During his remarks at the GCC-Central Asia Summit in Jeddah on 19 July 2023, President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan emphasized the importance of establishing a strategic dialogue in the Central Asia-Gulf format and expressed the readiness of Tajikistan to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields of economy, trade, investment, culture and other areas of … [Read more...]
The Jack Ma Effect – Ready template for Central Asia – Part One
He is the son of a security guard. At the age of 12, he saved enough of his pocket money to buy a cheap pocket radio and listened for long hours to the English radio stations. That is how he learned the English language. In 1976, his net worth was an old bicycle which he rode 27 kilometers every day to offer tours to the tourists in Hangzhou and practice English with … [Read more...]
Shortage of onions in Central Asia – Why?
nCa Report Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan have imposed ban on the export of onions. Quite clearly, there is some shortage of onions in the markets of Central Asia. The fresh crops will take a while to reach the consumers and in the meantime the situation of prices and supplies will get worse before it gets better. There are several reasons for the … [Read more...]
The EDB to foster Islamic finance in Central Asia
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) intends to become a platform for the development of Islamic finance in Central Asian countries. On the sidelines of the Annual Meeting of the Islamic Development Bank Group, senior executives from the EDB and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) discussed the potential of Islamic financing in the region, fostering collaboration in project … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan to host EU-Central Asia Economic Forum
In 2023, the next EU-Central Asia Economic Forum will be held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, mentions a joint statement by Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi and EU High Representative Josep Borrel on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. The text of the Statement can be found here: … [Read more...]
EDB to finance hydroelectric power plant project in Kyrgyzstan
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) will finance the construction and operation of 100MW Kulanak hydroelectric power plant in Kyrgyzstan worth about US $ 118 million. The plant will generate 435 million kWh of electricity per year on average. This renewable energy facility will occupy an area of 485.41 hectares on the Naryn River near the village of Kulanak, Naryn Region, … [Read more...]
UNESCAP: Surged commodity prices supported economies of Central Asia
Compared to other regions of the world, Central Asia, in the most basic terms, can be differentiated among the countries by its dependence on the commodity exports. However, the non-exporters face the same economic challenges as the rest of the world. The statement came during the UN Regional Briefing on World Economic Situation & Prospects 2023, answering the nCa … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan made a statement on behalf of Central Asia at the UN Security Council debate on peacebuilding and peacekeeping
On 26 January 2023, the UN Security Council held an open debate on peace-building and peacekeeping under the topic "Investment in people to enhance resilience against complex challenges". More than 70 member countries, as well as heads of UN agencies, took part in the debate, which was initiated by Japan (the Chairman of the UN Security Council in January 2023). The heads … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan hosts regional seminar on transboundary rivers and lakes
Representatives of Turkmenistan participate in the Regional Workshop on Monitoring, Assessment and Information Sharing in Transboundary Basins in Central Asia, held in Astana (Kazakhstan) on 1-2 February, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The meeting brought together experts in the field of water resources, environment, foreign affairs, hydrometeorological services … [Read more...]
The newly appointed head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia has started working in Turkmenistan
On Monday, August 14, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the newly appointed Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) Kaha Imnadze, reports TDH. During the meeting, it was noted that today Central Asia, which is one of the strategic regions, demonstrates … [Read more...]
The Permanent Representatives to the UN of the countries of Central Asia and Japan held a working meeting
During the meeting, the Ambassador of Japan, Mr. Ishikane Kimihiro, briefly informed about the activities of Japan as a member of the UN Security Council, in particular, highlighting the Council's work on strengthening regional security. The Permanent Representatives of the Central Asian countries touched upon the cooperation between the countries of the region and Japan at … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan took part in the online conference of the national coordinators of the Partnership on Transport and Logistics in Central Asia
On 27 January 2023, an online conference of the national coordinators of the Partnership for Transport and Logistics in Central Asia and the Community «Women in Logistics and Transport» in Central Asia (WiLAT) was held, which was attended by member of the Association "Turkmen Logistics" - JSC "Transport and Logistics Center of Turkmenistan". The agenda included issues of … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan to take part in the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asia States in Tajikistan
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov will pay a working visit to Tajikistan to participate in the fifth Consultative Meeting of the heads of Central Asian states and in the meeting of the heads of the founding States of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS), scheduled for 14-15 September 2023. Deputy Prime Minister, foreign minister of Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan will visit Tajikistan
On September 14-15, 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov will pay a working visit to the Republic of Tajikistan to participate in the fifth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and the next meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the founders of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS). As part of the summit meetings, a … [Read more...]
UN special envoy meets Central Asian ambassadors in Kabul
UN Special Representative meets heads of diplomatic missions of Central Asian states in Kabul The UN Special Representative for Afghanistan, Ms. Roza Otunbaeva, had a meeting with the heads of Central Asian embassies in Kabul, reported AKIpress on 29 January 2023. The ambassadors of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan attended the meeting. It was … [Read more...]
The UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy Learned the Principles, Approaches and Forms of Youth Involvement in Society Life
On September 13, 2023, participants of the UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy from Central Asia and Afghanistan took part in an online seminar titled “Principles, approaches and forms of youth involvement in society life.” The purpose of the event was to raise awareness of young people on the United Nations Youth Strategy and relevant Security Council resolutions 2250 … [Read more...]
There is a full understanding between Russia and Central Asia in the energy sector, says Lavrov
There is a full understanding in the framework of cooperation between Russia and Central Asia in the energy sector, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday, 1 September, at a meeting with first-year students of Moscow State Institute for International relations, on the occasion of the beginning of the academic year. The chief Russian diplomat also mentioned the … [Read more...]
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 Sultanate of Oman, the Republic of … [Read more...]
Trade between the countries of Central Asia exceeds $ 10 billion, says Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Nurtleu
The volume of trade between the countries of the Central Asian region (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan) has exceeded US $ 10 billion to date. This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nutrleu at a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Central Asian countries in Dushanbe, on Wednesday, 13 Sep. In his speech, Nurtleu … [Read more...]
Transport connectivity under the focus of the meeting of the Central Asian Ambassadors with the European Commission’s Directorate General for International Partnership
The Ambassadors of the Central Asian countries in Belgium held talks with officials of the Directorate General of the European Commission for International Partnership (DG INTPA), headed by Regional Director Peteris Ustubs and Hors Classe Adviser Henrik Hololei. The meeting took place in Brussels on July 14, Friday. According to the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Belgium, the … [Read more...]
Transport Ministers of Central Asian States Adopt Joint Communiqué at Dushanbe meeting, Approve Draft Agreement on Land Transport
The Central Asian countries highlighted the important role of transport and logistics as a basis for promoting international trade, economic growth and sustainable development. This is stated in the Joint Communique adopted today (13 Sep) following the First Meeting of transport ministers of the countries of the region, which took place in Dushanbe, the Ministry of Transport of … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan to host First Inter-Parliamentary Forum of Central Asian Countries
On 9-10 February 2023, the First Inter-Parliamentary Forum of Central Asian states will be held in Turkestan, which will be attended by the heads of the parliaments of the regional countries, the foreign ministry of Kazakhstan reports. A meeting of the Inter-Parliamentary Forum will be held on 10 February, which will discuss issues of strengthening comprehensive strategic … [Read more...]
Institute of Forecasting and Macroeconomic Research of Uzbekistan assessed the intraregional cooperation in Central Asia
Today, more and more countries are paying attention to deepening integration processes with their neighbors. This is especially evident within the regions. There is an increase in the so-called regionalization. Regionalization is a response of countries to external conditions, a potential to strengthen their positions on the global market and address existing intraregional … [Read more...]
The EU prioritizes the green energy development and efficient use of water and energy resources in Central Asia
Representatives of the Governments of Central Asian countries, the European Union and EU Member States responsible for environmental, climate change and water policy, international, regional and non-governmental organizations will hold the Seventh EU–Central Asia High-level Conference in Rome on 23-24 February 2023. The Head of Cooperation of the EU Delegation to Kazakhstan … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan firmly adheres to neutrality stance and continues to use the potential of a neutral policy – Ambassador Rejepov
Turkmenistan, adhering to a firm position of neutrality, continues to fully use the potential of a neutral policy in supporting political and diplomatic efforts to resolve disputes and conflict situations in world politics, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Kazakhstan Batyr Rejepov stressed. He made this statement during his remarks at the High-Level Political and Security … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Outlines Climate Change Initiatives to Boost Global Cooperation
During the government meeting on Thursday, 31 Aug 2023, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Rashid Meredov reported on the steps taken to develop international cooperation of Turkmenistan in the field of climate change. One of the main pillars of Turkmenistan's foreign policy is to expand constructive partnerships with countries and international … [Read more...]
Supreme creativity of Nazgul
Elvira Kadyrova Nazgul is more than a fashion designer --- she is a creative artist par excellence. Designer and founder of MOiMOL brand, Nazgul Berbaeva from Kyrgyzstan stands out for her highly innovative use of fabric, colour, and style in endless ways. She designs her dresses in a very special way. There is no distraction. --- Instead of saying ‘This dress is so … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan President to attend UNGA 78th session and C5+1 Summit in New York
On 17-20 September 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov will pay a working visit to New York. This was announced by DPM, foreign minister Rashid Meredov at a Cabinet meeting on Saturday, 16 September. During the visit, on 19 September the head of Turkmenistan will take part in the first US-Central Asia C5+1 summit and in the 78th session of the United … [Read more...]
Kazinform: The future of Central Asia discussed in Kazakhstan
Today (20 January), the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KISS) under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan hosted an expert meeting "Central Asia-2030: Images of the Future", Kazinform reports. The event discussed topical issues of the development of cooperation between the Central Asian countries … [Read more...]
WTO has issued World Trade Report 2022. Key messages are in synch with ongoing processes in Central Asia
The WTO has issued its World Trade Report. Among other findings, it underlines the direct link between international trade and climate change / environment. The complete report is available at these links: https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/booksp_e/wtr22_e/wtr22_e.pdf https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/publications_e/wtr22_e.htm The introduction to the report asserts that … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan will host World Kurash Championship in Ashgabat, November 23-28 2023
Turkmenistan will host the World Kurash Championship. It will take place in Ashgabat, 23-28 November 2023. Kurash is one of the most ancient folk styles of wrestling known to humankind. In Central Asia the technique, tradition, rules, and philosophy of Kurash wrestling were orally passed down from generation to generation, from fathers to children. The first attempt to … [Read more...]
UNESCO launches a new regional project on Cryosphere in Central Asia
On 6-7 July 2023, the UNESCO Almaty Cluster Office in cooperation with the Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme organized an inception workshop on "Strengthening the resilience of Central Asian countries by enabling regional cooperation to assess high altitude glacio-nival systems to develop integrated methods for sustainable development and adaptation to climate change" … [Read more...]
Uniting for Progress: EU and UN Support the Launch of the Central Asian Alliance to End Gender-Based Violence
UN Kazakhstan, Elnara Bainazarova, RCO Communications and Advocacy Adviser Caption: Official launch of the Central Asian Alliance to End Gender-Based Violence Photo: © UN Women Steering Committee meeting of the Spotlight Initiative Regional Programme for Central Asia and Afghanistan The Central Asian Alliance to End Gender-Based … [Read more...]
UNODC and CARICC organized a Regional Training on Joint Cross Border Operations for Law Enforcement Agencies of Central Asia
On 7 - 11 August 2023, a regional training on joint cross border operations for law enforcement officers from the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, UNODC said in a press release. The event was conducted within the framework of the Cross-Border Cooperation … [Read more...]
UNRCCA conducts national consultations on the counter-terrorism early warning network for Central Asia
In July 2023, the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), in close partnership with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), held a series of national consultations on the Counter-Terrorism Early Warning Network for Central Asia. The purpose of these meetings was to discuss substantial and operational issues of the … [Read more...]
Kyrgyzstan bought a supercomputer to teach artificial intelligence to speak Kyrgyz
The government of Kyrgyzstan has acquired an NVIDIA supercomputer with a capacity of 1 petaflop, which allows performing 1 quadrillion operations per second. As stated recently in the Presidential Administration, Ulut Soft сorporation is currently working on a project to introduce artificial intelligence processing information in the Kyrgyz language. The AI will have to … [Read more...]
UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan discussed climate change issues with youth leaders
Last week the UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy, in cooperation with the British Embassy in Turkmenistan, organized a training session for the participants and graduates from the countries of Central Asia and Afghanistan on the topic of “Climate Change”. The session was facilitated by Mr John Hamilton, Deputy Head of Mission of the British Embassy in Turkmenistan, and Ms … [Read more...]
USAID Workshop Familiarizes Turkmenistan Government Officials with Latest Innovations in Natural Resource Forecast Modeling
Last week in Ashgabat, USAID hosted a national workshop to familiarize government officials in Turkmenistan with the latest innovations for improved forecast modeling of natural resource use in the Amu Darya River Basin. The workshop focused on software packages -- Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP), Low-Emission Analysis Platforms (LEAP) and others -- to help participants … [Read more...]
Jess Stone and her German Shepherd are touring the world on a motorbike. They will pass through Central Asia
Jess Stone and her German Shepherd named Moxie are on the road for the past ten months. They are traveling on a motorbike with an ambitious itinerary – 90 countries in two and a half years. Originally from Canada, Jess learned the motorbike riding from her husband Greg who is also accompanying her. Married for eight years, they have already completed an 8-month bike trip … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan explores road transit through Afghanistan as a gateway to South Asia
Uzbekistan is actively working on issues of establishing transport connectivity with South Asia in order to overcome landlockedness and access to open oceans. In particular, Tashkent is exploring the possibilities of using the transit potential of Afghanistan to access Pakistan and the ports of the Indian Ocean. This is evident from the trip undertaken on 26-27 August … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan: President Mirziyoyev proposed to adopt the SCO Code of Good Neighborliness, Trust and Cross-Border Partnership
In his speech at online SCO Summit on 4 July 2023, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev assessed the cardinal changes taking place in the system of international relations – the intensification of geopolitical tensions and escalation of conflicts, the emergence of new risks and threats to global stability and sustainable development, the growing challenges in the field of … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan: President Mirziyoyev proposes to develop GCC-Central Asia Agreement on friendship, regional connectivity and cooperation, to create a visa-free tourist space “Gulf-Central Asia”
Addressing at the GCC-Central Asia Summit in Jeddah on 19 July 2023, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted that despite the current risks and challenges, both regions continue to remain a space of peace, stability and progress. The Central Asia and the Gulf states are reliable and long-term partners. In the political sphere, the leader of Uzbekistan noted the … [Read more...]
White House Gears Up for C5+1 Summit with Central Asia
The US President Joe Biden will meet with the presidents of five Central Asian nations: Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan for the first-ever C5+1 presidential summit. The statement was made by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan during a recent press briefing. “The C5+1 actually began in 2015. It has been strengthened in the years … [Read more...]
ADB – Five Things to Know About the Future of Energy in Central Asia
The 100-megawatt M-KAT solar power plant in southeastern Kazakhstan, operated by the private sector and supported by ADB, is helping the country shift to clean energy while improving energy security. Central Asia and its neighboring countries need more energy to fuel their development, but climate change means they must significantly cut carbon emissions and … [Read more...]
Women Leaders of Central Asia to Focus on Achieving Gender Equality in the Context of Climate Change at the Dushanbe meeting
A regional meeting of members of the Dialogue of Women Leaders of Central Asia will be held in Dushanbe on 14 September 2023, within the framework of the Fifth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian states and the regular meeting of the Council of the Heads of the Founding States of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea, the Tajik agency "Khovar" … [Read more...]
World Bank: A High-level Workshop Convenes Experts to Discuss Early Assessment Findings on One Health Approach for Central Asia Program
Government officials representing health, environment, agriculture and finance sectors from countries across Central Asia participated in the One Health Regional Technical Workshop, entitled Developing the Central Asia One Health Framework for Action that took place in Samarkand today. The discussion focused on the early assessment findings of the Central Asia One Health … [Read more...]
XI Jinping: China stands for multilateralism and strengthening peace for the sake of universal security
During his remarks at SCO Summit on 4 July 2023, President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping, focusing on the shocks that the modern world is experiencing, noted that humanity is facing unprecedented serious challenges. "What to choose, unity or split? Peace or conflict? Cooperation or confrontation? These issues have become relevant again in our time. My answer is … [Read more...]
Xi’an Declaration of the China-Central Asia Summit
The Xinhua News Agency published the full text of the Xi'an Declaration of the China-Central Asia Summit. Here we are producing its unofficial, slightly paraphrased translation: May 18-19, 2023 President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.K.Tokaev, President of the Kyrgyz Republic S.N. Japarov, President of the Republic of … [Read more...]
В Китае проходит торжественная церемония встречи президентов центральноазиатских государств
Официальная церемония встречи глав государств, участвующих в первом саммите Центральная Азия–Китай, состоялась в парке династии Тан в Сиане 18 мая 2023 года. Президент Республики Узбекистан Шавкат Мирзиеев с супругой, Президент Республики Казахстан Касым-Жомарт Токаев, Президент Кыргызской Республики Садыр Жапаров с супругой, Президент Республики Таджикистан Эмомали Рахмон и … [Read more...]
TASS Report: Russia in Central Asia – work in five directions
2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and the countries of Central Asia (CA), which were once Soviet republics, but after the collapse of the USSR began their journey as independent states. TASS presents report about how Central Asian economies look today, as well as about the role that Russia plays in this … [Read more...]