Central Asia

14:46, january 11, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Court recognizes leader of nation law as null and void

Vlast.kz says Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Court on January 12 adopted a resolution to recognize the Law on the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Elbasy as null and void.

13:59, january 9, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyz president invites creditors to write off the country's external debt in exchange for channeling funds for ‘green projects’ implementation

Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov has published appeal to the partner countries and international financial institutions on his social media page.

10:40, january 5, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

Cache with 26 kg of drugs found near the border of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

The State Security Service of Uzbekistan discovered a cache of 26 kg of drugs near the border with Tajikistan, press service of the State Security Service reports.

15:23, december 29, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

India initiates proceeds against Doc-1 Max manufacturer in connection with death of 18 children in Uzbekistan

India’s SK Todays News reported on December 29 that the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) said it has initiated a probe in connection with the death of 18 children in

15:43, december 28, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

In Uzbekistan, smoking is prohibited in the presence of children and pregnant women

Uzbekistan’s upper chamber (Senate) on December 27 endorsed the new edition of the law on restricting the distribution and consumption of alcohol and tobacco products, Fergana news agency

14:44, december 26, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan does not join sanctions imposed on Russia, says Kazakh foreign minister

Kazakhstan maintains friendly relations with both Russia and Ukraine and regularly urges the countries to settle their conflict diplomatically, Kazakh Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi reportedly

11:20, december 21, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan plans to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations to 2500 by 2025

Uzbekistan plans to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations to 2500 by 2025.

11:10, december 20, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan ships copper to Europe bypassing Russia

Uzbekistan has for the first time sent a train loaded with copper to Europe via a new route bypassing Russia, state-owned Uzbekistan Railways said on December 19.

11:40, december 19, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan votes against UN’s resolution demanding Russia withdraw its military forces from Ukraine

For the first time since Russia launched invasion of Ukraine, Kazakhstan has voted against UN’s resolution demanding Russia stop military aggression and withdraw all its military forces from

15:55, december 15, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan launches new air carrier

Significant changes in global air transport that occurred after the pandemic and war in Europe have resulted in emerging new routes and connections, increasing the role of the Central Asia region.

11:44, december 6, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

Turkish freight train loaded with household appliances arrives in Tashkent

Eurasianet says an inaugural freight train carrying goods from Turkiye’s western Mediterranean shores arrived in the Uzbek capital of Tashkent over the weekend.

11:20, november 29, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

Central Asia’s nations have a different perception of nuclear disarmament

The so-called “special military operation” launched by Russia in Ukraine in February heightened the risks of the use of nuclear weapons in the war, says an article entitled “Does

11:19, november 24, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan to buy aircraft from France

Uzbek media reports say Uzbekistan plans to purchase 17 aircraft from France in the amount of 800 million euros.

09:20, november 22, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan criticizes OSCE’s “lack of objectivity” in election analysis

Kazakhstan on Monday criticized the “lack of objectivity” of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) observer mission in its preliminary conclusions on

09:04, november 22, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

OSCE criticizes Kazakhstan’s early presidential election for lack of competitiveness

The 20 November early presidential election in Kazakhstan took place in a political environment lacking competitiveness and, while efficiently prepared, the election underlined the need for further

10:33, november 21, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

Incumbent Kazakhstan president wins a snap presidential election held on Sunday

According to exit poll, Kazakh incumbent President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was headed for a landslide victory in a snap election on November 20.

11:34, november 16, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan bedeviled by widespread energy shortages

Eurasianet reported on November 15 that even ahead of winter, households, businesses, and hospitals in Uzbekistan, including in the capital, are experiencing debilitating electricity and heating gas

11:02, november 11, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

Ukraine’s ambassador summoned to Uzbek MFA over spreading falsehoods about supplies to Russia

Uzbek media reports said yesterday that Ukraine’s Ambassador to Uzbekistan Mykola Doroshenko has been summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan (MFA) over what they said

14:46, november 1, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan may grant prisoners online access to public services

Uzbek media reports say the country’s authorities are considering the possibility of granting prisoners online access to public services. Kun.

09:18, november 1, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

Central Asia’s ever first metal heat treatment line launched in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan has launched Central Asia’s ever first workshop for heat treatment.

15:27, october 27, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyz authorities block RFE/RL's website for two months over video on Tajik border situation

The Kyrgyz government has suspended access to the website of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's Kyrgyz Service , known locally as Radio Azattyk , after RFE/RL refused to take down a video of one

15:44, october 24, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan endorses its updated military doctrine

The Kazakh Defense Ministry’s press center reported on October 24 that President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev approved the updated military doctrine of the country.

14:10, october 24, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

A dozen civil activists and oppositionists arrested in Kyrgyzstan over opposition to Uzbekistan border deal

Eurasianet says at least a dozen activists and politicians in Kyrgyzstan have been detained in what their supporters say is a reprisal for their opposition to a government plan to hand over the

09:41, october 24, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

Blast at ammunition depot in Uzbekistan’s Syrdarya region leaves sixteen injured

An explosion at the weapons and ammunition depot of a military facility in Uzbekistan’s Syrdarya region has injured several people and caused material damage.

09:40, october 17, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

Astana hosts the first ever summit of Central Asia’s nations and Russia

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon attended the Central Asia – Russia summit that took place in the Kazakh capital, Astana, on October 14.

16:34, october 13, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyzstan receives modern Turkish drone Bayraktar Akinci

Kyrgyz media reports say Kyrgyzstan now has modern Turkish drones Bayraktar Akinci.

10:29, october 12, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

Tajik leader to attend the Central Asia–Russia summit in the Kazakh capital

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon will attend the Central Asia – Russia summit that will take place in the Kazakh capital, Astana, on October 14.

11:03, october 4, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyz deputies propose to allow voluntary mobilization and issuance of weapons to border residents

Members of the parliamentary committee approved the bill in the first reading.

16:25, august 31, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

'Not to test our patience' Taliban Demands Central Asian Countries To Return Helicopters Handed Before Kabul's Siege

“I respectfully call on [Uzbekistan and Tajikistan] not to test our patience & force us to take retaliatory steps [to retake aircraft]," Taliban's Yaqoob said.

11:05, august 23, 2022

CENTRAL ASIA

Central Asia

Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Court recognizes leader of nation law as null and void

Vlast.kz says Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Court on January 12 adopted a resolution to recognize the Law on the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Elbasy as null and void.

Kyrgyz president invites creditors to write off the country's external debt in exchange for channeling funds for ‘green projects’ implementation

Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov has published appeal to the partner countries and international financial institutions on his social media page.

Cache with 26 kg of drugs found near the border of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

The State Security Service of Uzbekistan discovered a cache of 26 kg of drugs near the border with Tajikistan, press service of the State Security Service reports.

India initiates proceeds against Doc-1 Max manufacturer in connection with death of 18 children in Uzbekistan

India’s SK Todays News reported on December 29 that the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) said it has initiated a probe in connection with the death of 18 children in

In Uzbekistan, smoking is prohibited in the presence of children and pregnant women

Uzbekistan’s upper chamber (Senate) on December 27 endorsed the new edition of the law on restricting the distribution and consumption of alcohol and tobacco products, Fergana news agency

Kazakhstan does not join sanctions imposed on Russia, says Kazakh foreign minister

Kazakhstan maintains friendly relations with both Russia and Ukraine and regularly urges the countries to settle their conflict diplomatically, Kazakh Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi reportedly

Uzbekistan plans to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations to 2500 by 2025

Uzbekistan plans to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations to 2500 by 2025.

Uzbekistan ships copper to Europe bypassing Russia

Uzbekistan has for the first time sent a train loaded with copper to Europe via a new route bypassing Russia, state-owned Uzbekistan Railways said on December 19.

Kazakhstan votes against UN’s resolution demanding Russia withdraw its military forces from Ukraine

For the first time since Russia launched invasion of Ukraine, Kazakhstan has voted against UN’s resolution demanding Russia stop military aggression and withdraw all its military forces from

Uzbekistan launches new air carrier

Significant changes in global air transport that occurred after the pandemic and war in Europe have resulted in emerging new routes and connections, increasing the role of the Central Asia region.

Turkish freight train loaded with household appliances arrives in Tashkent

Eurasianet says an inaugural freight train carrying goods from Turkiye’s western Mediterranean shores arrived in the Uzbek capital of Tashkent over the weekend.

Central Asia’s nations have a different perception of nuclear disarmament

The so-called “special military operation” launched by Russia in Ukraine in February heightened the risks of the use of nuclear weapons in the war, says an article entitled “Does

Uzbekistan to buy aircraft from France

Uzbek media reports say Uzbekistan plans to purchase 17 aircraft from France in the amount of 800 million euros.

Kazakhstan criticizes OSCE’s “lack of objectivity” in election analysis

Kazakhstan on Monday criticized the “lack of objectivity” of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) observer mission in its preliminary conclusions on

OSCE criticizes Kazakhstan’s early presidential election for lack of competitiveness

The 20 November early presidential election in Kazakhstan took place in a political environment lacking competitiveness and, while efficiently prepared, the election underlined the need for further

Incumbent Kazakhstan president wins a snap presidential election held on Sunday

According to exit poll, Kazakh incumbent President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was headed for a landslide victory in a snap election on November 20.

Uzbekistan bedeviled by widespread energy shortages

Eurasianet reported on November 15 that even ahead of winter, households, businesses, and hospitals in Uzbekistan, including in the capital, are experiencing debilitating electricity and heating gas

Ukraine’s ambassador summoned to Uzbek MFA over spreading falsehoods about supplies to Russia

Uzbek media reports said yesterday that Ukraine’s Ambassador to Uzbekistan Mykola Doroshenko has been summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan (MFA) over what they said

Uzbekistan may grant prisoners online access to public services

Uzbek media reports say the country’s authorities are considering the possibility of granting prisoners online access to public services. Kun.

Central Asia’s ever first metal heat treatment line launched in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan has launched Central Asia’s ever first workshop for heat treatment.

Kyrgyz authorities block RFE/RL's website for two months over video on Tajik border situation

The Kyrgyz government has suspended access to the website of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's Kyrgyz Service , known locally as Radio Azattyk , after RFE/RL refused to take down a video of one

Kazakhstan endorses its updated military doctrine

The Kazakh Defense Ministry’s press center reported on October 24 that President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev approved the updated military doctrine of the country.

A dozen civil activists and oppositionists arrested in Kyrgyzstan over opposition to Uzbekistan border deal

Eurasianet says at least a dozen activists and politicians in Kyrgyzstan have been detained in what their supporters say is a reprisal for their opposition to a government plan to hand over the

Blast at ammunition depot in Uzbekistan’s Syrdarya region leaves sixteen injured

An explosion at the weapons and ammunition depot of a military facility in Uzbekistan’s Syrdarya region has injured several people and caused material damage.

Astana hosts the first ever summit of Central Asia’s nations and Russia

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon attended the Central Asia – Russia summit that took place in the Kazakh capital, Astana, on October 14.

Kyrgyzstan receives modern Turkish drone Bayraktar Akinci

Kyrgyz media reports say Kyrgyzstan now has modern Turkish drones Bayraktar Akinci.

Tajik leader to attend the Central Asia–Russia summit in the Kazakh capital

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon will attend the Central Asia – Russia summit that will take place in the Kazakh capital, Astana, on October 14.

Kyrgyz deputies propose to allow voluntary mobilization and issuance of weapons to border residents

Members of the parliamentary committee approved the bill in the first reading.

'Not to test our patience' Taliban Demands Central Asian Countries To Return Helicopters Handed Before Kabul's Siege

“I respectfully call on [Uzbekistan and Tajikistan] not to test our patience & force us to take retaliatory steps [to retake aircraft]," Taliban's Yaqoob said.

Uzbekistan to cut VAT rate from current percent to 12 percent

Beginning on January 1, 2022, the value-added tax (VAT) rate will be cut from current 25 percent to 12 percent.