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The Middle Corridor trade route is filling out. China and Kazakhstan have announced the launch of a new freight rail transit line that will deliver Chinese goods to Europe while bypassing Russia, Eurasianet reported on March 5. asiaplustj.info »
Eurasianet reports that when it comes to Eurasia, the Trump administration has acted quickly to reverse the foreign policy of its predecessor, underscored by moves to foster a rapid thaw in relations with Russia. asiaplustj.info »
In the region, there is a widespread perception of water as an unlimited resource, but this is not the case; and if we do not change our attitude, we will have to pay significantly more. Central Asia is facing a growing water crisis caused by the inefficient use of water. asiaplustj.info »
On February 24, the European Union and the United Kingdom announced an expansion of anti-Russian sanctions. Companies from Central Asia were also included on the updated lists, Fergana news agency says . asiaplustj.info »
On Monday February 24, the European Council appointed Mr. Eduards Stiprais as new EU Special Representative (EUSR) for Central Asia. Press release issued by the EU Council says he will take up his duties on 1 March 2025 with an initial mandate of 2 years, succeeding Terhi Hakala. asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Transport of Tajikistan and the Chinese company, Zhejiang Communications Construction Group Co. Ltd, have signed a contract for the construction of the longest road bridge in Central Asia, the press center of the Ministry of Transport of Tajikistan (MoT) says . asiaplustj.info »
The preliminary findings of a European Union study on gender equality in Kyrgyzstan show that about one out of every five marriages in Kyrgyzstan involves “bride kidnapping”. Bride kidnapping, or an act of abduction for the purpose of forced marriage, is particularly common in rural areas in Kyrgyzstan. The practice is not limited to Kyrgyzstan, however. asiaplustj.info »
The European Union (EU) Delegation to Uzbekistan said on February 13 that the first EU-Central Asia summit will take place on April 3-4, 2025. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asia holds strategic significance for Iran for several reasons. Tajik expert Qosim Bekmuhammad notes that Central Asia’s location in the heart of the Eurasian continent, its direct proximity to key Iranian partners such as Russia and China, its vast natural resources, and its position along major international transport routes make the region highly attractive to Tehran. asiaplustj.info »
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 »
Kazakhstan leads Central Asia in average wage, according to Ranking. kz . Data from the CIS Interstate Statistical Committee shows that in September 2024, the average nominal salary in Kazakhstan was US $817. asiaplustj.info »
The World Bank forecast published this month, titled Global Economic Prospects , projects economic growth in most Central Asia’s nations to remain mostly flat, or experience slight dips in growth in the coming years. asiaplustj.info »
The economy of Central Asia is growing 40% faster than the global average, revealing investment opportunities in the heart of Eurasia, reports the press service of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan, along with other Central Asian countries—Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan—is becoming an increasingly significant market with high growth potential. The economies of these countries, home to over 80 million people, are growing due to population increases, rising domestic consumption, infrastructure projects, and foreign investments. asiaplustj.info »
After living on the margins of society for most of their lives, nearly 220,000 people have been granted nationality by Central Asian states over the past decade, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) says . asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has been awarded with Asia’s best country for natural scenery tourism at Top Asia Corporate Ball 2024 On December 3, 2024, at the Top Asia Corporate Ball 2024, Tajikistan was awarded with the prestigious Asia’s Best Nation for Natural Scenery Tourism Award, according to the Tajik MFA information department. asiaplustj.info »
The Fifth China-Central Asia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting that took place in Chengdu, China on December 1 ended with adoption of a Joint Statement. All parties reportedly reiterated their determination to jointly build a China-Central Asia community with a shared future. asiaplustj.info »
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin took part in the 5th Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Central Asia-China format that took place in southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu on December 1. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asia may lose up to a third of its glaciers by 2050, Bahodur Sheralizoda, the Chairman of Tajikistan's Committee for Environmental Protection, noted while speaking at a climate panel discussion during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan on November 13. asiaplustj.info »
The World Bank, in collaboration with the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA), hosted a regional conference entitled “Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance in Central Asia” on November 12-13 to discuss solutions the region can adopt to be financially prepared for the mounting disaster risks. asiaplustj.info »
Experts from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Central Asia reported that the number of stateless individuals in the post-Soviet republics of this region has decreased sevenfold over the past decade. asiaplustj.info »
In QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025, Tajikistan’s best university, National University of Tajikistan (TNU), ranks 561st among 984 universities in Asia. asiaplustj.info »
One company each from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan and two others from Uzbekistan have been added to the US Treasury Department’s sanctions list. They are accused of providing machine tools and other dual-use equipment to Russia via China in violation of US rules barring trade that can support the Kremlin’s war effort in Ukraine. asiaplustj.info »
On October 24, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution titled "Zone of Peace, Trust, and Cooperation of Central Asia," introduced by Turkmenistan on behalf of the region's countries, according to the UN News Center . asiaplustj.info »
CABAR.asia expert Inga Sikorskaia offers recommendations to journalists on what terminology to use when reporting on the Taliban and other radical movements. Within the current context, media and journalists in Central Asia face the following dilemmas: How to cover issues happening in Afghanistan now? asiaplustj.info »
Media outlets in Turkic-speaking countries say Turkiye has decided to replace term “Central Asia” with “Turkestan” in its history curriculum. Turkiey’s Ministry of National Education has reportedly unveiled significant changes to its history curriculum, replacing the phrase “Central Asia” with “Turkestan.” News. asiaplustj.info »
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 »
On September 2, 2024, the University of Central Asia's School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) welcomed the Class of 2029 with its traditional bell-ringing ceremony, held simultaneously at its residential campuses in Khorog, Tajikistan, and Naryn, Kyrgyzstan. asiaplustj.info »
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 »
It came after an earthquake rattled Japan. Turkiye’s Anadolu Agency reports that on August 9, commencing at 7:45 p.m. for approximately 10 minutes, Mr. Kishida Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan, reportedly held a summit telephone talk with Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Uzbekistan. The overview of the talk is as follows. asiaplustj.info »
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 »
The Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-K), an affiliate of the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group, is reportedly ramping up its media outreach in Central Asia. The group’s propaganda efforts are raising concerns about the possibility of a terror attack in the region. asiaplustj.info »
Elevate Global Access Through E-Commerce (E-GATE) seeks to alleviate poverty by opening new opportunities and broadening market access for Central Asian producers and smaller business entities (SBEs), says press release issued by the World Bank. asiaplustj.info »
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) energy ministers/ meeting that took place in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, on June 20-21 has approved the Draft Strategy for the Expansion of Energy Cooperation for the period up to 2030. asiaplustj.info »
The Regional Forum of Basin Organizations took place in Dushanbe yesterday on the sidelines of the Third High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development”, 2018-2028, which is being held in the Tajik capital on June 10-13 within the framework of the Dushanbe Water Process. asiaplustj.info »
On Thursday May 30, 2024, Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin met in Rome with Ambassador Terhi Hakala, the European Union Special Representative for Central Asia, according to the Tajik MFA information department. asiaplustj.info »
On Wednesday May 29, the top Tajik diplomat Sirojiddin Muhriddin, heading a government delegation, participated in the Third Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs “Central Asia - Italy” in the C5+1 format, which took place in Rome. asiaplustj.info »
China and five Central Asian nations will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) late this month to establish a China-Central Asia emergency management cooperation mechanism, Chinese state-run news agency Xinhua reported yesterday, citing a Chinese official. asiaplustj.info »
Moscow and Tashkent have signed an accord for Russia to build a small-capacity nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan, as Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent, within his Uzbek counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev. asiaplustj.info »
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has named H asiaplustj.info »
The U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is hosting the 13th Central Asia Trade Forum, entitled “Trade Connections: Bridging Globally,” on May 14 and 15 at the Rixos Hotel in Almaty, Kazakhstan. asiaplustj.info »
In a statement delivered on the occasion of the world Press Freedom Day, the High representative of the European Union, Mr. Josep Borrell Fontelles, in particular, noted that in 2024, with elections taking place in over 60 countries around the globe, the work of journalists is more significant than ever. asiaplustj.info »
It seems that the Russian authorities are having a hard time accepting that Russia is playing second fiddle to China when it comes to trade in Central Asia. Eurasianet says the reluctance of Russian officials to acknowledge trade reality was on display at trade fair “INNOPROM Central Asia” that took place in Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent from April 22 to April 24. asiaplustj.info »
News Central Asia ( nCa ) says the population of Central Asia is currently in excess of 80. 8 million. There has been an average growth of one million during the past ten years. The experts reportedly estimate that by 2050, the population of Central Asia would exceed 100 million. asiaplustj.info »
Bahrain News Agency ( BNA ) and Qatar News Agency ( QNA ) reported on April 14 that the second ministerial meeting of the Strategic Dialogue between Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Central Asian nations took place in Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent, on April 15. asiaplustj.info »
Bahrain News Agency ( BNA ) and Qatar News Agency ( QNA ) reported on April 14 that the second ministerial meeting of the Strategic Dialogue between Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Central Asian nations is kicking off in Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent, on April 15. asiaplustj.info »
Developing economies in Asia and the Pacific are forecast to expand by 4.9% on average this year as the region continues its resilient growth amid robust domestic demand, improving semiconductor exports, and recovering tourism, says a report released by the Asian Development Bank on April 11. asiaplustj.info »
Islamic Banking is growing from a small base in Central Asian countries with financings of about $500 million as of September 30, 2023, S&P Global Ratings said in its report “Islamic Banking in Central Asia Remains Nascent,” published on February 27 this year. asiaplustj.info »
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 »
Enhanced security measures have been implemented in Central Asia’s nations following the March 22 terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall concert venue near Moscow. Additional security measures were reportedly taken in public places. asiaplustj.info »
