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Two weeks of U. S. -Israeli air strikes on Iran have displaced millions of people inside the country, raising concerns among neighboring states about a potential refugee spillover that could develop into a humanitarian crisis, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) reported on March 15. asiaplustj.info »
Climate change, rising consumption, and challenges in water management are making Central Asia increasingly vulnerable to a water crisis. Experts warn that without an urgent revision of water policies, the region’s capitals could face a crisis comparable to the situation in Tehran. asiaplustj.info »
The State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SAPSSI) and its “ASAN Service” were established in 2012 at the initiative of President Ilham Aliyev as an essential part of comprehensive institutional reforms in public administration of the country. asiaplustj.info »
An important revenue stream for Russia in Central Asia appears to be faltering, with increasing financial difficulties threatening the nation’s dominance in the region's power sector. For years, Russia's state-controlled atomic energy company, Rosatom, and other Kremlin-linked enterprises have played a key role in energy projects across Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
Reports circulating on social media about so-called “acid clouds” allegedly moving from Iran toward Central Asia are not supported by scientific data. National hydrometeorology services in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan say there is no threat to the region. asiaplustj.info »
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 »
Bishkek has hosted a two-day B5+1 Forum, which is concluding today. Radio Liberty reported on February 4 that the event brought together government officials and business leaders from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and the United States to explore investment opportunities and strengthen economic cooperation. 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 »
On December 8, the Bank of Russia lifts the limits on foreign currency transfers abroad, which had been imposed on Russian citizens and individuals from friendly countries. RBC says the financial regulator attributed this decision to the "stable situation on the foreign exchange market. 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 »
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 »
The Russian Academy of Sciences is reportedly seeking Kremlin funding to conduct a feasibility study for a massive infrastructure project that would divert water from the Ob River in Siberia to the water-stressed countries of Central Asia — a controversial concept dating back to Soviet times. 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 »
Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (Kazakh Railways, or KTZ), the national railway company, has imposed a ban on the transportation of all types of cargo to stations in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan via the Saryagash border crossing from November 22 to 24. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan will complete the integration of its northern region into the Central Asian unified power grid in the first half of 2026, Energy and Water Resources Minister Daler Juma announced at the 67th meeting of the CIS Electric Power Council, which was held in Dushanbe on November 20. 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 »
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has proposed the formation of a “Central Asian Community,” a new regional economic organization aimed at deepening cooperation among the countries of Central Asia. The call came during a summit of Central Asian leaders held on November 16 in Tashkent, where unity emerged as a central theme for the region’s future. asiaplustj.info »
The seventh Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia took place in the capital of Uzbekistan. President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, participated in the event and delivered a keynote address. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan have agreed to launch a unified regional brand, "Made in Central Asia", and to increase mutual trade volume to $20 billion, according to gazeta.uz . These initiatives were central topics at the first meeting of the region’s ministers of trade and investment, held Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent, on November 13. asiaplustj.info »
Страны Центральной Азии договорились довести взаимную торговлю до $20 млрд и создать единый бренд Made in Central Asia. Эти вопросы, в частности, обсуждали участники первого заседания министров торговли и инвестиций государств Центральной Азии и Азербайджана в Ташкенте 13 ноября, сообщает Gazeta . 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 »
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 »
Western media report that U.S. President Donald Trump hosted the leaders of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan at the White House on November 6, as part of efforts to diversify Washington’s supply of critical minerals essential for high-tech manufacturing. asiaplustj.info »
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 »
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 »
U. S. President Donald Trump has extended official invitations to the presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan to attend the upcoming C5+1 summit in Washington, scheduled for November 6, Azattyk reports. asiaplustj.info »
October 23 marks the worldwide observance of Snow Leopard Day. This elusive big cat — also known as the irbis or ounce — is native to the mountainous regions of Central and South Asia and is now listed as a vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Fergana news agency reported on October 23. 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 »
House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia Ranking Member, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove, and Chair, Congressman Bill Huizenga, on October 20 sent a letter to President Trump urging him to convene a C5+1 Leaders’ Summit in Washington, D.C. on the 10th anniversary of the diplomatic forum. 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 »
Tajikistan is positioning itself as a central player in the energy sector of Central and South Asia, with a focus on developing its vast hydropower resources and ensuring the country's energy independence, according to Daler Juma, Tajikistan’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources. 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 »
The newly renovated Central District Hospital in Temurmalik district, located in the Khatlon province of Tajikistan, was officially inaugurated on October 2. The ceremony, held online, was led by Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon and marks a major step forward in improving healthcare services, especially for mothers and children in the region. 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 »
