A delegation from Uzbekistan, composed of representatives of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), recently undertook a three-day study visit to Batken Region of Kyrgyzstan. The mission was organized with the objective of studying innovative artificial glacier technologies as a solution to seasonal water shortages. The delegation attended a presentation on
On October 2 in Astana, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan hosted the jubilee award ceremony for the winners of the 10th Annual International Contest “Kazakhstan Through the Eyes of Foreign Media”. This year, by decision of the jury, the works of journalists from Armenia, Belgium, Pakistan, the United States, and Uzbekistan were recognized
In the vibrant tapestry of global tourism, Umedjon Saidov, National Expert in Tourism Development and General Director of Somon Travel LLC, shines brightly by unveiling Tajikistan’s hidden treasures. From scholar of international relations to orchestrator of the Dushanbe International Tourism Exhibition (DITE-2025), held September 18–20, he blends cultural reverence with strategic brilliance, elevating sites from
As tourism in Kyrgyzstan is becoming a driver of inclusive growth, women’s empowerment, and sustainable development, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) provides comprehensive support to the tourism industry. The regional project “Aid for Trade in Central Asia,” funded by the Government of Finland, demonstrates that a system approach to tourism development can transform local
Exporters and transport operators crossing the Dostuk border – the main border crossing between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan – are set to have a smoother experience and shorter waiting times, with the launch of the Electronic Queue Management System (e-QMS), the Delegation of the European Union to Uzbekistan reported. The digital platform, developed by the International
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is contributing to the optimization of international transport routes by supporting upgrades of key port infrastructure in Kazakhstan. A financial package of up to €45 million provided by the EBRD and the European Union will finance an increase in cargo handling capacity at the port of Aktau, Kazakhstan’s
Kyrgyzstan has begun construction of two major tunnels at the Soek and Ashuu-Suu passes on the Barskoon-Bedel highway in the Issyk-Kul region. The Barskoon-Bedel highway, whose construction began on August 27, is a key section of the future Barskoon-Uchturfan-Aksu corridor that will link the Issyk-Kul region with China’s Aksu prefecture in Xinjiang via the Bedel
On the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York on September 26, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Zheenbek Kulubaev, made a statement at the High-Level Plenary Meeting dedicated to the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. Kulubaev emphasized
On September 26, Ambassador of the European Union to Uzbekistan Toivo Klaar delivered a lecture to students of the Tashkent State University of Economics, focusing on the growing economic partnership between the European Union (EU) and Uzbekistan, the Delegation of the European Union to Uzbekistan reported. Addressing the students and faculty, Ambassador Klaar highlighted Uzbekistan’s
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and the Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank) have released a joint research report, entitled ‘Exploring Trade and Investment Relations between India and Central Asia: Unlocking Economic Benefits’. The report analyzes the untapped potential of cooperation between the two dynamically growing economic centers. The report lists Central Asia and
Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov has denounced the politicization of economic cooperation and trade and demanded the lifting of sanctions imposed on two Kyrgyz banks. Speaking at the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York on September 23, Japarov stated that Kyrgyzstan is also suffering from the consequences of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $75 million equivalent loan and a $2 million grant from the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific (JFPR) to increase the quantity and improve the quality of nurses and midwives in Turkmenistan. The Improving Nursing Quality and Capacity Project is ADB’s first health sector project
In 2024, the United States of America welcomed 72.39 million tourists, ranking third in the world for attendance. This data is cited in the article “Top 10 Most Visited Countries in the World in 2024” on the Welcome Times website. However, there is no precise information available about the number of tourists from Central Asian
The European Union and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in close partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, have launched the Youth Agro Eco Club at Tashkent State Agriculture University. This new initiative aims to inspire and empower a new generation of environmentally conscious specialists to advance sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship in Uzbekistan, according
Turkestan on September 19 hosted the final meeting of the Coordinating Working Group for phase two of the European Union and United Nations Joint Program to support the states of Central Asia in reintegrating citizens who have returned from conflict zones. The meeting brought together representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, the
The United States delivered 75 tons of U.S.-manufactured food worth $255,666 to support about 40,000 vulnerable populations across Tajikistan. This shipment, produced in Lubbock, Texas by Breedlove Foods, includes a nutritious lentil-rice-vegetable mix enriched with essential vitamins and minerals, according to the US Embassy in Dushanbe. This lifesaving food will be distributed to more than 140
Central Asia’s glaciers, a key source of freshwater for tens of millions of people, are approaching a critical point after which they will experience rapid degradation. According to expert forecasts presented at the international conference “Innovative Methods of Monitoring Mountain Glaciers in the Context of Climate Change and Current Issues in Glaciology” held in Tashkent
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan has announced the winners of the 10th anniversary contest “Kazakhstan Through the Eyes of Foreign Media,” which is traditionally held for international journalists. The jury has selected the following winners: Digitalization – Mohammed Ali Pasha (Pakistan) – “Role of Astana Hub and Digital Transformation of Kazakhstan”; Economy – Derya
On September 15-16, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) organized a two-day event in Nukus, Karakalpakstan, bringing together leading scientists and practitioners from Uzbekistan and Russia to exchange expertise in climate-adaptive agriculture. The initiative aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation and enhance agricultural resilience in the face of increasing water scarcity, UNDP Uzbekistan reported. The event
The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Envoy, Ambassador Terhi Hakala, has concluded her official visit to Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. The aim of the visit was to strengthen OSCE partnerships in the region. In all three countries, Special Envoy Hakala met with representatives of the host country governments, the international community as well as civil society. “It
