On September 17, in Astana, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev spoke at the opening of the VIII Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, a unique platform for open discussion of key challenges of our time. Tokayev noted that the territory of Kazakhstan has historically been a crossroads of cultures and a place of
On September 16, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan, the Ombudsman of Uzbekistan, and civil society organizations, convened a roundtable titled “Progress and Recent Developments in Strengthening the Rule of Law and Human Rights Protection in Uzbekistan,” UNDP Uzbekistan reported. The event reviewed Uzbekistan’s progress over the
In March last year, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev gave start to the construction of new power plants in Namangan region. On September 16, the first hydropower plant of the Naryn HPP cascade was put into operation. The development of renewable energy sources is determined as a strategic direction for ensuring sustainability of the national economy. In
On September 16, a ceremony was held to sign the investment agreement and lay the foundation stone for Carlsberg Kazakhstan’s new non-alcoholic beverages plant. The event was attended by Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Gabidulla Ospankulov, and senior management of Carlsberg Group and PepsiCo. Ospankulov noted that
In recent years, there has been growing interest among travelers in discovering new destinations and exploring off-the-beaten-path locations. To diversify tourism offerings and increase the duration of tourist stays, a new program entitled “The Fergana–Batken Tourist Ring” has been developed under the “Journey to the Enclaves” initiative. The route includes attractions in both Uzbekistan and
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a sovereign-guaranteed loan of $400 million equivalent to KazAvtoZhol National Company JSC for the construction of a new road in southern Kazakhstan. The project aims to enhance regional connectivity, enhance transport efficiency, facilitate cross-border trade flows, and improve road safety. “The Saryagash Bypass Road will strengthen Kazakhstan’s trade
Work on the establishment of protective forest plantations is ongoing in the regions of Uzbekistan. During the current year, 17 state forestry enterprises have established protective forest plantations covering a total area of 776 hectares. In particular, this work was carried out by the Andijan, Khorezm, Shurtan, Navoi, Navbahor, Akhangaran, and Kizirik state forestry enterprises,
Kazakhstan has taken first place in the team standings of the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, winning 7 gold (including three in women’s boxing), 1 silver and 2 bronze medals. The Uzbekistan team is second with 6 gold (all among men), 2 silver and 3 bronze medals, RFE/RL’s Azattyq Asia reported. Brothers from Kazakhstan —
The Ilkhom Theatre has opened the exhibition “The Body I Live In,” dedicated to its 50th anniversary. Supported financially by the European Union, the project presents Ilkhom as a living organism — one that feels, changes, and remembers, the Delegation of the European Union to Uzbekistan reports. “The European Union is proud to be the
In recent years, Uzbekistan has witnessed a rapid increase in the number of motor vehicles. While in 2021 the country had 3.14 million registered cars, by 2025 their number had grown by 66%, reaching 5.2 million. This sharp rise is particularly evident in Tashkent, where the expanding vehicle fleet directly affects air quality and public
Deputy Chairman of the Board of Kazakh Invest national company, Madiyar Sultanbek held a meeting with the delegation of the Dutch trade mission on critical raw materials in Astana. The mission includes leading Dutch companies and research organizations specializing in mining technologies, metallurgy, resource processing, secondary use of raw materials, and implementation of circular solutions, including
Work on the exploration and extraction project of the Toti-Maidan gas fields in Afghanistan’s Jawzjan province has officially begun, TOLOnews reported. The Afghan Ministry of Mines and Petroleum announced that the contract for this project has been signed with KAM Group and the Uzbek company Railcom for a period of twenty-five years. During the ceremony, the Afghan Deputy Prime
Kazakhstan’s Turkistan region has become the starting point for the filming of an international music show “Voice Beyond Horizon,” with world-renowned singer Dimash Qudaibergen serving as executive producer. The project brings together performers from China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Italy, Malaysia, and Serbia. Participants arrived in the city of Turkistan by train and will visit several of
The Government of Uzbekistan and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) held high-level talks to advance their strategic partnership, demonstrating deepening bilateral ties, marking key implementation milestones and identifying new avenues for cooperation. The partnership between AIIB and Uzbekistan has been strengthened by three milestones in recent weeks: the launch of a $1 billion multi-phased program
On September 11, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals on the organization of a single population and agriculture census in Uzbekistan. The previous nationwide census was held back in 1989. According to the new law “On population census,” the population is subject to census at least once in 10 years and agriculture in every 5 years.
Kyrgyzstan’s state-owned Eldik Bank has become the first bank in Central Asia to join China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) as a direct participant. According to the bank, this strategic step opens up new opportunities for Kyrgyzstan to carry out direct and instant settlements in yuan with Chinese partners and other participants in the system,
In the recent time, there is an increasing number of materials dedicated to Uzbekistan in Kazakhstan’s information space and social media. Such publications focus on political and economic reforms, social initiatives and achievements in Uzbekistan, forming a stable perception of this country as a dynamically developing state and an important player in regional processes. The
Relations between Tajikistan and India have long gone beyond the boundaries of formal diplomacy, evolving into a deep and multifaceted partnership built on mutual respect, shared values, and a common vision for development. Today, cooperation spans multiple areas — from politics and the economy to education, science, and culture. The Embassy of India in Dushanbe
Construction of a new power unit has begun at the Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHPP)-3 in Karaganda, Kazakhstan. The project will create additional electricity and heat supply resources for the region. The project is being implemented in strategic partnership with the Eurasian Development Bank. The capsule-laying ceremony on September 10 was attended by the
A new university in Kazakhstan, inVision U, has launched the Foundation Year program and welcomed its first students from all over the country, according to the Kazakh Ministry of Science and Higher Education. inVision U is founded and sponsored by Arsen Tomsky, the founder and CEO of inDrive, a global transport and urban services platform. Through the
