On September 8, on the instructions of the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, a convoy of trucks with humanitarian aid was sent to the people of Afghanistan, who suffered from a strong earthquake. The aid loaded on a caravan of trucks consists of 24 types of necessary products and materials, including flour, oil, sugar, rice,
On September 8 in Tashkent, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Gianni Infantino. The FIFA President congratulated the Uzbek leader and the people of Uzbekistan on the historic event – the Uzbek national football team reaching the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States.
The European Union has announced the arrival of Mr Radosław Darski, as the new EU Ambassador to Tajikistan. Ambassador Darski brings a wealth of diplomatic experience and expertise in European policy, regional cooperation, and international relations. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Ambassador Darski has held key positions within the European External Action
On the eve of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, observed annually on 7 September, an open dialogue titled “Clean Air, Healthy Citites and Climate Resilience” was held at Tashkent’s Central Eco Park. The event was organized by the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of Uzbekistan, the International Public
On September 4 in Astana, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov and Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Foreign Ministry of Kazakhstan Gabidulla Ospankulov held a meeting with Chairman of the State Great Khural of Mongolia Dashzegvi Amarbaysgalan and members of the Mongolian parliamentary and business delegation. The parties discussed the
On September 3, Cardiff University (Wales) officially opened Cardiff University Kazakhstan in Astana, its first overseas branch campus and the only campus of the prestigious Russell Group of UK research universities in Central Asia. The event became a milestone in the development of educational partnership between Kazakhstan and the UK. At the opening ceremony, Kazakh
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has handed over mobile laboratory equipment to the Karakalpak Republican Center for Agricultural Services under the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan. This initiative enables farmers in the Aral Sea region to make science-based decisions and adapt to climate change, transforming the agricultural service system and enhancing farmers’ potential in one of
On September 3 in Astana, Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Gabidulla Ospankulov, held a meeting with representatives of the U.S. trade mission led by Senior Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Khurshid Choksi. The parties discussed prospects for expanding bilateral economic ties, implementing investment projects
On September 2, in Beijing, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in the opening ceremony of the Cultural Center of Kazakhstan in China. In his speech, Tokayev noted that this is a historic event reflecting the genuine respect of the Kazakh people for the Chinese people. This is also a sign of China’s friendly attitude
In Beijing on September 2, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Ministry of National Economy of Kazakhstan agreed to establish a multi-year rolling pipeline, a strategic framework that charts a course for up to $6 billion in infrastructure investments between now and 2029. Konstantin Limitovskiy, Chief Investment Officer, Region 2, AIIB, and Shakhrat
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
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
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
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
On August 26, the European Union (EU), the Migration Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan and International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) launched the first Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) in Uzbekistan in the framework of EU-funded project “PROTECT: Improving Migration Management and Migrant Protection in selected Silk Routes and Central Asian Countries,”
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
