Central Asia

15:47, march 29, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan to invest US$65,6m to combating TB

Uzbekistan will invest US$65.6 million in 2010-2014 to combat tuberculosis in the country, the article of senior phthisiatrician of Uzbek Health Ministry Nargiza Parpiyeva said at Narodnoye Slovo.

15:44, march 29, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Turkmenistan to host traditional week of Francophonie

"Francophonie Week-2010" opened at the Turkmen National Music and Drama Theatre named after Makhtumkuli in Ashgabat on March 26.

15:31, march 25, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Kurmanbek Bakiyev: Kurultai goals achieved

“We have achieved the goals of the Kurultai of Consent in Kyrgyzstan”, the President of Kyrgyzstan Kurmanbek Bakiyev stated in the National Philharmonic Hall where the people’s forum took place on 24

15:28, march 25, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan and Russia agreed to extend coop in food and automobile industries

Agreements on extension of cooperation in the food and automobile industries were achieved at the meeting of First Deputy Prime Ministers of Kazakhstan and Russia Umirzak Shukeyev and Igor Shuvalov,

15:25, march 25, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbek President sign decree to award World War II veterans

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov signed a decree on awarding participants and disabled veterans of World War Two in connection with the 65th anniversary of Victory in the World War Two.

15:29, march 17, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Presidents of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan hold talks

President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbaev held a meeting with the President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov on 16 March after arrival in Tashkent.

15:27, march 17, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyz Ex-Minister of Foreign Affairs sentenced for 5 year jail term

The Pervomayski court of Bishkek city pronounced a sentence to the Ex-Minister of Foreign Affairs Alikbek Dzhekshenkulov.

15:25, march 17, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

UN Secretary General to visit Kazakhstan in April

The UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, will visit Kazakhstan in April, 2010, the agency reports citing the UNDP PR Department in Kazakhstan.

15:22, march 17, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Turkmen and Russian FM sign cooperation program for 2010

Today, as part of his working visit to Ashgabat, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov was received at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, where he held talks with his

14:39, march 16, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan plans to attract World Bank loan for US$88m

Uzbekistan is developing a project on improving water supply in Syrdarya region with the cost of US$100 million.

14:32, march 16, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

PA of Council of Europe supports initiative of Kazakhstan to hold OSCE summit

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has supported the initiative of Kazakhstan on carrying out of the summit of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).

14:29, march 16, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Development Fund to allot $150M on different projects in 2010

The Development Fund plans to assign $150 million for different projects in 2010, Riffat Utyashev, the financial director of the Development Fund said at the Zhogorku Kenesh session on budget and

14:25, march 16, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Japan to provide loans to Turkmenistan for construction of chemical plants in Mary

The bank of foreign economic activity of Turkmenistan will conclude a credit agreement worth Japanese Yen 45,034,400 billion with the Bank of International Cooperation of Japan for a term of 13 years.

14:59, march 15, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

35 villagers die in Kazakhstan flood

The death toll from the flood in the village of Kyzyl-Agash in Kazakhstan's Alma Ata region has reached 35, the mass media reported on Saturday.

14:56, march 15, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyzstanis owes 231.5 million soms for natural gas

As of February 1, 2010 in Kyrgyzstan debts of population for consumed natural gas amount to 231.5 million soms, the press service “Kyrgyzgas” told the news agency.

14:55, march 15, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Japan allocates US$589,517 to water supply, irrigation projects

The Government of Japan allocated grants for US$589,517 to seven projects in Uzbekistan, which will be directed at improving water supply to population and irrigation and drainage systems.

14:52, march 15, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

President of Turkmenistan gives start to mass tree planting campaign

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov gave a symbolic start to the large-scale planting of 10 thousand seedlings, which is due to begin in just a few days.

14:04, march 11, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

More than 130 people on a wait list for hemodialysis in Kyrgyzstan

More than 130 Kyrgyzstani suffer from chronic kidney disease. Moreover, all of these patients are currently on a wait list for hemodialysis.

13:58, march 11, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan to keep the status of the world leader of flour exports

According to the forecast of the International Grains Council (IGC), in the current season, Kazakhstan will again keep the status of the world leader of flour exports.

13:56, march 11, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan builds power transmission line

Uzbekistan built 500 kW high-voltage line between Novo-Angrenskaya Combined Heat and Power Plant and the Ferghana Valley, local media outlet reported.

13:54, march 11, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

International scientific conference to discuss cultural heritage of Eastern Turkmenistan

An international scientific conference titled "Heritage of Eastern Turkmenistan in the System of Medieval Cultures" began in the town of Turkmenabat.

14:45, march 10, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Kurmanbek Bakiev says Kyrgyzstan to continue assisting Afghanistan

Kurmanbek Bakiev said during a meeting with the U.S.General David Petraeus that Kyrgyzstan will seek to assist in restoration of Afghanistan. The statement was voiced by the President’s secretariat.

14:41, march 10, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakh-Hungarian Intergovernmental Commission held session in Budapest

The 2nd sitting of the Kazakh-Hungarian Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation took place in Budapest on March 9.

14:34, march 10, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbek President signs resolution on developing ties with Korea

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov signed a resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers on realizing agreements, reached during the state visit of the President to the Republic of Korea, and further

14:32, march 10, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

New frontier post commissioned in Akhal province of Turkmenistan

A new frontier post called "Aksuv" of the Kaahka border unit was put into operation in Akhal province of Turkmenistan.

14:36, march 9, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Russia and Kazakhstan discussed prospects of organization of parallel work of electropower systems

The representatives of Russia and Kazakhstan during the meeting in Astana discussed prospects of further cooperation in organization of the parallel work of electropower systems of two countries.

14:32, march 9, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

KYRGYZSTAN: Uninterrupted power supply to start on 8 March, 2010

Kyrgyz citizens will be provided with uninterrupted power supply starting from 8 March, 2010, the Minister of Energy reported.

14:28, march 9, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Japan allocates US$457,679 to Uzbek projects

Japan allocates US$457,679 to six projects within the no-string aid of the Government of Japan to grass-root projects.

14:24, march 9, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Turkmenbashi to host international festival of gifted children

The Government of Turkmenistan jointly with the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) will hold the 3rd International Festival of Gifted Children "Avaza - land of friendship" on the Caspian Sea coast.

14:23, march 4, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Central Asia

Uzbekistan to invest US$65,6m to combating TB

Uzbekistan will invest US$65.6 million in 2010-2014 to combat tuberculosis in the country, the article of senior phthisiatrician of Uzbek Health Ministry Nargiza Parpiyeva said at Narodnoye Slovo.

Turkmenistan to host traditional week of Francophonie

"Francophonie Week-2010" opened at the Turkmen National Music and Drama Theatre named after Makhtumkuli in Ashgabat on March 26.

Kurmanbek Bakiyev: Kurultai goals achieved

“We have achieved the goals of the Kurultai of Consent in Kyrgyzstan”, the President of Kyrgyzstan Kurmanbek Bakiyev stated in the National Philharmonic Hall where the people’s forum took place on 24

Kazakhstan and Russia agreed to extend coop in food and automobile industries

Agreements on extension of cooperation in the food and automobile industries were achieved at the meeting of First Deputy Prime Ministers of Kazakhstan and Russia Umirzak Shukeyev and Igor Shuvalov,

Uzbek President sign decree to award World War II veterans

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov signed a decree on awarding participants and disabled veterans of World War Two in connection with the 65th anniversary of Victory in the World War Two.

Presidents of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan hold talks

President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbaev held a meeting with the President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov on 16 March after arrival in Tashkent.

Kyrgyz Ex-Minister of Foreign Affairs sentenced for 5 year jail term

The Pervomayski court of Bishkek city pronounced a sentence to the Ex-Minister of Foreign Affairs Alikbek Dzhekshenkulov.

UN Secretary General to visit Kazakhstan in April

The UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, will visit Kazakhstan in April, 2010, the agency reports citing the UNDP PR Department in Kazakhstan.

Turkmen and Russian FM sign cooperation program for 2010

Today, as part of his working visit to Ashgabat, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov was received at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, where he held talks with his

Uzbekistan plans to attract World Bank loan for US$88m

Uzbekistan is developing a project on improving water supply in Syrdarya region with the cost of US$100 million.

PA of Council of Europe supports initiative of Kazakhstan to hold OSCE summit

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has supported the initiative of Kazakhstan on carrying out of the summit of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).

Development Fund to allot $150M on different projects in 2010

The Development Fund plans to assign $150 million for different projects in 2010, Riffat Utyashev, the financial director of the Development Fund said at the Zhogorku Kenesh session on budget and

Japan to provide loans to Turkmenistan for construction of chemical plants in Mary

The bank of foreign economic activity of Turkmenistan will conclude a credit agreement worth Japanese Yen 45,034,400 billion with the Bank of International Cooperation of Japan for a term of 13 years.

35 villagers die in Kazakhstan flood

The death toll from the flood in the village of Kyzyl-Agash in Kazakhstan's Alma Ata region has reached 35, the mass media reported on Saturday.

Kyrgyzstanis owes 231.5 million soms for natural gas

As of February 1, 2010 in Kyrgyzstan debts of population for consumed natural gas amount to 231.5 million soms, the press service “Kyrgyzgas” told the news agency.

Japan allocates US$589,517 to water supply, irrigation projects

The Government of Japan allocated grants for US$589,517 to seven projects in Uzbekistan, which will be directed at improving water supply to population and irrigation and drainage systems.

President of Turkmenistan gives start to mass tree planting campaign

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov gave a symbolic start to the large-scale planting of 10 thousand seedlings, which is due to begin in just a few days.

More than 130 people on a wait list for hemodialysis in Kyrgyzstan

More than 130 Kyrgyzstani suffer from chronic kidney disease. Moreover, all of these patients are currently on a wait list for hemodialysis.

Kazakhstan to keep the status of the world leader of flour exports

According to the forecast of the International Grains Council (IGC), in the current season, Kazakhstan will again keep the status of the world leader of flour exports.

Uzbekistan builds power transmission line

Uzbekistan built 500 kW high-voltage line between Novo-Angrenskaya Combined Heat and Power Plant and the Ferghana Valley, local media outlet reported.

International scientific conference to discuss cultural heritage of Eastern Turkmenistan

An international scientific conference titled "Heritage of Eastern Turkmenistan in the System of Medieval Cultures" began in the town of Turkmenabat.

Kurmanbek Bakiev says Kyrgyzstan to continue assisting Afghanistan

Kurmanbek Bakiev said during a meeting with the U.S.General David Petraeus that Kyrgyzstan will seek to assist in restoration of Afghanistan. The statement was voiced by the President’s secretariat.

Kazakh-Hungarian Intergovernmental Commission held session in Budapest

The 2nd sitting of the Kazakh-Hungarian Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation took place in Budapest on March 9.

Uzbek President signs resolution on developing ties with Korea

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov signed a resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers on realizing agreements, reached during the state visit of the President to the Republic of Korea, and further

New frontier post commissioned in Akhal province of Turkmenistan

A new frontier post called "Aksuv" of the Kaahka border unit was put into operation in Akhal province of Turkmenistan.

Russia and Kazakhstan discussed prospects of organization of parallel work of electropower systems

The representatives of Russia and Kazakhstan during the meeting in Astana discussed prospects of further cooperation in organization of the parallel work of electropower systems of two countries.

KYRGYZSTAN: Uninterrupted power supply to start on 8 March, 2010

Kyrgyz citizens will be provided with uninterrupted power supply starting from 8 March, 2010, the Minister of Energy reported.

Japan allocates US$457,679 to Uzbek projects

Japan allocates US$457,679 to six projects within the no-string aid of the Government of Japan to grass-root projects.

Turkmenbashi to host international festival of gifted children

The Government of Turkmenistan jointly with the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) will hold the 3rd International Festival of Gifted Children "Avaza - land of friendship" on the Caspian Sea coast.

Kazakhstan is unconditional leader in integration processes

Kazakhstan is an unconditional leader in the integration processes on the post-Soviet territory.