Uzbekistan starts work on long-awaited rail link with China
The Uzbekistan-Kyrgyzstan-China railway is a project that’s been discussed for the best part of two decades
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Kyrgyz dance treats COPD
Every day on the respiratory ward at one of Kyrgyzstan’s biggest hospitals, Aidai Temiraly Kyzy, a 24-year-old nurse, puts on the music and leads her patients in the Kara Jorgo, the national dance of the central Asian country
Kyrgyzstan to host First Eurasian Economic Forum
The Kyrgyz capital city of Bishkek will host the First Eurasian Economic Forum on May 26, 2022, according to Kabar. The main theme of the Forum is "Eurasian Economic Integration in the Era of Global Changes. New opportunities …
CSTO celebrates 30th anniversary
On Sunday, May 15, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) celebrates its 30th anniversary. The Collective Security Treaty (CST) was signed on May 15, 1992 in Tashkent. On May 14, 2002, at a session in Moscow, the Collective …
Three Kyrgyz citizens killed in Uzbek border shooting
Clashes and shootings occur regularly along the Uzbek-Kyrgyz border, as well as the Kyrgyz-Tajik border. Kyrgyz authorities have said three people were fatally shot when Uzbek border guards allegedly opened fire along the countries' …
Uzbek miners to go solar
Despite the massive power outages at the beginning of this year, the Uzbek authorities intend to stimulate the development of the country's economy through cryptocurrency mining
Iran intends to contest with Russia and China in Central Asia
In recent years, China has propelled itself to the position of Central Asia’s leading external partner — in the process, investing previously unthinkable sums of money in the region and expanding its political and economic influence
Kyrgyzstan alarmed by Tajikistan’s reported purchase of Bayraktar drones
Officials in Kyrgyzstan have voiced alarm over reports that neighboring Tajikistan may have bought Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles from Turkey, an acquisition that would mark a major development in the arms race unfolding between the …
CSTO to hold exercises "Indestructible Brotherhood"
In 2022, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) will hold a command and staff exercise with the peacekeeping forces "Indestructible Brotherhood". This was reported in the joint headquarters of the organization. …
Former prime minister of the Kyrgyz Republic: The yuan should be actively used in Central Asia
Between 2000 and 2020, the Central Asian economy grew faster than the global economy, resulting in higher household incomes and reduced poverty (Fig. 1). It was driven mainly by increases in energy prices. The most impressive per capita …
Kyrgyzstan and US may conclude bilateral agreement
In a mid-April trip through Central Asia, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Civil Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya suggested that Bishkek and Washington were nearing a new Bilateral Cooperation Agreement
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov begins official visit to Azerbaijan
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov with his wife Aigul Japarova arrived on an official visit to Azerbaijan on April 19. First Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Yaqub Eyyubov, Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov and other …
Rakhmon: Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan can settle border problems only peacefully
Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan can settle border problems only through talks, Tajik President Emomali Rakhmon said on Sunday in the city of Isfar located near the border with Kyrgyzstan. Rakhmon stressed that the Tajik government is …
UAE company to build solar station in Kyrgyzstan
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Bakyt Torobaev held a meeting with representatives of the Masdar company from the UAE, during which he spoke about the country's hydropower potential, emphasizing the priority of …
Anti-Russian sanctions hit Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan
Remittances sent by labor migrants have an overwhelming significance for families in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan who are supported by these transactions and for the overall economies of these countries
Kyrgyz Border Service: Tajik side pulling forces to inside site on border
Tajikistan is redeploying its forces to the conflict site on the border with Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyzstan’s Border Service said. "The Tajik side is reportedly pulling forces and weapons to the incident site," it said. …
Another shootout occurs between Kyrgyz and Tajik border guards
On the evening of April 12, the shootout between border guards occured on the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border in the last 24 hours. "On April 12, 2022, a repeated incident with the use of weapons occurred on the Kyrgyz-Tajik …
Kazakhstan lifts land border restrictions with Russia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan
Kazakhstan has lifted restrictions at its land borders with Russia, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, ending unprecedented curbs on nonessential travelers in place since March 2020 to address the COVID-19 pandemic. The restrictions were …
Dagestan to launch direct flights to Kyrgyzstan
Direct flights between Makhachkala and the Kyrgyz city of Osh will start on April 20, the press service of the air harbor of Dagestan reports. Flights will be operated by Red Wings on Wednesdays on Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft. …
Mess at Kumtor Ends: Canadian Company Leaves Kyrgyzstan
Centerra and Kyrgyzstan reach agreement to split after Kumtor Gold Mine mess. If implemented, the agreement would see the Canadian mining firm exit Kyrgyzstan after a tumultuous 20 years and Bishkek assume responsibility for the …
