There is an acute shortage of warehouse space in Central Asia, which leads to a situation of zero vacancy in the market. According to Stanislav Akhmedzyanov, Managing Partner of IBC Global, the deficit of modern warehouse facilities in the region is measured in tens of millions of square meters. "If you need a high-quality modern warehouse, it is almost impossible to find … [Read more...]
UN and Kazakhstan set to host regional conference on digital transformation
Asia and the Pacific has emerged as a hub of digital innovations, which presents unparalleled opportunity to accelerate digital inclusion and transformation for sustainable development and shared prosperity. Government leaders, Ministers, senior officials, digital experts and tech companies will gather in Astana from 3 to 5 September for the Asia-Pacific Ministerial … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan to abolish requirement of permit for road cargo movement between the two countries
Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan are ready to abolish the requirement of permit for the movement of road cargo between the two countries. According to Kazinform, the document on the Open NPA website states that cargo transportation by motor vehicles between states or transit through their territories will be carried out without permission. It should be noted that the amendments … [Read more...]
Diplomatic Club “Astana” Invites Turkmen Companies to Kazakhstan’s Top Exhibitions
The Diplomatic Club "Astana" invites Turkmen companies to participate in a series of prominent exhibitions taking place in Kazakhstan throughout 2024. This presents a unique opportunity for Turkmen enterprises to forge stronger international partnerships and expand their business horizons. Kazakhstan will host several major industry exhibitions this year, covering a wide … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan and Türkiye sign documents worth more than USD 2 billion during visit of agriculture minister of Kazakhstan to Türkiye
The Minister of Agriculture Kazakhstan, Aidarbek Saparov, visited Türkiye recently. His visit led to the signing of bilateral documents worth more than USD 2 billion. During the meeting at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Ankara, the parties signed documents worth $2 billion and trade contracts for the supply of meat worth $80 million. The documents are aimed at … [Read more...]
Foreign oil service companies in Kazakhstan earned more than USD 50 billion during 30 years
The Chairman of the Union of Oil Service Companies of Kazakhstan Almas Kudaibergen at a briefing at the Central Communications Service announced recently that the foreign oil service companies in Kazakhstan have earned more than USD 50 billion during the 30 years of their work. According to the head of the union , there are 25 international contractors in Kazakhstan, … [Read more...]
The visit of Uzbek PM to Afghanistan – The Event and the Phenomenon
Tariq Saeedi Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov of Uzbekistan visited Afghanistan, 17-18 August 2024. It is the highest-level visit of a foreign head of government to Afghanistan since the Taliban came to power in 2021. It is significant as both an event and a phenomenon. The Event The visit was successful by all means. The outcomes are impressive. According to the Uzbek … [Read more...]
9 of the world’s 10 busiest ports are in Asia
Arailym Temirgaliyeva From January to July 2024, the volume of cargo and baggage delivered by maritime and coastal routes in Kazakhstan increased by 2.1 times against the same period in 2023 and reached 1.6 million tons. The figure is reported to be the highest within the past five years, Kazinform News Agency learned from Energyprom.kz. Maritime and coastal freight … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan is exploring the use of AI in cybersecurity
nCa Report AI (Artificial Intelligence), despite being quite familiar to the regular users of the Internet, is still a kind of a blob when it comes to its definitive use in cybersecurity. The problem here is that there is the real potential for pitching AI against AI. ----- If AI is integrated into the cybersecurity solutions to prevent phishing, what is there to prevent … [Read more...]
Macroeconomic Review of EDB upbeat on growth in member countries
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has issued its periodical macroeconomic review of its member countries. On the whole, it reflect a positive picture of the growth pattern in its region of operations. The report says: Analysts of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) have released the latest Macroeconomic Review for the Bank's six member states. EDB's analysts note … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan plan to DOUBLE their GDP by 2030
nCa Report In plans that may sound rather ambitious but are actually quite realistic, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are striving to double their GDP by 2030. Uzbekistan The GDP in Uzbekistan has recently crossed the USD 100 billion mark and its doubling by 2030 should see it rising to around USD 200 billion. For Uzbekistan, it would be particularly remarkable as the country … [Read more...]
Reviving the Silk Road with a new digital link
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan’s $50 million fiber-optic cable sets the stage for a digital Silk Road transformation A significant fiber-optic cable connection will be laid along the Caspian Sea floor thanks to an investment of over $50 million from Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, Jaslan Madiyev, the minister of digital development, innovations and aerospace industry of Kazakhstan, … [Read more...]
ECI Holds an International Event Celebrating “Abai’s Legacy, World Pride of Kazakhstan”
The ECO Cultural Institute in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Tehran, held an event titled “Abai’s Legacy, World Pride of Kazakhstan” on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the International Conference Hall of ECI. The event garnered the presence of the ambassadors of ECO member countries, officials and a group of writers and researchers. During this … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan and China plan to jointly build a station on the Moon
Kazakhstan and China are planning to build jointly a station on the Moon. A memorandum has been signed for the construction of a joint research base on the Moon, report TengriNews. As the ministry of Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry reported, Kazakhstan and China will cooperate in the process of creating and operating an international … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan considers that it is not profitable to build new oil export pipelines
The Agency for the Protection and Development of Competition of the Republic of Kazakhstan said that it is economically and technologically unprofitable for Kazakhstan to invest in the construction of new main pipelines for oil export. This was reported by Kazinform. The agency underlined that the “all directions are tied to the end consumer - the importer of products. The … [Read more...]
Air Cargo Review – Central Asia and Caucasus – Part Three
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan is undergoing a transformative journey in developing its cargo aviation sector, driven by strategic initiatives, infrastructure improvements, international collaborations, and regulatory reforms aimed at enhancing the country's position as a pivotal hub for air cargo in Central Asia. Growth and Expansion Cargo Volume and Fleet Expansion In … [Read more...]
Central Asia-Japan Joint business forum held in Astana – Turkmenistan and Japan inked a package of deals
On 9 August 2024, a business forum of the Central Asia + Japan Dialogue was held in Astana. The event was organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, the Japanese Association for Trade with Russia and NIS (ROTOBO), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazakh Invest, the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of … [Read more...]
Korea and Central Asian countries discussed the plan of upcoming activities and events
On 8 August 2024, Foreign ministry of Korea hosted the 15th meeting of the Executive Committee of the Secretariat of the “Central Asia-Republic of Korea” Cooperation Forum. Turkmenistan was represented by Ambassador Begench Durdyyev. During the meeting, the members of the Executive Committee of the Secretariat, consisting of Ambassadors of the Central Asia countries and … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan are interested in developing the eastern branch of the North-South corridor
Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin and Director General of the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Mammetkhan Chakiyev held a bilateral meeting in Astana. The sides discussed prospects for cooperation in the transport sector. Both countries are actively cooperating in the development of the … [Read more...]
Central Asian Transport Ministers Advance Cooperation
Ministers of Transport of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan convened in Astana on 8 August 2023, to discuss enhancing regional connectivity. The meeting, held ahead of the Sixth Consultative Meeting of Central Asian Heads of State, focused on expanding transit corridors, rail and road infrastructure, and air travel options, ministry of … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan strengthen economic cooperation: Kazakh-Turkmen Trade Grew by Nearly a Third
On 9 August 2024, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Sklyar met with Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Batyr Atdaev and Baymyrat Annamammedov in Astana. During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the economic situation in Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, discussed the current status and prospects for the development of … [Read more...]
Presidents of Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan hold negotiations in Astana
On Friday, 9 August, talks were held in Astana between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The meeting was also attended by members of the delegations. Tokayev thanked the President of Turkmenistan for participating in the Summit, and also noted the importance of his visit in terms of further promoting the … [Read more...]
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev: Kazakhstan’s strategic course to strengthen regional partnership and enhance the role of Central Asia on the world stage remains unwavering
Speaking at the 6th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev pointed out the importance of maintaining high dynamics of development in the Central Asian region in the current complex geopolitical and economic realities. He outlined a number of urgent tasks, the solution of which will contribute to the further … [Read more...]
6th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States in Astana – Central Asian leaders outline long-term plans for regional cooperation
On 9 August 2024, the 6th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian states was held in Astana under the chairmanship of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The summit was attended by: Kazakhstan – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Kyrgyzstan – President Sadyr Japarov Tajikistan – President Emomali Rahmon Turkmenistan – President Serdar … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrives in Astana
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov will take part in the VI Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia. The Head of Turkmenistan was met by the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov. Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan are steadily expanding trade and economic cooperation across the entire spectrum of interaction. Thus, in 5 years, the mutual … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan held summit talks in Astana – A Program of strategic partnership and alliance for the next 10 years adopted
On 8 August 2024, high-level talks were held in Astana between President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan. As a result of the talks, a Program of strategic partnership and alliance for the next 10 years was adopted, the key objectives of which are to further strengthen friendly ties and encouraging the expansion of bilateral … [Read more...]
The Renaissance of Central Asia: Towards Sustainable Development and Prosperity
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan For centuries, the Central Asian region has acted as a single geopolitical and spiritual arena, endowed with significant natural resources, substantial human capacity, and an infinite cultural and historical heritage. I.COMMON DEVELOPMENT GOALS The symbiosis of nomadic and sedentary lifestyles has not only … [Read more...]
What key projects in the field of genomic technologies are already being implemented in Kazakhstan?
On July 18, 2024, the Astana Genetic Center laboratory was officially opened in Astana on the basis of the National Center for Biotechnology, which is part of the National Holding QazBioPharm. This is a significant step forward in the field of genetic research, medical genetics and biotechnology in Kazakhstan. This project is being implemented in partnership with the world … [Read more...]
What to Expect from the 6th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia
Alisher Tastenov, Chief Expert, Department of Asian Studies, Kazakhstan Institute of Strategic Research under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan On August 9, Astana will host the 6th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia (CMHCA). It is expected that this will be a landmark event for the development of the region, which will determine the further … [Read more...]
UNRCCA is ready to make positive contribution to strengthening multifaceted cooperation in Central Asia, says Kaha Imnadze
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu met on Wednesday, 7 August, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the UN Regional Centre on Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) Kaha Imnadze, who is on visit to Kazakhstan to take part in the 6th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asian … [Read more...]
Astana hosted the first meeting of the Ministers of Energy of the Central Asian states
On Tuesday, 6 August 2024, Astana hosted the first meeting of the energy ministers of the Central Asian states. The event was chaired by the Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satkaliev. The meeting was attended by: • Kyrgyzstan - Minister of Energy Taalaibek Ibraev • Tajikistan - Minister of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan Juma Daler Shofakir • … [Read more...]
Record-Breaking Cargo Delivery on China-Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan Route
A container train recently completed the 4,486-kilometer journey from China to Uzbekistan via Kazakhstan in a record-breaking five days, Kazinform reports. Departing from the Kazakh-Chinese terminal in Xi'an, China, the train traversed the Kazakhstan Railways network to the Saryagash border station before reaching its final destination, Tashkent, a major Central Asian … [Read more...]
The President of Kazakhstan will visit Turkmenistan this fall
On Monday, 5 August, a telephone conversation took place between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The heads of state noted the high dynamics of the development of Kazakh-Turkmen relations and discussed preparations for the upcoming visit of the President of Kazakhstan to Turkmenistan this autumn, the official … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Sees Watermelon Export Boom
Turkmenistan is experiencing a surge in watermelon exports amid a bountiful melon harvest season. The country's State Customs Service reports that watermelons and melons have become the primary agricultural exports in 2024. Export figures are staggering. In January-July period of 2024, watermelon exports have increased 10 times compared to the total volume of exports for … [Read more...]
UNRCCA, UNOCT, OSCE and Government of Uzbekistan organizes the first meeting of the Working Groups of the Regional Expert Council on Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Returnees
UNRCCA, the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), the Office of the Project Coordinator of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Government of Uzbekistan organized the first meeting of the working groups of the Central Asia Regional Expert Council on Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Returnees. The virtual event, held on 26 July … [Read more...]
Central Asia has the potential to become an important transregional transport, logistics, production and technological hub of the world economy – Institute for Strategic and Interregional Studies under the President of Uzbekistan
Akramjon Nematov, the First Deputy Director of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (ISMI), expressed this opinion during the Forum of Analytical Centers of Central Asian Countries and the Republic of Korea in Tashkent. According to him, the states of Central Asia and the Republic of Korea have real prospects of … [Read more...]
First forum of analytical centers of Central Asia and the Republic of Korea takes in Tashkent
On 30 July, the International Institute for Central Asia (MICA) in Tashkent hosted the first expert Forum on the theme "Era of Change: Vision for Future Cooperation between Central Asia and the Republic of Korea." The event was co-organized by the MICA and the Secretariat of the Korea-Central Asia Cooperation Forum. Around 100 representatives from ministries, diplomatic … [Read more...]
China, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Iran Develop New Transport Route
JSC "Transport and Logistics Center of Turkmenistan" (TULM) and Kazakhstani logistics company JSC "KTZ Express" have successfully piloted a new container train route connecting China, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Iran. The inaugural train, carrying 45 forty-foot containers of auto parts, traversed the route from Xi'an (China) to Tehran (Iran) via Altynkol and Bolashak … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan FMs discussed preparations for the upcoming consultative summit of Central Asia
On Monday, 29 July 2024, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a telephone conversation. The ministers discussed current issues of the development of bilateral cooperation, as well as interaction within multilateral … [Read more...]
The trilateral Working group between Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan is actively continuing its work to achieve common goals in regional development in the Caspian Sea
On July 24, 2024, the second Meeting of the trilateral Working Group on Improving Connectivity in the Caspian Sea was held in the online format. During the meeting of the Working Group, the draft Action Plan was thoroughly reviewed by representatives of the Parties, new wordings of the paragraphs have been proposed. At the same time, following the discussions within the … [Read more...]
Launch of ePacket CAINIAO in Kazakhstan is a major step in E-commerce
nCa Report The official ceremony of launching the ePacket CAINIAO postal channel to Kazakhstan recently took place at the Khorgos Dry Port International Logistics Park. ePacket Plus is an advanced logistics service specially designed to track and deliver parcels from Chinese trading platforms to Kazakhstan. This service meets modern logistics standards and is aimed at the … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan Sees Fourfold Increase in Turkmen Tourists
Kazakhstan witnessed a significant surge in tourism from Turkmenistan in 2023, with visitor numbers quadrupling to approximately 20,000. This was announced by Kazakhstan’s Minister of Sports and Tourism Yermek Marzhikpayev during a meeting with Turkmen Ambassador Batyr Rejepov on 22 July 2024. Kazakhstan's diverse landscape and abundant resources have fostered the growth of … [Read more...]
Central Asia + Japan Summit Dialogue to take place in Astana on 9-10 August 2024
On July 24, 2024, the Meeting of Senior Officials of the «Central Asia + Japan» Dialogue was held via videoconference. The meeting was attended by deputy heads of foreign affairs agencies of the countries of Central Asia and Japan. Turkmenistan was represented at this event by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmet Gurbanov. The parties discussed the progress of … [Read more...]
Does Uzbekistan need transit integration?
For the Central Asian states, the issue of direct participation in international transit cargo transportation is becoming relevant. Integration into the global transport network allows not only to expand the market for export products abroad, but also to join the intermediate trade turnover between countries and receive bonuses for the transit of goods through their … [Read more...]
Iran-China freight train relaunched
Iran-China freight train was relaunched at Aprin dry port, in Eslamshahr county, southwest of Tehran city, on Sunday (21 Jul). Relaunching this train was simultaneous with launching first phase of the China-Europe rail corridor, in a ceremony attended by Miad Salehi, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (known as RAI), as well as chargé d'affaires of the Chinese … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan to Repair Road to Turkmenistan Border
The Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan is planning to repair a 229-kilometer highway leading from Zhanaozen to Kenderli and onward to the border with Turkmenistan. This project aims to improve transportation infrastructure and boost the tourism potential of the Mangystau region, particularly the resort village of Kenderli, according to the ministry. The existing road … [Read more...]
The capacity of the eastern direction of the North-South transport corridor through Kazakhstan will increase to 10 million tons per year
"In whatever country the International North–South Transport Corridor begins and ends, almost all of its routes run through Kazakhstan," Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin said during his remarks at the opening of the first transport trade and export forum "North-South" in Aktau. According to him, by 2027, the capacity of the eastern direction of the … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan discussed the construction of a new railway line – Turkmenistan will soon begin construction of a logistics center in Torghundi
A trilateral meeting of representatives of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan took place on the sidelines of the first transport trade and export forum in Aktau. The parties discussed the possibility of building a new railway line Torghundi – Herat – Kandahar – Spin-Buldak, which will run from the western border of Turkmenistan through Afghanistan to Pakistan and … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan, Iran, Turkmenistan, and Russia Sign Roadmap for North-South Transport Corridor
Kazakhstan, Iran, Turkmenistan, and Russia have signed a Roadmap for the synchronous development of the potential of the eastern route of the North-South transport corridor for 2024-2025, according to the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan. The implementation of this document by 2027 will increase the capacity of the corridor to 15 million tons per year, and by 2030 to 20 … [Read more...]
Туркменистан, Казахстан и Афганистан активизируют транспортное сотрудничество
19 июля 2024 года в рамках проходящего в г. Актау (Казахстан) Первого торгово-логистического форума «Север-Юг» состоялась трёхсторонняя встреча руководителей транспортных ведомств Туркменистана, Казахстана и Афганистана, в ходе которой был обсужден широкий комплекс вопросов, связанных с дальнейшим наращиванием потенциала сотрудничества между тремя государствами в транспортной … [Read more...]