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February 2026 saw record-breaking temperatures across Central Asia, further confirming the escalating climate crisis. In all the countries of the region, temperatures significantly exceeded seasonal norms, with extreme heat and water shortages threatening agriculture and water supply systems. asiaplustj.info »
Artificial intelligence technologies have rapidly become part of everyday life, yet skepticism about their impact remains strong. Critics point to risks for employment, education, and cultural identity. asiaplustj.info »
Artificial intelligence has become firmly embedded in everyday life. Yet sceptics remain unconvinced, constantly finding new arguments against AI. In practice, however, it is often possible to strike a compromise: adopting modern tools while addressing concerns that, it must be admitted, are in many cases far from unfounded. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asia has strong economic and investment potential and is interested in expanding cooperation with the United States, Sulton Rahimzoda, Chairman of the State Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management (GosKomInvest), said on February 4 at the opening of the B5+1 Forum in Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek. asiaplustj.info »
Chinese entities are significantly increasing their investments in Central Asia, focusing on joint ventures, acquisitions, and infrastructure projects. Eurasianet notes that China now accounts for more than a quarter of all foreign companies or joint ventures operating in this Central Asian state. asiaplustj.info »
In a series of high level diplomatic engagements, India expanded its outreach to different geographical regions across the world. In this series, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West) Sibi George met Tajikistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sharifzoda Farukh Homiddin in Minsk on the sidelines of III Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security. asiaplustj.info »
Trade between China and the five Central Asian countries exceeded $100 billion in 2025 for the first time, marking a new milestone in their economic relations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on January 19. asiaplustj.info »
For decades, water in Tajikistan was seen as something taken for granted. The Pamir glaciers and the country’s location at the headwaters of Central Asia’s major rivers created a sense of long-term security. asiaplustj.info »
Roughly one-fifth of all land in Central Asia, including Tajikistan, is classified as degraded. According to the latest UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report, Global Environment Outlook 7 (GEO-7) , the figure stood at 20. asiaplustj.info »
Choosing a university is one of the most important decisions for students and their families. Studying abroad can be expensive and uncertain, often involving a major move. But today, students from Tajikistan and neighboring countries can receive an international education without leaving Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
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. asiaplustj.info »
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 »
Dushanbe has been officially named the Cultural Capital of Asia for 2026 by the Asian Mayors Forum (AMF), following a three-day summit held in Tehran, the Islamic Republic of Iran. The announcement was made during the closing ceremony of the “Golden Brick” festival, as reported by Tasnim News Agency and the AMF’s official website . asiaplustj.info »
At the third Economic Forum “European Union – Central Asia,” which concluded on November 26 in Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent, Tajikistan showcased a wide range of investment opportunities and strategic initiatives. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asian countries stand to increase their GDP per capita by 6 to 14 percent above projected levels by 2050 if they significantly scale up investments in the health, education, and development of children, according to a new UNICEF report released on Wednesday. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asia’s agrarian sector loses up to 3% of its gross domestic product (GDP) annually due to natural disasters, according to a new global report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) titled “The Impact of Disasters on Agriculture and Food Security. asiaplustj.info »
On November 15-16, the summit of the heads of state of Central Asia took place in Tashkent in the format of Consultative Meetings, the outcomes of which raised a great number of questions, especially regarding regional integration. asiaplustj.info »
The Central Asia TechConf 2025 , one of the region’s key technology events, took place from October 27 to 31 in Bishkek, Tashkent, and Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
В Бишкеке, Ташкенте и Душанбе с 27 по 31 октября прошла международная конференция Central Asia TechConf 2025 - одно из ключевых технологических событий региона. Мероприятие было организовано компанией A1 Project при поддержке Central Asia Oracle User Group ( CASOUG ), Международного банка Таджикистана и Университета мировой экономики и дипломатии при МИД Республики Узбекистан. asiaplustj.info »
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 »
Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon delivered a keynote address during the working dinner of the Second Central Asia–United States (C5+1) Summit in Washington on November 6, emphasizing the need to deepen regional cooperation with the United States, particularly in economic and energy sectors. asiaplustj.info »
Завоевание титула WBA Asia - еще один способ для спортсмена из Таджикистана укрепиться на международной арене tj.sputniknews.ru »
In late October, U.S. President Donald Trump invited the leaders of Central Asian countries to attend the Central Asia–U.S. summit, which is scheduled for November 6. This invitation came shortly after high-ranking White House officials visited Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. asiaplustj.info »
Таджикский боксёр Давлат Болтаев (6–0–1), бронзовый призёр Олимпийских игр-2024 и чемпион Азиатских игр, 6 ноября проведет судьбоносный бой своей профессиональной карьеры. На ринге в Самаре он встретится с черногорцем Диланом Прашовичем (21–7–0) в поединке за титул WBA Asia в супертяжелой весовой категории. Об этом сообщает организация WBA . asiaplustj.info »
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 »
Developing countries around the world will need up to $310 billion annually by 2035 to manage the mounting impacts of climate change, according to a new report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). asiaplustj.info »
Top US officials have concluded a diplomatic tour of Central Asia aimed at shaping the agenda for the upcoming US-Central Asia summit, set to take place in Washington on November 6. The visit focused on finalizing the agenda for the summit, which will be held in the C5+1 format—bringing together the United States and the five Central Asian nations. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asian countries should intensify their economic and strategic cooperation with India to unlock greater regional trade and investment potential, according to a new report by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). asiaplustj.info »
The current U.S. administration is the easiest one so far for Central Asia to work with. Business interests can be used to attract Washington’s attention, and there is no longer any need for demonstrative distancing from Russia or commitment to democratic reforms. asiaplustj.info »
Russia is facing a growing fuel crisis, marked by domestic shortages and price hikes following a series of Ukrainian drone strikes on its oil refineries, Radio Liberty reported on October 15. In response, Moscow has imposed bans and restrictions on gasoline and diesel exports to secure domestic supply — triggering ripple effects across Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
The volume of transit shipments through Central Asian countries has surged by 70% over the past five years, reaching nearly 35 million tons. Tajikistan’s share of this total was around 0.4 million tons — just over 1%, according to data from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). asiaplustj.info »
At the Global Gateway Forum held in Brussels on October 9–10, the European Union and its partners announced a major expansion of hydropower investments in Central Asia, positioning the region for a sustainable energy future, according to press release issued by the European Union (EU) Delegation to Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced an ambitious plan to expand Russia’s energy investments in Central Asia, signaling readiness to support the construction of hydroelectric and nuclear power plants across the region. asiaplustj.info »
Heads of state from Central Asia and Russia gathered in Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe, on October 9 for the second Central Asia–Russia summit, hosted at the Palace of Nations under the chairmanship of President Emomali Rahmon. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asia is poised for solid economic performance in the near term, driven by robust consumer demand, rising wages, and strong remittance inflows, according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). asiaplustj.info »
In a groundbreaking move for Central Asia, Uzbekistan has announced plans to build the region’s first plant dedicated to producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The facility will be constructed in the Tuprakkala district of Khorezm region and is being developed by international firm Allied Biofuels, with an estimated investment of $5. asiaplustj.info »
On October 9, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Tajikistan for a state visit, marking a significant diplomatic event. Dushanbe will host a summit of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) heads of state and the second Russia-Central Asia summit. asiaplustj.info »
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 »
Typhoon Ragasa has so far claimed the lives of at least 14 people in Taiwan and 7 in the Philippines, while triggering massive evacuations in southern China. In Taiwan, the storm wrought serious damage, particularly in Hualien County, where overflow from a barrier lake near the town of Guangfu caused flash floods, Meduza reports. asiaplustj.info »
Azattyq Asia , a regional department of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty ( RFE/RL ) for Central Asia, reports that this summer, Kyrgyzstan was rocked by a heated debate over the potential legalization of polygamy. asiaplustj.info »
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 »
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 »
Radio Liberty reports that while Chinese President Xi Jinping sent messages of resolve aimed at the West during the September 3 parade and days earlier at a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Chinese officials and businesses inked billions of dollars' worth of new infrastructure and technology deals with Central Asian governments and companies while announcing new asiaplustj.info »
Central Asia has made remarkable strides in fighting hunger, achieving one of the world’s sharpest declines in undernourishment over the past two decades, according to a new report by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). asiaplustj.info »
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 »
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 »
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 »
On July 10, the European Union and Central Asian countries convened for their first Counterterrorism Dialogue in Dushanbe, says press release issued by the European Union (EU) Delegation to Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
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 »
Tajikistan has the potential to become the production and service base for a regional irrigation cluster in Central Asia, according to a joint report released by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). asiaplustj.info »
