Central Asia

14:41, october 22, 2021

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Kyrgyz president promises to bring the country out of the energy crisis 2024-2025

A meeting of Kyrgyzstan’s Republican Council of Heads of Local Government Bodies and Local State Administrations was held in Bishkek on October 21-22, according to 24.kg .

11:12, october 20, 2021

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Taliban sent "Tajik Taliban" to the border with Tajikistan. "For safety".

They arrived in Shakhribuzurg, which borders the Shamsiddin Shokhin district in Tajikistan.

10:22, october 18, 2021

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Uzbek, Taliban officials hold talks to discuss economic issues, border security

Uzbek official and visiting Taliban delegation held talks in the Uzbek border city of Termez yesterday to discuss a series of issues, including economic ties, border security and humanitarian aid,

15:52, october 14, 2021

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USA discusses with Uzbekistan the possibility of housing ‘over the horizon’ counterterrorism forces

Citing a defense official and a congressional official, Politico reported on October 13 that Pentagon officials are participating in a delegation this month to Uzbekistan to discuss ongoing

16:32, october 13, 2021

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Kyrgyzstan turns to coal to get through the winter

With temperatures dropping below freezing in Kyrgyzstan officials are turning to coal as the answer to meet people's heating and electricity needs this winter, according to Radio Liberty.

11:14, october 8, 2021

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Uzbekistan foreign minister pays working visit to Afghanistan

On Thursday October 7, Uzbek Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov heading a government delegation arrived in the Afghan capital for discussions.

14:06, october 1, 2021

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ATMs in Uzbekistan temporarily stopped accepting foreign currency due to counterfeit banknotes

Cases of counterfeiting $ 50 and $ 100 banknotes increase in Uzbekistan. As a result, ATMs stopped accepting these banknotes, Podrobno.uz reports.

11:55, september 28, 2021

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Uzbekistan exported melons and watermelons for almost $ 20 million

Most in Tajikistan. Since the beginning of the year, Uzbekistan has exported 69.7 thousand tons of melons and watermelons worth $ 19.

11:42, september 27, 2021

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Media: Afghan pilots who fled to Tajikistan have been waiting for a month to be transferred to the USA in a sanatorium

Afghan soldiers who fled to Tajikistan after the Taliban came to power are isolated from the outside world and are concerned about their future fate.

16:29, september 20, 2021

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Imran Khan says he conveyed a message to the Taliban from Emomali Rahmon to create an inclusive government

Pakistani Prime Minister starts negotiations with Taliban.

11:55, september 20, 2021

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Taliban and Tajiks of Afghanistan may hold negotiations in Dushanbe

The President of Tajikistan and the Prime Minister of Pakistan will assist in organizing the negotiations.

11:37, september 20, 2021

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The SCO anthem sounded for the first time in history at the Dushanbe summit

On September 17, 2021, in Dushanbe under the arches of "Kokhi Navruz", where a meeting of the Council of Heads of SCO Member States was held, the SCO Anthem was played for the first time.

17:10, september 17, 2021

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Emomali Rahmon called on the international community to provide assistance to the besieged Panjshir

Tajikistan stands by its position and calls for an inclusive government in Afghanistan.

16:25, september 17, 2021

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Sadyr Japarov called for the creation of a security belt in Central Asia

A security belt should be created in Central Asia, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov said at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, TASS reports.

14:45, september 16, 2021

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Two Tajik citizens sentenced to life imprisonment in Kyrgyzstan

The court in the Batken region of Kyrgyzstan sentenced two citizens of Tajikistan to life imprisonment.

10:00, september 16, 2021

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UK Cabinet reshuffle: Dominic Raab removed as foreign secretary

After months of public criticism directed at different members of his Cabinet, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is sacking and repositioning top ministers.

16:21, september 15, 2021

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UN Logistics Center established in Uzbekistan to provide assistance to Afghanistan

In connection with the increased needs of Afghanistan for food aid, the UN is increasing stocks of essential goods in warehouses in Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

12:03, september 8, 2021

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Taliban announces the composition of the Afghan government. It was headed by Mullah Hasan Okhund

The Taliban terrorist movement today, September 7, announced the composition of their government at a press conference in Kabul.

17:11, september 6, 2021

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Taliban take over Panjshir, National Resistance Front denies it

NSF reports that resistance fighters are in their positions. Taliban announces complete takeover of Panjshir, Afghanistan's last province not controlled by the Taliban, Meduza reports.

16:50, september 3, 2021

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Uzbek lawmakers suggest that Mirziyoyev should be given the honorary title of 'Head of Nation'

Two Uzbek senior lawmakers have suggested that President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who enjoys virtually unrestrained political power in Uzbekistan, should be given the honorary title of "Head of the

16:25, august 31, 2021

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Turkmen president rejects refugees from Afghanistan pleading coronavirus crisis

Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on August 29 held telephone talks with President of the European Council Charles Michel.

15:41, august 30, 2021

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The toughest challenges await Central Asia due to Afghan aggravation, says German foreign minister

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has given a press conference before his visit to Tajikistan and other Asian countries, EurAsia Daily said on August 30.

16:41, august 25, 2021

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Will the change of power in Afghanistan affect Central Asia's relations with the big powers?

An article by Mr.

10:10, august 25, 2021

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Russian top diplomat says Moscow does not want to see US troops in Central Asia

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergei Lavrov says Russia does not want to see U.S. troops in Central Asia because it would make the region a target for attacks.

11:48, august 23, 2021

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The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan announces resumption of trade and economic ties with Uzbekistan

Citing the Tweeter-account of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Commission for Prevention of Victims Among Civilians and Consideration of Civilian Complaints, Fergana says “A few days

11:22, august 23, 2021

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Tajikistan and Uzbekistan to provide their territories to transit evacuees from Afghanistan

The U.S.

15:12, august 16, 2021

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Uzbekistan grand mufti Usmonkhon Alimov reportedly dies from COVID-19

Uzbekistan grand mufti Usmonkhon Alimov died on August 15 aged 71 due to the effects of coronavirus infection in hospital No 52 in Moscow, Fergana,news reports citing its sources.

16:22, august 2, 2021

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Former President of Kyrgyzstan Askar Akayev brought to Bishkek

Citing the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (GKNB), AKIpress reported on August 2 that former President of Kyrgyzstan Askar Akayev has been brought to Bishkek.

15:08, july 16, 2021

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Op-Ed by Josep Borrell, the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission

“The European Union is a powerful and reliable partner for developing sustainable connectivity in Central Asia and Afghanistan as well as fostering peace and security in the region.

15:25, july 15, 2021

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C5+1 meeting of the US President's Homeland Security Advisor and FMs of C5 states held in Tashkent

The next Central Asia – USA (C5+1) high-level meeting was held today in Tashkent on the sidelines of the International Conference entitled Central and South Asia: Regional Connectivity,