From 17 to 26 August 2023, twenty young people from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan gathered in the northern Tian Shan mountains in eastern Kyrgyzstan to learn about climate-related security risks in mountain areas and deliberate on innovative solutions and collective actions to mitigate these risks. The summer school was organized by the … [Read more...]
EU to hold Investment conference later this year on connectivity with Central Asia
The investment conference will be held later this year to follow up the EBRD study on connectivity between Europe and Central Asia, according to the remarks by President of European Council Charles Michel after the second high-level regional meeting EU-Central Asia in Kyrgyzstan on 2 June. “Just last month, the EU-Central Asia Economic Forum looked at how to improve … [Read more...]
The 4th Edition EU – Central Asia Civil Society Forum ended in Tashkent
10 March 2023, Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The annual EU Central Asia Civil Society Forum involving representatives of the civil society from Central Asia and the European Union took place in Tashkent on 10 March 2023. The discussion focused on the implementation of the EU Strategy on Central Asia. The event was commenced by the European Union Special Representative for … [Read more...]
EU-Central Asia: 10th High-Level Political and Security Dialogue held in Astana
The tenth round of the annual High-Level Political and Security Dialogue between the European Union and the countries of Central Asia (Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan) took place in Astana, Kazakhstan, on 13th June 2023, EU Delegation in Kazakhstan said in a press release. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan were … [Read more...]
Experts Name Mid-Term Cooperation Scenarios in Central Asia
Stronger ties between Central Asian nations will help the region withstand growing pressures in an uncertain world, according to an article published in the Kazakhstanskaya Pravda newspaper on Feb. 21 by experts from the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS), EY (Ernst & Young), and Kazakh National Academy of Sciences. The experts evaluate the region’s … [Read more...]
EXPO Central Asia 2023 Spotlights Region’s Economic Potential
On the sidelines of the 5th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States in Dushanbe, an exhibition of commodity producers of Central Asian countries is being held from 14 to 16 September 2023. On Thursday, the Presidents of Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan visited the expo. The purpose of the expo is to feature the products of … [Read more...]
Final Consultations Held in Dushanbe Ahead of Central Asian Summits
The final consultations of the Central Asian states on the preparation of the Fifth Anniversary Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States and the next meeting of the Council of the Heads of the Founding States of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) took place in Dushanbe on 12 September 2023. The consultations were attended by … [Read more...]
First Central Asia – USA summit in New York – Agenda and Initiatives
nCa Report Contents Turkmenistan is expanding fruitful cooperation with all interested parties Biden proposed to launch C5+1 Critical Minerals Dialogue to develop Central Asia’s vast mineral wealth Kazakhstan counts on the support of the United States in the creation of the UN Regional Center for Sustainable Development Goals Kyrgyzstan urges international … [Read more...]
US State Department issued final statement on Blinken’s meeting with FMs of Central Asian countries
On 28 February 2023, the US Secretary of State and the Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan met in Astana in the C5+1 format. The joint statement, adopted following the ministerial, highlights three blocks of issues considered during the gathering. In support of economic cooperation, the participants of the C5+1 … [Read more...]
First GCC-Central Asia Summit: Outcomes – Joint Investment Forum will be held until the end of 2023 – Uzbekistan to host next summit in 2025
Elvira Kadyrova On 19 July 2023, the first Summit of the Heads of State of the Cooperation Council of the Arab States of the Gulf and Central Asian countries was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The summit, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, was attended by: • President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev • … [Read more...]
Foreign Ministers of Central Asia ‘Check the Clock’ on Regional and International Issues
On 13 September 2023, a meeting of Foreign Ministers of Central Asian states was held in Dushanbe under the chairmanship of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirodjiddin Mukhriddin, the MFA of Tajikistan reports. The meeting was attended by: • Turkmenistan – Rashid Meredov • Kazakhstan – Murat Nurtleu • Kyrgyzstan - Jeenbek Kulubayev • Uzbekistan - Bakhtiyor … [Read more...]
Foreign ministries of the Central Asian countries discuss preparations for the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of state
Consultations of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Central Asian countries on the preparation of the 5th Anniversary Consultative Meeting of the heads of Central Asian states were held in Dushanbe on 9-10 August 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan reports. During the consultations, the draft agenda, the Joint Statement and other documents planned for … [Read more...]
Foreign Ministry of Kyrgyzstan issued list of heads of delegations for EU-Central Asia summit
The Second Summit "European Union - Central Asia" will be held in Cholpon-Ata city on 2 June 2023 under the chairmanship of the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov, MFA Kyrgyzstan said in a press release with reference to the head of the Foreign Policy Department of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic Muratbek Azimbakiev. The Summit will be attended by … [Read more...]
Head of UNRCCA participated in landmark forum of the Women Leaders’ Caucus held back-to-back with Heads of State of Central Asia consultative meeting in Dushanbe
On 14 September 2023, Special Representative of UN Secretary General for Central Asia Kaha Imnadze took part in a landmark Forum of the Women Leaders’ Caucus (WLC) convened in parallel with the 5th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The Women Leaders’ Caucus was launched in late 2020 with the support of UNRCCA and UNDP as a … [Read more...]
How to Accelerate Economic Growth in the Caucasus and Central Asia
By Nick Gigineishvili July 10, 2023 In the medium-term, reforms can increase output in the region by 5 to 7 percent Since independence in the early 1990s, income levels and living standards in the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) have improved but remain well below the levels of emerging Europe. The state continues to play a dominant role in many CCA economies and … [Read more...]
IFAS Projects worth over $590 million aim to improve lives of 60 million in Aral Basin
Within the framework of the Aral Sea Basin Program-4 (ASPB-4), the flagship project of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea, 25 major projects totaling $591.3 million are in the process of implementation. This was stated by the chief specialist of the IFAS Department of International Relations Dilorom Sheralieva in an interview with the National News Agency of … [Read more...]
Improving humanitarian ties between Central Asian countries is the focus of the September meetings in Dushanbe
The Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States in Tajikistan will be accompanied by a number of events aimed at enhancing humanitarian ties and people-to-people understanding in the region. Volunteer Forum The Forum of Central Asian Volunteers will be held on 14 September in Dushanbe. According to the Tajik news agency "Khovar", active volunteers, volunteer … [Read more...]
India hosted online SCO summit – Iran became part of the Shanghai family – Kazakhstan assumes SCO chairmanship – The New Delhi Declaration emphasizes: Central Asia is the core of the SCO
nCa Report On Tuesday, 4 July, an online meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. The meeting was attended by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov, President of China Xi Jinping, Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif, President of Russia … [Read more...]
Infographic: China-Central Asia economic and trade cooperation achieves tangible results
China's economic and trade cooperation with the five Central Asian countries has achieved tangible results since the establishment of diplomatic ties more than 30 years ago, Chinese Ministry of Commerce said in a press briefing. China's trade with the five countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – increased to $70.2 billion in 2022 … [Read more...]
Iranian Red Crescent will establish medical centres in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) will establish medical centres in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan in the near future. According to Peyman Namdar, an IRCS official, this is part of the health diplomacy of Iran. He said that the medical centres would help humanitarian activities of the IRCS in the brotherly countries. IRCS is already running hospitals, … [Read more...]
Issues of prevention the distribution of drugs in Central Asian region discussed in Ashgabat
On July 5, 2023, the 2nd meeting of the Steering Committee of the Central Asia Drug Action Programme (CADAP) - Phase 7 was held at the “Yyldyz” Hotel in Ashgabat. The meeting was attended by representatives of state institutions-beneficiaries of the Central Asian countries, representatives of the delegation of the European Union in the Central Asian countries, … [Read more...]
ITC:WTO membership can boost Central Asia’s integration
With Uzbekistan poised to join the global economy, WTO membership can also be a springboard for regional integration among Central Asian countries. Economic cooperation between Central Asia’s five ‘Stans’ – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – could be bolstered if the republics harmonized their trade rules and procedures. This emerged at the … [Read more...]
Astana hosted a ministerial meeting USA+Central Asia
nCa Report Contents Kazakhstan will continue its multilateral balanced foreign policy USA to add $25 million for Economic Resilience in Central Asia Initiative U.S. investments in Kazakhstan are estimated at $62 billion. Meeting of the Secretary of State Blinken with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov C5+1 Diplomatic … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan assumes the chairmanship in the Dialogue of Women of Central Asian Countries in 2023
On Monday, 19 June, Astana hosted a meeting of the Dialogue of Women of Central Asian countries devoted to the ‘The role of women in innovations and technologies development’, organized with the support of the United Nations and the National Commission for Women and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of Kazakhstan, the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan said … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan at SCO Summit: President Tokayev urged to remain committed to the formation of a multipolar world with the coordinating role of the UN
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the beginning of his speech at online SCO Summit on 4 July 2023: "In the context of a radical transformation of the global world order, we are witnessing an unprecedented increase in geopolitical tensions, the intensification of trade and sanctions wars and many other modern challenges. It is becoming commonplace to … [Read more...]
Kyrgyzstan Eyes IFAS Return, But Only If All Countries’ Interests Are Considered Equally
Kyrgyzstan hopes for its full-fledged resumption of activities in the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS), provided that the interests of all countries in the region are equally and fairly taken into account. The statement came from the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Adylbek Kasymaliyev, who represented Kyrgyzstan at IFAS … [Read more...]
Kyrgyzstan is ready to become a platform for ministerial meetings and GCC-Central Asia Investment forum
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov, speaking at the first Summit "Central Asia – Cooperation Council of the Arab States of the Gulf" on 19 July 2023 in Jeddah, proposed to actively promote interregional cooperation in various fields. Today, Central Asia – is a dynamically developing region with diverse geography, sustainable economic growth and new development … [Read more...]
Kyrgyzstan to slightly increase electricity imports from Turkmenistan next year – In the long term, the country aims to become an exporter of electricity
In 2024, Kyrgyzstan plans to import 1.7 billion kWh of electricity from Turkmenistan. This was announced by the Minister of Energy of Kyrgyzstan Taalaibek Ibrayev in an interview with RIA Novosti. According to him, Kyrgyzstan currently buys electricity from Turkmenistan and Russia. "InterRAO (Russia), as we plan, will supply about 1.5 billion kWh to us by the end of the … [Read more...]
Logo of the 30th Anniversary of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea: A Symbol of Hope and Renewal
On 14-15 September 2023, Dushanbe will host the Fifth Anniversary Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States and the next meeting of the Council of the Heads of the Founding States of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea. This year, the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) celebrates 30th anniversary. The meaning of the symbols and … [Read more...]
Maintaining stability is the most important task for Central Asia in modern realities says President of Kazakhstan
On Friday, 23 June, the first meeting of the Secretaries of the Security Councils of Central Asia and Russia took place in Almaty. In modern realities, the most important task for the Central Asian region is to maintain stability and strengthen security, which implies effective forecasting of threats, prompt development of preventive response measures and qualitatively new … [Read more...]
Agreement on digitalization of rail freight management between China and EAEU will speed up movement of cargo in Eurasian landmass
China and the member countries of EAEU have signed a roadmap for speeding up the digitalization of the rail freight management between them, reports the website railfreight.com This will greatly help in the unhindered and faster movement of railway cargo across the Eurasian landmass. EAEU and China want to digitalise their rail freight … [Read more...]
In first foray into a foreign market, NovaWind of Russia will help build wind energy projects in Kyrgyzstan
NovaWind JSC has signed a memorandum of understanding and cooperation with the ministry of energy of Kyrgyzstan, reports AKIpress. NovaWind JSC is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Russian nuclear energy giant Rosatom Corporation. The memorandum, signed by the Kyrgyz minister of energy, Talaibek Ibraev, and the Director General of NovaWind JSC, Grigory Nazarov, is the … [Read more...]
OSCE and Atlantic Council host cyber competition in Uzbekistan for youth from Central Asia and South Caucasus
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the Atlantic Council, the US State Department and Inha University in Tashkent partnered to bring a multi-disciplinary cyber competition to Uzbekistan. The first edition of the Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge was developed specifically for university students in Central Asia and the South Caucasus. The competition will … [Read more...]
OSCE Secretary General to visit Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan
OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid will visit Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan from 31 May to 8 June for meetings with high-level government officials, parliamentarians and civil society. In Ashgabat, the Secretary General will meet with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Speaker of … [Read more...]
Outcomes of “Central Asia – China” format – 54 Agreements and Cooperation Initiatives, 19 Mechanisms and Platforms, 9 Multilateral Documents
On May 18-19, 2023, the first Central Asia-China Summit was held in the city of Xian, Shaanxi Province of China. During the Summit, a number of agreements on cooperation between the states of Central Asia and China were reached. I. Main agreements and cooperation initiatives 1. Creation of a mechanism for meetings of the heads of state of Central Asia and China. 2. … [Read more...]
Pakistan: SCO can play the role of beacon of peace
Speech of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan at virtual SCO Summit on 4 July 2023 [Paraphrased Excerpts] The SCO represents a promising future only if we seize the opportunity to achieve the shared goals for the region’s peace and prosperity. Pakistan calls for SCO’s joint action to counter economic recession, terrorism & climate change. The SCO leaders are … [Read more...]
Xi Jinping: China is willing to share market, industrial systems and technologies with Central Asian countries
The two-day China + Central Asia (C+C5) industry and investment cooperation forum opened in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, on Thursday, 16 February. According to Chinese news outlets, the forum is themed “Jointly promote high-quality regional economic development by mutual benefit and win-win progress" Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to … [Read more...]
EBRD says Russia’s war on Ukraine has modest impact on Central Asia
Russian war in Ukraine has had a minor influence on Central Asia, with high oil and gas income, a boost in labor, capital, and remittance inflows, as well as benefits from trade with Russia and China. Inflation and debt service expenses still exist, though, says the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says in its February update of Regional Economic … [Read more...]
PM Narendra Modi: India has created five pillars of cooperation in the SCO
Opening the online SCO summit on 4 July 2023, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi summed up the results of his country's chairmanship and spoke about efforts to bring multifaceted cooperation in the SCO to new heights. Modi highlighted five new pillars of cooperation established by India within the SCO. These are Startups and Innovation, Traditional Medicine, Youth … [Read more...]
President Ilham Aliyev: Central Asia and Azerbaijan are a single historical and cultural geographical region
"Central Asia and Azerbaijan are a single historical and cultural geographical region of strategic importance in world politics with a growing economy, demography and geopolitical potential," stressed President Ilham Aliyev, who was invited as an honorary guest to the 5th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia in Dushanbe, 14 September. Aliyev said that … [Read more...]
President of Kazakhstan initiates creating an International water and energy consortium in Central Asia
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev calls for early completion of the process of improving the organizational structure and legal framework of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea, as well as the creation of a mechanism for the effective use of Central Asia's water and energy resources. He stated this, speaking on Friday, 15 September, at a summit of the … [Read more...]
President of Kazakhstan Tokayev proposes to hold a Dialogue on security and cooperation in Central Asia in 2024
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, in his speech at the 5th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States, said that the summit will largely determine the further dynamics of multifaceted cooperation between the Central Asian states. "Mutually beneficial trade and economic cooperation is consistently expanding. Contacts between businesses have … [Read more...]
President of Kazakhstan: “Despite the unprecedented geopolitical aggravation, the Central Asian countries have strengthened the intraregional dialogue”
Despite the unprecedented geopolitical aggravation, the Central Asian countries have strengthened the intraregional dialogue. Much of the credit for this goes for the European Union, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the second regional high–level meeting "Central Asia - European Union" in Cholpon-Ata. In his speech, Tokayev highlighted the main areas of … [Read more...]
President of Kyrgyzstan hosted an official reception in honor of the second EU-Central Asia high-level regional meeting
The President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov hosted an official reception on 2 June, in Cholpon-Ata, in honor of participants of the Second EU-Central Asia high-level meeting. The reception was attended by the President of the European Council Charles Michel, the Presidents of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, as well as the head of the delegation of Turkmenistan – Deputy … [Read more...]
President of Kyrgyzstan: the development of regional transit, transport, logistics potential is the driving force for the growth in Central Asia
"It would be highly advantageous for the Central Asian countries to establish our region as a unified geo-economic space, facilitating diverse forms of successful economic cooperation and interaction," President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov said on 2 June, speaking at the Second high-level regional meeting with the participation of the heads of Central Asian states and … [Read more...]
President of Tajikistan called on the Central Asian countries to take more active steps towards intraregional integration
"Central Asia today is turning into one of the most important geopolitical centers of the modern world and unique geographical nodes," said President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, speaking at the Fifth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States In his opinion, it is no coincidence that within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the heads of … [Read more...]
President of Tajikistan proposes to develop a Concept for the expansion of the SCO
During his speech at SCO Summit on 4 July 2023, the President Emomali Rahmon stressed the importance of further promoting cooperation within the SCO on the basis of coordinated actions and principles of mutual respect. The President of Tajikistan noted that the increasing attention of the world community to the SCO, embodying the unique interconnectedness of civilizations … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in Dushanbe on a working visit
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has arrived in the Republic of Tajikistan to participate in the Fifth Anniversary Consultative Meeting of the heads of Central Asian states and in the regular meeting of the Council of the Heads of the Founding States of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS), reports Khovar. At Dushanbe International Airport, … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov: “The Central Asian Water Strategy could become the basis for the development of the UN Global Water Strategy in the future”
At a meeting of the Council of the Heads of the Founding States of the International Fund for the Aral Sea in Dushanbe on 15 September, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov pledged Turkmenistan's continued support for implementing specific initiatives of the IFAS founding countries to enhance regional cooperation and develop systemic mechanisms for cooperation in environmental … [Read more...]
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev: Trade and economic cooperation is the main driver of regional partnership and integration in Central Asia
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted in his speech that the Central Asian region is becoming one of the important centers of economic growth and investment activity, regaining its historical role as a transport hub connecting West with East and North with South. Taking into account the in-depth analysis of the impact of global processes on the … [Read more...]