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Diplomatic services of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan have successfully freed their citizens, as well as Kyrgyz nationals, who had become victims of a criminal group after being lured into forced labor in Myanmar, Uzbekistan’s Dunyo news agency reported on April 13. asiaplustj.info »
The European Union has announced a 12 billion euro investment package as part of the "Global Gateway" program for the countries of Central Asia. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, made the announcement on April 4 during the Central Asia – European Union summit, according to Spot.uz . asiaplustj.info »
Chronic malnutrition, rising obesity among children, and vulnerability to climate change are key challenges facing Tajikistan, according to the Europe and Central Asia: Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2024 report, released by the United Nations on April 2, 2025. asiaplustj.info »
Radio Liberty says that according to a draft document for the meeting seen by it, the European Union eyes new trade and infrastructure investments while aiming to significantly elevate Brussels’ ties with the Central Asian region, according to a draft document for the meeting seen by RFE/RL. asiaplustj.info »
Irrigated agriculture consumes 79% of all water resources in Central Asia – 100.4 cubic meters out of 127.3 cubic kilometers per year. These figures are provided in a joint analytical report by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization). asiaplustj.info »
This year, the largest technology parks in Central Asia—Astana Hub and IT Park Uzbekistan—will open new international hubs in China and the United Arab Emirates as part of their joint initiative under the Central Asian Innovation Hubs brand, says press release issued by the Astana Hub. asiaplustj.info »
The upcoming European Union-Central Asia summit, to be held in the Uzbek city of Samarkand from April 3-4, is seen by some European observers as a potential watershed moment that can establish Brussels’ Global Gateway strategy as a genuine competitor to China’s Belt & Road initiative for regional influence. asiaplustj.info »
Eurasianet reports that water usage for irrigation and other purposes by Central Asian nations was lower than permitted allotments in 2024, despite generally adequate supplies, according to data published by the Interstate Commission for Water Coordination of Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
RBC reported on March 27 that EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, told reporters in Ashgabat during the 20th EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting that European Union sanctions against Russia are damaging the economies of Central Asian countries, but the EU does not allow them to be bypassed through this region. asiaplustj.info »
Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov stated that the countries of Central Asia should begin the process of introducing a visa-free regime between themselves. He wrote this on his Facebook page. asiaplustj.info »
An article by Chris Rickleton, Central Asia Correspondent, Radio Liberty , notes that ensuring that any dissatisfaction over the state border agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan is contained will be a key priority of the Kyrgyz government ahead of ratification. asiaplustj.info »
Ms. Nargiza Umarova, a senior researcher at the Institute for Advanced International Studies at UMED, considers that the geopolitical shifts following the war in Ukraine have presented Central Asian nations with an opportunity to diversify trade routes and reduce their dependence on Russia for transit. asiaplustj.info »
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 »
The United Nations will establish a regional center dedicated to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Central Asia’s nations and Afghanistan. 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 National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) is once again warning citizens about the growing activity of fraudsters using online platforms for deception. Cases of fraud on social networks like Telegram and WhatsApp are particularly widespread, the NBT press center 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 »
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 »
The 47th U. S. President, Donald Trump, began signing executive orders in bulk immediately after his inauguration on January 20. His decisions often impact not only domestic policy but also the interests of other countries. 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 »
Syria's new rulers have reportedly given high-ranking military positions to several foreign Islamist fighters, a move that has alarmed their home governments, which fear the potential export of unrest to their own soil. asiaplustj.info »
Radio Liberty says migrant detention centers in Russia are running out of space after a crackdown on undocumented migrants following the deadly Crocus City Hall attack in March last year, which was blamed on Central Asian nationals. 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 is placed last among Central Asian countries in the 2024 E-Government Development Index (EGDI) published by the United Nations. Globally, the country with a total score of 0. 56 is ranked 123rd out of 193 nations. asiaplustj.info »
Unable to find work at home, millions of Central Asians have traveled to Russia over the years in search of better employment opportunities. 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 »
Former U. S. Navy officer James Durso has pointed out that no U. S. president has visited the Central Asian region, unlike Russian and Chinese leaders who have successfully strengthened ties with Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
At the 87th meeting of the Interstate Coordination Water Management Commission (ICWMC) held in Turkmenistan’s capital, Ashgabat, on November 6, the water intake limits for the inter-vegetative period of 2024-2025 were approved. asiaplustj.info »
A three-day meeting of the 2024 SPECA Economic Forum and Governing Council concluded in Dushanbe today. asiaplustj.info »
In October this year, the international human rights organization Equality Now published a report titled Breaking Barriers: Addressing Child, Early and Forced Marriage in Eurasia. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of child, early, and forced marriages (CEFM) in seven Eurasian countries, including Tajikistan. 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 »
On November 8, one of the larger health facilities in Khatlon’s Balkhi district, a maternity ward at the central district hospital was officially inaugurated by the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon. 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 »
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 »
Eurasianet says the Biden Administration and Kazakhstan are both eager to boost mutual trade and investment, but an antiquated vestige of the Cold War known as the Jackson-Vanik amendment remains an impediment to stronger US-Kazakh economic ties. 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 »
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 »
Media reports say Israel bombed central Beirut early on Thursday, killing at least six people, after its forces suffered their deadliest day on the Lebanese front in a year of clashes against the Hezbollah group. asiaplustj.info »
UNESCO has expressed concern over the plans of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan to develop the natural territory of the Western Tien Shan. According to a statement from the Public Foundation "Rivers Without Borders," this concern was raised following a visit by a joint mission from UNESCO and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to these countries. 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 »
The 2nd Meeting in the Central Asia plus German Format that took place in Kazakhstan’s capital of Astana on September 17 brought together the five Central Asian heads of state and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik president will attend the second summit of the Central Asia plus Germany format that will take place in Kazakhstan’s capital of Astanan on September 17, an official source within the Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs told Asia-Plus in an interview. asiaplustj.info »
