On the eve of the summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) held in Tashkent on November 8-9, the correspondent of the «Dunyo» IA talked with the Secretary General of the organization Khusrav Noziri about the priorities of the association, the development of cooperation within its framework and the role of Uzbekistan in this process. - We would like to know your … [Read more...]
Presidents of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan discussed issues of further deepening of strategic partnership relations
Today, on 9 November 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in Tashkent to participate in the summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization. The Head of Turkmenistan met with the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. At the beginning of the conversation, the President of Turkmenistan conveyed greetings and best wishes from the National … [Read more...]
ECO Tashkent Summit: a new basis for developing common approaches to addressing issues of relevance to the vast region
For the first time in history, in the capital of Uzbekistan will take place a summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization The summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) will be held in Tashkent on 8-9 November. Our country has been a member of the organization since November 1992, but this is the first time in the history of independent Uzbekistan and this … [Read more...]
The 16th ECO SUMMIT IN TASHKENT
A new basis for developing common approaches to addressing regional issues The 16th ECO Summit will convene on November 9, 2023, in Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan. A member of the organization since November 1992, independent Uzbekistan will host for the first time a multilateral summit within the framework of ECO. In 2022, Uzbekistan chaired the ECO for the … [Read more...]
UNODC project Enhances Practical Cooperation and Experience Exchange Among Port Control Units in Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan
The practical cooperation and information exchange on high-risk cargo shipments along international trade and transport corridors are of utmost importance in facilitating the international trade. This cooperation represents a strategic priority for Customs authorities of the countries cooperating within the framework of the Inter-Regional Network of Customs Authorities and Port … [Read more...]
German Society for International Cooperation GIZ will launch a new stage of the trade facilitation project in Central Asia
The 10th regional meeting of the National Committees for Trade Facilitation of Central Asian countries started in Tashkent on 7 November, the Uzbek news portal Uzdaily.uz reports. The two-day meeting was organized by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (German Society for International Cooperation) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for … [Read more...]
French company Orano may invest up to $500 million in uranium mining and processing in Uzbekistan
The French company Orano, a global player in the market of nuclear fuel cycle products and services, intends to invest up to US $ 500 million in the extraction and processing of uranium in Uzbekistan. This was stated by the Minister of Mining and Geology of Uzbekistan Bobir Islamov, country’s mass media reports. At the moment, the French company is conducting geological … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan to host 16th summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization
On 8-9 November 2023, the 16th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) will be held in Tashkent under the chairmanship of President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Turkmenistan will be represented at the summit by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The event is expected to be attended by the heads of state and government of Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, … [Read more...]
New ECO Transport Corridor through Turkmenistan to forge connectivity between Asia with Europe
Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Türkiye have signed a protocol on the formation of an international multimodal corridor between Asia and Europe via the Uzbekistan–Turkmenistan–Iran–Türkiye route, Uzbekistan's transport ministry reports. The document was signed within the framework of the 12th meeting of the Ministers of Transport of the Economic Cooperation Organization, … [Read more...]
Speech by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the 10th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States
(Astana, November 3, 2023) Dear Heads of State! Dear participants of the Summit! First of all, I would like to express my deep gratitude to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for the invitation to participate in today's high-level meeting of the Organization of Turkic States, the conditions created for the high organization of the event and … [Read more...]
OTS under Kazakhstan’s Chairmanship Enters “TURKTIME”
nCa Report On 3 November 2023, the 10th Anniversary Summit of the Organization of Turkic States was held in Astana under the chairmanship of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The summit in Astana was attended by: Kazakhstan – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Uzbekistan – President Shavkat Mirziyoyev Azerbaijan - President Ilham Aliyev … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Korea and Central Asia-Korea Business Councils Hold Meetings in Ashgabat
On 2 November 2023, the 5th meeting of the Turkmenistan-Republic of Korea Business Council and the 4th meeting of the Central Asia-Republic of Korea Business Council were held in Ashgabat, TDH reports. The Turkmenistan-Korea Business Council meeting was attended by representatives of ministries and industry departments, including the fuel and energy sector, the transport … [Read more...]
France and Uzbekistan Agree to Elevate Bilateral Relations to Strategic Partnership
On November 2, 2023, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan and President Emmanuel Macron of France agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a strategic partnership. The announcement was made at summit talks in Samarkand. To date, the portfolio of active and promising investment projects between France and Uzbekistan has exceeded 10 billion euros. A 1 billion euro … [Read more...]
Russia actively expands into the energy consumer markets of Central Asia
On Wednesday, 1 November, the head of Russia's Gazprom, Alexey Miller, signed documents with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan focused both at deepening cooperation in the energy and gas sector, and also cementing the basis for further increasing Russian natural gas supplies to Central Asia. Among the signed documents, according to the press service of Gazprom, the … [Read more...]
Russia, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan to Develop Transport Corridor Through Turkmenistan
Russia, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan intend to develop the international multimodal transport corridor "Russia - Caspian Sea - Turkmenistan - Uzbekistan - Kyrgyzstan". The relevant memorandum was signed on 1 November 2023, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, at the Transport Forum of the SCO member states between the Minister of Transport of Uzbekistan Ikhlom Makhkamov, Deputy Minister … [Read more...]
Gazprom and Uzbekistan sign strategic energy cooperation memorandum – Russian gas supplies to Uzbekistan are stable
On Wednesday, 1 November 2023, the head of Russian gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller, and the Minister of Energy of Uzbekistan, Zhurabek Mirzamakhmudov, signed a strategic memorandum on cooperation in the energy sector. The document was inked at a working meeting within the framework of the St. Petersburg International Gas Forum 2023. The memorandum outlines the … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan received the Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan
On Wednesday, 1 November, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov. During the meeting, it was noted that Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, having similar or similar positions on regional and global issues, primarily related to ensuring universal peace and security, achieving Sustainable Development Goals, … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan signed a roadmap for joint activities
On 1 November 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov signed a program of joint activities ("Roadmap") for the further development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan for 2023-2024. The roadmap was developed in order to specify the terms of practical implementation … [Read more...]
MFA Turkmenistan issued PRESS RELEASE on the 16th meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Central Asia-Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum
On November 1, 2023, a meeting of the foreign ministers took place in Ashgabat within the framework of the “Central Asia-Republic of Korea” cooperation format. The current meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Central Asian countries and the Republic of Korea was devoted to the topic “Cooperation through the realization of the enormous potential of youth in … [Read more...]
Important aspects of Turkmen-Uzbek relations were reviewed in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
On October 31, 2023, on the sidelines of the meeting of the OSCE Secretary General and the heads of Foreign Ministries of the Central Asian states the negotiations were held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov. During the talks, the ministers noted the active … [Read more...]
Regional Security and Sustainable Development in Focus at Forum of the OSCE Secretary General and the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Central Asia Countries
On October 31, 2023, a meeting of the Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the heads Foreign Ministries of the Central Asian states was held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, during which a thorough exchange of views took place on the most important topics of regional security, sustainable development and stability. … [Read more...]
S.Korean FM Park Jin to attend 16th Korea-Central Asia Cooperation Forum in Ashgabat – A series of events expected on the sidelines of the Forum
Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin will attend the 16th Korea-Central Asia Cooperation Forum to take place in the Turkmen capital of Ashgabat on November 1, says Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a press release. The Forum will be co-hosted by the Korean and Turkmenistan Ministries of Foreign Affairs and bring together the Foreign Ministers of the five Central Asian … [Read more...]
Dialogue of Women of Central Asian discussed involvement in peace and security at the conference in Almaty
On 16 October 2023, an international conference on the theme "Women, peace and security" was held in Almaty on the platform of the Dialogue of Women of Central Asian countries. The event, chaired by Kazakhstan, was organized with the support of the United Nations and the National Commission for Women and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Türkiye discuss international transport corridor
On Friday, 13 October 2023, transport departments and representatives of the railway sector of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Türkiye and Uzbekistan held an online meeting, the Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan reports. Issues aimed at accelerating the processes related to the signing of the agreement on the creation of the international transport corridor … [Read more...]
CIS Summit in Bishkek – Security and Economy Top Priorities in Turkmenistan President’s Speech – A number of documents adopted, including a Statement on international relations in a multipolar world
nCa Report On 13 October 2023, the CIS Summit of the Heads of state was held in Bishkek under the chairmanship of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov. The summit was attended by: President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev President of Russia Vladimir Putin … [Read more...]
Central Asian countries provide humanitarian aid to Afghanistan after a series of devastating earthquakes
On 11 October 2023, a car convoy with humanitarian relief arrived from Turkmenistan to Afghanistan, which suffered from a series of earthquakes on 7 and 10 October. The cargo included medicines and medical supplies, textile and food products. Neighboring Uzbekistan also sent about 100 tons of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. The aid shipment includes … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan to transit 800 million cubic meters of Russian gas to Uzbekistan by year’s end – Russian gas may help cover the internal deficit in Kazakhstan
By the end of this year, Kazakhstan will transit at least 800 million cubic meters of gas from Russia to Uzbekistan, TASS reports with reference to the Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satkaliyev. "Now we will see how the regimes will go, but the order of at least 800 million cubic meters will be considered as a possible gas supply," Satkaliyev said. This is … [Read more...]
A meeting of the Turkmen-Uzbek Business Council held in Ashgabat
On 11 October 2023, the 3rd meeting of the Turkmen-Uzbek Business Council was held in Ashgabat, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan reports. Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, Head of the Turkmen side of the Turkmen-Uzbek Business Council M. Gurdov opened the meeting with an introductory speech. The agenda of the council … [Read more...]
International Financial Corporation Appoints New Country Manager for Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan
IFC has appointed Neil McKain as Country Manager for Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. McKain will spearhead IFC's strategy and operations to spur private sector development and drive sustainable, inclusive economic growth in these countries. McKain will be based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan and will lead efforts to grow IFC's investment and advisory programs, overseeing their … [Read more...]
Tokayev, Putin and Mirziyoyev launch Russian gas supplies to Uzbekistan – Russian gas enters Central Asia for the first time (UPDATED)
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of Russia Vladimir Putin held a ceremony on Saturday, 7 October, to launch the transit of Russian natural gas through Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan via the Central Asia–Center main gas pipeline. Tokayev is on a working visit to Moscow, the press service of the President of … [Read more...]
Mirziyoyev and Putin had summit talks in Moscow– a Joint statement on deepening relations of comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance adopted – US $ 3.5 billion worth deals inked at the Uzbek-Russian Forum of Interregional Cooperation
nCa Report On 5-7 October 2023, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev paid an official visit o the Russian Federation. The visit began with a meeting with Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov in Kazan. On 6 October 2023, summit talks between President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Russian President Vladimir Putin took place in Moscow. On 4 October 2023, Uzbekistan and … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan to Start Transit of Russian Gas to Uzbekistan by End of October – 3 billion cu m of Russian gas to be supplied to Uzbekistan at initial stage
Russia will supply Uzbekistan with 3 billion cubic meters of gas per year at the initial stage with the possibility of increasing supplies in the future. This follows from the remarks by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a plenary session of the International Discussion Club "Valdai" on Thursday, 5 October 2023. "We have never supplied gas from Russia to Central Asia. In … [Read more...]
UNWTO General Assembly to be held in Uzbekistan for the first time in history
The 25th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is scheduled for October 16-20 this year in Samarkand. For the first time in history, Uzbekistan will host this important biennial gathering of member states and affiliate members of UNWTO. The event will bring together heads of government agencies, representatives of the … [Read more...]
Young eco-activists from Central Asia join to promote sustainable development
On 1 October 2023, a Central Asian youth environmental camp kicked off in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, aimed at developing a Central Asian strategy to promote a culture of sustainable development and involve children and youth in the climate agenda, the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of Uzbekistan said in a press release. The Central Asian … [Read more...]
German Company Invests US $40 Million in Uzbekistan’s Railway Industry
JSC "Uzbekistan Temir Yullari" (Uzbekistan Railways) and the German logistics service company "Rhenus SE& CO KG" signed a memorandum on the prospects of cooperation and an investment agreement worth US $ 40 million. The deal was struck last week on the sidelines of the working visit of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Germany to participate in the … [Read more...]
Turkmen Communication Agency participates in the International Conference on Cybersecurity in Tashkent – Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan signed a Memorandum on cooperation in the field of cybersecurity
The Turkmen delegation headed by the Chairman of the Agency "Turkmen Aragatnaşyk" (Turkmen communication) Hajimurad Hudaiguliyev is taking part in the 1st International Cybersecurity Conference "Cyber Security Central Eurasia 2023" in Tashkent. The two-day conference (October 3-4) on the topic "The importance of cybersecurity in the digital world: solutions, threats and … [Read more...]
National leader of the Turkmen people Arkadag Berdimuhamedov took part in the meeting “Central Asia + Germany” – Agenda and results of the working visit to Berlin
nCa Report National leader of the Turkmen people Arkadag Berdimuhamedov took part in the meeting “Central Asia + Germany” - Agenda and results of the working visit to Berlin Meeting with President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier Meeting in the Eastern Committee of the German Economy - Turkmenistan takes a firm position on gas supplies to … [Read more...]
Tatarstan hosted Moscow format of consultations on Afghanistan – Kazan Declaration adopted
nCa Report On 29 September 2023, the 5th meeting of the Moscow format of Consultations on Afghanistan was held in Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan (Russian Federation). The meeting was attended by special representatives on Afghanistan, and senior officials from Russia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Kyrgyzstan, China, UAE, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Tajikistan, … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan Ministry of Defense: Conference of General staff chiefs of the Central and South Asian countries was held in Tashkent
On 27 September 2023, a regular conference of the chiefs of General staffs of the Central and South Asian countries, was held at the Palace of international forum “Uzbekistan” in Tashkent. At the event chiefs of General staff of the Armed Forces of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, as well as the commander of the US Central Command took … [Read more...]
Economies of Central Asia demonstrate strong growth in the first half of 2023, EBRD says
Central Asian economies posted strong growth in the past year, driven by government spending, China’s reopening and its demand for Central Asian commodities, intermediated trade with, and exports to, Russia, as well as remittances and relocation of companies and individuals from Russia, according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) latest Regional … [Read more...]
Tajikistan hosted inaugural meeting of the High–level Working Group on the Multimodal corridor “Tajikistan–Uzbekistan– Turkmenistan-Iran-Türkiye” – China joined the event
On 21 September 2023, the first meeting of the High–level Working Group on the Multimodal Corridor "Tajikistan –Uzbekistan – Turkmenistan–Iran-Türkiye" (TUTIT) + China was held in Dushanbe under the auspices of the ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization). As previously reported, in accordance with the recommendation of the "Ankara Declaration" adopted by the 11th Meeting of … [Read more...]
Presidents of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan note the development of a constructive political dialogue between their countries
On 22 September 2023, a telephone conversation took place between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The head of Uzbekistan congratulated Serdar Berdimuhamedov on his birthday, wishing him great success, as well as well-being and prosperity to the Turkmen people. During the conversation, the Presidents discussed … [Read more...]
UNODC strengthens the capacities of port control units in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan on cargo pre-arrival data exchange
On 5-7 September 2023, the UNODC conducted a Joint onsite practical training on cargo pre-arrival data exchange at the Alat Customs post of Uzbekistan for nine Customs officers from among the members of Port Control Units (PCUs) deployed at the Customs posts Alat and Farap, Turkmenistan, as well as National Focal Points (NFPs) from Customs services of both countries and the … [Read more...]
Presidents of the Central Asian countries to travel Germany next week
On 29 September 2023, Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier will meet with the Presidents of Central Asian countries in Berlin. This date is indicated in the calendar of meetings, which is posted on the official website of the Federal President. According to the information, “Steinmeier is expected to have a conversation with President of Kazakhstan … [Read more...]
Speaker of Mejlis of Turkmenistan attended first Forum of the Speakers of the Parliaments of Central Asia – S.Korea
On September 19, 2023, the parliamentary delegation of Turkmenistan led by the Chairman of the Mejlis D. Gulmanova participated in Seoul in the first Forum of the Speakers of the Parliaments of the Central Asian States and the Republic of Korea on the topic "Development of mutually beneficial relations focused on the future". The meeting was also attended by the Speakers of … [Read more...]
Turan Deserts of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan: A Unique and Biodiverse Ecosystem announced a part of UNESCO World Heritage List
Ancient river Unguz in Bereketli-Garagum, pink colour from high salt concentration © A. Pavlenko The Cold Winter Deserts of Turan have been inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The relevant decision was made at the expanded 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This nomination was prepared jointly by Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
(UPDATED) 4th Afghanistan’s neighboring countries ministerial meeting stressed the need to develop joint actions to assist the country
nCa Report Contents China is willing to work with neighboring countries to provide support to Afghanistan TASS: Russia pointed out the unacceptability of the deployment of US military infrastructure in Afghanistan’s neighborhood Pakistan: Afghanistan’s neighbors, all have a vested interest and stake in seeing peace and stability return to Afghanistan Iran: … [Read more...]
(UPDATED) Foreign Ministers of Russia and Central Asian countries discussed progress in multilateral cooperation
On 14 April 2023, the sixth meeting of foreign ministers in the Central Asia + Russia format was held in Samarkand. The sides considered promising areas of six–party cooperation reflecting the agreements reached during the first Russia-Central Asia summit held in October 2022. They discussed cooperation between Russia and Central Asia in the political and diplomatic, … [Read more...]
A regional meeting on facilitating cross-border trade in Central Asia was held in Tashkent
On Tuesday, Tashkent hosted the 9th regional meeting of the National Committees for Trade Facilitation in Central Asia within the framework of the project "Trade Facilitation in Central Asia", implemented by the German Society for International Cooperation GIZ GmbH. Representatives of the public and private sectors from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and … [Read more...]
5th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia in Tajikistan – Outcomes
nCa Report On 14 September 2023, the fifth anniversary Consultative Meeting of the heads of state of Central Asia was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The Central Asian summit, chaired by the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, was attended by: Kazakhstan - President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Kyrgyzstan - President Sadyr Zhaparov Turkmenistan - President Serdar … [Read more...]