On 28 September 2023, the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov left Ashgabat for Berlin at the head of the Turkmen delegation to participate in the Germany-Central Asia summit, to be held on Friday, 29 September 2023, according to Turkmen state TV channels. Before his departure to […]
Economies of Central Asia demonstrate strong growth in the first half of 2023, EBRD says
Central Asian economies posted strong growth in the past year, driven by government spending, China’s reopening and its demand for Central Asian commodities, intermediated trade with, and exports to, Russia, as well as remittances and relocation of companies and individuals from Russia, according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) latest Regional Economic […]
Central Asia – Japan Ministerial dialogue on economy and energy took place in Tokyo – Joint Statement adopted
On September 26, 2023, in Tokyo was held the hybrid format first meeting of the Ministerial Economic and Energy Dialogue established within the framework of the dialogue “Central Asia + Japan”. The Turkmen side in the meeting was presented online by the Chairman of the State Concern “Turkmengaz”, State Minister M.Babaev, MFA Turkmenistan reported. The […]
Turkmenistan to Actively Contribute to China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Turkmenistan is ready to actively contribute to the implementation of major transport initiatives, including China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This follows from the presentation of the Turkmen delegation at the 1st meeting of Transport Ministers of Central Asia and China, held at the Global Forum on Sustainable Transport in Beijing. According to the Agency […]
China Boosts Truck Supplies to Central Asia
Against a backdrop of growing demand, China is increasing its exports of heavy-duty vehicles to Central Asian countries, CGTN reports. The Chinese province of Shaanxi is a national center for the production of electric vehicles and heavy trucks. SHACMAN, a company that has been producing trucks in Shaanxi for over 50 years, is widely in […]
This week the Presidents of the Central Asian countries will meet with the Chancellor of Germany
On Friday, 29 September 2023, Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz will meet in Berlin with the presidents of five Central Asian states – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, according to the Press and Information Department of the Federal Government. The five heads of Central Asian states, at the invitation of the Federal Chancellor, will […]
C5+1 Leaders’ Joint Statement
On 19 September 2023, the first Central Asia-USA summit (C5+1) was held in New York on the sidelines of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. Following the summit, a joint statement was adopted. The White House published the text of the Statement. Here is the full text: The New York Declaration: C5+1 Resilience […]
A leading European freight company is expanding multimodal transportation network between Europe and Central Asia
Freight transport division of Austrian federal railways ÖBB – Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is expanding its TransNET with new connections, bringing trading centers in Central Europe and Central Asia even closer together via the Middle Corridor. RCG connects the trading hubs of Central Europe and Central Asia with 16 new intermodal routes via the Middle […]
Major natural areas receive World Heritage protection, based on IUCN advice
The World Heritage Committee has enlarged natural World Heritage areas by more than 100 million hectares, an area roughly 26 times the size of Switzerland. The 29% increase in World Heritage areas globally followed advice from IUCN, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, in a major set of new commitments for the conservation […]
Ministers of Agriculture of the Central Asian countries and China to establish a joint working group
On 19 September 2023, the first meeting of ministers of agriculture of China – Central Asia format was held in the Chinese city of Yangling, Shaanxi province. The meeting, which was chaired by the Minister of Agriculture of the People’s Republic of China Tang Renjian, was also attended by: Kyrgyzstan – Minister of Agriculture Askarberk […]
New TIR route bridging China’s east coast and Central Asia
Uzbek TIR trucks carrying blackcurrants departed from Samarkand and transited Kazakhstan before entering China through Khorgos and transversing across the country to Qingdao. It also marks the first time that an Uzbek truck has completed its operation in hinterland China. IRU Chief Representative of East and Southeast Asia Yan Zhou said, “We are pleased to […]
UNODC strengthens the capacities of port control units in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan on cargo pre-arrival data exchange
On 5-7 September 2023, the UNODC conducted a Joint onsite practical training on cargo pre-arrival data exchange at the Alat Customs post of Uzbekistan for nine Customs officers from among the members of Port Control Units (PCUs) deployed at the Customs posts Alat and Farap, Turkmenistan, as well as National Focal Points (NFPs) from Customs […]
Presidents of the Central Asian countries to travel Germany next week
On 29 September 2023, Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier will meet with the Presidents of Central Asian countries in Berlin. This date is indicated in the calendar of meetings, which is posted on the official website of the Federal President. According to the information, “Steinmeier is expected to have a conversation with President of […]
ADB Projects Solid Growth but Rising Risks for Asia and Pacific
Economic growth in Asia and the Pacific is expected to remain solid, although risks to the outlook are rising, according to a report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The region’s developing economies are forecast to grow 4.7% this year, a slight downward revision from a previous projection of 4.8%, according to Asian Development Outlook […]
Turkmen Specialists Share Expertise on Maternal Health at UNFPA Meeting in Kazakhstan
A technical meeting on sharing good practices in maternal health services among specialists of the Central Asian countries was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The event was organized by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The purpose of the meeting was to promote South-South and Triangular cooperation through sharing of good practices in further improving maternal […]
A regional meeting on facilitating cross-border trade in Central Asia was held in Tashkent
On Tuesday, Tashkent hosted the 9th regional meeting of the National Committees for Trade Facilitation in Central Asia within the framework of the project “Trade Facilitation in Central Asia”, implemented by the German Society for International Cooperation GIZ GmbH. Representatives of the public and private sectors from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, international experts […]
5th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia in Tajikistan – Outcomes
nCa Report On 14 September 2023, the fifth anniversary Consultative Meeting of the heads of state of Central Asia was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The Central Asian summit, chaired by the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, was attended by: Kazakhstan – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Kyrgyzstan – President Sadyr Zhaparov Turkmenistan – President Serdar Berdimuhamedov Uzbekistan […]
Turkmen transport companies are establishing partnership with the Baltic countries – the Association “Turkmen Logistics” attended the transport and logistics forum in Riga
From 11 to 17 June, representatives of the Association “Turkmen Logistics” and the member companies of the Association – JSC “Transport and Logistics Center of Turkmenistan” and Economic Society “Halkara gatnaw logistika”, take part in a study trip to the ports of Latvia and Lithuania, the Association “Turkmenlogistics” reports. The trip was organized by the […]
ADB and Saudi ACWA POWER inked a loan agreement on the construction of two wind farms in Uzbekistan
The projects claim to be the largest in the field of wind development in the region The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and ACWA Power Company (ACWA) signed $174 million worth of loans to develop the Bash wind power and Dzhankeldy wind power plants, both located in the Bukhara region in Uzbekistan, ADB said. The financing […]
Afghan private manufacturer exports agricultural machinery to Central Asia
The Javed Afghan factory in Nangarhar province of Afghanistan said this week the company is increasing foreign exports of agricultural machines produced at their facility and Central Asia is one of the export destinations, according to Ariana news. The manufacture recently exported a total of 67 wheat and corn threshers to Central Asian countries and […]
Ashgabat will host 2nd CADAP Programme Steering Committee meeting in July
The EU-funded Central Asia Drug Action Programme, 7th Phase (CADAP 7) continues the 3rd round of Technical Committees meetings to review the progress of ongoing activities, to obtain feedback from national partners and discuss future plans and priorities. According to CADAP’s press release, next meeting from the series has been conducted in hybrid format in […]
ADB Helps Connect Central Asian Countries — Independent Evaluation Report
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has helped advance transport and energy connectivity among member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program, but progress on improving regional economic competitiveness, trade, and the supply of regional public goods in the subregion has been more limited, according to an independent evaluation report released today. Evaluation […]
Central Asia must remain focused on Air Quality Management
nCa Special Feature on World Earth Day Without air and water – absolutely essential for sustaining life – our planet will be no different from the other billions of planets orbiting around millions of stars. Unfortunately, we mostly take the air for granted. Let’s get right to the heart of the matter —– According to […]
The Pension Rage will spread to other countries, sooner or later. Central Asia needs to take some steps now. – Part One
nCa Analysis France is burning. We sincerely hope the flames would be quenched soonest but the bitter fact is that the embers would keep smouldering. President Macron decided to raise the age of retirement from 62 to 64 and that caused a wave of resentment. Soon after, Macron forced the bill through without putting it […]
China and Central Asian countries held the first Meeting of Ministers of Economy and Trade
On 18 April 2023, the First Meeting of the Ministers of Economy and Trade “China – Central Asia” was held via videoconference, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan reports. Turkmenistan was represented at the meeting by the Minister of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations Begench Gochmollayev. The online session was also attended by […]
ADB: Narrowing the flood and earthquake risk protection gap in Central Asia
With climate change set to exacerbate the frequency and severity of disaster events, Central Asia and South Asia face a growing risk protection gap. KEY TAKEAWAYS With climate change set to exacerbate the frequency and severity of natural hazards, Central Asia and South Asia face higher risk to lives and livelihoods. Pre-arranged disaster risk financing […]
ADB: Unlocking Central Asia’s Economic Potential by Integrating into Global Value Chains
Zulfia Karimova, ADB Principal Regional Cooperation Specialist A free trade agreement could bring the economic and social development benefits of global value chains to Central Asia. Central Asia, despite its diverse economic composition and wealth, is poorly integrated into global value chains. This limits the region’s economic growth, competitiveness, and development opportunities. It is crucial […]
China’s investment in Central Asia has reached US $15 billion by the end of 2022 – Chinese Minister for Trade
By the end of last year, China’s direct investment stock in five Central Asian countries reached almost US $15 billion, Chinese Trade Minister Wang Wentao said at an online meeting of trade and economy ministers under Central Asia+China format, Xinhua reports. According to the minister, China and the countries of the region have launched a […]
Affordable medicine for all: China-Central Asia pharma partnership extends Belt and Road Initiative
Haji Akber Aisa has been devoted to natural medicine research for decades. The 58-year-old is the deputy chief of Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry at the Chinese Academy of Science (CAS). He also worked as the director of the Central Asian Drug Research and Development Center (CADRDC) for 10 years since its establishment. […]
Chinese and Central Asian Foreign Ministers to discuss preparations for May summit of Heads of State
The foreign ministers of Central Asian countries and China will meet in Xi’an, China, on 26-27 April 2023 to discuss the preparation for the upcoming first Summit “Central Asia – China”, scheduled for May 2023 in Xi’an. “In addition, the participants of the meeting will discuss the prospects for six–party cooperation in various fields – […]
Turkmenistan and Tajikistan deepen strategic partnership – Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Emomali Rahmon held talks in Dushanbe – 23 documents signed
nCa Report On 10 May, 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov started his state visit to Tajikistan. Following the summit talks, the Presidents of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan signed a Declaration on deepening strategic partnership. 23 documents were inked by two delegations that significantly expand the range of friendly Turkmen-Tajik relations. Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Emomali Rahmon […]
EDB will provide USD 600 million of investment for renewables over next three years
The EDB (Eurasian Development Bank) has decided to invest USD 600 million in the renewable energy projects during the next three years. The announcement was by Albrecht Conrad, Head of the EDB Directorate of Sustainable Development, at the UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Development in Geneva, says a press release of EDB. Conrad said, “With […]
Ambassador of Kazakhstan in Seoul hopes to boost Central Asia – Korea ties
Kazakhstan’s new ambassador to Korea, Nurgali Arystanov, hopes to boost the C5+Korea, a diplomatic channel that engages Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan governments with Korea. This follows from his interview with The Korea Herald. Speaking to The Korea Herald, Arystanov outlined his vision to elevate C5+Korea and touched on past success stories. Arystanov hopes […]
EU-funded Programme contributes to strengthening capacities to investigate cross-border crimes in Turkmenistan
From 17 to 19 April, the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) held a workshop in Ashgabat for investigators and crime intelligence officers specialised in investigations of cross-border crimes such as trafficking and smuggling of drugs. This activity enhanced the capacity and capabilities of law enforcement personnel of Turkmenistan in tackling drug […]
EDB is ready to invest US $400 million in Central Asia’s water and energy complex
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) intends to invest US $400 million in Central Asia’s water and energy complex over the next three years, said Nikolai Podguzov, Chairman of the Eurasian Development Bank Management Board, at the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York. “Central Asia’s water and energy complex is one of the Bank’s top […]
First meeting of India-Central Asia Working Group on Chabahar port adopted a joint statement
On 12-13 April 2023, the first meeting of the joint Working Group on Chabahar Port at the level of senior officials of Central Asia and India was held in Mumbai, India. The event was organized under the multilateral cooperation in the India+Central Asia format, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan said. The meeting was […]
FMs of Russia and Central Asian countries will meet in Samarkand next week
On 14 April 2023, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will take part in the sixth meeting of the foreign ministers of Russia and Central Asia – Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – to be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the Russian Foreign Ministry reports. The event will discuss promising areas of six-party cooperation […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov awarded the highest award of the heads of Central Asian states – “Badge of Honor”
At the end of the Consultative Meeting of the heads of Central Asian states in Dushanbe, a solemn ceremony was held to award the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov with the Badge of Honor of the heads of Central Asian states. He is in Dushanbe […]
G7 to continue cooperation with Central Asia in addressing regional problems
During the meeting in Japan, the Foreign Ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) announced the continued support of the Central Asian countries in responding to regional problems. This was announced during the one-hour session “Afghanistan and Central Asia”, organized on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Karuizawa, held on 16-18 April […]
High level of strategic trust between Central Asia and China emphasized by FMs of the six countries in Xi’an
Central Asia is not a field for geopolitical battles, says China On 27 April 2023, the 4th meeting of the Foreign Ministers of China and Central Asian countries was held in Xi’an under the chairmanship of State Council member, Foreign Minister Qin Gang. It was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu, […]
Turkmenistan’s private transport sector studies trends in the development of container transportation in Eurasia
The growth in the global volume of container traffic by the end of 2021 amounted to 65 million TEU, while the highest level of containerization has been fixed in China reaching 73%. Such data were presented during training seminars on container transportation held by the Association “Turkmen Logistics” in cooperation with CILT Central Asia, with […]
India hosts first meeting on Chabahar Port development with Central Asia
The first meeting of the India-Central Asia Joint Working Group on Chabahar is underway in Mumbai. The two-day meet, which began on Wednesday, was one of the key outcomes of the Delhi Declaration of the first India Central Asia summit held in January last year. The participants of the meeting include India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, […]
International Industrial Exhibition “INNOPROM. Central Asia” started in Uzbekistan
Three-day International Industrial Exhibition “INNOPROM. Central Asia” started in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on 24 April 2023. The exhibition is attended by more than 5,000 delegates, as well as over 300 foreign companies, business representatives and government agencies of the CIS countries, France, Italy, the Netherlands, India, Singapore, China, Japan, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Turkey and Turkmenistan. According to […]
IRU: The growing need for trade facilitation across Central Asia
Government and business in Central Asia can work together to streamline border crossings and better manage growing trade flows with tried-and-tested UN instruments and digitalisation. Central Asia sits at the heart of east-west connectivity. Traffic pressure on evolving routes and resulting border crossing challenges are hampering the flow of goods, leading to long border queues […]
Ashgabat to host EU-Central Asia Meeting on Afghanistan
The EU-Central Asia meeting on Afghanistan will kick off in Ashgabat on 25 May 2023. The meeting will bring together the Special Representatives and Special Envoys for Afghanistan of the European Union, Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Republic of Uzbekistan and the EU Special representative for Central Asia, Terhi Hakala, […]
China to discuss grandiose plan for development of relations with Turkmenistan and Central Asian countries
At the upcoming six-party summit with Central Asian countries, China will present an extensive cooperation plan. This was announced in the congratulatory message of Chinese President Xi Jinping to President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on the occasion of the International Nowruz Day. Welcoming the participation of the President of Turkmenistan in the first China–Central Asia […]
UK Minister for Europe to visit Tajikistan and Turkmenistan
Minister for Europe of the United Kingdom Leo Docherty will visit Tajikistan and Turkmenistan to step up engagement with these countries in the field of energy security, climate and strengthening trade ties, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office said. On the eve of his trip, Leo Docherty commented: “Since their independence, the UK has been […]
Astana to host the Central Asian Security and Cooperation Forum
Famous intellectuals from 25 countries of the world will be gathered by the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan (KazISS) in Astana at the Central Asian Security and Cooperation Forum. On July 13 and 14, 2023, the Central Asian Forum on the theme “Asia in the Changing World: […]
Kazakhstan aims to build up its transit capacity between China and Central Asia
Kazakhstan aims to construct a large commercial and logistics hub on the bypass railway around Almaty, which will be built to boost the transit flows from China to Central Asia, The transit goods to/from neighboring China have been delivered to Kazakhstan through the Altynkol – Khorgos border crossing, where there is an intensive growth in […]
Astana to host USA+CA session on Afghanistan
Thomas West, the US Special Representative for Afghanistan, and Rina Amiri, the Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights, will travel to Astana, Kazakhstan, and Doha, Qatar, from July 26 to 31, says US State Department. In Astana, they will meet with their counterparts from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan […]