nCa Report On 14 October 2022, Astana hosted the first summit with the participation of the leaders of Russia and Central Asian countries. The meeting, initiated by Moscow, coincided with the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and the five Central Asian states. The agenda of the summit included such issues as ensuring common trade … [Read more...]
The CICA Summit in Astana – emerging political force in Eurasia
On 13 October 2022, the 6th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) was held in Astana under the chairmanship of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The key outcome of the summit was the adoption of the Astana Declaration, which laid the foundation for a full-scale transformation of the CICA from a platform into a powerful … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan hosted meeting of the CIS Council of Foreign Ministers
A meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Commonwealth of Independent States was held in Astana on Wednesday, 12 October. The meeting, chaired by the minister of foreign affairs, Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi, was attended by the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, as … [Read more...]
Foreign Ministry of Kazakhstan – on the state visit of the President of Turkmenistan
At the invitation of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the first state visit of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Kazakhstan will take place on 15 October 2022, the spokesman of the Kazakhstan Foreign Ministry said during Monday briefing. The visit takes place in the year of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic … [Read more...]
Second Caspian Economic Forum in Moscow – Outcomes
From 5 to 6 October, 2022, Moscow hosted the second Caspian Economic Forum, which became the most important platform in the post-pandemic period for discussing topical issues of cooperation between the countries of the Caspian region. The two-day forum was attended by over a thousand delegates and not only from the Caspian countries, but also from Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – Kazakhstan: 30 years of good neighborliness, trust and mutual respect
Askar Tazhibayev, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Turkmenistan. Turkmenistan is an important strategic partner of Kazakhstan in Central Asia. A constructive political dialogue has been established between our countries. Kazakhstan is interested in further expanding trade relations and developing interregional, cultural and humanitarian ties with Turkmenistan. The level of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan will hold inter-ministerial consultations today
Today, on 4 October, regular Kazakh-Turkmen inter-ministerial consultations will be held via videoconference under the chairmanship of deputy foreign minister of Kazakhstan Ermukhambet Konuspayev and his Turkmen counterpart Vepa Hadjiev, the foreign ministry of Kazakhstan reports. The parties will discuss topical issues of further strengthening bilateral cooperation in the … [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...]
Kazakhstan once again extended a helping hand to Afghanistan
Kazakhstan once again demonstrates to the world community its commitment to the ideas of the UN and its readiness to provide humanitarian assistance to nations in need of support from caring countries. In accordance with the protocol of the Commission on International Charity of the Republic of Kazakhstan to victims of natural disasters, nine wagons with humanitarian cargo … [Read more...]
The Caspian – a unique region of neighbourliness
Sergey Lavrov , Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation On June 29, 2022, Ashgabat hosted an important international event, the 6th Caspian Summit, and I believe it is important to consider the role and place of the Caspian Region in the fairer, more democratic and sustainable multi-polar system that is taking shape today. The importance of the Caspian Region … [Read more...]
Samarkand Summit – SCO is a new leader in the emerging multipolar world
nCa Report On 16 September 2022, Samarkand hosted a meeting of the SCO heads of state under the chairmanship of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. For the first time in the history of the organization, the summit was held in such a broad format. The leaders of 14 countries attended the gathering, including: Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra … [Read more...]
Spiritual leaders shared their vision of humanity’s path to peace and harmony at the congress in Kazakhstan
The VII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions started Wednesday, 14 September 2022 in Nursultan, capital of Kazakhstan. The plenary session of the forum titled "The role of leaders of world and traditional religions in the spiritual and social development of mankind in the post-pandemic period" was opened by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. "Our Congress … [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...]
Congress of World Religions in Kazakhstan will discuss the role of religions in spiritual and social post-pandemic recovery
On 14-15 September 2022, the VII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions will be held in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. More than 100 delegations from 50 countries of the world will take part in the forum. The theme of the event will be "The role of leaders of world and traditional religions in the spiritual and social development of mankind in the post-pandemic … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan is on the right track
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is leading his country to democracy with the right steps. This is evidenced by the reforms of the leader of the state, covering many areas of political, economic, and most importantly - the social life of the country. Being a competent politician with extensive experience in the field of international relations, Tokayev certainly … [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...]
EU Delegation organized a consultation meeting for businesswomen on Turkmenistan’s accession to the WTO
Elvira Kadyrova The stages of joining the World Trade Organization and the advantages that membership in this global economic block gives to entrepreneurship were highlighted during a round table for women entrepreneurs organized by the EU Delegation in Turkmenistan on Friday, 2 September 2022. The event was attended by representatives of the ministry of trade, the Chamber … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to take part in October summits in Kazakhstan
Turkmenistan is preparing to participate in the upcoming international events in October 2022 in Nursultan, the capital of Kazakhstan. This was discussed during the meeting of the deputy foreign minister of Turkmenistan Berdyniyaz Myatiyev with his Kazakhstani counterpart Ermukhambet Konuspayev during a working visit to Nursultan. In particular, the issues of preparations … [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...]
Turkmenistan to join North-South Corridor
Turkmenistan will join the North-South transport corridor established by Russia, Iran and India. The statement came from the minister of foreign affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov on Friday (19 Aug) during a briefing at the ministry of foreign affairs of Turkmenistan dedicated to the outcomes of the ministerial transport conference of LLDCs. According to Meredov, … [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...]
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...]
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...]
First Russian rail transit cargo traveling along the North-South corridor arrived in Iran
The first transit train from Russia, heading for India along the North-South corridor, arrived in Iran on Tuesday through the Sarakhs crossing at the border with Turkmenistan. The pilot train consisting of 40 forty-foot containers loaded with building materials will run 8,000 km and reach the Indian port of Nhava Sheva via Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran and … [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...]
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan to build grain terminal on Turkmen-Afghan border
During a video conference on Monday (4 Jul), Deputy Prime Minister A.Yazmyradov reported on plans to build a grain elevator on the Turkmen-Afghan border on cost-sharing arrangement with Kazakhstan. Wheat and flour from Kazakhstan to Afghanistan and beyond to other countries will be shipped through this terminal. The elevator will be located on the territory of the … [Read more...]
Ashgabat Summit: Caspian countries reaffirmed a shared vision for strong friendship and cooperation
nCa Report On 29 June 2022, the Presidents of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, Ebrahim Raisi of Iran, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and Vladimir Putin of Russia met in Ashgabat for the 6th Summit of Heads of Caspian States. The summit, held in narrow and expanded formats, discussed the issues of interaction between coastal countries and … [Read more...]
Regional Leaders congratulated Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on his birthday
Before the start of the Caspian Summit, the Presidents of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia and Iran met with the ex-President of Turkmenistan Arkadag Berdimuhamedov, who celebrated his 65th birthday on 29 June. Presidents Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan, Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan, head of upper house of Russian parliament Valentina Matvienko … [Read more...]
FMs agreed on a package of documents for the Caspian Summit
The foreign ministers of the Caspian littoral countries at a meeting in Ashgabat (28 Jun) agreed on a number of documents and Communique to be adopted during the Caspian Summit scheduled for today (29 June). Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Hossein Amir Abdollahiyan, Minister of Foreign … [Read more...]
First Forum of Central Asian Ombudsmen adopted the Tashkent Declaration focused on human empowerment
On Tuesday, 28 June 2022, Tashkent hosted the First Forum of Central Asian Ombudsmen dedicated to cooperation in ensuring human rights and freedoms, Uzbek news agency Dunyo reported. The meeting, organized by the Office of the Commissioner of the Oliy Majlis for Human Rights (Ombudsman) under the Government of Uzbekistan with the assistance of USAID, highlighted the … [Read more...]
Iranian, Russian and Kazakhstan leaders to visit Ashgabat for Caspian summit
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is scheduled to travel to Ashgabat on Wednesday, 29 June, to attend a Summit of Caspian Sea littoral states. According to Iranian media, the president will head a high-level economic delegation to Turkmenistan’s capital. The press service of Kazakhstani president has already confirmed visit of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Ashgabat. Earlier, … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan’s position on water relations with neighboring countries
Kazakhstan is acutely experiencing a growing shortage of water resources. About half of the country's surface waters come from neighboring States. Of the 23 transboundary rivers flowing through the territories of Kazakhstan and China, the most significant are the Irtysh and Ili. Below is a link to a video clip published by the Tajik news agency Avesta, which presents … [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...]
President of Turkmenistan met with the First Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan
On Friday, 20 May 2022, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with First Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Roman Sklyar. During the meeting, it was stressed that Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year. Over these decades, exemplary interstate cooperation has been built. The parties … [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...]
Turkmen plaster delivered to China
For the first time, a container train from Turkmenistan to China transited through Kazakhstan. The train consisting of 42 forty-foot containers loaded with plaster set off from the Turkmen station Akyaila in the Balkan province. Then the container train passed the border crossings of Serkhetyaka - Bolashak, Altynkol -Khorgos (Kazakhstan-China) and headed for Chinese Jinhua … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Construction of industrial facility on Kazakh proposal at border with Afghanistan
Turkmenistan is working on the proposal of Kazakhstan to build an industrial processing complex in Serhetabat (formerly Kushka), a Turkmen town bordering with Afghanistan. During the government meeting held through the video link on Tuesday, 15 February 2022, the president asked the DPMs Orazgeldiyev, Gylyjov, and Meredov to study in detail the practical aspects of the … [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...]
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...]
Turkic countries reaffirmed their firm support and solidarity with Kazakhstan
Elvira Kadyrova On 11 January 2022, the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States held an extraordinary meeting via videoconference on 11 January 2022 to discuss the recent developments in Kazakhstan. The Meeting started with observation of a minute of silence to commemorate memories of those who lost their lives during the unrest. Deputy Prime … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan sent a letter of condolence to the President of Kazakhstan
On 10 January 2022, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov sent a letter of condolence to President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The head of state expressed his heartfelt condolences to President Tokayev and the people of Kazakhstan in connection with the numerous human casualties and injuries caused by the recent tragic events. On … [Read more...]
Did Blinken just acknowledge American role in Kazakhstan unrest?
Tariq Saeedi US Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, had a telephone conversation with Kazakhstani Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi on 6 January 2022. According to the official website of the US Department of State, the below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: “Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Kazakhstani Foreign Minister Mukhtar … [Read more...]
Unrest in Kazakhstan – The smell is familiar
Tariq Saeedi There is a familiar smell to the protests panning out in Kazakhstan. --- There is the saying: If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it probably is a duck. What started on 2 January 2022 in Kazakhstan is a textbook case of Color Revolution. The additional dimension is that it is also a violent form of proxy war by the USA and its … [Read more...]