AUT) and the U.S. Embassy in Uzbekistan announced the grand opening of the American Center Tashkent, a cutting-edge hub for public engagement, innovation, and educational excellence, open to all members of the public. Strategically located on the AUT campus, the 150-square-meter space is designed to showcase American excellence and innovation
Afghanistan’s Kam Air said that in order to provide more convenience and reduce travel costs for Afghan citizens, it has recently signed an interline cooperation agreement with Uzbekistan Airways, TOLOnews reported. According to the company, with the signing of this agreement, Afghan passengers can now travel in transit through Tashkent Airport from European countries, the
The opening of the Fruit and Vegetable Cold Storage and Logistic Center took place on August 29 in the village of Tort-Gul in Kyrgyzstan’s Batken region. The event was attended by representatives of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the NGO Good Neighbors, local government leaders, and community residents. At the opening ceremony, a representative
On September 1, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in a regular meeting of the Council of heads of member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization held in Tianjin, China. The event, chaired by President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping, was also attended by President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko, Prime Minister
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Tianjin, north China, on August 30, ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025, as well as commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, Xinhua reported. Xi
China’s media group consisting of the newspapers Genming Zhibao, China Daily, the news agency Xinhua, and the Chinese Media Corporation CMG (CCTV) on August 28 published an interview of Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon. In the interview, Rahmon stated that cooperation between Tajikistan and China in all areas has reached a qualitatively new level of a
A groundbreaking ceremony was held in Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul region on August 27 for the construction of the Barskoon-Bedel highway, which will link the country to the Bedel checkpoint on the Chinese border, Xinhua reported. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov said at the ceremony that the highway will strengthen Kyrgyzstan’s external ties, boost the economy and tourism,
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov on August 27 received the copies of credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Republic of Kazakhstan Sally Axworthy. Welcoming the British diplomat, Deputy Minister Issetov expressed his confidence that her mission will contribute to
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $233.1 million loan to Uzbekistan to help modernize a critical segment of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Road Corridor 2. The project aims to improve regional connectivity, reduce travel time, and enhance road safety and climate resilience in western Uzbekistan. The CAREC Road Corridor 2 Resilience
Kazakhstan and China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region have agreed to prepare a roadmap for the development of trade and economic cooperation with a focus on diversifying bilateral trade and increasing non-resource exports from Kazakhstan. The agreement was reached during the recent negotiations in Urumqi between Kazakh Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev and the
On August 27, Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov took part in the official ceremony launching the underground gold mining project at the Kumtor mine. The head of state highlighted the importance of this project not only for strengthening the national economy but also for ensuring environmental sustainability. “The underground gold mining project is set to operate
At the invitation of the Tajik side, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu paid a working visit to Dushanbe on August 28. As part of the visit, Minister Nurtleu was received by the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon. During the meeting, the President of Tajikistan noted with satisfaction the
Zhumageldy Elyubaev, a prominent lawyer in Kazakhstan, professor of the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, member of the Kazakhstan Bar Association, and president of the Kazakhstan Association of Oil and Gas Industry Lawyers, has written a draft of a new Constitution for Kazakhstan, Orda.kz reported. On his Facebook page, Elyubaev said that writing a new, third
On August 27, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev laid the foundation stone for the construction of the National Museum of Uzbekistan. The museum was designed by the Japanese architectural firm Tadao Ando Architect & Associates in collaboration with the German company Atelier Brückner. The architectural design combines circles, squares and triangles, symbolizing the harmony between Eastern and
As part of the official visit of King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan to Kazakhstan on August 27, Kazakhstan’s National Atomic Company Kazatomprom JSC and Jordan Uranium Mining Company (JUMCO) signed Heads of Agreement relating to the development of Central Jordan Uranium Project. According to Kazatomprom, the purpose of the Agreement is to
The Kazakhstan–Jordan Business Forum was held in the capital of Kazakhstan on August 27 with the participation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan. The event, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan together with Kazakh Invest national company and Jordanian partners, served as a platform to discuss prospects for
On August 26, the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon inspected the construction work progress at the dam of the Rogun hydroelectric power plant, the country’s largest. The Rogun plant’s dam is the highest rock-and-sand dam in the world, with its upper level at an altitude of 1,300 meters and its lower level at an altitude
