Following the results of the summit talks in Ashgabat on 21 October, the heads of the customs services of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of personnel training and a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of prevention and detection of suspicious financial transactions by the parties. Under the MoUs, the parties will exchange … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan will import 4 billion kwh of electricity from Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova Uzbekistan will import 4 billion kwh of electricity from Turkmenistan. The statement came from the press secretary of the President of Uzbekistan Sherzod Asadov. The official said that during the visit of the President of Uzbekistan to Turkmenistan, the countries agreed to cooperate in the energy sector. The parties inked a memorandum in the field of … [Read more...]
Tashkent Park to teleport you from Ashgabat to Uzbekistan
Tamir Shakirov On 21 October, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev inaugurated the Tashkent Park in Ashgabat. Visiting the park, you may take a lot of stunning selfies, learn about the miniature sights of the Uzbek capital's landmarks, and experience the captivating Uzbek culture. Walking in the fresh air, of … [Read more...]
Leaders of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan held talks in Ashgabat – A declaration on deepening strategic partnership signed – a border trade zone project launched
nCa Report The summit talks were held in Ashgabat between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Thursday, 21 October. Following the visit, 14 bilateral documents were signed, including a Declaration on deepening strategic partnership. The heads of state launched the construction of the Dashoguz-Khorezm border trade … [Read more...]
European Union and Central Asia will discuss the possibilities of digital, transport and energy connectivity in Samarkand
On 18 November 2022, Samarkand will host EU-Central Asia Connectivity Conference: Global Gateway. As part of global efforts to “build back better” following the COVID-19 pandemic, and in order to help mitigate the socio-economic impact of the new geopolitical context, the EU and the countries of Central Asia are working together to support Central Asian countries’ drive to … [Read more...]
First Summit of the Central Asian countries and Russia held in Astana
nCa Report On 14 October 2022, Astana hosted the first summit with the participation of the leaders of Russia and Central Asian countries. The meeting, initiated by Moscow, coincided with the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and the five Central Asian states. The agenda of the summit included such issues as ensuring common trade … [Read more...]
Central Asia remains resilient to global geopolitical tensions
The economies of Central Asia are showing strong resilience to the geopolitical adversities caused by Russia’s war on Ukraine, says the EBRD’s latest report on Regional Economic Prospects. The EBRD is expecting the region’s GDP to grow by 4.3% in 2022 and 4.9% in 2023, which is an upward revision of its spring forecast. The high oil and gas revenues as a result of soaring … [Read more...]
UNESCAP report highlights the energy connectivity trends in North and Central Asia
Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) targets universal access to energy, an increased share of renewable energy in the global energy mix, and doubling the rate of energy efficiency improvement. While the Asia-Pacific region has made considerable progress in meeting SDG 7 targets, much more work needs to be done if the region is to achieve the 2030 Agenda. Deployment of … [Read more...]
USA will allocate $25 million for educational and economic projects in Central Asia
The United States will allocate US$ 25 million as a new economic initiative aimed at improving the educational level and export potential in Central Asian countries. The decision was announced by the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken at the C5 + 1 meeting in New York. The meeting was attended by the foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and the … [Read more...]
ESCAP will help to develop a feasibility study for the Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan-Iran-India corridor
On 20 September 2022, the Ministry of Investments and Foreign Trade of Uzbekistan hosted a meeting with a delegation of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). The sides discussed the development of the transport corridor Uzbekistan – Turkmenistan – Iran – India through the port of Chabahar, the ministry’s press service reports. During … [Read more...]
Samarkand Summit – SCO is a new leader in the emerging multipolar world
nCa Report On 16 September 2022, Samarkand hosted a meeting of the SCO heads of state under the chairmanship of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. For the first time in the history of the organization, the summit was held in such a broad format. The leaders of 14 countries attended the gathering, including: Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra … [Read more...]
SerdarGB is on visit to Samarkand to participate in the SCO summit – meetings with Uzbek, Chinese and Russian counterparts
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived Thursday, 15 September, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, to participate as an honorary guest in the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The main event - the SCO summit - will be held on September 16 under the chairmanship of Shavkat Mirziyoyev in the congress hall of the new tourist center of Samarkand "The Great Silk … [Read more...]
Landlocked Uzbekistan to reach the open ocean through Turkmenistan and Iran
Elvira Kadyrova The transport and logistics cooperation took a prominent part in negotiations held on Wednesday, 14 September between the President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan and President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran. The parties agreed that the establishment of road transportation along the Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan-Iran route, the effective utilization of the Chabahar … [Read more...]
First-ever Center for Vaccine Production in Central Asia will be created in Uzbekistan
The Ministry of Innovative Development of Uzbekistan signed a memorandum with the Chinese company Luye Investment Group Co., Ltd on Tuesday, 13 September, on the creation of an "Innovation center for the production of vaccines". The $ 100 million project worth will be implemented in 2023-2028. The Innovation Center for the Production of Vaccines will be the only … [Read more...]
Central Asian Countries endorsed the regional Roadmap for Health and Well-being
On 11 September 2022, ministers of health care of five central Asian countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – gathered to endorse the Roadmap for Health and Well-being in Central Asia 2022–2025, WHO/Europe reports. This strategic document is aimed fostering cooperative responses to crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the climate … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan hosts the first Central Asian Forum on Clean Energy
On Tuesday, 13 September, the first Central Asian Clean Energy Forum (CACEF) kicked off in Almaty. The USAID-organized international event on the theme "Energy Transition and Innovation" attracted almost 300 representatives from the Central Asian region and the world to discuss key challenges and opportunities in the energy sector. Vice Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan … [Read more...]
The SCO Samarkand Summit: Dialogue and Cooperation in an Interconnected World
Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Uzbekistan’s chairmanship in the SCO has fallen on a dynamic period, fraught with various events and trends – the period of the «historical rift», when one era comes to an end and another begins – thus far unpredictable and unknown. The modern system of international cooperation, based on the universal principles … [Read more...]
Delegation of Turkmenistan took part in the 14th Summit of Women Heads of Parliaments in Tashkent
On 8-9 September 2022, the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Chairman of the lower house of the parliament Gulshat Mammedova participated in the 14th summit of women leaders of parliaments of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Tashkent. The forum, held on the theme "Parliamentary Leadership: Forecasting risks for more effective sustainability and prosperity", … [Read more...]
What makes the SCO Summit in Samarkand special and what can we expect?
At the upcoming Samarkand SCO summit, the leaders of the countries will gather together in person for the first time in the last three years. This will be a unique and effective opportunity to discuss bilateral, regional and global issues that have accumulated during the pandemic. In the context of serious shifts in world politics and the economy, the significance of the … [Read more...]
Tashkent as a negotiating platform on Afghanistan
Shukhrat Kobilov, Chief Researcher, International Institute of Central Asia Afghanistan's economic recovery may be one of the main topics at the upcoming SCO summit in Samarkand. After the sudden complete withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan, the role and importance of the SCO in normalizing the situation in this country has significantly increased. In this … [Read more...]
Ecology and Environmental protection — priority areas of cooperation between the SCO countries
Sh. Fayziev, Head of the Department, and N. Khasanov, Chief Researcher, International Institute of Central Asia The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) attaches great importance to the issues of ecology and environmental protection, considering them as one of the key elements of sustainable development. In the founding documents adopted by the SCO — the Shanghai … [Read more...]
Economic partnership on the agenda of the Turkmen-Uzbek talks in Tashkent
On 7 September 2022, Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan Batyr Atdayev, in charge of the trade sector, held talks in Tashkent with Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade of Uzbekistan Jamshid Khodjayev. Prospects for the development of industrial cooperation within the framework of the Program of Trade and Economic cooperation and the development … [Read more...]
Disaster Risks in Central Asia assessed by EU-Funded Program
New Earthquake and Flood Risk Assessment for Central Asia was commissioned as part of the EU-funded Strengthening Financial Resilience and Accelerating Risk Reduction in Central Asia (SFRARR) Program’s support to build disaster and climate resilience in the region. Results of the assessment were presented to a group of technical experts and government officials. The report … [Read more...]
Towards a great future with great goals
Okil Salimov, Academician Each period in history is marked by certain factors of development, needs and life principles. A society living in its time has a corresponding lifestyle, views, relationships, and thinking. From this point of view, 2017 is the beginning of a fundamentally new stage in the history of Uzbekistan, marked by the progressive development of the … [Read more...]
Connecting thread. The gas pipeline from Turkmenistan to China is the best example of cooperation between Central Asia and China
In modern conditions, a stable supply of energy resources to the economy comes to the fore. The Central Asian countries are actively cooperating with China in this area, ensuring its needs for fossil fuel. The basis of this partnership is a unique project for the construction of the Turkmenistan–Uzbekistan–Kazakhstan–China gas pipeline, which entered the Guinness Book of … [Read more...]
New Uzbekistan – towards new horizons
Akmaljon Kuchkarov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Turkmenistan On 1 September, the Uzbek people celebrate the next anniversary of the greatest holiday – the National Independence Day of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Every citizen of Uzbekistan has the right to be immensely proud of this date, because in a short period by historical … [Read more...]
Tashkent to host SCO scientific and expert forum on information security on 6 Sep 2022
ISMI Deputy Director Bobur Usmanov on the timeliness and importance of the upcoming forum A press conference dedicated to the upcoming scientific and expert forum of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on information security was held in Tashkent on 6 September. Speaking at a press conference, Deputy Director of the Institute for Strategic and Interregional Studies … [Read more...]
Turkmen and Uzbek customs officials discussed the issue of increasing cargo flows across the border
Last week, customs officers of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan held a videoconference on the initiative of the Uzbek side, the Customs service of Turkmenistan reports. The meeting discussed the issue of increasing the capacity of the Farab-Alat checkpoints on the Turkmen-Uzbek border. The parties exchanged information about the work of checkpoints and the prospects for their … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan to attend SCO Summit in Uzbekistan
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Friday (26 Aug) acting foreign minister of Uzbekistan Vladimir Norov and Secretary of the Security Council, Special Representative of the President of Uzbekistan for foreign affairs Abdulaziz Kamilov, who arrived in Ashgabat to participate in the Turkmen-Uzbek political consultations. During the meeting, the … [Read more...]
Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan awarded the Uzbek Order
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, foreign minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov was awarded the Uzbek Order of "Dustlik" (Friendship) for his great personal contribution to the development of strategic partnership and multifaceted cooperation, strengthening the ties of centuries-old friendship and good neighborliness between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. The … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan awarded high-ranking diplomats of Uzbekistan
On Friday, 26 Aug, at the end of the inter-ministerial consultations, an awarding ceremony of the representatives of the Uzbek delegation with state awards of Turkmenistan was held in Ashgabat. Deputy Secretary of the Security Council, special envoy of the President of Uzbekistan on foreign policy Abdulaziz Kamilov and acting foreign minister of Uzbekistan Vladimir Norov … [Read more...]
Ashgabat hosted Turkmen-Uzbek political consultations
On 26 August 2022, political consultations between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan were held in Ashgabat, the foreign ministry of Turkmenistan said in a press release. The Turkmen delegation was headed by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, the Uzbek delegation – by acting minister of foreign affairs of … [Read more...]
In Uzbekistan in 2022 for the first time will pass the Summit of female heads of parliaments of the countries of the world
On September 8-9, Tashkent will host the 14th Summit of Women Heads of Parliaments of the countries that are members of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). A corresponding agreement was reached during the 13th summit in Vienna. The Chair of the Uzbek Senate Tanzila Narbayeva, addressing the summit, briefed the participants about the reforms in the field of gender equality … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan to launch cargo transportation through Turkmenistan to Türkiye
Uzbekistan will establish intermodal cargo transportation to Türkiye (via Lake Van) along the international transport and transit corridor “Uzbekistan–Turkmenistan-Iran” within the framework of the Ashgabat Agreement. The relevant agreements were reached at the meeting of the Minister of Transport of Uzbekistan Ilkhom Makhkamov with the Director General of the Agency for … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan-Saudi Arabia: strengthening historical ties
Located far from each other, having no common borders, Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia are connected by a common history, common religion, spiritual values and culture. Saudi Arabia was one of the first to recognize the independence of Uzbekistan. In February 1992, a protocol on the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations was signed at the level of the Ministries of … [Read more...]
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan will pay a state visit to Saudi Arabia
At the invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a state visit to this country on August 17-18. In accordance with the program of the stay, it is planned to hold the main events of the Uzbek-Saudi summit at the highest level in the city of … [Read more...]
Key directions of Turkmen-Uzbek cooperation in the transport sector outlined
On 8-9 August 2022, a regular meeting of the Turkmen-Uzbek working group on transport issues was held in Tashkent under the co-chairmanship of Deputy Minister of Transport of Uzbekistan A.Muminov and Deputy Chairman of the Agency ”Turkmenautaulaglary" V.Khojanepesov, the Uzbek transport ministry reports. The meeting was attended by representatives of automobile, railway, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan step up cooperation in the field of agriculture and horse breeding
The delegation of Uzbekistan headed by deputy minister of agriculture Kahramon Yuldashev visited Ashgabat and the Akhal province on 5-6 August 2022, the online newspaper UzDaily.uz reports. Representatives of the neighboring country met with deputy minister of agriculture and protection of environment of Turkmenistan Shohrat Annamyradov, deputy chairman of the State … [Read more...]
Tashkent hosted the International Conference “Ensuring Interethnic Harmony in Central Asian countries”
Last week, an international conference on "Ensuring interethnic harmony in Central Asian countries" was organized in Tashkent as part of the Friendship Festival. As known, on 30 July, Uzbekistan marks Peoples' Friendship Day, announced on the initiative of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The Friendship Festival, held from 30 July to August 7 by the Committee on Interethnic … [Read more...]
Water situation in Central Asia actualized the conclusion of the Turkmen-Uzbek Agreement on the Amu Darya River
Following the Turkmen-Uzbek summit talks hosted by Tashkent in July 2022, a landmark agreement was signed on the management, protection and rational use of water resources of the Amu Darya River. The State Committee of Water Resources of Turkmenistan told about the background of the conclusion of this agreement in a comment for the newspaper "Neutral … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan will take part in a youth event in Uzbekistan
The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Heritage of Uzbekistan and the administration of Kashkadarya region will hold a Youth Tourism meeting on 8-12 August 2022, the ministry said in a press release. The forum will be attended by 800 delegates from Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan. The event, which will begin at the Lochin camp, will include master … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: process of peacebuilding in Afghanistan is based on the unity of three key areas – political, economic and social-humanitarian
On July 26, 2022, an international conference "Afghanistan: Security and Economic Development" was held in Tashkent. The forum was attended by official delegations, scientists and researchers, heads and experts of leading analytical centers of the neighboring states of Afghanistan, including from all countries of Central Asia, Russia, the USA, Iran, Pakistan, India and Belgium, … [Read more...]
Tashkent Conference: International community calls for unfreezing Afghanistan’s assets
The outcomes of the Tashkent Conference on Security and Economic Development of Afghanistan, held on 26 July 2022, has been summed up in a final statement made by Uzbekistan, as the host country. “Participants reiterated the importance of unfreezing Afghanistan’s financial assets abroad, which should be directed by the country’s government to address socio-economic and … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan to host the First Regional Forum of Labor Inspectors from Central Asia and Russia
On 9-12 August 2022, Uzbekistan will host the First Regional Forum of Labor Inspectors with the participation of 60 experts from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Russia, UzDaily reports. The event is organized by the Ministry of Employment and Labor Relations of the Republic of Uzbekistan with the support of the United Nations Development … [Read more...]
“Priority directions of constitutional reforms in the field of protection of human rights and the human dimension”
Mirzatillo Tillabaev, First Deputy Director, National Human Rights Center of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Doctor of Law States in many parts of the world regularly amend constitutions, and in some cases draft completely new constitutions. This may be due to various political, economic, social or other reasons. The national constitution of a country is the framing legal … [Read more...]
Fourth Consultative Summit of the Leaders of Central Asian States in Kyrgyzstan laid out a joint vision and multiple initiatives on better regional aligning against external shocks
nCa Report The Fourth Consultative Meeting of the heads of state of Central Asian countries was held in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan on 21 July 2022. Unlike the previous summits, the leaders of Central Asia met at a time when a new political and post-pandemic world order is being shaped. The extent of intraregional cohesion will largely determine the power of … [Read more...]
Turkmenbashi Port and Uzbek container operator inked MoU on cooperation
On the sidelines of the recent International transport conference in Ashgabat, the Turkmenbashi International Seaport signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Uztemiryolcontainer company (Uzbekistan). According to Uzbek Railways, the parties agreed to develop mutual cooperation in order to explore the most optimal options for the effective use of transit potential with … [Read more...]
Meeting of the foreign ministers the Central Asian States held in Kyrgyzstan
On 20 July 2022, a meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Central Asian States was held in Cholpon-Ata, chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Jeenbek Kulubayev. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Mukhriddin, Acting Minister of … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan to participate in Central Asian Consultative summit
A Consultative meeting of the heads of Central Asian states will be held in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, on 20-21 July 2022. The statement came from the head of the Department of Foreign Policy of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic Muratbek Azimbakiev. The meeting will be attended by the Presidents of Kyrgyzstan - Sadyr Zhaparov, Kazakhstan - Kassym-Jomart … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan concluded his visit to Uzbekistan
Meeting in the Parliament of Uzbekistan On 15 July, the second day of his official visit to Uzbekistan, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov had a meeting with the Chairman of the Senate (upper house) of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan Tanzila Narbayeva. According to the Dunyo news agency, during the meeting the parties noted that the inter-parliamentary dialogue … [Read more...]