2025-12-9 07:00 |
More than 60% of Asia and the Pacific’s population—about 2.7 billion people—has been lifted from extreme water insecurity over the past 12 years, but these hard-won gains are threatened by accelerating environmental decline and a major financing gap, according to a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report.
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At the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States, held in Tashkent in mid-November, it was announced that Azerbaijan would join this format as a full member. Previously, Azerbaijan participated as an honorary guest. “Today is truly a historic day for our brotherly peoples. asiaplustj.info »
2025-12-02 13:21
The growing ties between the United States and Central Asia could put the region in a difficult position: either risk displeasing Russia and China, or disappoint Trump and fall into even greater dependence on Moscow and Beijing. asiaplustj.info »
2025-11-10 15:18
According to Volcano Discovery , a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6. 3 struck Afghanistan on the night of November 3. The epicenter was located 23 kilometers southwest of Tashqurghan in Balkh province. asiaplustj.info »
2025-11-03 15:08
Central Asia is emerging as a region of growing strategic importance, with the potential to serve as a vital bridge between East and West in the coming decade. Investments, innovation, and digitalization will play a decisive role in unlocking this transformation, according to Tajik legal expert Qarghizmo Qimatshoyeva. asiaplustj.info »
2025-09-30 06:57
Addressing the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev declared that Central Asia has turned the page on an era of closed borders, disputes, and unresolved conflicts. asiaplustj.info »
2025-09-24 12:39
Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s Director General for Central and West Asia Leah Gutierrez on September 22 concluded her first visit to Tajikistan, where she joined President Emomali Rahmon in inaugurating the ADB-supported Hydromet campus, and held meetings with First Deputy Prime Minister Hokim Kholiqzoda, Chairperson of the State Committee on Investment and State-owned Property asiaplustj.info »
2025-09-22 11:44
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Ms. Leah Gutierrez as Director-General for its Central and West Asia Department. As Director General, Ms. Gutierrez will deliver ADB's strategic agenda in the Central and West Asia region. asiaplustj.info »
2025-07-28 11:34
Cities across Central Asia, including Tajikistan, are set to experience a significant rise in temperatures, according to a new report from the World Bank. By 2050, the number of hot days could triple, and heat-related mortality rates are expected to rise significantly, particularly among vulnerable populations. asiaplustj.info »
2025-07-17 14:35
On 11 July, the European Union (EU) and the countries of Central Asia - Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan held the 12th meeting of the annual High-Level Political and Security Dialogue, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
2025-07-14 07:31
Eurasianet reports that relations between the five Central Asian countries and Afghanistan are warming as plans move ahead for new rail links, increased trade and creating opportunities for ordinary Afghans. asiaplustj.info »
2025-07-09 13:07
The International Trade Center (ITC), in collaboration with the Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova, hosted a regional Peer Learning Initiative (PLI) on Authorized Economic Operators (AEO) from 30 June to 2 July 2025 in Moldova’s capital, Chisinau. asiaplustj.info »
2025-07-04 07:35
Tajikistan has inaugurated Central Asia’s first national artificial intelligence (AI) cluster and unveiled the country’s pioneering AI technopark, Area AI. The official launch ceremony reportedly took place in Darvoz district of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) on June 25 and was attended by President Emomali Rahmon. asiaplustj.info »
2025-06-26 09:10
According to a recent study by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) titled “Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation in Central Asia” , countries in the region will require US$29. 2 billion in investment between 2025 and 2030 to modernize and expand their water and climate infrastructure. asiaplustj.info »
2025-06-16 11:58
Central Asia, including Tajikistan, is experiencing a faster rate of warming than the global average, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The region is urged to urgently adapt to increasing climate threats, including droughts, glacier loss, and unpredictable precipitation, which endanger water supply, agriculture, and energy sectors. asiaplustj.info »
2025-06-10 12:38
The 6th Meeting of the Special Representatives and envoys of Central Asian States and the EU for Afghanistan took place in Dushanbe on February 5, 2025. asiaplustj.info »
2025-02-11 12:22
The Heads of the Central Asian nations and the Federal Chancellor of Germany adopted a Joint Declaration. The Leaders, in particular, reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the German-Central Asian partnership based on shared values, mutual respect and interests and to continue the high-level dialogue. asiaplustj.info »
2024-09-18 08:09
Following the results of the business forum in Astana , the business circles of Central Asian countries and Japan signed 22 agreements on cooperation in various sectors and industries , the State Committee for Investment and State Property Management of Tajikistan reports . asiaplustj.info »
2024-08-15 14:46
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon arrived in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, yesterday afternoon for participation in the 6th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and the first summit between the countries of Central Asia and Japan. asiaplustj.info »
2024-08-09 08:19
Azerbaijan’s armiya.az, citing the press center of the county’s Defense Ministry, reports that Azerbaijan and four Central Asian nations, including Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, will conduct a joint operational-tactical command-and-staff drill in July this year. asiaplustj.info »
2024-04-05 07:38
CABAR.asia notes that the war in Ukraine has brought issues of self-identification and national identity in Central Asian states into focus. According to researchers, decolonization issues had been discussed in the expert community previously, but it has gone beyond academic limits after the outbreak of the war. asiaplustj.info »
2023-11-30 14:56
The first meeting of Heads of State of Central Asia and the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Olaf Scholz resulted in adoption of a Joint Declaration. asiaplustj.info »
2023-10-02 08:33
Organized by the IWPR Central Asia Office, an International Expert Meeting entitled “Unlocking Central Asia’s Infrastructure and Energy Potential” took place in early August. According to the organizers, the main goal of this expert discussion was to address the slow progress and challenges hindering infrastructure and energy project development. CABAr. asiaplustj.info »
2023-09-18 15:22
Eurasianet reported on September 8 that Chinese authorities are mobilizing support of Central Asia’s nations on Taiwan issue. Uzbekistan is reportedly supporting China’s vision for Taiwan’s future. asiaplustj.info »
2023-09-12 07:42
The battle against climate change will be won or lost in Asia and the Pacific. asiaplustj.info »
2023-08-15 12:00
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Central Asia Summit yesterday issued the joint statement that affirmed the significance of strengthening political and strategic relations between the GCC countries and Central Asia, stressing the importance of dialogue and partnership towards new horizons in various fields. asiaplustj.info »
2023-07-20 08:08
The European Council says that during an open and constructive meeting, the participants of the 2nd EU-Central Asia Summit reviewed the multilateral and mutually beneficial cooperation between the EU and Central Asian nations since last year's inaugural meeting in Astana, and discussed the EU – Central Asia relations in the context of international developments. asiaplustj.info »
2023-06-05 08:23
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today announced the Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific (IF-CAP), a landmark program which could significantly ramp up support for the region in the battle against climate change. asiaplustj.info »
2023-05-02 09:27
The sixth meeting of foreign ministers in the Central Asia + Russia format took place in the Uzbek city of Samarkand on April14. asiaplustj.info »
2023-04-17 09:38
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has presented at the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York five solutions that should help streamline the regulation of the water and energy complex in Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
2023-03-28 08:54
Nikolai Podguzov, Chairman of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) Management Board, says the EDB is ready to invest at least 400 million US dollars in Central Asia’s water and energy complex The Eurasian Development Bank plans to invest not less than 400 million US dollars in Central Asia’s water and energy complex over the next three years, Nikolai Podguzov, Chairman of the EDB asiaplustj.info »
2023-03-27 08:51
A report released by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) on November 10 focuses on structural changes in the economies of Central Asia’s nations. The Economy of Central Asia: A Fresh Perspective provides a renewed perspective on Central Asia as a large, dynamic and promising economic region and analyses its current structural changes and major growth areas. asiaplustj.info »
2022-11-17 09:22
In statement made on the occasion of the “EU-Central Asia Connectivity Conference: Global Gateway For centuries” that will take place in the Uzbek city of Samarkand on November 18, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Mr. asiaplustj.info »
2022-11-15 12:11
The World Health Organization (WHO) says COVID-19 cases are once again approaching record levels, with the more transmissible Delta variant continuing to dominate transmission across Europe and Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
2022-07-19 14:34
The first Inter-Parliamentary Forum of the Central Asian nations and the Russian Federation, was held in the Turkmen capital, Ashgabat, on May 12. asiaplustj.info »
2022-05-13 08:18
Foreign minister of Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are holding an online meeting via video link today. asiaplustj.info »
2022-04-22 08:36
In a statement released at the China-Central Asia economic and trade cooperation forum, which was held via video link on January 17, Tajik Minister of Economic Development and Trade Zavqi Zavqizoda, in particular, noted that China became one of major trading partners of Central Asia’s nations, including Tajikistan, and the largest investor in Central Asia, the Tajik Ministry of Economic asiaplustj.info »
2022-01-18 14:07
As part of his trip to Tajikistan, Director General of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Central and West Asia Regional Department, Eugene Zhukov, has visited the Anti-Hail Service of the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan, which is located in Hisor City. asiaplustj.info »
2021-11-15 13:34
On the International Day of Family Remittances, Renate Held, IOM Regional Director for Southeastern Europe, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and Simone Giger, Head of SDC’s Global Program for Migration and Development, have looked at how the financial sector can contribute to an equitable recovery. asiaplustj.info »
2021-06-16 11:33
On the International Day of Family Remittances, Renate Held, IOM Regional Director for Southeastern Europe, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and Simone Giger, Head of SDC’s Global Program for Migration and Development, have looked at how the financial sector can contribute to an equitable recovery. asiaplustj.info »
2021-06-16 11:33
Eurasianet says the last few weeks have seen an unusually intense flurry of diplomacy intended to address long-standing frontier disagreements. Few developments will prove to have been as consequential as the one kickstarted by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov’s visit to Uzbekistan on March 11-12. asiaplustj.info »
2021-04-15 09:34
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Eugene Zhukov as Director General of its Central and West Asia Regional Department, says a press release issued by ADB on January 15. As Director General, Mr. asiaplustj.info »
2021-01-15 12:06
The next High Level Political and Security Dialogue between the European Union and Central Asian countries (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan) took place on October 20 through video conferencing. asiaplustj.info »
2020-10-21 13:55
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