The 76th session of the UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution declaring Central Asia a zone of peace, trust and cooperation. On 28 July, during 97th meeting of the session, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to UN Aksoltan Atayeva, speaking also on behalf of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, introduced the resolution titled “Zone of peace, trust and … [Read more...]
India pledges to work towards unlocking trade potential with Central Asia through Iranian Chabahar Port
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways of India Sarbananda Sonowal called the Central Asian countries to use the services of Chabahar port in Iran for facilitating their trade with India and other external markets. The statement came during his remarks at the Chabahar Day conference in Mumbai. The event gathered the ambassadors of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, … [Read more...]
Cooperation between the border guard, migration and customs authorities of Turkmenistan enhanced by expertise from Europe
From July 26-28, the Border Management Programme in Central Asia held a national workshop in Ashgabat that enhanced the cooperation between border guard, migration and customs authorities of Turkmenistan. The workshop also optimised the border and customs controls at checkpoints across the state border. This is the fourth workshop of its kind conducted by the BOMCA Programme in … [Read more...]
Treaty on Friendship, Good-Neighborliness and Cooperation for the Development of Central Asia in the XXI Century – Key points
On 21 July 2022 in Kyrgyzstan, following the Consultative summit of the heads of Central Asian states, the Presidents of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan signed a Treaty on Friendship, Good-Neighborliness and Cooperation for the Development of Central Asia in the XXI century. Tajikistan and Turkmenistan will join the document after the completion of internal national … [Read more...]
Fourth Consultative Summit of the Leaders of Central Asian States in Kyrgyzstan laid out a joint vision and multiple initiatives on better regional aligning against external shocks
nCa Report The Fourth Consultative Meeting of the heads of state of Central Asian countries was held in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan on 21 July 2022. Unlike the previous summits, the leaders of Central Asia met at a time when a new political and post-pandemic world order is being shaped. The extent of intraregional cohesion will largely determine the power of … [Read more...]
Amid challenges hope emerges in Central Asia
UN Deputy Secretary General, Ms. Amina J. Mohammed It’s your road, and yours alone, others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you. Rumi I recently returned from an official visit to five Central Asian countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan – where I saw first-hand concrete actions after 30 years of independence to meet … [Read more...]
President of Kyrgyzstan met with FMs of the Central Asian countries
On 20 July 2022, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov received the ministers of foreign affairs of the Central Asian states in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region. The meeting was attended by the Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi, Tajikistan Sirodjiddin Mukhriddin, Uzbekistan Vladimir Norov, as well as the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Kyrgyzstan … [Read more...]
Meeting of the foreign ministers the Central Asian States held in Kyrgyzstan
On 20 July 2022, a meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Central Asian States was held in Cholpon-Ata, chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Jeenbek Kulubayev. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Mukhriddin, Acting Minister of … [Read more...]
USAID Advances Sign Language Interpreters’ Skills in Turkmenistan
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is working on making society more accessible and comfortable for people with hearing difficulties living in Turkmenistan. Today, USAID’s Governance Support Program, in partnership with the Blind and Deaf Society of Turkmenistan and with support from the Embassy of Malaysia in Turkmenistan, concluded a month-long … [Read more...]
European Union launched new youth-focused project for Central Asia
In June 2022, DARYA, the first EU-funded regional project has been launched to focus entirely on measures that support inclusive and labour market relevant skills development opportunities for young people in Central Asia, says the EU Delegation in Kazakhstan. DARYA will be active over the next five years in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and … [Read more...]
Central Asian Foreign Ministers to meet in Kyrgyzstan
On 20 July 2022, a meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Central Asian States will be held in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Jeenbek Kulubayev. According to the foreign ministry of Kyrgyzstan, the event will be attended by foreign ministers of Kazakhstan - Mukhtar Tleuberdi, Tajikistan - Sirozhiddin … [Read more...]
Ashgabat Conference on International Transport and Transit Corridors highlighted the role of Turkmenistan in the Eurasian connectivity
Elvira Kadyrova In the modern world, which has survived the challenges of the pandemic and political upheavals, the geography of transport and transit corridors is rapidly changing, new compulsions are evolving. The need for connectivity and integration of both transport infrastructure and logistics, legal, digital support for the smooth functioning of transport arteries is … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan to participate in Central Asian Consultative summit
A Consultative meeting of the heads of Central Asian states will be held in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, on 20-21 July 2022. The statement came from the head of the Department of Foreign Policy of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic Muratbek Azimbakiev. The meeting will be attended by the Presidents of Kyrgyzstan - Sadyr Zhaparov, Kazakhstan - Kassym-Jomart … [Read more...]
European Union and Central Asia will hold the first regional conference on connectivity in November 2022
On 17-18 November 2022, the first EU-Central Asia Conference on Sustainable Connectivity and a Ministerial Meeting will be held in Samarkand. Preparations for the forum were discussed in Tashkent by the EU delegation headed by Luc Devigne, Deputy Managing Director for Eastern Partnership, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia of the European External Action Service. According … [Read more...]
Tashkent Summit Talks: Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan strategic partnership moves on a new stage – 19 bilateral agreements signed
nCa Report On Thursday, 14 July 2022, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev had summit talks in Tashkent. The head of Turkmenistan, having arrived on a two-day state visit to Uzbekistan, went with a delegation from the airport to the Yangi Uzbekistan Park. The Turkmen leader laid flowers at the Independence Monument. Serdar … [Read more...]
Central Asian countries and China held an online forum
On 13 July 2022, the 9th China–Central Asia Cooperation Forum was held, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries of the region and the PRC. The event linked online state officials of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, representatives of diplomatic missions, SCO, experts, women's … [Read more...]
Expert and Academic community discussed in Tashkent the prospects for the development of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan relations
The Tashkent-based International Institute of Central Asia (IICA) hosted Tuesday (12 July) an international conference entitled "Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Prospects for development at a new historical stage of interaction". The Forum was organized by IICA and the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The event brought … [Read more...]
China and Central Asia to hold forum on cooperation
The 9th China-Central Asia Cooperation Forum will be held in a hybrid format on 12-13 July 2022. The event will bring together state leaders of China and Central Asian countries, reported the China-Uzbekistan Friendship Society. The main theme of the Forum is "Joint counteraction to challenges based on mutually beneficial cooperation for the sake of a common beautiful … [Read more...]
Central Asian countries and strategic partners supported Uzbekistan’s actions to calm the unrests in Karakalpakstan
nCa Report Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have expressed support for Uzbekistan in connection with the recent unrests in Karakalpakstan, a republic that is part of Uzbekistan. The ministry of foreign affairs of Turkmenistan issued a press release on Tuesday, 5 July, which states the following: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
Leaders of the Central Asian countries to meet in Kyrgyzstan soon
The fourth Consultative Meeting of the heads of Central Asian States will be held on 21 July 2022 in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan. The preparations and agenda of the upcoming summit were discussed during the telephone conversation on Monday, 4 July, by President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. It is expected that the parties will … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan permitted the transit of goods through another Iranian border crossing
From 4 July 2022, the Turkmen authorities have allowed transit trucks to cross the Lotfabad checkpoint (Iran) in the city of Derregez in northeastern Iran in order to transport goods to Central Asian countries. The statement came from the head of the Transit and Road Transportation Department of Khorasan Razavi province Mortez Mojaradi. The agreement between Iran and … [Read more...]
EBRD to mark 30th Anniversary of cooperation with Central Asia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will mark 30 years of engagement in Central Asia on the 8th of July in its London headquarters, says Organization’s press release. The Deputy Prime Ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan will discuss business opportunities in each country. The event will also feature EBRD President Odile … [Read more...]
Foreign Minister of Korea met with Central Asian ambassadors
Korean foreign minister Park Jin had a meeting with the Ambassadors of the five Central Asian countries to Korea on Wednesday, 22 June. He congratulated ambassadors of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and the Central Asian countries. Park Jin shared the … [Read more...]
Regional Conference Turkmenistan and OSCE in the field of transport and logistics was held in Vienna
On June 20, 2022, a regional conference on the theme "Turkmenistan - OSCE: Regional Cooperation in the field of Transport and Logistics Development " was held in a hybrid format in Vienna, Austria. This conference was organized by the delegation of Turkmenistan to the OSCE together with the Office of the Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities and the OSCE … [Read more...]
Nursultan hosted third China+Central Asia (C+C5) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
Elvira Kadyrova On 8 June 2022, the third meeting of foreign ministers in the format "Central Asia – China" was held under the chairmanship of Kazakhstan in Nursultan. The meeting was attended by: Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi Member of the State Council, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to take part in the Central Asia-China Ministerial Meeting
DPM, foreign minister Rashid Meredov will visit Nursultan, Kazakhstan on 7-8 June 2022 to participate in the third meeting of foreign ministers "Central Asia – China". On the sidelines of the ministerial, Meredov will also hold a number of bilateral meetings. The Chinese foreign ministry’ spokesman made the following remarks on upcoming meeting Central Asia - … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan hosted a meeting of Special Representatives of the EU and Central Asia on Afghanistan
On 30-31 May 2022, Almaty hosted a meeting of Special Representatives of the European Union and Central Asian countries on Afghanistan. The delegation of Turkmenistan was headed by deputy foreign minister Vepa Hajiev. During the event, the parties reviewed the current and new challenges to regional security in the context of the situation in Afghanistan. The conference … [Read more...]
Tour of the US State Department delegation to Central Asia – outcomes
nCa Analysis Last week, a US State Department delegation led by Assistant Secretary of State for Central and South Asian Affairs Donald Lu visited four Central Asian countries – Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. He was accompanied by the National Security Council’s Senior Director for Russia and Central Asia Eric Green, Deputy Assistant Secretary of … [Read more...]
Russian Foreign Ministry praised cooperation with Central Asia on blocking external terrorist threats
Elvira Kadyrova Russia and Central Asian allies have established a "good level of cooperation" on countering threats originating from Afghanistan. This statement came from Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Oleg Syromolotov during his interview with the TASS news agency on Thursday, 26 May. The capacities and potential of the Russian security services allow “successfully … [Read more...]
Russia sees Central Asia as a stability oasis
The Central Asian region is of particular importance to Russia as a privileged partner and is perceived as an oasis of stability. The praise came from Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko, during his remarks at the opening of the second Central Asian conference of the Valdai International Discussion Club. "In the current turbulent situation, turbulent realities, … [Read more...]
CIS Foreign Ministers met in Tajikistan
On 13 May 2022, the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Commonwealth of Independent States met for regular session in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The gathering was chaired by Kazakhstan as chair-country in CIS. The meeting was attended by the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Tajikistan, acting foreign minister Uzbekistan, … [Read more...]
Ashgabat hosted Dialogue of Women of Central Asian countries and Russia
On 13 May 2022, a dialogue of women from Central Asian countries and Russia entitled "The role of women in socio-political and socio-economic development" took place in Ashgabat. The Women's Dialogue was initially created in the format of five Central Asian countries in 2020 with the support of the UN. In 2021, the Dialogue met in Avaza on the sidelines of the Consultative … [Read more...]
Ashgabat hosted First Inter-Parliamentary Forum of Central Asia and Russia
Elvira Kadyrova On 12 May 2022, the first Inter-Parliamentary Forum of Central Asian countries and the Russian Federation was held in Ashgabat under the chairmanship of the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The meeting initiated by Turkmenistan was attended by: Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of … [Read more...]
Russia – Central Asia: 30 years on the path of friendship and cooperation
Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation This year is marked by the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and the countries of Central Asia - Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. A rich program of events is being implemented on the occasion of the anniversary. These include cultural … [Read more...]
BOMCA enhances the training capacities of border agencies in Central Asia with innovative e-learning approaches
Tashkent, April 28, 2022 From April 26-28, the Border Management Programme in Central Asia held a regional workshop on e-learning methodologies in training institutions of the Central Asian border and customs agencies, as well as veterinary and phytosanitary services. The workshop equipped representatives of the training institutions with the necessary skills for the … [Read more...]
Foreign ministers of Central Asian countries and Russia met online
Elvira Kadyrova On 22 April 2022, the 5th ministerial meeting under the format "Central Asia + Russia" was held via teleconference. The meeting was attended by foreign minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov, Deputy Prime Minister – foreign minister of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi, foreign minister of Kyrgyz Republic Ruslan Kazakbayev, foreign minister of Tajikistan Sirodjiddin … [Read more...]
Uzbek embassy in Ashgabat hosts briefing on priorities of Uzbekistan during its presidency of SCO
On March 31, 2022, at the Yyldyz Hotel in Ashgabat, the Embassy of Uzbekistan held a briefing on the chairmanship of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the SCO in 2022. The event was attended by the heads of foreign diplomatic missions and international organizations, representatives of government agencies, public organizations and the media of Turkmenistan. During the event, … [Read more...]
Third Ministerial Meeting of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries – Outcomes
Elvira Kadyrova On 31 March 2022, the third ministerial conference of Afghanistan's neighboring countries took place in the Chinese city of Tunxi, which was attended by Russia, China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Heads of participating delegations: Russia – minister of foreign affairs Sergey Lavrov China – chairman of the meeting – … [Read more...]
New platform for improving the educational process of border and customs services in Central Asia
From March 29 – 31, the Border Management Programme in Central Asia, in partnership with OSCE Border Management Staff College, organised a Regional consortium workshop for the Heads of Customs and Border Guarding services’ training institutions from Central Asian countries. The workshop provided a platform to training institutions for enhancing cooperation and exchange of … [Read more...]
Border Guard and Law Enforcement Agencies of Central Asia continue to enhance cooperation in investigating cross-border crimes
From March 29 – 31, the Border Management Programme in Central Asia held a regional workshop in Almaty for the Heads of Investigation Units of the Border Guard and Law Enforcement Agencies from Central Asian countries. The workshop expanded cooperation in exchanging information between the law enforcement agencies dealing with the investigation of cross-border crimes. The … [Read more...]
Magnificent start of the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing
Tamir Shakirov On 4 February 2022, the opening ceremony of the XXIV Olympic Winter Games took place in Beijing at the National Stadium, also known as the “Bird's Nest”. Impressive laser and costume shows, smiles on the faces of thousands of people, incredible musical accompaniment have featured the grandiose start of the Olympics, which highlighted the imperishable … [Read more...]
Looking at China through Golden Sayings – Part 21
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan It is not in vain that our people say: “A person reaches maturity at thirty years old.” The maturity of 30 years of relations and cooperation between China and the states of Central Asia is manifested in deep mutual trust, equality and mutual benefit. For 30 years we have been building trusting and … [Read more...]
First Summit India-Central Asia
Elvira Kadyrova On 27 January 2022, the first India-Central Asia Summit took place in online format under the chairmanship of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The summit was attended by Presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. This high-level event was timed to the 30th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between … [Read more...]
Kabul connected to Turkmen electricity amid grid accident in Central Asia
Uzbekistan has cut off electricity export to Afghanistan as a result of massive blackout, hit three Central Asian countries on Tuesday. “Fortunately, DABS technical team has succeeded to connect Turkmenistan's electricity to Kabul for the first time”, said in a press release Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat, country’s main power utility. Due to a major power outage in the … [Read more...]
China and Central Asia – towards further strengthening strategic ties
Elvira Kadyrova On 25 January 2022, the China+Central Asia online summit was held under the chairmanship of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The high-level event was timed to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Central Asian countries and China. The summit was attended by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan, … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan Unrest – Some Lessons for Central Asia
Tariq Saeedi The unrest in Kazakhstan has been contained. There is no doubt that it was an attempt for Color Revolution with the aim of toppling the government in Kazakhstan and the aspiration that it would spread to Russia. The challenge now, not just for Kazakhstan but the entire region, is to identify the causes and factors that led to this unrest and how to take … [Read more...]
New Delhi hosted a ministerial meeting of “India-Central Asia” dialogue
Elvira Kadyrova On 19 December 2021, the third meeting of the foreign ministers of the India-Central Asia Dialogue took place in New Delhi, India. The delegation of Turkmenistan was headed by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov. The meeting was attended by Minister of External Affairs … [Read more...]
Official kick-off meeting of 10th phase of BOMCA programme
Bishkek, 7 December 2021 On December 7, 2021, the 10th phase of the Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA) was presented. During the event, the goals and objectives of the Programme were introduced, as well as plans for its implementation in all five countries of the region. The Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA) is the long-lasting … [Read more...]
Eurasian Congress: Energy and water integration in Central Asia under the spotlight
Elvira Kadyrova How to create a unified management system for the water and energy complex of Central Asia and how to maximize the opportunities for joint operation of the energy systems of the countries of the region – these and other issues were discussed during the panel session "Efficient water and energy complex - the basis for the prosperity of Central Asia" at the site … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan intend to increase mutual trade turnover to 10 billion US dollars
Elvira Kadyrova The two major economies of Central Asia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, intend to increase the volume of mutual trade turnover to US $10 billion over the next five years. The plans were announced on Friday, 26 November, during talks between the prime ministers of the two countries held in Kazakhstan's Turkestan. Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Askar Mamin and Prime … [Read more...]