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Kyrgyzstan: KOICA and Education Ministry launch project for sustainable future of schoolchildren and local communities

On August 22, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic signed a Record of Discussion on the “Project of Establishment of Sustainable Environment for Enhancing Health and Nutrition in Schools through Home Grown School Feeding (HGSF) Program in the Kyrgyz Republic”. Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, Ambassador of the

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International Affairs UZB

Uzbekistan and Qatar hold inaugural meeting of Coordination Council for Strategic Partnership

Uzbekistan and Qatar have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening brotherly relations and advancing multifaceted cooperation during the inaugural meeting of the Coordination Council for Strategic Partnership held on August 21 in Doha. The meeting was co-chaired by Bakhtiyor Saidov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and

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Geo Politics KG KZ

Kazakhstan president visits Kyrgyzstan to cement ties

On August 22 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov and Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev chaired the 7th meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. At the start of the meeting, Tokayev noted that Kazakhs and Kyrgyz are fraternal peoples linked by a common history and destiny. “Today, relations between the two peoples

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Business & Economy KZ

Cancer incidence on the rise in Kazakhstan cities

The incidence of cancer has increased in Kazakhstan. The trend has been observed in cities; in rural areas, the number of cancer cases is decreasing, Energyprom.kz reported. According to the Ministry of Health of Kazakhstan, last year, the incidence of cancer per 100 thousand people in cities was 239.2, compared to 230 a year earlier.

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Business & Economy UZB

Construction of New Tashkent underway in Uzbekistan

The President of Uzbekistan has reviewed a presentation of projects being implemented in New Tashkent. Construction of the new city began in 2023, and the first buildings have already been erected. To realize large-scale plans, 19,700 hectares of land have been allocated in Yuqorichirchiq and Urtachirchiq districts. The project concept was developed by the British

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International Affairs KG

KOICA launches $10 million air quality improvement project in Kyrgyzstan

On August 20, a signing ceremony of the Record of Discussions between the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic was held in Bishkek to officially launch the “Air Quality Improvement Project in the Kyrgyz Republic.” The ceremony was attended by the Ambassador of the

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Business & Economy UZB

Uzbekistan enacts new measures to support entrepreneurship

On August 20, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced new initiatives aimed at supporting entrepreneurship in the country. First of all, the services sector will be actively developed as the most effective area for creating short-term and quick-paying jobs. A new program for the development of tourism is being launched. In the next three years, 5

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Business & Economy KZ

Hungarian company considers honey production in Kazakhstan

Aranynektár Kft, the largest honey producer and exporter in Hungary, is considering the establishment of a joint honey production facility in Kazakhstan, according to Kazakh Invest national investment promotion company.   A delegation of the Hungarian company, headed by its founder and CEO Ferenc Fulmer, visited Kazakhstan. Ulbosyn Sarybayeva, the foreign representative of Kazakh Invest in Hungary,

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Geo Politics KG

UK targets Kyrgyz bank, cryptocurrency exchanges for alleged role in sanctions circumvention by Russia

On August 20, the UK government announced a crackdown on Russia’s attempts to avoid western sanctions by exploiting Kyrgyzstan’s financial systems and crypto networks.  According to the UK government, “with sanctions continuing to bite, Russia has turned to the Kyrgyz financial sector to channel money through opaque financial networks, including through the use of cryptocurrencies.

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Business & Economy KZ

Production of Samsung TVs and washing machines launched in Kazakhstan

The Silk Road Electronics plant in Saran in Kazakhstan’s Karaganda region has begun production of TVs and washing machines under South Korea’s Samsung brand. The project is a result of joint efforts of the state, foreign investor, and private business. The new production will create new jobs, stimulate the development of related industries, attract investment,

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International Affairs KZ UZB

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan strengthen cooperation in peaceful use of nuclear energy

On August 18 in Tashkent, a delegation of Kazakhstan headed by Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Zhomart Aliyev met with the leadership of Uzbek state agencies, including the Uzatom Agency and the Directorate for the Construction of Nuclear Power Plants. According to the Kazakh Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, the purpose of

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Business & Economy KG

IFAD, EU and Kompanion Bank to help 800,000 Kyrgyz people turn remittances into financial opportunities

Over 800,000 Kyrgyz people —including migrants, their families, returnees, and aspiring migrant workers—will be transforming remittances, the money sent home by migrant workers, into a powerful financial tool that provides life-changing opportunities thanks to the new partnership announced on August 18 by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Kompanion Bank, one of the largest

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Eurasia International Affairs UZB

Uzbekistan hosts discussion on climate challenges in Central Asia and EU

As part of the high-level meeting “Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Europe – Cooperation for Common Development”, a panel session was held on “Climate Challenges in Central Asia and the European Union: New Opportunities for Transregional Cooperation.” The session brought together former President of Montenegro Filip Vujanović, Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of Uzbekistan

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Business & Economy Eurasia World

Afghanistan’s copper mine contract with Chinese company extended for 15 years

The Afghan Ministry of Mines and Petroleum announced that the contract for the exploration and extraction of the Mes Aynak copper mine in Logar province has been extended for another 15 years, TOLOnews reported. This project was handed over to China’s MCC company 17 years ago, but significant progress in its extraction has yet to

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Geo Politics KZ UZB

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan reaffirm strategic partnership

On August 18 in Astana, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Tanzila Narbayeva, the Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis (parliament) of Uzbekistan. They discussed current issues of the Kazakh-Uzbek strategic partnership and alliance in the context of the development of inter-parliamentary relations. The Kazakh president noted that Narbayeva’s visit to Astana is a

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Business & Economy UZB

Uzbekistan and Japan set to expand investment cooperation

Between August 15 and 18, a delegation of Uzbekistan headed by Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade Laziz Kudratov held negotiations in Tokyo and Osaka with the leadership of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (METI), the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), as well as

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International Affairs KG

US government and businesses improve nutrition in Kyrgyzstan

The United States has delivered 75 tons of U.S.-manufactured food worth nearly 22.4 million Kyrgyz som ($256,000) to the Kyrgyz Republic. The shipment, made possible through the U.S. government-funded International Food Relief Partnership (IFRP), contains a nutritious vegetable and legume mix for distribution to health and social care facilities and needy households, according to the U.S.

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International Affairs TJK

UNDP collaborates with Tajikistan on national development priorities

Sudipto Mukerjee, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Tajikistan’s Resident Representative, met with Zavqi Zavqizoda, Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Tajikistan to discuss the formulation of Tajikistan’s new National Development Programme for 2030, as well as the UNDP Country Programme Document, which has been fully aligned with the priorities and objectives of the national

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Art & Culture Eurasia World

Author Shahsanem Murray releases long-awaited third novel ‘Naked Nimbus’

Hertfordshire Press is proud to announce the release of Naked Nimbus, the third novel by acclaimed author Shahsanem Murray. This highly anticipated work follows her earlier successes “Cold Shadows” and “Finding the Holy Path”, both available on Amazon and discovery-bookshop.com. In Naked Nimbus, Murray tells the story of Arthur, a young and ambitious artist haunted

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International Affairs KZ World

Kazakhstan to hold VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions

On 17-18 September 2025, the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana, will host the VIII Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions under the Chairmanship of the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The VIII Congress is expected to bring together over 100 delegations from approximately 60 countries. Among the participants will be spiritual leaders of

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