Elvira Kadyrova The new Taliban government of Afghanistan is really eager to be integrated into the regional and broader international community. They are ready to take some positive steps --- such a confidence has been messaged by the minister of foreign affairs of Uzbekistan Abdulaziz Kamilov in an interview with the Russian TV channel Rossiya24. In early October, the … [Read more...]
FMs of the neighboring countries of Afghanistan met in Tehran
Elvira Kadyrova On 27 October 2021, the second meeting of the foreign ministers of the countries bordering Afghanistan took place in Tehran, Iran. The foreign ministers of China, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan attended in hybrid format the ministerial meeting. The disastrous withdrawal of the US-NATO troops from Afghanistan and the … [Read more...]
Briefing by Embassy of Uzbekistan in Ashgabat on upcoming presidential elections
On October 19, a briefing dedicated to the upcoming presidential elections in the Republic of Uzbekistan was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Turkmenistan. The event was attended by the heads and employees of diplomatic missions accredited in Ashgabat, representatives of the Turkmen public and the media. During the briefing, those present were informed … [Read more...]
Брифинг Посольства Узбекистана в Ашхабаде по поводу предстоящих президентских выборов
19 октября в Посольстве Республики Узбекистан в Туркменистане состоялся брифинг, посвященный к предстоящим выборам президента Республики Узбекистан. На мероприятии приняли участия главы и сотрудники дипломатических миссий, аккредитованных в г.Ашхабаде, представители туркменской общественности и СМИ. В ходе брифинга до сведения присутствующих доведена информация о ходе … [Read more...]
Can Uzbekistan adapt to the consequences of global climate change?
“Global climate change is one of the most serious challenges of our times. It is also becoming a significant obstacle to sustainable development”, - said Marat Aitov, Head of department of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of Uzbekistan in an analytical note “Can Uzbekistan adapt to the consequences of global climate change?”, reports “Dunyo” … [Read more...]
Visit of the President of Turkmenistan to Uzbekistan to forge the Turkmen-Uzbek strategic partnership
Elvira Kadyrova On 5 October 2021, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev had the summit talks in Tashkent. Traditionally, the talks started with tete-a-tete meeting and continued in an expanded format with the participation of a delegation of the two countries. Tete-a-tete Opening the meeting, Mirziyoyev … [Read more...]
First Day of Visit of Turkmen President to Uzbekistan: Economic Forum – Economic Breakthrough
nCa Report President Berdimuhamedov embarked on his two-day official visit to Uzbekistan on 4 October 2021. The highlight of the first day of the visit was the joint Turkmen-Uzbek economic forum, co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Minister of Investments and Foreign Trade Sardor Umurzakov, and Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan for agriculture, … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan will pay an official visit to Uzbekistan
At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, on 4-5 October 2021, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov will pay an official visit to Tashkent. The agenda of the upcoming summit includes issues of expanding and strengthening Uzbek-Turkmen friendship relations, good neighborliness and strategic partnership. It is … [Read more...]
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to visit Uzbekistan
President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov will pay an official visit to Uzbekistan on 4-5 October 2021. A number of events are expected to be held during the visit, including the Turkmen-Uzbek economic forum. During the visit, it is planned to sign a solid package of documents aimed to bring Uzbek-Turkmen political, trade and cultural ties to a higher level … [Read more...]
Shavkat Mirziyoyev: Our only true path is the path to knowledge
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the “Yangi Avlod” private school in the city of Andijan. The general education school, designed for one thousand places, received its first students this year. There are 55 classrooms, 3 laboratories and subject classrooms in two three-storey educational buildings. They are equipped with modern educational equipment. The school … [Read more...]
President Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev toured Karakalpakstan and Khorezm region
On September 21-22, 2021, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev visited the Republic of Karakalpakstan and Khorezm region to meet with voters of these regions. As part of the trip, President Sh.M. Mirziyoyev arrived in the Republic of Karakalpakstan on September 21. The head of state first visited the mausoleum of Musa Yerniyazov at the Shorsha Baba … [Read more...]
SCO Anniversary Summit in Dushanbe: the outcomes of 20 years summed up, goals for greater Eurasian cooperation outlined
Elvira Kadyrova On 17 September 2021, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit was held in Dushanbe, dedicated to the twentieth jubilee of the organization. The session of the SCO Council of Heads of Member States, held under the chairmanship of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, was attended by: President Xi Jinping of China Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi … [Read more...]
Turkmen delegation visited Tashkent
Elvira Kadyrova The Turkmen delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister Esenmyrat Orazgeldiyev paid a working visit to Uzbekistan on 13-14 September 2021. In Tashkent the delegation was received by the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, attended the sessions of the intergovernmental commission on trade, economic, scientific, technical, cultural and humanitarian … [Read more...]
FMs of Afghanistan neighboring countries met online
Elvira Kadyrova On 8 September 2021, at the initiative of Pakistan, an online ministerial meeting of the neighboring countries of Afghanistan was held. The videoconference, chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, was attended by the Foreign Ministers Wang Yi of China, Hossein Amir Abdullahien of Iran, Sirodjiddin Muhriddin of … [Read more...]
Pakistani FM visited Uzbekistan and Tajikistan
Elvira Kadyrova Foreign Minister of Pakistan Shah Mahmood Qureshi embarked on touring neighbor countries of Afghanistan. He has already visited Tajikistan and Uzbekistan on 25 August 2021 and will call on Turkmenistan and Iran. Here are some details of the visits, as informed by the foreign ministry of Pakistan and other official sources: Tajikistan Foreign Minister … [Read more...]
CSTO intends to strengthen the borders of Central Asia with Afghanistan
Elvira Kadyrova Afghanistan and security threats to the of the neighboring Central Asian region became key items on the agenda of the extraordinary online session of the CSTO (Collective Security Treaty Organization) Collective Security Council held on 23 August 2021 under the chairmanship of Tajikistan. It is noteworthy that along with the heads of the CSTO member-nations … [Read more...]
The New Uzbekistan is Becoming a Country of Democratic Transformations, Big Opportunities and Practical Deeds
Answers of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to the Questions of the Editor-in-Chief of the «Yangi Uzbekiston» Newspaper Salim Doniyorov Question: Mr. President, first of all, we express our gratitude to You for agreeing to give an interview to our newspaper. As it is well-known, in the past five years, the large-scale democratic … [Read more...]
Pakistani FM intends to visit the neighbors of Afghanistan
Elvira Kadyrova On 25-27 August 2021, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, is likely to visit the countries bordering Afghanistan. This was reported by several Pakistani media, citing diplomatic sources. The main purpose of the visit to Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Iran will be discussion of the situation in Afghanistan during an … [Read more...]
Afghanistan: Why the Taliban takeover was so fast and bloodless – what next now
Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova Everyone is in disbelief at the speed at which the Taliban took control of Kabul. How? Just how? --- The short answer: They found the path of least resistance. Here is the somewhat longer, though still incomplete, answer. The conditions were ripe Ghost army, ghost police The official figures put the strength of the Afghan … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan hosts regional mega event today
Turkmenistan will host a cluster of events today at Awaza, the Caspian tourist zone: 3rd Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia Dialogue of Women Leaders of Central Asia Economic Forum of Central Asia Exhibition of national products and services of Central Asia Festival of National Cuisines of Central Asia A gala concert will take place … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan aim at tangible trade increase
Elvira Kadyrova Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan have outlined measures that will upturn bilateral trade to US $ 1 billion, almost double the figures of 2020, when the trade exchange between the two countries was estimated at US $ 527 million. The relevant agreements were reached during the visit to Turkmenistan of the government delegation of Uzbekistan headed by Deputy Prime … [Read more...]
International conference on the possibilities of comprehensive connectivity between Central and South Asia: Outcomes
Elvira Kadyrova On 15-16 July 2021, Tashkent hosted a high-level International Conference "Central and South Asia: Regional Connectivity. Challenges and Opportunities". The forum, initiated by Uzbekistan, brought together high-ranking officials from 40 countries, as well as delegations of major partner international organizations and financial institutions. The key speakers … [Read more...]
FMs of Russia and Central Asian countries met in Tashkent
Elvira Kadyrova On 16 July 2021, Tashkent hosted the fourth meeting of the foreign ministers of Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The key line of the discussions was the security issues in the region amid the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan and the possibilities of an inter-Afghan settlement in the emerging geopolitical … [Read more...]
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan visits Tashkent
Elvira Kadyrova DPM, minister of foreign affairs Rashid Meredov is on a visit to the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent to participate in the International Conference "Central and South Asia: Regional Connectivity. Challenges and Opportunities", which takes place on 15-16 July 2021. On the sidelines of the forum, the foreign minister held several bilateral and multilateral … [Read more...]
SCO nations declare readiness to support Afghanistan politically and economically
Elvira Kadyrova On 14 July 2021, a meeting of the SCO-Afghanistan Contact Group was held in Dushanbe, which gathered the foreign ministers of Afghanistan, India, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. A Joint Statement was adopted following the meeting. The document emphasizes that one of the most important factors for maintaining and … [Read more...]
Russian FM: Central Asian countries have NO interest in hosting US military bases
Elvira Kadyrova The hosting of new US military facilities in Central Asia does not meet the security interests of the regional countries as no one wants to turn into an American hostage, --- this is how Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov assessed the prospects for the emerging of US military bases in the Central Asian region. The statements came on 12 July at a press conference … [Read more...]
Foreign Minister of China to tour Central Asian countries
Elvira Kadyrova State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan from 12-16 July 2021, said Chinese foreign ministry’s official spokesperson during a regular press briefing. The minister will attend the meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the foreign ministers' … [Read more...]
Foreign Ministers of Russia and Central Asia to meet in Tashkent
The fourth meeting of the foreign ministers of Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan will be held in Tashkent on 16 July, said the Russian Foreign Ministry during briefing on 9 July. The foreign ministers will discuss cooperation in the field of regional security. The agenda will cover such issues as countering threats posed by international … [Read more...]
Tashkent to host a conference on cooperation between Central and South Asia
Ravilya Kadyrova On 15-16 July 2021, an international conference "Central and South Asia: Regional Connectivity. Challenges and opportunities" will be held in Tashkent. The conference will be attended by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani, Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan, Foreign Ministers of Russia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan Center for Economic Research analyzed the trade potential for Central and South Asia
Elvira Kadyrova In 2020, the total trade turnover between the Central Asian and South Asian countries amounted to US$4.4 billion. The assessments came from the Uzbek Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR). The largest stakes in the mutual trade belong to Kazakhstan (52.8%), Uzbekistan (31.2%) and Turkmenistan (10.4%), said Obid Khakimov, Director of the CERR, at … [Read more...]
IEA: Turkmenistan to lead the growth of gas production in Central Asia
Elvira Kadyrova Global gas demand will reach almost 4.3 trillion cubic meters by 2024, that is 7% higher than the pre-pandemic levels, says a new edition of IEA’s Gas Market Report. Global gas demand dropped by 1.9%, or 75 billion cubic meters, in 2020 due to the exceptionally mild winter in the northern hemisphere and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the … [Read more...]
Russia not dramatic about situation in Afghanistan, is ready to protect its Central Asian allies from the ISIS threat – the USA shapes its future presence in Afghanistan
Elvira Kadyrova The main threat to the security of Central Asia is not the Taliban, but ISIS, which has been intensified in Afghanistan, warns Russia, being engaged in countering such threats. “It is important not to lose sight of Afghanistan, where ISIS is concentrating its forces. They are doing so using the way too drawn-out process of preparation for the actual peace … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan turns 64 – World leaders make phone calls – Heads of regional organizations, multinationals arrive to congratulate – Arkadag Hotel opened
Elvira Kadyrova and Raviliya Kadyrova The birthday of the President of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov was on 29 June 2021. He has turned 64. Several world leaders made phone calls to congratulate the Turkmen leader. The president had separate meetings with a number of regional organizations and multinationals who had arrived to share the joy on the … [Read more...]
Central Asian countries join the initiative on vaccine cooperation under the Belt and Road partnership
Elvira Kadyrova The Central Asian countries Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan and 24 other countries of the Middle East and Asia-Pacific region have agreed to develop cooperation and partnership in the field of COVID-19 vaccines within the framework of the flagship Chinese initiative of Belt and Road. The official launch of the initiative took … [Read more...]
Whom Russia is ready to take as companions for solving Afghan puzzle
Elvira Kadyrova Russia strongly supports the settlement of the Afghan situation with the involvement of regional international organizations such as SCO, the CSTO, and the countries bordering Afghanistan. The statement came from Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu during his remarks at the Moscow Conference on International Security on Wednesday, 23 June. "It is … [Read more...]
Bukhara Forum presents roadmap to SDGs through inter-parliamentary cooperation
An international forum on global inter-parliamentary cooperation in achieving SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) is taking in the Bukhara city of Uzbekistan, 23-24 June 2021. It is moderated by Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis, Ms. Tanzila Narbayeva. The forum is being held as part of the initiative of the President of Uzbekistan on adopting a special UN … [Read more...]
Supplies of Turkmen gas to Gazprom may reach 9 billion cubic meters this year
Elvira Kadyrova The volume of natural gas supplies from Turkmenistan to the Russian multinational Gazprom has been increasing steadily since the resumption of flows in 2019. This year it may reach 9 bcm (billion cubic meters). As reported by Interfax, Turkmenistan supplied 2.2 bcm of gas to Gazprom during the first quarter of 2021. This is nearly double the volume of the … [Read more...]
Central Asian countries to create a single higher education area
Elvira Kadyrova Central Asian countries will create a single area in the field of higher education. The Kazakhstan initiated idea was welcomed at the forum of ministers of education of the Central Asian countries, the Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan reports. The event, held in a hybrid format by Kazakhstan on 18 June 2021, gathered the ministers of education … [Read more...]
Outcomes of SPIEF 2021 – Areas of direct relevance for Central Asia – Part Two
nCa Report In addition to the plenary session, there were several panel discussions at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). The theme of one of them was: Energy Sector Transformations Here is the summary of the session, prepared by the forum organizers: KEY CONCLUSIONS There is a demand among the global population for alternative energy … [Read more...]
Foreign minister of Uzbekistan visits Turkmenistan
The foreign minister of Uzbekistan, Abdulaziz Kamilov, visited Turkmenistan on 26 May 2021. He had a meeting with the foreign minister of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, which was followed by the signing of some bilateral documents. The Uzbek minister was also received by the president of Turkmenistan. During the meeting the sides discussed a number of matters of mutual … [Read more...]
UN declares the Aral region a zone of environmental innovations and technologies
Elvira Kadyrova The UN General Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution declaring the Aral Sea region a zone of ecological innovations and technologies. The document, initiated by Uzbekistan, was co-authored by more than 50 nations, including Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Belarus. The drying of the Aral Sea has become one of the serious … [Read more...]
Consolidated and predictable Central Asia becomes more attractive in economic and investment terms
Akramjon Nematov and Lobar Umarova Central Asia has undergone a radical transformation in recent years. The positive trends observed in the region have affected almost all spheres - from political and economic to cultural and humanitarian. The formation of a new political climate in Central Asia is evidenced by the increased contacts between heads of state, the growth of trade … [Read more...]
Uzbek president visits Turkmenistan
nCa News and Commentary President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan visited Turkmenistan on Thursday, 29 April 2021. It was essentially a personal visit to show solidarity and support for the president and the people of Turkmenistan as the country is in bereavement on the sad demise of the father of the Turkmen president, Myalikguly Berdimuhamedov. The primary nature … [Read more...]
Role of President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Shaping a Strong Civil Society
Eldor TULYAKOV, Executive Director of the “Development Strategy” Center. After Shavkat Mirziyoyev became the head of state in Uzbekistan, during a new stage of development, he began to pay special attention to the development of a strong civil society. The process of radical reforms carried out in the country has embraced all spheres of the social and political life of … [Read more...]
Embassy of Turkmenistan in Tashkent awarded the winners of the competition of reports on the Turkmen-Uzbek relations
Elvira Kadyrova The award ceremony of the winners of the contest of analytical articles and reports dedicated to the Turkmen-Uzbek cooperation was held at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Uzbekistan. The participants of the competition were students and teachers of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan to build the largest wind power plant in Central Asia
Elvira Kadyrova Last week, the Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan and the Masdar Company (UAE) signed an agreement to increase the design capacity of the ongoing project on wind power plants in Uzbekistan to 1.5 GW. According to the country’s minister of energy Alisher Sultanov, the wind farm will be the largest facility of its kind in the Central Asian region. Moreover, this … [Read more...]
Ambassador of Uzbekistan hosts Navruz Reception in Ashgabat
nCa Report A splash of spring: the Uzbek music, the Uzbek cuisine, and the Uzbek hospitality – this was the reception hosted by Ambassador Akmaljon Kuchkarov of Uzbekistan on 12 March 2021 in Ashgabat to mark the globally recognized spring festival, Navruz. In his speech the ambassador covered the latest developments in Uzbekistan. He also praised the services of Ms. … [Read more...]
Mazar-i-Sharif–Peshawar: a corridor to the new future of Central and South Asia
Eldor Aripov, Director of Institute of Strategic and Regional Studies, Uzbekistan On February 2, Tashkent hosted a landmark event for the future of Afghanistan and the entire region. It was the first trilateral meeting of Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan on the implementation of the project for the construction of the Mazar-i-Sharif-Kabul-Peshawar railway. The … [Read more...]
Embassy of Uzbekistan in Ashgabat organizes briefing to mark Uzbek Army Day
The embassy of Uzbekistan in Ashgabat hosted a briefing on Thursday, 14 January 2021, to mark the Uzbek Army Day. It was a gathering of limited scale – only the defence attachés of different countries, based in Ashgabat, were invited to the event. Colonel Alisher Radjabov, the military attaché of Uzbekistan conducted the briefing. He spoke about the history, reforms … [Read more...]
ADB’s grant to enhance electricity import and power supply in Afghanistan
Elvira Kadyrova The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $110 million grant to boost power supply and strengthen Afghanistan’s energy sector by improving its sustainability and promoting cross-border energy supplies from main Central Asian Suppliers. The project will facilitate the Afghan system’s synchronous operation with the Uzbek system and the Central Asia … [Read more...]