The International Congress "Central Asia: Common Spiritual and Educational Heritage – Common Future" opened in the Uzbek capital, bringing together cultural leaders from across the region at the Center for Islamic Civilization. The forum underscores the growing emphasis on cultural ties as Central Asia enters what President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has called "a new, historically … [Read more...]
Central Asia: A Model for Overcoming the Challenges Faced by Landlocked Developing Countries
The development of cross-border infrastructure, transit corridors, and logistics networks is crucial for the sustainable development of any country. This is especially true for Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs). The main challenge for these nations is not merely the lack of sea access itself, but the complex set of external and internal barriers that prevent their full … [Read more...]
Historic second place of young Turkmen chess players at the Central Asian Championship
From July 20 to 29, the picturesque city of Cholpon-Ata ( Issyk-Kul , Kyrgyzstan) hosted the Central Asian Chess Championship with classical regulations among boys and girls. The tournament brought together the most talented chess players of the region, who competed in 12 categories - boys and girls under 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 years old. We are especially proud of the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan Foreign Ministers Discuss Strategic Partnership in Phone Call
The foreign ministers of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan held a telephone discussion on July 28 to advance their countries' strategic partnership and coordinate on regional initiatives. Turkmenistan's Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov spoke with his Uzbekistan counterpart, Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov, according to a statement … [Read more...]
Central Asian Climate Change Conference 2025: Turkmenistan Leads Call for Regional Unity
Ashgabat, May 13-15, 2025 – The 7th Central Asian Conference on Climate Change (CACCC-2025), held at the Yyldyz Hotel in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, marked a pivotal moment for regional cooperation in addressing climate change. Organized by the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) in partnership with the Government of Turkmenistan, the conference convened … [Read more...]
Condor Energies Reports Q1 Growth and Expands Operations in Central Asia
As reported by Tipranks, Condor Energies reported a 6% increase in production and sales from its Uzbekistan operations for the first quarter of 2025. The company also announced the purchase of its first modular LNG facility in Kazakhstan, with production expected to start in the second quarter of 2026. Additionally, Condor secured a third natural gas allocation in … [Read more...]
Central Asian Nations Establish Unified Rail Transport Tariffs to Boost China-Europe Trade
According to anewz, six nations—Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Türkiye, Iran, China, and Turkmenistan—have reached a significant agreement on unified rail transport tariffs, representing a strategic advancement in improving cargo flows along the China-Europe corridor through Central Asia and the Middle East. Railway administration representatives from these countries gathered in … [Read more...]
Central Asia: The New Frontier for Global Manufacturing
nCa Report In the evolving landscape of global manufacturing, Central Asia—comprising Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan—is emerging as a compelling destination for companies seeking to relocate their operations. This region, often overshadowed by established hubs like China or Southeast Asia, offers a unique blend of advantages: a highly … [Read more...]
Afghanistan Emerges as Key Corridor Linking Central and South Asia
Liluma Qadiry Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are planning to construct railway lines through Afghanistan to create shorter routes for regional trade. These projects aim to enhance economic relations and facilitate the transit of goods through western Afghanistan. Abdul Zahoor Mudaber, an economic affairs analyst, stated: “One of the core elements of trade is transportation. … [Read more...]