The Kazakh presidential press service said on February 5 that the Central Asian nation’s President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, accepted the government’s resignation and appointed First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar as acting prime minister. According to the presidential decree, the government will continue its duties until the cabinet’s new staff is approved. No reason for the
Kazakhstan increased the supply of electricity from its Zhambyl power plant to neighboring Kyrgyzstan following an explosion at the Bishkek thermal power plant on February 2. Three workers of the power plant were seriously injured in the explosion, which caused the plant’s breakdown and left parts of the capital city without hot water and heat.
Kazakhstan ranks 8th in the world in the development of online services. In 2023, 50 million services were provided online and citizens received 92% of services without leaving their homes, the Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan, Bagdat Musin said, summing up the results of Digital Almaty-2024 forum held last week.
A meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council was held in Almaty on February 2, attended by heads of government of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) member countries — Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia. Kazakhstan Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov reminded that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the signing of the EEU Treaty. Today
The first SCO Digital Forum was held on February 1 in Almaty, gathering the heads of ministries and agencies of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states responsible for the development of information and communication technologies. The SCO includes China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. In his welcoming remarks at the forum,
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to speed up the issue of opening an additional checkpoint for freight vehicles on the Kazakh-Kyrgyz border, as well as to strengthen cooperation in the water and energy sector. This was the result of the meeting between the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Alikhan Smailov and the Chairman of the Cabinet
On February 1, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan hosted a presentation of ongoing and planned US grants in the area of economic development. The event, organized together with the US Embassy in Tashkent, was attended by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Muzaffar Madrakhimov, Director of the US Agency for International Development
Afghanistan’s acting Minister of Defense, Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, met with Abdulsalam Azizov, the head of Intelligence and Border Services of Uzbekistan, to discuss border issues, strengthening bilateral relations, and economic and transit cooperation, Afghan broadcaster TOLOnews reported on February 1. At the meeting, the Afghan minister said that the Islamic Emirate’s security forces are
According to the latest findings from the “Listening to Kazakhstan” survey conducted by the World Bank and presented at a roundtable in Astana on January 31, around 70 percent of Kazakhstan’s citizens express satisfaction with their life – a number that has remained the same since the start of the survey in 2021. This survey, conducted in
There are no political contradictions between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, said during negotiations with the Deputy Prime Minister-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Murat Nurtleu, who was in Bishkek on an official visit on January 29th, 24.kz reported. Minister Kulubaev emphasized that Kazakhstan is an
The Global Gateway Investors Forum in Brussels on January 29-30 marks a pivotal moment in EU-Central Asia relations, particularly in enhancing transport connectivity. European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis’ announcement of €10 billion in investments underscores a commitment to sustainable development in Central Asia. With a focus on transforming the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor, the
The Global Gateway Investors Forum for EU-Central Asia Transport Connectivity opened on January 29 in Brussels, bringing together high-level representatives from the European Commission, EU Member States, Central Asia and Caucasus countries, and Türkiye. At the forum, European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis announced that European and international financial institutions will commit €10 billion in support and investments
On January 27, a meeting was held between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the managing director of the consulting company Goetzpartners Emerging Markets GmbH Vladimir Mathias and the senior advisor of this company Hans Gerd Prödel. The parties discussed construction of industrial facilities
The Board of Directors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a new strategy for Uzbekistan, setting out the Bank’s priorities in the country until 2029. The Bank’s strategic approach to operations in Central Asia’s most populous state will be based on activities in three areas: supporting decarbonisation, greater water efficiency and cleaner energy; developing
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it invested more than €1.2 billion in projects across Central Asia in 2023 to stimulate the region’s sustainable and inclusive growth. Uzbekistan remained the leading recipient of EBRD funding in the region for the fourth year running, by attracting more than €700 million. The remaining €518 million
During his state visit to China, on January 25 in Shenzhen, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the headquarters of Chinese company BYD, a global leader in the manufacturing of new energy vehicles and next-generation batteries. Together with the president of the company, Wang Chuanfu, Mirziyoyev took part in the launch ceremony of a project for
During his state visit to China, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, together with the Secretary of the Communist Party Committee of Guangdong Province, Huang Kunming, participated in the Uzbek-Chinese Investment Forum in the city of Shenzhen on January 25. Opening the forum, which brought together heads of government agencies and regions of the two countries and
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s recent visit to Italy underscores the robust economic and cultural ties between the two nations. The Kazakh President’s emphasis on the close economic cooperation and dynamic growth potential reflects a positive trajectory in bilateral relations. Italy’s substantial investments in Kazakhstan, totaling $7.3 billion, showcase a strong commitment to mutual prosperity. The
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand on January 23 in Bangkok hosted a seminar on investment and trade opportunities in Kazakhstan. The event was held with the participation of around 60 Thai businessmen to strengthen economic contacts between Kazakhstan and Thailand, the Kazakh Foreign Ministry reported. In a welcoming speech, Deputy Permanent Secretary of
China and Uzbekistan have upgraded their ties to an “all-weather” comprehensive strategic partnership. This was announced during negotiations in Beijing on January 24 between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Uzbekistani counterpart, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. President Mirziyoyev arrived in Beijing on January 23 for a three-day state visit to China. During their negotiations the two leaders
