nCa Report On 29 September 2023, the 5th meeting of the Moscow format of Consultations on Afghanistan was held in Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan (Russian Federation). The meeting was attended by special representatives on Afghanistan, and senior officials from Russia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Kyrgyzstan, China, UAE, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, […]
First cargo train from Russia went to Saudi Arabia along the North-South corridor via Central Asia
The first freight train left Russia for Saudi Arabia via the North-South international transport corridor, transiting through Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Iran. Shahriar Shahriari, Director General of the Customs Department of the Iranian province of Golestan, said in an interview with the local press that the first freight train from Russia crossed into Iran through the […]
First GCC-Central Asia Summit: Outcomes – Joint Investment Forum will be held until the end of 2023 – Uzbekistan to host next summit in 2025
Elvira Kadyrova On 19 July 2023, the first Summit of the Heads of State of the Cooperation Council of the Arab States of the Gulf and Central Asian countries was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The summit, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, was […]
The President of Turkmenistan met with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia on the sidelines of the GCC-Central Asia summit
On 19 July 2023, in Jeddah, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Crown Prince, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the state of bilateral relations and considered various opportunities for expanding cooperation in many areas. Attending the […]
Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia – prospects and new growth points of mutually beneficial cooperation
Exactly a year ago, the first official visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia took place. The visit, which took place at the invitation of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in the year of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between […]
Today, the President of Turkmenistan to take part in the Summit “Central Asia – Cooperation Council of the Arab States of the Gulf” in Saudi Arabia
Yesterday, 18 July 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in Jeddah, where he will take part in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-Central Asia Summit. The upcoming summit will be attended by the heads of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, the […]
Saudi Arabia to host Gulf-Central Asia summit next week
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the 18th Consultative Meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders and the Gulf-Central Asia Summit, AlBawada reports. According to the Saudi News Agency, under the auspicious patronage of the King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz, leaders from the Gulf countries will converge alongside counterparts from Central Asia. The 18th Consultative […]
Accelerated pace of Iran-Saudi rapprochement triggers wide-ranging initiatives across the region – Sustainable peace in Middle East is attainable
nCa Analysis Iran and Saudi Arabia are dynamically keeping to their commitment. So many things are happening all of a sudden. As reported earlier, Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed on 10 March 2023 to restore diplomatic relations. The talks between Ali Shamkhani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, and Saudi national security […]
Statement of foreign office of China on Saudi-Iran deal
The spokesman of the foreign office of China gave a statement on 11 March 2023 on the recent deal brokered by China between Saudi Arabia and Iran on the resumption of diplomatic relations. Here is the text of the statement: In response to the initiative of President Xi Jinping of China’s support for developing good […]
Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to resume diplomatic relations in deal brokered by China. This is great breakthrough with lots of possibilities.
nCa News and Commentary In talks facilitated by China, the Gulf neighbours Saudi Arabia and Iran have decided to restore bilateral diplomatic relations. The agreement was signed in Beijing on Friday, 10 March 2023. The signatories to the document of far reaching significance are Ali Shamkhani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, […]
Turkmenistan is interested in developing long-term fraternal ties with Saudi Arabia
Turkmenistan places a high value on the development of long-term, forward-looking bilateral brotherly links and is eager to bring these relations to an even higher level by adding fresh content to these relationships. This was stated by the President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, during a meeting on Monday, 19 December 2022, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs […]
Turkmen chief diplomat took part in the first GCC-Central Asia dialogue – Cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Gulf countries discussed
The minister of foreign affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov took part in the inaugural Ministerial Meeting of the GCC-Central Asia Strategic Dialogue, which was held in Riyadh on 7 September 2022. During his remarks the minister noted that this meeting is considered by Turkmenistan as the first important step towards creating a full-scale format of […]
Gulf countries and Central Asia are eager to expand partnership
On 7 September 2022, the inaugural Ministerial Meeting of the GCC-Central Asia Strategic Dialogue was held in Riyadh. The event was attended by the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The meeting was chaired by the Saudi minister of foreign affairs Prince Faisal […]
Saudi Pharmaceutical Manufacturer aims to enter the Central Asian Market
Saudi Arabian pharmaceutical company Jamjoom Pharma has inked US $ 53million worth investment agreement with Uzbekistan, reports Arab News. Above all else, the step is aimed at expanding into the Central Asian region. “Already, we are in 30-plus countries. Now, we are trying to focus on this area (Central Asia). We are covering Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, […]
Uzbekistan-Saudi Arabia: strengthening historical ties
Located far from each other, having no common borders, Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia are connected by a common history, common religion, spiritual values and culture. Saudi Arabia was one of the first to recognize the independence of Uzbekistan. In February 1992, a protocol on the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations was signed at the level […]
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan will pay a state visit to Saudi Arabia
At the invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a state visit to this country on August 17-18. In accordance with the program of the stay, it is planned to hold the main events […]
Визит государственного министраСаудовской Аравии в Туркменистан
С 10 по 11 сентября 2019 года, в Туркменистане пребывает делегация Королевства Саудовская Аравия во главе с членом Кабинета Министров Саудовской Аравии, государственным министром Эмиром Турки бин Мухаммедом бин Фахадом бин Абдул Азизом Аль Саудом. Сегодня, 11 сентября состоялась встреча высокого гостя с Президентом Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедовым. В ходе переговоров, стороны обсудили ключевые аспекты политического, […]
Visit of the State Minister of Saudi Arabia to Turkmenistan
On September 10-11, 2019, the delegation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia headed by the Minister of State and Member of the Cabinet of Ministers of Saudi Arabia Emir Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud is paying a visit to Turkmenistan. Today, on September 11 the high guest was received by President […]
Anti-terror conference held in Dushanbe in May 2018
nCa Report The embassy of Tajikistan in Ashgabat hosted Wednesday (6 June 2018) a briefing for the diplomatic community and the media. Ambassador Farrukh Homiddin Sharifzoda, who conducted the briefing, dealt with the two main issues: International conference on water, which will be held later this month in Dushanbe – we have covered this in […]
Майская антитеррористическая конференция в Душанбе
Доклад nСa Посольство Таджикистана в Ашхабаде провело в среду (6 июня 2018 года) брифинг для дипломатического сообщества и СМИ. Посол ФаррухХомиддинШарифзода, который проводил брифинг, затронул два основных вопроса: Международная конференция высокого уровня по международному десятилетию действий «Вода для устойчивого развития, 2018-2028 годы». Итоги антитеррористической конференции, проведенной в Душанбе в мае 2018 года. В настоящем докладе […]
Turkmenistan thanks Saudi Arabia for funding of TAPI
Ashgabat, 20 January 2018 (nCa) — President Berdymuhamedov has sent a letter of gratitude to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saudi of Saudi Arabia, thanking him on the funding provided by the Saudi Development Fund for TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India pipeline project. “I take this financial support as a continuation of your efforts to develop our cooperation,” […]
Countdown to WWIII?
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 12 October 2015 (nCa) — Syria, in the centre of the brutal geopolitical jostling, could be the trigger point for WWII. With each passing day, new elements are adding to uncertainty, which may ultimately push everyone to the point of no return. Anton Chekhov, the celebrated Russian playwright and author: “If you […]
Обратный отсчет до третей мировой воны?
Тарик Саиди Ашхабад, 12 октября 2015 (nCa) — Сирия, находящаяся сейчас в центре жестокого геополитического столкновения, может стать спусковым крючком для разворачивания третей мировой войны. С каждым уходящим днем, к неопределенности добавляются новые элементы, которые могут отбросить каждого к точке невозврата. Известный российский классик Антон Чехов писал: «Если в первом акте пьесы на стене висит […]
Relations with Central Asia will take off soon: Saudi FM
nCa News and Commentary Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 19 June 2014 (nCa) — “Our relations with Central Asia will take off soon,” said Prince Saud al-Faisal, the foreign minister of Saudi Arabia at a press conference in Jeddah on Friday (19 Jun). Answering a question by nCa, Prince Saud al-Faisal said that the strategy was in […]
Отношения с Центральной Азией получат стремительное развитие в ближайшее время – министр иностранных дел Саудовской Аравии
Новости и комментарий nCa Джидда, Саудовская Аравия, 19 июня 2014 (nCa) — «Наши отношения с Центральной Азией получат стремительное развитие в ближайшее время», – заявил Принц Сауд Аль-Файсал, министр иностранных дел Саудовской Аравии на пресс-конференции в Джидде в пятницу (19 июня). Отвечая на вопрос агентства nCa, принц Сауд Аль-Файсал заявил, что уже разработана стратегия по […]
Prince Bandar’s Wake-Up Call
Peter Chamberlin It feels like something sinister has just occurred, but it may be a long time until we figure-out just what that was (SEE: Saudi Appointment Suggests Bigger Regional Ambitions ). When dealing with the Saudis, nothing is as it seems. Trying to understand the Saudi royal family is something like trying to decipher a hidden code–What does […]