The strong partnership between Uzbekistan and the EU has been further deepened during European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela’s visit on March 18, with a strong focus on advancing Global Gateway cooperation. The visit focused on expanding digital connectivity, promoting sustainability and job creation through critical raw materials and developing the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor to
On March 18, Kazakhstan’s capital hosted the first meeting of the Association of Investors of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states. The founding meeting was attended by representatives of government agencies, as well as more than 20 investment agencies and funds of the SCO member states, the Kazakh Foreign Ministry reported. The participants of
On March 17, as part of his official visit to Japan, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Takeshi Iwaya. The parties discussed key issues of enhancing political dialogue, as well as deepening trade, economic, investment, and cultural ties. The
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union are helping to improve water conveyance infrastructure for better water resource management, promote sustainable agriculture and create new jobs in Kyrgyzstan by financing the reconstruction and automation of a section of the Western Great Chui Canal, the EBRD announced. A financial package of up
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union are promoting sustainable water resource management and agriculture by financing upgrades to existing water conveyance infrastructure in Kyrgyzstan and helping to build new infrastructure in this area, the EBRD said. A financial package of up to €37.96 million, consisting of EBRD loan of €26.93
Uzbekistan’s Fergana Region Governor Khayrullo Bozorov met with a delegation led by Chinese investor Yuan Yanping to discuss plans for launching a tractor manufacturing project in the Kuvasoy Industrial Zone. The project, with a total investment of $100 million, will begin its first phase with a $30 million investment. As part of this initiative, the
The EU has reinforced its commitment to Tajikistan through key investments under its Global Gateway investment initiative, focusing on Tajikistan’s economic resilience, green and digital transitions and infrastructure development. During his visit to the country, EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Síkela announced new funding initiatives aimed at strengthening the country’s sustainable development, the Delegation of the European Union to Tajikistan
Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov has signed a Comprehensive Development Plan for the Shchuchinsk-Borovoye resort area for 2025–2029. The Shchuchinsk-Borovoye area (Burabay National Park) is one of the country’s most popular year-round resorts, located in the north of Kazakhstan, 250 kilometers north of the capital, Astana. Borovoye is the commonly used Russian name of the
A presentation of the new 54th issue of OCA Magazine was held in London on March 8th as a part of the Navruz celebration. The event brought together representatives of creative professions and diplomats from the embassies of Central Asian countries. The new issue of the magazine focuses on the economic issues of the region
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it is contributing to the development of trade and transport routes in Tajikistan by helping to finance the upgrading and expansion of the road from Dangara to Guliston. Built in the 1930s as part of a major international highway, this road is an important link between the
On March 11, Tashkent hosted the “High-Level Policy Dialogue: Scaling up Financing and Investment for Environmental Goals in Central Asia,” organized by the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of Uzbekistan, the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection of Germany (BMUV), the European Bank for Reconstruction and
During the March 13 visit of European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela, the European Union and Kazakhstan have taken important steps to deepen their cooperation under the Global Gateway strategy by signing key agreements to support sustainable economic growth and regional connectivity, the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Kazakhstan reported.
On March 13, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon signed the Agreement on the state border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The Agreement was signed during a state visit of President Rahmon to Kyrgyzstan. Last month, chief negotiators from Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan reached the final agreement on the demarcation of disputed
On March 12, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev paid a state visit to France and held talks with President Emmanuel Macron. Following the talks, Mirziyoyev and Macron adopted a Joint Declaration on the establishment of a strategic partnership between the two countries. Uzbekistan and France also adopted a Cooperation Program in the investment and innovation
On March 12, European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Síkela concluded a strategic visit to Turkmenistan, reinforcing the EU’s commitment to expanding cooperation under the Global Gateway strategy. The visit focused on the EU’s role in strengthening Turkmenistan’s integration into regional and global economic networks, particularly in transport connectivity, renewable energy, and trade facilitation, the
A series of meetings took place last week between Gabidulla Ospankulov, Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, and Marat Birimzhan, the overseas representative of the Kazakh Invest National Company, with the leadership of major U.S. companies specializing in technological solutions, industry, healthcare, and energy. The discussions focused on
A delegation of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) met with representatives of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) at the IRENA headquarters in Abu Dhabi on March 11. During the meeting, the organizations discussed cooperation in the development of renewable energy in Central Asia within the framework of two platforms – IRENAClimate Investment Platform (CIP) and IRENA Energy Transition Accelerator
On March 11, just prior to the state visit of the President of Uzbekistan to France, a French-Uzbek business forum took place in Paris. The event was attended by leaders from relevant ministries, as well as representatives from about 100 companies, financial institutions, and business organizations from both countries. Addressing the participants, Uzbek Minister of
Between 12 and 18 March, European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela will visit the five Central Asian countries to strengthen the EU-Central Asia partnership ahead of the EU-Central Asia Summit and scale up Global Gateway, the EU’s investment strategy to boost jobs and sustainable economic growth, the Delegation of the European Union to Turkmenistan announced. Commissioner Síkela said: “Central
The Government of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kazakhstan have signed an agreement to launch a new joint initiative worth $2 million to enhance flood resilience and strengthening dam safety in Kazakhstan. The new project will be implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan under
