Growth forecasts for Caucasus and Central Asia states revised up
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised up the growth projection for the Caucasus and Central Asia to 4.9% from 4.7% for 2024 and to …
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Azerbaijan to assume CICA chairmanship
The chairmanship of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) will pass to Azerbaijan in December this year, director of the Department of Transport Policy of the Kazakh Ministry of Transport Nurlan Kenesov …
Energy Day kicks off at COP29
Energy, Peace, Relief and Recovery Day kicks off at COP29 in Baku. Today, a ministerial meeting and a press conference by Parviz Shahbazov are taking place.
Azerbaijan increases tourist flow from Central Asian countries
The number of tourists from Central Asian countries in Azerbaijan totaled 15,990 in September 2024, which is 17% higher than the figure for the same period in 2023 (13,685).
Gazprom increases supplies to Central Asia
Since the beginning of the year, Russian gas supplies to Central Asia have doubled. Gazprom will continue its work, new agreements will be reached.
Mass poisoning of children investigated in eastern Kazakhstan
There are nearly 70 victims
Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan and Central Asia represent single geopolitical space
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev addressed the meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and the Republic of Azerbaijan in Astana, the presidential press service reported. He said that the invitation of Azerbaijan to the meetings …
Azerbaijan and Central Asian countries meet at Astana summit
The sixth consultative meeting of heads of Central Asian countries with participation of Azerbaijan is underway in the capital of Kazakhsta. President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev arrived in Astana yesterday. Kazakh President …
Russia and Central Asia increasing share of national currencies settlements
Share of settlements in national currencies of Russia with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan reached 80%, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail …
EU to invest 10 billion euros in Middle Corridor project
The EU plans to finance the development of the Middle Corridor, which connects Asia and Europe. Brussels intends to allocate 10 billion euros for the implementation of the international transport route project.
Konstantin Tasits: Azerbaijan's main success is the restoration of territorial integrity
Vestnik Kavkaza talked with Konstantin Tasits, an expert on the South Caucasus, about the new stage of development of Azerbaijan and what prospects are opening up for the country.
President of Kazakhstan arrives in Baku
The President of Kazakhstan arrived in Azerbaijan yesterday. Along with other leaders of the SPECA countries, Tokayev will take part in the summit in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Program.
Azerbaijan attracts tourists from Central Asia
A significant increase in tourists from Central Asian countries has been recorded in Azerbaijan. Over the past year, the number of tourists from Central Asia has grown by almost five times, the State Tourism Agency of Azerbaijan reports
Turkmenistan to celebrate proclamation of Anau as Turkic World’s Cultural Capital
Turkmenistan’s government has established an organizing committee to hold events to celebrate the proclamation of the ancient city of Anau as the 2024 cultural capital of the Turkic World. …
Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan trade and enegy cooperation
The two sides reviewed development topics of common interest
U.S. diplomat travels to Central Asian countries
A top U.S. diplomat will travel to Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan, respectively, to reinforce the country’s bilateral relations with the Central Asian states, according to an official statement. “Assistant …
Borrell: EU should reinforce its ties with Central Asia
The European Union should reinforce its relations with the countries in Central Asia, this region has become more and more important, EU High Representative Josep Borrell said. "The countries in Central Asia are a pivot …
Kazakhstan updates military doctrine
Astana says it is trying to “adequately respond to new threats and risks”
Russia plans to open new general consulates in Asian, Africian, CIS countries
Russia is going to open new general consulates in Asia, Africa and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Deputy Foreign Minister Yevgeny Ivanov said. "Now we are trying to send people to states where we have a lot of work. …
Russia-Central Asia summit opens in Astana
The Russia-Central Asia summit has started in Astana, according to the Kremlin website. The leaders of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Russia and Kazakhstan will discuss prospects of further cooperation. The …
