In his first interview in Dushanbe, Sudipto Mukerjee, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Tajikistan, spoke with journalist Shoira Toirova about how the country’s development priorities are changing, why young people are becoming a key factor of sustainability, and how innovation, climate adaptation, and local solutions are shaping the region’s future.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s meeting with the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia in August culminated in the signing of a trilateral Joint Declaration, which, among others, envisions the U.S. entering the South Caucasus region as the primary driver of the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) project, according to an article published by
On October 9, the Second “Central Asia–Russia” Summit was held in Dushanbe. The event, chaired by the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, was attended by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, and the
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and Russian President Vladimir Putin, who arrived in Tajikistan on a state visit, held negotiations in Dushanbe on October 9. At the start of the talks, Rahmon noted that Russia is one of Tajikistan’s main political and economic partners, adding that “we cooperate closely in trade, economic, cultural, humanitarian, and security
At the summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) on October 7 in Gabala, Azerbaijan, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev proposed a number of initiatives aimed at strengthening the unity of the Turkic world and enhancing its role in global politics, the economy, and humanitarian development. Mirziyoyev proposed to hold in Samarkand the first joint
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
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
On September 23, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev delivered a speech at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York City. The Uzbek leader stated: “Eight years ago, from this esteemed podium, we declared our strong determination to transform Central Asia into a region of peace, good neighborliness and partnership. Today,
On September 23, negotiations took place between the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the President of the United States of America Donald Trump. The meeting was held at the UN Headquarters on the sidelines of the 80th session of the General Assembly. The leaders discussed current issues and priorities for the further expansion of
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 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
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 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
On September 8, on the instructions of the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, a convoy of trucks with humanitarian aid was sent to the people of Afghanistan, who suffered from a strong earthquake. The aid loaded on a caravan of trucks consists of 24 types of necessary products and materials, including flour, oil, sugar, rice,
On September 8, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered his annual state-of-the-nation address, “Kazakhstan in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Key Tasks and Their Solutions through Digital Transformation.” The head of state presented an ambitious program of reform centered on digital transformation, investment modernization, global connectivity, and institutional renewal. Tokayev announced the creation of a new Ministry of Artificial
The European Union has announced the arrival of Mr Radosław Darski, as the new EU Ambassador to Tajikistan. Ambassador Darski brings a wealth of diplomatic experience and expertise in European policy, regional cooperation, and international relations. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Ambassador Darski has held key positions within the European External Action
On September 5, a telephone conversation was held between the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the United States of America Donald Trump. Practical aspects of further strengthening Uzbek-American relations of strategic partnership and expanding mutually beneficial cooperation were reviewed in detail, according to the press service of the Uzbek president. President Trump
