Kazakhstan has officially joined the international Pax Silica initiative, becoming the first country from the region to do so. The Declaration of Accession of Kazakhstan to Pax Silica, as well as the joint statement on the AI Opportunity Partnership, were signed on behalf of Kazakhstan by Zhaslan Madiyev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence
A few months ago, I had the privilege of visiting Uzbekistan — a land where every day seemed to offer me another chance. Another chance to see, to taste, to learn, to be humbled. I boarded the sleek high-speed train from Tashkent to Samarkand, watching the landscape unfold at modern velocity. Not long after, I
Uzbekistan continues to advance its commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development through strengthened action on hazardous chemicals and waste management. Following the historic Eighth Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), held in Samarkand, a new project titled “Supporting Implementation of the Stockholm Convention through the Sound Management of Chemicals and Waste in Uzbekistan” has been
On June 25, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution entitled “International Decade of Strengthening of Peace for Future Generations,” initiated by the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon. Through this action, Member States reaffirmed their collective commitment to advancing peace, dialogue, and intergenerational solidarity as essential foundations for safeguarding the well being of future generations.
During his working visit to China on June 23, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Premier of the State Council of China Li Qiang. The parties discussed the implementation of agreements reached at the highest level, as well as prospects for further strengthening Kazakh-Chinese cooperation, including trade development, expansion of investment
On June 22, artists and members of the delegation of the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TÜRKSOY) arrived in Uzbekistan within the framework of events to be held in Andijan, the Cultural Capital of the Turkic World 2026. With celebrations of the cultural capital which will feature over 100 artists from various countries of the
A ceremony to present the Dostlug (Friendship) oil tanker in an online format was held on June 22 with the participation of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The Dostlug tanker, gifted by Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan, was built at the Baku Shipyard. The tanker has an overall length of 141
On June 23, the European Commission launched the Connectivity Agenda Platform and concluded agreements with international financial institutions expected to mobilise up to €2 billion for strategic connectivity investments in the Black Sea region and the South Caucasus, the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Kazakhstan reported. The Platform was unveiled at a high-level
Water access in Uzbekistan’s Karakalpakstan is not a simple infrastructure problem. It is a question of geography, climate, and the particular circumstances of the region’s most remote communities, where the distance from district centers, the absence of roads, and the depth of need make development especially challenging. Meeting these challenges requires joint effort and partners
The relevant Memorandum of Intent on cooperation in the field of water resources and irrigation management, as well as the development of sustainable agriculture in the context of climate change, was signed by the Kazakh National University of Water Management and Irrigation, the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University, and Kabul University. The document was signed
The participation of Uzbekistan’s national football team in the FIFA World Cup is not only a historic sports achievement but also an effective instrument for promoting the country internationally, showcasing its tourism potential, cultural heritage, and national brand on the global stage, according to the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan’s appearance on the world stage
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it is facilitating more fluid cargo and passenger traffic flows along the Trans-Caspian Corridor, the EU’s Global Gateway flagship initiative, and supporting the establishment of sustainable transport connections in Central Asia by helping to finance the completion of upgrades to a key transport route in western Kazakhstan. The
On June 21, Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin held talks in Kabul with Afghan Prime Minister Mohammad Hassan Akhund and Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Ghani Baradar. The parties discussed issues of humanitarian, trade, economic, and investment cooperation. Particular attention was paid to cooperation in the mining and metallurgy sector.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) on June 18 opened its Regional Representation for Central Asia in Tashkent, bringing its teams closer to partners and projects throughout the region, the bank said. The office was inaugurated by EIB Vice-President Marek Mora, who highlighted the bank’s growing engagement in Central Asia and its expanding pipeline of investments
On June 18, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a plenary session of the Foreign Investors Council. The meeting was attended by President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Odile Renaud-Basso, executives of leading international companies, banks, and financial institutions. Addressing the meeting, the President noted that in recent years the Council under
Arman Issetov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, and Diego Martínez, State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain took part in the first Kazakhstan-Spain Forum held on June 17 in Astana, according to the Kazakh Foreign Ministry. Deputy Minister Issetov noted the active
Protecting nature requires effective systems that ensure resources are managed transparently, efficiently, and sustainably. Recognizing this, the UNDP Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) in Kyrgyzstan supported the Forest Service under the Ministry of Emergency Situation of the Kyrgyz Republic in modernizing its Automated Information System “Forest Management” (AIS), helping to strengthen financial administration and digital service
Kazakhstan and Iran have agreed to accelerate the development of the North-South international transport corridor and jointly use Kazakh and Iranian sea ports, according to the Kazakh Ministry of National Economy. The issue was on the agenda of a meeting between Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy, Serik Zhumangarin and an Iranian
The International Water Award of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan has been established by a presidential decree dated June 15, 2026. The establishment of the International Water Award is a logical continuation of Tajikistan’s global water initiatives under the leadership of President Emomali Rahmon. For more than two decades, Tajikistan’s global initiatives have
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million equivalent policy-based loan to support Kazakhstan in strengthening fiscal sustainability and enhancing financial sector resilience. The loan supports subprogram 2 of the Fiscal Governance and Financial Sector Reforms Program, which builds on progress made under subprogram 1 and focuses on two areas: strengthening fiscal sustainability, management, transparency,