CIS Chiefs of Staff meet in Astana
Astana hosted a meeting of the CIS Armed Forces Committee of Chiefs of Staff. The participants focused on developing cooperation and enhancing coordination, and signed documents at the end of the session.
Central Asia
31st Baku Energy Forum and Baku Energy Week kicks off in Baku
The 31st Baku Energy Forum has kicked off in Baku today as part of the Baku Energy Week at the Baku Expo Center. President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev participated in the official opening ceremony.
Russia developing over 300 projects in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan worth 106 bln dollars
The portfolio of joint Russian-Kazakhstani initiatives exceeds 170 projects worth around 3.9 trillion rubles ($51.7 bln), Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said. "Overall, our portfolio of initiatives …
EU sanctions divert Russian LNG to Afghanistan and Central Asia - report
Russia has almost doubled exports of liquefied petroleum gas in the January-November period to the Central Asian countries and Afghanistan to 1.016 million metric tons, industry sources said.
Baku, Tbilisi, Ashgabat and Bucharest to establish Caspian-Black transit pipeline
The signing of an agreement between Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkmenistan, and Romania to establish the Caspian Sea - Black Sea international transport route is planned for December 2025.
Azerbaijan joins Central Asian Consultative Meetings as full member
Azerbaijan has received full membership status in the Central Asian Consultative Meetings.
Azerbaijan, Central Asian countries sign declaration on spiritual heritage
The document emphasizes the importance of supporting the efforts of the Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan to preserve shared values
Russian-Uzbek relations celebrate 20th anniversary
Russia and Uzbekistan’s political, trade and economic ties are strengthening despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, Russian Ambassador Alexey Yerkhov said at the roundtable, dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Alliance between Russia and Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan proposes joint investment forum with Azerbaijan in Samarkand for 2026
Uzbekistan has offered to host a Central Asia-Azerbaijan Investment Forum in Samarkand during 2026.
Kremlin: Russia and Central Asian countries linked by integration processes
The Kremlin has spoken about Russia's ties with the countries of Central Asia and Vladimir Putin's contacts with the region's leaders.
Trump to meet with Central Asian leaders
The meeting will take place on November 6
Azerbaijan, Central Asian countries to hold military drills
Azerbaijani military personnel, along with troops from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, will conduct the Yedinstvo-2025 military exercises
Putin assesses Russia's trade with Central Asian countries
Russia's mutual trade with the countries of Central Asia has exceeded $45 billion, but there is potential to significantly increase this figure, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Russian President assesses Moscow's relations with Central Asian countries
President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia and Central Asian nations have achieved significant progress across multiple cooperation areas.
Russia's trade with Central Asian countries reaches $45 billion
Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov has announced the volume of trade between Russia and Central Asian countries for 2024. This level is growing.
Lavrov, Saidov discuss Russia-Uzbekistan cooperation
A telephone conversation took place between the heads of the Russian and Uzbek Foreign Ministries
Uzbek President says Azerbaijan serves as strategic bridge linking Central Asia and Europe
Azerbaijan serves as a strategic bridge linking Central Asia and Europe, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev said in his address to the participants of the High-Level Meeting titled "Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Europe - Cooperation for Common Development."
Georgia and Uzbekistan discuss strengthening bilateral ties
The Speaker of the Georgian Parliament and the Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan met in Tbilisi. They discussed growing ties and the importance of cooperation within the Middle Corridor.
Azerbaijan announces strengthening trade ties with Central Asia
Azerbaijan has become one of Eurasia’s transport and logistics centers, Azerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Minister Samir Sharifov said at the event titled “Multifaceted Cooperation between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan: Achievements and Prospects” in Baku.
Mirziyoyev to participate in Central Asia-China summit
The regional leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to participate in the forum
