Central Asia is fully conscious of the challenges posed by the climate change, global warming and related complications. The region is united for the sake of the shared future. Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia (CAREC) is among the various platforms that bring the countries of Central Asia together for dealing with issues related to climate change. Here are … [Read more...]
Consular talks held between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
A round of consular talks between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan was held on 27 July 2023, informs the ministry of foreign affairs of Uzbekistan. The talks were held in Tashkent with the participation of the consular officials and law enforcement agencies of both the sides. The sides discussed the issues of bilateral cooperation on the consular issues, including in the field … [Read more...]
UNECE: Central Asia would need a massive shift rather than a massive increase in investment to reach net zero by 2050
Today, fossil fuels account for 95% of total energy supply in the 5 countries of Central Asia - - Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan - that are members of UNECE. A massive shift away from fossil fuels and towards renewable sources will be needed for countries to comply with their obligations under the Paris Agreement and shift to a low-carbon … [Read more...]
The region of good neighborliness and cooperation
Aktam Khaitov, Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan Thanks to the political will of the leaders of the Central Asian states, it was possible to form a truly new political paradigm of cooperation. Many long-standing problems have been solved, the process of economic integration has begun, contacts have been intensified, including at the … [Read more...]
Delegation of Turkmenistan took part in the second EU-Central Asia Economic Forum in Almaty – Joint Press statement issued following forum
On 19 May 2023, a high-level plenary session on strengthening trade and economic relations between the European Union and Central Asia was held within the framework of the 2nd EU-Central Asia Economic Forum in Almaty, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Kazakhstan reports. The purpose of the High-level Forum is to promote cooperation between EU and Central Asian countries in key … [Read more...]
Updated Constitution determines the future development of Uzbekistan
Fanil Kadyrov, Deputy Director of the International Institute of Central Asia In accordance with the decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan, on April 30 this year, a nationwide referendum on the draft Constitutional Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan” will be held. The issue of the need for … [Read more...]
Delegation of Uzbekistan visits Turkmenistan
A delegation led by Nozir Ibragimov, the assistant governor of the Samarkand region of Uzbekistan, is visiting Ashgabat. The purpose of the visit is to discuss issues of expanding cooperation in the field of production and sale of construction materials. The delegation includes the heads and representatives of the Joint Stock Company "Asia Metal Prof", the largest … [Read more...]
Digital technologies to be discussed at Economic Forum of Central Asian countries
The Economic Forum of the Central Asian States on the topic of "Digital Economy, Digital Trade and Innovation" will be held in Dushanbe on 14 September 2023. The forum is one of a series of events held within the framework of the Fifth 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 … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan initiates the interregional Forum “Central Asia+China”
Uzbekistan has taken the initiative to hold an interregional forum with the participation of China and five Central Asian countries. The proposal was announced by the Minister for Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan Laziz Kudratov at a videoconference of the heads of trade and economic ministries of China, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan introduces foreign diplomats to the situation in the Aral Sea region
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan organized an information tour to the Aral Sea region for ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions of international organizations accredited in the country. The purpose of the visit to the Republic of Karakalpakstan is to raise awareness on the efforts undertaken by Uzbekistan to restore the ecology of the Aral Sea region … [Read more...]
DUSHANBE COMMUNIQUE of the First Meeting of Transport Ministers of Central Asian States
(Unofficial translation) On Wednesday, 13 September, within the framework of the Fifth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States, the First Meeting of transport ministers of Central Asian states took place, following which the Dushanbe Communique was adopted. The full text of the document follows. Heads of ministries and departments of Central … [Read more...]
Движение “Талибан” модернизировало знаки и символику на границах с соседними странами
Правительство движения "Талибан" завершило реализацию плана по модернизации пограничных знаков и символики на границе с Ираном, Туркменистаном, Узбекистаном, Таджикистаном и Китаем. Об этом упомянул исполняющий обязанности министра по делам границ и племен Ноорулла Нури в своем ежегодном докладе, сообщают афганские СМИ. Он сказал, что смена знаков и символики была … [Read more...]
Dushanbe hosted Second Forum of Rectors of Higher Professional Educational Institutions of Central Asia
The Second Forum of Rectors of Higher Professional Educational Institutions of Central Asian States was held on 13 September 2023, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, as part of the Fifth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States. The forum was attended by representatives of 70 higher educational institutions from Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and … [Read more...]
Dushanbe Meeting of the Council of the Heads of the Founding States of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea – Outcomes
nCa Report On 15 September 2023, a meeting of the Council of the Heads of the Founding States of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea was held in Dushanbe. The meeting was attended by: • Tajikistan - President Emomali Rahmon • Kazakhstan - President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev • Turkmenistan - President Serdar Berdimuhamedov • Uzbekistan - Shavkat Mirziyoyev • … [Read more...]
EBRD study looks at sustainable transport connections between Europe and Central Asia
nCa Report The EBRD has recently released a report on ‘Sustainable transport connections between Europe and Central Asia.’ It is the product of massive and wide-ranging collaboration including very active cooperation by the regional countries. It is also the result of the hard work of the EBRD teams at various locations. Here is a slightly abridged version of the Executive … [Read more...]
Economic cooperation between Korea and Central Asia discussed in Seoul
The Korea Times hosted a roundtable titled "Future of Korea-Central Asia Economic Cooperation" at the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) headquarters in Seoul, on Friday, 23 June. The meeting was aimed to discuss the potential synergy between Korea's technological prowess and Central Asia's resource wealth, which can open new opportunities for fruitful … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan attended OSCE organized Central Asian Meeting on Education on cybercrime and digital evidence in Tashkent
Approaches and methodologies for education on cybercrime and digital evidence for criminal justice practitioners were at the centre of a two-day regional meeting held on 9 and 10 March 2023 in Tashkent, says OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan. The event, organized by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department and the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, brought … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan proposed Turkmenistan to use an electronic permit system in international transportation
Uzbekistan offers Turkmenistan to switch to the E-permit system, which implies the electronic exchange of permit forms for international road transportation. The proposal was announced on 10 March in Ashgabat at a meeting of the Minister of Transport of Uzbekistan Ilkhom Makhkamov with the Chairman of the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers … [Read more...]
Election of the President of Uzbekistan: An important stage of the election campaign
Omon Mukhamedzhanov, Professor of Tashkent State Law University, Doctor of Law Seven years ago, Uzbekistan entered a new stage of development. Over the past period, a large number of cardinal reforms have been implemented, covering all spheres of socio-political and economic life of society. At the same time, democratic transformations aimed at ensuring a wide range of … [Read more...]
Empowering Central Asian Youth for Positive Change: UNODC ROCA’s Regional Initiative
The Central Asian region is at a critical demographic juncture. Young people under 30 years old constitute more than 50 percent of the population. In two decades, these young people will be the largest labor force the region has ever had. Data suggests that the age youth in the region try drugs of any kind dropped from 14 to 10 years old. This is a signal for the Central Asian … [Read more...]
Empowering youth voices in Central Asia: OSCE Summer School spurs engagement on climate change and security in mountain areas
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...]
FAO organized a locust cross-border survey between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
A cross-border survey was organized between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan on 31 May – 4 June 2023 to join efforts towards reducing the threat posed by locusts and strengthening bilateral and regional cooperation. The first part of the survey was conducted along the border areas of the Kuytendag, Khojambaz, and Darganata districts of the Lebap region of Turkmenistan, involving … [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 hold online consultations to finalize Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan-Tajikistan trilateral summit agenda
The foreign ministers of Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan held video consultations on 26 July 2023 to discuss preparations for the upcoming summit of their respective presidents in Ashgabat in early August. The ministers discussed the draft program, agenda, and final document of the summit, and exchanged views on priority aspects of regional cooperation. /// nCa, 26 … [Read more...]
Special Envoys for Afghanistan called for ensuring the rights of Afghan women and unfreezing Afghan assets
On 7 March 2023, the first meeting of special representatives of the neighboring states of Afghanistan took place in Tashkent. The event was attended by representatives of Uzbekistan, Iran, China, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Russia, the Uzbek Foreign Ministry reports. According to the press release, the key emphasis was placed on the timely provision of … [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...]
Global Times: BRI’s emphasis on environmentally friendly practices has benefited Central Asia countries
An aerial view of China built Turgusun hydropower station in city of Altai, Kazakhstan. Photo: Xinhua For ten years, China and Central Asian countries have been more tightly bonded together through cooperation in the traditional energy section under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). However, the rise of Chinese companies specializing in renewable energy and scientific … [Read more...]
AD Ports Group enters the logistics market of Uzbekistan, forges its presence in Central Asia
The UAE-based AD Ports Group (AD Ports) and SEG ENERA Group, one of the multisectoral holding companies of Uzbekistan, announced Monday, 6 March 2023, the creation of a new joint venture ADL-Ulanish, which will provide comprehensive global logistics services across Uzbekistan. According to the press service of AD Ports Group, Through the new joint venture enterprise, AD … [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...]
Новый Узбекистан станет еще более благоприятной страной для инвестиций
Выступление Президента Республики Узбекистан Шавката Мирзиёева на открытии второго Ташкентского международного инвестиционного форума Уважаемые участники форума! Дорогие гости, дамы и господа! Мне доставляет большое удовольствие приветствовать всех вас на втором Ташкентском международном инвестиционном форуме. Встречи с близкими друзьями и надежными партнерами … [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...]
Hungary will establish production facilities in special economic zone in Uzbekistan
Hungary has decided to invest heavily in building a number of production facilities in a special economic zone near Tashkent. The announcement was by Péter Szijjártó, the minister of foreign affairs and trade, after a meeting of the Hungarian-Uzbek Mixed Inter-governmental Economic Cooperation Committee in Budapest on Thursday, 27 July 2023. According to the Daily News … [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...]
Saudi company continues to invest in the development of renewable energy in Central Asia
Last week, ACWA Power, a leading Saudi and world-renowned developer, investor and operator of power generation, water desalination and renewable energy, announced the conclusion of a partnership agreement with the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan and the National Welfare Fund "Samruk-Kazyna". The company will implement a project in Kazakhstan for the construction of a wind … [Read more...]
The outcomes of the visit of the delegation of a small province of Uzbekistan to China are impressive. This is how grassroots economic autonomy is taking shape in Central Asia.
The governments across the Central Asia region are cognizant of the importance of grassroots economic autonomy. This was evident recently when the delegation of a small province of Uzbekistan signed a wide range of documents during its visit to China. The delegation of Syrdarya region, led by its governor Akmaljon Makhmudaliyev traveled to China and signed for the … [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...]
Newly established joint Kazakh-Uzbek foreign trade company creates new dimension for collaboration in Central Asia
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have established a joint foreign trade company that will help boost bilateral trade and enter third country markets for joint marketing. The company has been formed by the KazTrade and UzTrade, reports Podrobno.uz. It has been named UzKazTrade LLC. “The activities of the foreign trade company will be aimed at conducting market research and … [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...]