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US supports preservation of cultural heritage of Uzbekistan, other Central Asian countries

On October 2-11, the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, in partnership with The University of Chicago held a two-week workshop in Tashkent’s State Museum of History on the preservation of cultural heritage for ten conservators and museum professionals from the National Museums of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, and Tajikistan. The workshop was conducted by expert conservators

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International Affairs UZB

Government, international partners discuss progress towards Uzbekistan 2030 strategy

More than 80 Uzbek government officials and international partners met last week in Tashkent for the third meeting of the Uzbekistan Country Platform. The meeting discussed the progress completed by three Working Groups covering critical areas for Uzbekistan’s development: water resources and supply, and sanitation; transport; urban and rural development, the Delegation of the European

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International Affairs UZB

USAID delivers food aid for vulnerable communities in Uzbekistan

On October 9, the United States through its Agency for International Development (USAID), announced the delivery of 131 tons of food aid to Uzbekistan valued at over $435,000. This shipment, which includes a nutritious mix of vegetables and legumes, is designated for distribution in health and social care settings, reaching the country’s most vulnerable households. The

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Eurasia International Affairs UZB

Empowering women farmers in Central Asia

The Central Asian Forum of Women Farmers, held on 8 October in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, emphasized the significant achievements of women in local agribusiness. At the same time, it highlighted the challenges they encounter in this key sector of the economy, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) reported. The Forum brought together officials

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International Affairs KG

USAID launches $24 million Green Solutions Activity in Kyrgyzstan

USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator Änjali Kaur announced a new U.S. government-sponsored Green Solutions Activity in Bishkek. This five-year initiative backed by a $24 million investment aims to empower small and medium enterprises in the Kyrgyz Republic to adopt innovative green solutions, enhance energy efficiency, and increase the supply of renewable energy. “This investment marks a

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International Affairs KZ

Kazakh-Slovak business forum in Astana

The Kazakh-Slovak business forum was held in Astana on October 4 within the framework of the 10th Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation meeting. The event was organized with the support of JSC NC Kazakh Invest and the Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency SARIO and brought together more than 80 representatives of leading Kazakh and

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Eurasia International Affairs KG

Central Asian Women’s Dialogue Forum held in Kyrgyzstan

The Forum of the Central Asian Women’s Dialogue “Women, Peace and Security: The Role of Women in Strengthening Peace and Security in the Central Asian region and Afghanistan” was held in Bishkek last week. It focused on the key role of women in strengthening peace and security in Central Asia and Afghanistan. The meeting aimed

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International Affairs KZ UZB

OSCE ‘Drops of the Future’ move to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), in collaboration with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), successfully organized the second and third editions of the “Drops of the Future” youth workshop series on the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus. The workshops were held on 6-7 September in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and 19-20 September in Tashkent,

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International Affairs KZ

Kazakhstan shares success in repatriation and reintegration of citizens from conflict zones

The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) hosted a conference to discuss Kazakhstan’s experience in repatriation of citizens from conflict zones and their reintegration into society. The event in Washington on October 1 was attended by Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the United States, Yerzhan Ashikbayev, Acting U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs John Bass,

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International Affairs KZ

Kazakhstan improves position in Global Innovation Index 2024

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has officially launched the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024. The event brought together leading experts and researchers and government representatives from around the world to discuss the key findings of the index and its implications for driving innovative development. This year, Kazakhstan took 78th place among 133 countries of

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International Affairs KZ

33 years since the first flight of Kazakhstan’s cosmonaut

Thirty-three years ago, on October 2, 1991, Kazakhstan took a historic step into space when cosmonaut Tokhtar Aubakirov with his crew was launched aboard the Soyuz TM-13 spacecraft from Baikonur spaceport. As part of the crew, he spent a week on the MIR orbital station and returned on October 10. During this time, he conducted

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International Affairs KZ

Coordination Council for Water Sector Development created in Kazakhstan

The first meeting of the newly-established Coordination Council of Partners for the Development of the Water Sector took place in Astana on September 30. The meeting was organized by the Kazakh Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The meeting gathered representatives from the UN, international organizations,

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International Affairs TJK

‘Work in the EAEU’ app services now available in Tajikistan

As of 30 September 2024, the “Work in the EAEU” mobile app, developed by the Eurasian Development Bank’s (EDB) Fund for Digital Initiatives, has launched public and commercial services for migrant workers in Tajikistan. This enables individuals seeking employment in Tajikistan to access the necessary services directly from their smartphones.  The app now offers services

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Eurasia International Affairs KZ

Kazakhstan and China agree to increase cargo transportation along Trans-Caspian Route

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Transport said that the first meeting of the joint Kazakh-Chinese working group on cargo transportation along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) on September 25 agreed on the projected volumes of cargo transportation from China to Europe via Kazakhstan along the route until the end of 2029. The TITR, also known as

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International Affairs TKM

UNDP and British Embassy support Turkmenistan’s economic diversification

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan are partnering to promote sustainable economic growth by supporting the development of the creative and innovative economy. This new initiative aims to diversify Turkmenistan’s economy, empower women and youth, and enhance global competitiveness, UNDP Turkmenistan reported.   The purpose of the project is

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International Affairs UZB

USAID provides additional $6.1 million to support education in Uzbekistan

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) last week added $6.1 million in new funding to its ongoing Development Objective Grant Agreement (DOAG) with the Ministry of Preschool and School Education, raising the total amount invested in the DOAG to over $47 million. This new funding demonstrates USAID’s long-term commitment to supporting the Ministry’s comprehensive

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International Affairs KG

US-funded program improves tuberculosis outcomes in Kyrgyzstan

With U.S. government support, the Kyrgyz Republic significantly improved tuberculosis (TB) detection rates and treatment outcomes, through community support of 1,183 TB patients with treatment and care, including 126 children, and detection of 92 new active TB cases through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) “Support to TB Patients” activity, the U.S. Embassy in

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International Affairs KZ

Kazakhstan and Scotland expand cooperation

In order to strengthen interregional cooperation between Kazakhstan and Great Britain, Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to the UK, Magzhan Ilyassov, visited Scotland last week. The Ambassador met with representatives of the Scottish Government and Parliament, as well as with the leadership of Heriot-Watt University. In the course of negotiations with Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs,

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International Affairs KG

Major railway project may affect Kyrgyzstan’s unique nature park

One of Kyrgyzstan’s most picturesque places, the Saimaluu-Tash National Nature Park, may face serious environmental risks as parts of its territory may be used for the construction of a railway from China to Uzbekistan, mk.kg reported. One of the key problems is the possible change in the category of land on which the park is

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International Affairs TJK

USAID supports private investments for safe drinking water in Tajikistan

On September 19, the United States Government officially launched the reconstructed water supply system in Palos municipality in Tajikistan’s Buston city. This project, part of USAID’s Rural Water Supply (RWS) Activity, aims to provide safe drinking water to underserved communities across Tajikistan, the U.S. Embassy in Tajikistan reported. Previously, only 50% of Palos municipality’s 4,500

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