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Kyrgyzstan’s Min-Kush explores sustainable tourism and new development opportunities

On May 21-23, government representatives, international organizations, tourism professionals, civil society organizations, and local communities gathered in Min-Kush village for the Touristic Forum “Development of Min-Kush Village through Sustainable Tourism – Revival of Forgotten Cities,” UNDP in Kyrgyzstan reported. The forum served as a platform to discuss sustainable tourism, local economic development, and new opportunities

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International Affairs UZB

Uzbekistan president launches National Reading Movement

On May 22, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the launch ceremony of a nationwide movement aimed at promoting a culture of reading in Uzbekistan. Mirziyoyev noted that the world is changing rapidly, with digital technologies, modern gadgets, and artificial intelligence becoming increasingly integrated into everyday life. In such complex conditions, the most important advantage

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Business & Economy UZB

Uzbek investors plan potato production in Afghanistan’s Bamyan province

Local officials in Afghanistan’s Bamyan say Uzbekistan’s private sector is planning to invest in potato production in the province, TOLOnews reported. A delegation led by the head of Uzbekistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Private Investment, during a meeting with the Bamyan governor, pledged to cultivate 40 metric tons of potato seeds on agricultural land in

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Eurasia Geo Politics KZ

Kazakhstan is the direct heir to the Golden Horde, President says

An international symposium, titled “The Golden Horde as a Model of Steppe Civilization: History, Archaeology, Culture, and Identity,” took place in Astana last week, bringing together leading Kazakh and international scholars and experts to comprehensively understand the historical legacy of the Golden Horde (the Ulus of Jochi) and its role in shaping civilizational processes in

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The critical element: Water, not minerals, will define Central Asia’s future

In Central Asia, much of the conversation still revolves around oil, logistics, borders, and geopolitical influence. Yet the most decisive resource of the region’s future is neither hydrocarbons nor transit corridors. It is water. Stripped of diplomatic language, the reality is stark: the region is entering a phase where the Soviet-era water management system –

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Business & Economy UZB

Third Uzbekistan-China Interregional Forum held in Xi’an

The Third Uzbekistan–China Interregional Forum is being held on May 21 and 22, in China’s Xi’an. Under the theme “Shared Modernization through High-Quality Development,” the forum has brought together nearly 2,000 participants, including representatives from ministries and agencies, regional administrations, academic circles, business associations, leading companies, and entrepreneurs from both nations, according to the Uzbek

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Business & Economy UZB

EDB expands into digital economy with $70 million loan for Uzbekistan’s Uzum

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has signed a $70 million investment loan agreement with Uzum, Uzbekistan’s largest digital ecosystem, to accelerate the expansion of Uzum’s FinTech business, one of the leading and fastest-growing players in Uzbekistan’s burgeoning digital finance market. The agreement marks the Bank’s first-ever investment in Uzbekistan since the country joined the organization

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Business & Economy TJK

EDB will support renovation and construction of highway in Tajikistan

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and the Ministry of Finance of Tajikistan have signed an agreement to finance the construction of the first section of the Labijar–Kalai-Khumb highway. The project is of strategic importance for the development of the country’s transport infrastructure; it will strengthen transport links between the districts of republican subordination and the

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International Affairs KZ

Issues of ethnic Germans in Kazakhstan discussed in Astana

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted the 22nd meeting of the bilateral Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) on Ethnic Germans in the Republic of Kazakhstan on May 19 in Astana. As of today, there are 226,000 ethnic Germans in Kazakhstan and around one million German resettlers from Kazakhstan in Germany. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Arman

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Business & Economy KZ

Kazakhstan’s foreign trade grows with non-resource export rise

In the first quarter of 2026, Kazakhstan’s foreign trade reached $32.9 billion, an increase of 10.5% compared to $29.8 billion in the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Trade and Integration. The growth confirms the increasing role of high value-added products in the country’s exports, which grew by 9.4% to $18 billion

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International Affairs UZB

‘Train to the Aral Sea’ unites youth around tourism and ecology in Uzbekistan

On May 20, participants of the youth campaign “Train to the Aral Sea” departed for the Republic of Karakalpakstan to take part in cultural, educational, environmental, and tourism-related events aimed at introducing young people to the tourism potential of the Aral Sea region, the historical and cultural heritage of the area, and the environmental challenges

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Business & Economy UZB

EDB opens office in Uzbekistan, plans to invest up to $1.5 billion by 2031

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has officially opened its representative office in Uzbekistan. The opening of the representative office in Tashkent was a logical step following Uzbekistan’s accession to the EDB in 2025. The Bank is now commencing full‑scale investment operations in the country. Nikolai Podguzov, Chairman of the EDB Management Board, stated: “In the

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UN General Assembly adopts Kyrgyzstan’s resolution on peaceful settlement of border disputes

On May 20, at the initiative of the Kyrgyz Republic, the United Nations General Assembly adopted by consensus the resolution entitled “Peaceful Settlement of Border Disputes,” according to the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry. More than 40 countries co-sponsored the document. The resolution was presented by the Kyrgyz Republic jointly with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The main purpose

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International Affairs KZ

Yasawi Research Institute to be constructed in Turkistan

A capsule-laying ceremony for the Yasawi Research Institute was recently held at the Khoja Ahmed Yasawi International Kazakh-Turkish University in the Kazakh city of Turkistan. Turkistan is recognized as the spiritual capital of the Turkic World, playing a symbolic role in fostering common identity, cultural heritage and unity among Turkic nations. The city is home

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Tashkent to host International Cat X Show 2026

From May 29 to 31, Tashkent will host the international exhibition “Cat X Show & Cat X Seminar”. The event is recognized as the largest platform in the country dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership, advancing feline science, and supporting initiatives aimed at protecting and caring for stray animals, the National Committee on Ecology and

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International Affairs UZB

Integrated climate solutions transform lives in Uzbekistan’s Aral Sea region

The Aral Sea region faces a complex combination of interconnected challenges, including environmental degradation, water scarcity, declining agricultural productivity, limited access to essential services, and heightened vulnerability to climate change. In response to these challenges, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), jointly with the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan and the Council of Ministers of

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Business & Economy KZ

New legislation to require marketplaces prioritize ‘Made in Kazakhstan’ products

Kazakhstan is taking steps to support products labeled “Made in Kazakhstan” not only in retail chains but also online platforms. The Ministry of Trade and Integration has prepared legislative amendments strengthening the rules for promoting domestic goods both in offline retail trade and e-commerce. According to the proposed legislation, online marketplaces will be required to

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International Affairs KG

UNDP supports strengthening climate and natural risk monitoring system in Kyrgyzstan

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are continuing their joint efforts to strengthen the national system for monitoring, forecasting, and early warning of climate-related emergencies, UNDP Kyrgyzstan reported. As part of this cooperation, a new component of the early warning system has been commissioned in

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International Affairs UZB World

Uzbekistan president proposes international initiatives on sustainable urban development

On May 18, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the Leaders’ Summit held as part of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum in Baku. At the forum, participants discussed sustainable urban development, expanding access to affordable housing, improving the quality of the urban environment, strengthening climate resilience, and enhancing housing finance

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Business & Economy KZ

Caspian Sea becomes new route for Kazakh oilseed product exports to Iran

Kazakhstan has begun exporting its oilseed products to Iran through the Caspian Sea in a move capable to increase supplies and diversify export routes, according to the Ministry of Agriculture.   The first shipment of rapeseed oil was sent from the Kazakh port of Aktau, marking an important step in strengthening Kazakhstan’s position in oilseed

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