A three-day Regional Forum of Heads of Emergency Authorities of Central Asian countries has wrapped up in Dushanbe on 6 October 2022. The annual meeting brought together heads of emergency agencies and officials from all five Central Asian countries, as well as representatives of international development organizations – the World Bank, the EU, the United Nations Security … [Read more...]
UN forum draws attention to ongoing crises further hindering SDG progress in North and Central Asia
The Sixth North and Central Asia Multistakeholder Forum on Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals opened today (6 Oct) with delegates underscoring the need to work on formulating policies across the environment, social and economic sectors to safeguard the delivery of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. “Recent developments show that the period of … [Read more...]
China and Central Asia launched several humanitarian initiatives
On 27 September, the Chinese city of Xi'an hosted a Forum of Friendship of China and Centra Asia states in online and offline formats under the main theme “Continuation of traditional friendship and deepening of people's cooperation,” Xinhua reports. Within the framework of the forum, several humanitarian initiatives have been started, including the opening of the … [Read more...]
India and Central Asia: Challenges and Opportunities for Cooperation
India will remain a committed and reliable partner for the Central Asian countries in their developmental journey. This statement came from Sanjay Verma, Secretary (West) of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs during his remarks at the International Seminar on “India and Central Asia: Challenges and Opportunities” on Thursday, 29 Sep. The event was hosted by the Policy … [Read more...]
US strives to tune up Central Asia for anti-Russian sanctions
nCa Analysis Seems, the USA is working on inducing the economic split between Russia and its Central Asian partners. “The Central Asian countries have economies largely entwinned with Russia”, acknowledged James O'Brien, who heads the Office of Sanctions Coordination at the US Department of State. The remarks were made during the hearing at the Senate’s Foreign Relations … [Read more...]
Astana prepares for tough schedule of high events in mid-October
The foreign ministry of Kazakhstan announced the schedule of high-level events to be held in Astana in mid-October. They include: 6th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-building Measures in Asia (CICA) - on 13 October CIS Council of Heads of State Summit - on 14 October Central Asia - Russia Summit - on 14 October. Earlier it was reported … [Read more...]
Central Asia remains resilient to global geopolitical tensions
The economies of Central Asia are showing strong resilience to the geopolitical adversities caused by Russia’s war on Ukraine, says the EBRD’s latest report on Regional Economic Prospects. The EBRD is expecting the region’s GDP to grow by 4.3% in 2022 and 4.9% in 2023, which is an upward revision of its spring forecast. The high oil and gas revenues as a result of soaring … [Read more...]
UNESCAP report highlights the energy connectivity trends in North and Central Asia
Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) targets universal access to energy, an increased share of renewable energy in the global energy mix, and doubling the rate of energy efficiency improvement. While the Asia-Pacific region has made considerable progress in meeting SDG 7 targets, much more work needs to be done if the region is to achieve the 2030 Agenda. Deployment of … [Read more...]
USA will allocate $25 million for educational and economic projects in Central Asia
The United States will allocate US$ 25 million as a new economic initiative aimed at improving the educational level and export potential in Central Asian countries. The decision was announced by the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken at the C5 + 1 meeting in New York. The meeting was attended by the foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and the … [Read more...]
United States wants to step up its rivalry with China and Russia for geopolitical sway in Central Asia
nCa Analysis The United States of America seems to be getting ready for a fresh round of battling Russia and China's influence over the strategically significant region of Central Asia. Uncle Sam, however, has never hidden willingness to serve as a counterbalance and a "constructive" alternative to Central Asia's economic and political relations with two neighboring … [Read more...]
Landlocked Uzbekistan to reach the open ocean through Turkmenistan and Iran
Elvira Kadyrova The transport and logistics cooperation took a prominent part in negotiations held on Wednesday, 14 September between the President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan and President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran. The parties agreed that the establishment of road transportation along the Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan-Iran route, the effective utilization of the Chabahar … [Read more...]
First-ever Center for Vaccine Production in Central Asia will be created in Uzbekistan
The Ministry of Innovative Development of Uzbekistan signed a memorandum with the Chinese company Luye Investment Group Co., Ltd on Tuesday, 13 September, on the creation of an "Innovation center for the production of vaccines". The $ 100 million project worth will be implemented in 2023-2028. The Innovation Center for the Production of Vaccines will be the only … [Read more...]
Central Asian Countries endorsed the regional Roadmap for Health and Well-being
On 11 September 2022, ministers of health care of five central Asian countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – gathered to endorse the Roadmap for Health and Well-being in Central Asia 2022–2025, WHO/Europe reports. This strategic document is aimed fostering cooperative responses to crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the climate … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan hosts the first Central Asian Forum on Clean Energy
On Tuesday, 13 September, the first Central Asian Clean Energy Forum (CACEF) kicked off in Almaty. The USAID-organized international event on the theme "Energy Transition and Innovation" attracted almost 300 representatives from the Central Asian region and the world to discuss key challenges and opportunities in the energy sector. Vice Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan … [Read more...]
Turkmen chief diplomat took part in the first GCC-Central Asia dialogue – Cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Gulf countries discussed
The minister of foreign affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov took part in the inaugural Ministerial Meeting of the GCC-Central Asia Strategic Dialogue, which was held in Riyadh on 7 September 2022. During his remarks the minister noted that this meeting is considered by Turkmenistan as the first important step towards creating a full-scale format of interaction between the … [Read more...]
Gulf countries and Central Asia are eager to expand partnership
On 7 September 2022, the inaugural Ministerial Meeting of the GCC-Central Asia Strategic Dialogue was held in Riyadh. The event was attended by the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The meeting was chaired by the Saudi minister of foreign affairs … [Read more...]
Central Asian countries condemn the terrorist attack near the Russian diplomatic mission in Kabul
Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have issued statements condemning the terrorist act that took place near the Russian Embassy in Kabul. The statements also call on the Afghanistan authorities to identify the organizers of the violence. Thus, the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan says the following: “The Ministry of Foreign … [Read more...]
Disaster Risks in Central Asia assessed by EU-Funded Program
New Earthquake and Flood Risk Assessment for Central Asia was commissioned as part of the EU-funded Strengthening Financial Resilience and Accelerating Risk Reduction in Central Asia (SFRARR) Program’s support to build disaster and climate resilience in the region. Results of the assessment were presented to a group of technical experts and government officials. The report … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan to host major regional summits in autumn
In mid–October 2022, Nursultan, the capital of Kazakhstan, will host several meetings at the highest level – these are summit of CIS, Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), as well as the meeting of the heads of state "Central Asia - Russia". This was discussed during a telephone conversation on Thursday, 1 Sep, between the President of … [Read more...]
Connecting thread. The gas pipeline from Turkmenistan to China is the best example of cooperation between Central Asia and China
In modern conditions, a stable supply of energy resources to the economy comes to the fore. The Central Asian countries are actively cooperating with China in this area, ensuring its needs for fossil fuel. The basis of this partnership is a unique project for the construction of the Turkmenistan–Uzbekistan–Kazakhstan–China gas pipeline, which entered the Guinness Book of … [Read more...]
Six Policy Reforms that can Strengthen Railways in Central Asia
Railways across the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program (CAREC) region must consider implementing key reforms that will make them more efficient and financially sustainable. A new study by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) assesses the state of CAREC railways and identifies opportunities for investment, commercialization, and reform. By implementing key … [Read more...]
How Trade via Rail in Central Asia Can Mitigate the Energy and Climate Crises
Zulfia Karimova, Principal Regional Cooperation Specialist, ADB In a world where 90% of global trade is moved by sea, the landlocked economies of Central Asia almost exclusively rely on rail and road transport for trade. Much of the long-distance cargo moves via existing rail networks, which have substantial potential to facilitate trade in the region and beyond, including … [Read more...]
Kyrgyz expert held a series of seminars for Turkmen meteorologists
The State Hydrometeorological Service of Turkmenistan hosted recently a five-day seminar entitled "Advanced automated systems in meteorology - measuring information systems and radar stations", the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The seminar was attended by 12 experienced meteorologists from Dashoguz, Mary and Akhal provinces. The lecturer was an international … [Read more...]
Saudi Pharmaceutical Manufacturer aims to enter the Central Asian Market
Saudi Arabian pharmaceutical company Jamjoom Pharma has inked US $ 53million worth investment agreement with Uzbekistan, reports Arab News. Above all else, the step is aimed at expanding into the Central Asian region. “Already, we are in 30-plus countries. Now, we are trying to focus on this area (Central Asia). We are covering Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan. … [Read more...]
Kyrgyzstan hosted first Central Asian conference of women power engineers
On 9-10 August 2022, the first summit-conference of women in the energy sector of Central Asian countries was held in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan. The forum was co-organized by the Association of Women in the Energy Sector of Kyrgyzstan and the USAID project "Power Central Asia". The Conference provided an opportunity for sharing knowledge and experience, creating … [Read more...]
Tashkent hosted the International Conference “Ensuring Interethnic Harmony in Central Asian countries”
Last week, an international conference on "Ensuring interethnic harmony in Central Asian countries" was organized in Tashkent as part of the Friendship Festival. As known, on 30 July, Uzbekistan marks Peoples' Friendship Day, announced on the initiative of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The Friendship Festival, held from 30 July to August 7 by the Committee on Interethnic … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and GCC set up consultation mechanism
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the mechanism of consultations. The document was inked on Monday, 1 August, in Awaza during a meeting with the GCC Secretary General Naif Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf. The talks were also attended by DPM, foreign minister … [Read more...]
UN General Assembly adopted Turkmenistan initiated resolution declaring Central Asia a zone of peace
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...]