On 9 November 2023 Tashkent hosted the International Forum "Children and Youth in Action – Climate Change in Central Asia", dedicated to recognizing the role of children and youth in combating the negative impacts of climate change, including through the promotion of environmental education, UNICEF Uzbekistan reports. During the opening of the Forum, addressing the young … [Read more...]
Ashgabat to host 1st Turkmenistan Ashgabat Model United Nations (TAMUN) Regional Conference
The Government of Turkmenistan jointly with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office in Turkmenistan (UN RCO), the Regional Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights … [Read more...]
Regional Forum in Astana Focuses on Joint Central Asian Strategy in Run-Up to COP28 in Dubai
Assel Satubaldina Representatives of Central Asian countries and international organizations convened in the Kazakh capital on Nov. 7 to explore where the countries stand in their efforts to address climate change and come up with a joint regional strategy in the run-up to the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, more commonly referred to as COP28. The global … [Read more...]
Empowering Youth Leaders in Central Asia for Successful Evidence-Based Drug Prevention
In the months September to October 2023, UNODC successfully organized a series of National Round Tables to kick off the Phase II of the project titled "Regional Network of Youth Organizations and Youth Champions of Change in Central Asia for drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure societies." This project is a joint effort between the UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan took part in the G7 Dialogue with Central Asia
On November 8, 2023, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Berdiniyaz Myatiev took part in the online meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Central Asia and the Group of Seven (G7). The meeting was attended by the heads of foreign policy agencies of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, as well as Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Canada, the USA, and … [Read more...]
UNODC project Enhances Practical Cooperation and Experience Exchange Among Port Control Units in Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan
The practical cooperation and information exchange on high-risk cargo shipments along international trade and transport corridors are of utmost importance in facilitating the international trade. This cooperation represents a strategic priority for Customs authorities of the countries cooperating within the framework of the Inter-Regional Network of Customs Authorities and Port … [Read more...]
German Society for International Cooperation GIZ will launch a new stage of the trade facilitation project in Central Asia
The 10th regional meeting of the National Committees for Trade Facilitation of Central Asian countries started in Tashkent on 7 November, the Uzbek news portal Uzdaily.uz reports. The two-day meeting was organized by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (German Society for International Cooperation) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for … [Read more...]
UN forum on SDGs implementation in North and Central Asia reaffirmed shared commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
The Seventh North and Central Asia Multistakeholder Forum on Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals was on 1-2 November 2023 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The forum was organized by the UNESCAP Subregional Office for North and Central Asia. The high-level officials and representatives from various stakeholder groups reaffirmed their continued resolve and shared … [Read more...]
EU-funded programme keeps improving the educational and training processes of border and customs services in Central Asian region
From October 31 to November 2, the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) organised a Regional consortium workshop for the heads of customs and border guard services’ training institutions from Central Asian countries in Ashgabat. This activity provided a platform to training institutions for enhancing cooperation and exchange of information on … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Korea and Central Asia-Korea Business Councils Hold Meetings in Ashgabat
On 2 November 2023, the 5th meeting of the Turkmenistan-Republic of Korea Business Council and the 4th meeting of the Central Asia-Republic of Korea Business Council were held in Ashgabat, TDH reports. The Turkmenistan-Korea Business Council meeting was attended by representatives of ministries and industry departments, including the fuel and energy sector, the transport … [Read more...]
Eurasian Development Bank: By 2035, the capacity of hydroelectric power plants in Central Asia will grow by 8,900 MW
In 2028-2029, Central Asia will face a permanent and persistent water scarcity. The water deficit is estimated at about 5-12 cubic kilometers annually. At the same time, the demand for electricity in Central Asia is expected to increase significantly over the next 10 years. Nikolai Podguzov, Chairman of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) Management Board, noted the above when … [Read more...]
MFA Turkmenistan issued PRESS RELEASE on the 16th meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Central Asia-Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum
On November 1, 2023, a meeting of the foreign ministers took place in Ashgabat within the framework of the “Central Asia-Republic of Korea” cooperation format. The current meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Central Asian countries and the Republic of Korea was devoted to the topic “Cooperation through the realization of the enormous potential of youth in … [Read more...]
Regional Security and Sustainable Development in Focus at Forum of the OSCE Secretary General and the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Central Asia Countries
On October 31, 2023, a meeting of the Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the heads Foreign Ministries of the Central Asian states was held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, during which a thorough exchange of views took place on the most important topics of regional security, sustainable development and stability. … [Read more...]
OSCE Secretary General to Discuss Regional Cooperation with Central Asian Countries in Ashgabat
OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid is on visit Turkmenistan on 31 October for meetings with Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the OSCE's Central Asian participating States and other high-level officials. In Ashgabat, the Secretary General will attend the “Forum of the OSCE Secretary General and the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Central Asia Countries”, organized and … [Read more...]
The C5+1 Regional Connectivity Ministerial in Samarkand issued a Joint Statement
On October 24, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power and Ministers from the Republic of Uzbekistan, Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan met in Samarkand, Uzbekistan under the auspices of the C5+1 regional diplomatic platform. During the C5+1 Regional Connectivity Ministerial, … [Read more...]
S.Korean FM Park Jin to attend 16th Korea-Central Asia Cooperation Forum in Ashgabat – A series of events expected on the sidelines of the Forum
Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin will attend the 16th Korea-Central Asia Cooperation Forum to take place in the Turkmen capital of Ashgabat on November 1, says Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a press release. The Forum will be co-hosted by the Korean and Turkmenistan Ministries of Foreign Affairs and bring together the Foreign Ministers of the five Central Asian … [Read more...]
Participation of the minister of foreign affairs of Turkmenistan in Central Asia – EU meeting
Minister of foreign affairs of Turkmenistan delivered a speech at Central Asia – EU meeting On October 23, 2023, in Luxembourg, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov took part in the 19th ministerial meeting “Central Asia - European Union”. In his statement, he highlighted the main areas of cooperation with the EU and priorities in interaction, which … [Read more...]
Heads of customs services of Central Asia and China discussed issues of future cooperation
On 17 October 2023, an informal meeting of the heads of customs services of Central Asian countries and China was held in Beijing, the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan reports. The meeting was timed to coincide with the third Belt and Road Forum and was a continuation of the negotiations held online on 21 April 2023. During the meeting, issues of cooperation within … [Read more...]
21 practical cooperation projects from BRF-2023 relate to Central Asia
A large number of practical cooperation projects were on the table at the BRF-2023. Of these, 21 relate to Central Asia. These are in addition to a vast array of projects of multilateral nature including the countries of Central Asia: Bilateral cooperation documents (1) The Chinese government signed a memorandum of understanding with the Iranian government to … [Read more...]
21 проект практического сотрудничества Китай, касающиеся Центральной Азии
На Международном форуме сотрудничестве Пояса и пути в Пекине было рассмотрено большое количество проектов практического сотрудничества. Из них 21 относится к Центральной Азии. Это в дополнение к широкому спектру проектов многостороннего характера, включая страны Центральной Азии: Документы о двустороннем сотрудничестве (1) Правительство Китая подписало меморандум о … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan hosted 2nd Meeting India-Central Asia National Security Advisers and Secretaries
On 17 October 2023, Astana, Kazakhstan hosted the Second Meeting of the India-Central Asia Secretaries / National Security Advisers of the Security Councils. National Security Adviser of India Ajit Doval, and National Security Advisers and Secretaries of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan attended the meeting. Turkmenistan was represented by the Embassy … [Read more...]
Dialogue of Women of Central Asian discussed involvement in peace and security at the conference in Almaty
On 16 October 2023, an international conference on the theme "Women, peace and security" was held in Almaty on the platform of the Dialogue of Women of Central Asian countries. The event, chaired by Kazakhstan, was organized with the support of the United Nations and the National Commission for Women and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of … [Read more...]
UNRCCA co-organizes Regional Conference on the Counter-Terrorism Early Warning Network for Central Asia
On 9-13 October 2023, UNRCCA and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) organized a regional conference on the Counter-Terrorism Early Warning Network for Central Asia. The Early Warning Network is being designed to intensify and to systematize exchange of information and to coordinate the work of different national and regional entities operating in Central … [Read more...]
CARICC conducts the Meetings of Experts and the Council of National Coordinators of its Member States
On 2 - 3 October, the Central Asian Regional Information and Coordination Centre for Combatting Illicit Trafficking of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and their Precursors (CARICC) conducted the Meeting of Experts followed by the regular session of the Council of National Coordinators of the CARICC Member States on 4 October. The events organized with the support of … [Read more...]
Railway can drive Central Asia’s development faster
Djoomart Otorbaev The Belt and Road Initiative has built remarkably efficient railways connecting China and Europe via Central Asia. These rail routes did not exist even a decade ago. Within a short period, they have boosted local and national economies thanks to their solid infrastructure, smooth operation and socioeconomic impacts. Between January and August in 2023 alone … [Read more...]
German-Turkmen relations have become much more active, says Ambassador Michael U. Bierhoff
In 2022, Turkmenistan and Germany celebrated the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations. During this period, there has been a great dynamic in the development of relations between the two countries, and now we see how mutual interest in even greater exchange continues to grow. Especially such areas as healthcare, the financial sector, combating the effects of climate change … [Read more...]
Young eco-activists from Central Asia join to promote sustainable development
On 1 October 2023, a Central Asian youth environmental camp kicked off in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, aimed at developing a Central Asian strategy to promote a culture of sustainable development and involve children and youth in the climate agenda, the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of Uzbekistan said in a press release. The Central Asian … [Read more...]
Joint Declaration by Heads of State of Central Asia and the Federal Chancellor of Germany – The Leaders of Germany and the five Central Asian States agreed to establish a Strategic Regional Partnership
The text of the Joint Statement adopted following the meeting of the heads of Central Asian states (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) with the Federal Chancellor of Germany is published on the official website of the Federal Government of Germany. Here is the full text of the Statement: On 29 September 2023, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomed … [Read more...]
National leader of the Turkmen people Arkadag Berdimuhamedov took part in the meeting “Central Asia + Germany” – Agenda and results of the working visit to Berlin
nCa Report National leader of the Turkmen people Arkadag Berdimuhamedov took part in the meeting “Central Asia + Germany” - Agenda and results of the working visit to Berlin Meeting with President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier Meeting in the Eastern Committee of the German Economy - Turkmenistan takes a firm position on gas supplies to … [Read more...]
CADAP: Regional drug threats and challenges are being discussed in Astana
On September 28-29 in Astana CADAP has hosted a regional dialogue on drug policy – a meeting attended by representatives of Central Asia drug control agencies, European institutions and expert organizations such as Spanish Government delegation for the National Plan on Drugs, European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) , Intelligence Centre against … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan Ministry of Defense: Conference of General staff chiefs of the Central and South Asian countries was held in Tashkent
On 27 September 2023, a regular conference of the chiefs of General staffs of the Central and South Asian countries, was held at the Palace of international forum “Uzbekistan” in Tashkent. At the event chiefs of General staff of the Armed Forces of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, as well as the commander of the US Central Command took … [Read more...]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov left for Berlin to participate in the Germany – Central Asia summit
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 Berlin, Arkadag Berdimuhamedov … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 dialogue, chaired … [Read more...]
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 for … [Read more...]
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 demand in Central Asia. It has been … [Read more...]
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 meet for … [Read more...]
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 through Security, Economic, and Energy Partnership This … [Read more...]
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 Corridor. According to … [Read more...]
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 of geological heritage and … [Read more...]
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 Janybekov, Tajikistan - … [Read more...]
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 partner with … [Read more...]
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 services of both countries and the … [Read more...]
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 Kazakhstan … [Read more...]
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 (ADO) September 2023, released … [Read more...]
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 health … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 USAID Project on … [Read more...]
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 comprises loans amounting to $40.5 million for Bash and … [Read more...]