Central Asia

11:10, december 20, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan ships copper to Europe bypassing Russia

Uzbekistan has for the first time sent a train loaded with copper to Europe via a new route bypassing Russia, state-owned Uzbekistan Railways said on December 19.

11:40, december 19, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan votes against UN’s resolution demanding Russia withdraw its military forces from Ukraine

For the first time since Russia launched invasion of Ukraine, Kazakhstan has voted against UN’s resolution demanding Russia stop military aggression and withdraw all its military forces from

15:55, december 15, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan launches new air carrier

Significant changes in global air transport that occurred after the pandemic and war in Europe have resulted in emerging new routes and connections, increasing the role of the Central Asia region.

11:44, december 6, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

Turkish freight train loaded with household appliances arrives in Tashkent

Eurasianet says an inaugural freight train carrying goods from Turkiye’s western Mediterranean shores arrived in the Uzbek capital of Tashkent over the weekend.

11:20, november 29, 2022

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Central Asia’s nations have a different perception of nuclear disarmament

The so-called “special military operation” launched by Russia in Ukraine in February heightened the risks of the use of nuclear weapons in the war, says an article entitled “Does

11:19, november 24, 2022

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Uzbekistan to buy aircraft from France

Uzbek media reports say Uzbekistan plans to purchase 17 aircraft from France in the amount of 800 million euros.

09:20, november 22, 2022

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Kazakhstan criticizes OSCE’s “lack of objectivity” in election analysis

Kazakhstan on Monday criticized the “lack of objectivity” of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) observer mission in its preliminary conclusions on

09:04, november 22, 2022

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OSCE criticizes Kazakhstan’s early presidential election for lack of competitiveness

The 20 November early presidential election in Kazakhstan took place in a political environment lacking competitiveness and, while efficiently prepared, the election underlined the need for further

10:33, november 21, 2022

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Incumbent Kazakhstan president wins a snap presidential election held on Sunday

According to exit poll, Kazakh incumbent President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was headed for a landslide victory in a snap election on November 20.

11:34, november 16, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan bedeviled by widespread energy shortages

Eurasianet reported on November 15 that even ahead of winter, households, businesses, and hospitals in Uzbekistan, including in the capital, are experiencing debilitating electricity and heating gas

11:02, november 11, 2022

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Ukraine’s ambassador summoned to Uzbek MFA over spreading falsehoods about supplies to Russia

Uzbek media reports said yesterday that Ukraine’s Ambassador to Uzbekistan Mykola Doroshenko has been summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan (MFA) over what they said

14:46, november 1, 2022

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Uzbekistan may grant prisoners online access to public services

Uzbek media reports say the country’s authorities are considering the possibility of granting prisoners online access to public services. Kun.

09:18, november 1, 2022

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Central Asia’s ever first metal heat treatment line launched in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan has launched Central Asia’s ever first workshop for heat treatment.

15:27, october 27, 2022

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Kyrgyz authorities block RFE/RL's website for two months over video on Tajik border situation

The Kyrgyz government has suspended access to the website of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's Kyrgyz Service , known locally as Radio Azattyk , after RFE/RL refused to take down a video of one

15:44, october 24, 2022

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Kazakhstan endorses its updated military doctrine

The Kazakh Defense Ministry’s press center reported on October 24 that President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev approved the updated military doctrine of the country.

14:10, october 24, 2022

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A dozen civil activists and oppositionists arrested in Kyrgyzstan over opposition to Uzbekistan border deal

Eurasianet says at least a dozen activists and politicians in Kyrgyzstan have been detained in what their supporters say is a reprisal for their opposition to a government plan to hand over the

09:41, october 24, 2022

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Blast at ammunition depot in Uzbekistan’s Syrdarya region leaves sixteen injured

An explosion at the weapons and ammunition depot of a military facility in Uzbekistan’s Syrdarya region has injured several people and caused material damage.

09:40, october 17, 2022

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Astana hosts the first ever summit of Central Asia’s nations and Russia

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon attended the Central Asia – Russia summit that took place in the Kazakh capital, Astana, on October 14.

16:34, october 13, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyzstan receives modern Turkish drone Bayraktar Akinci

Kyrgyz media reports say Kyrgyzstan now has modern Turkish drones Bayraktar Akinci.

10:29, october 12, 2022

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Tajik leader to attend the Central Asia–Russia summit in the Kazakh capital

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon will attend the Central Asia – Russia summit that will take place in the Kazakh capital, Astana, on October 14.

11:03, october 4, 2022

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Kyrgyz deputies propose to allow voluntary mobilization and issuance of weapons to border residents

Members of the parliamentary committee approved the bill in the first reading.

16:25, august 31, 2022

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'Not to test our patience' Taliban Demands Central Asian Countries To Return Helicopters Handed Before Kabul's Siege

“I respectfully call on [Uzbekistan and Tajikistan] not to test our patience & force us to take retaliatory steps [to retake aircraft]," Taliban's Yaqoob said.

11:05, august 23, 2022

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Uzbekistan to cut VAT rate from current percent to 12 percent

Beginning on January 1, 2022, the value-added tax (VAT) rate will be cut from current 25 percent to 12 percent.

10:29, august 22, 2022

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Uzbek government launches the process of privatization of the national air carrier

Uzbekistan’s Duniyo News says the state share of 51 percent and more in the authorized capital of the Joint Stock Company (JSC) Uzbekistan Airways must be put up for auction before

14:13, august 17, 2022

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Water crisis in Central Asia might cause food security problems, mass migration, and even conflicts

The Central Asian nations can be divided into two groups – upstream (Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan) and downstream countries (Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan).

10:21, august 17, 2022

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A new freight railway route paved from China to Central Asia

A new freight railway route connecting China’s eastern province of Jiangsu with Central Asian countries began operating on August 13, Kazakhstan’s The Astana Times reported on August

09:58, august 17, 2022

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Kazakhstan intends to establish differentiated prices for diesel fuel

Kazakh authorities want to introduce differentiated prices for diesel fuel for transit transport and the cost of fuel at border gas stations will differ depending on the residence of the purchased

10:13, august 16, 2022

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Seven Afghans reportedly obtain fake British passports in Tajikistan

Seven Afghans have been removed from Tashkent-London flight on August 5 this year for having forged British passports.

15:22, august 12, 2022

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Kazakhstan unveils Central Asia’s largest mosque

The largest mosque in Central Asia has opened in Kazakhstan’s capital, Nur-Sultan.

16:13, august 11, 2022

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Uzbekistan proposes to launch new transport corridor from China to Afghanistan

Representatives of the railway companies of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan have discussed the possibility of launching a new transport corridor from China through Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan to