The joint action plan between the Eurasian Economic Commission and the Government of Uzbekistan for 2024-2026 was signed at the meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Yerevan. The document was signed by Chairman …
Minister of Health of Mongolia Munkhsaikhan Togtmol met with outgoing Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Mongolia Office Tanaka Shinichi and newly appointed Chief Representative of JICA Mongolia Office Miyagi Kensuke on September …
Attending the World Nomad Games in Kazakhstan, one might be tempted to look for a possible political dimension, or the seeming lack thereof. The 5th World Nomad Games have brought together in Astana more than …
The event took place last week within the framework of the summit of heads of state in the format “Central Asia + Japan“. The signed documents envisage cooperation in such industries and sectors as energy and ecology, transport and logistics, digitalization, education, mechanical engineering, medicine and tourism. The first Deputy Chairman of the State Investment Committee of the Republic of Tatarstan, Farrukh Yusufzoda, spoke at the forum, who told the audience about the investment potential of Tajikistan. According to the committee, the forum was held with the participation of more than 350 companies from Central Asia and Japan, and topical issues of strengthening trade, economic and investment ties were considered. The participants of the event also discussed the development of human capital and financial systems. “The speakers stressed the need for international cooperation and exchange of experience to achieve sustainable development and strengthen financial stability in the countries of the region,“ the message reads. Goskominvest notes that the forum provided a unique opportunity for the exchange of experience and best practices between representatives of various sectors of the economy, and its results “will give a new impetus to further strengthening cooperation between Central Asia and Japan, contributing to economic growth and sustainable development in the region.“ According to the State Investment Committee, Japan has invested $42.5 million in Tajikistan‘s economy over the past two years. The total volume of Tajik-japanese trade turnover in the first half of this year amounted to $44.3 million, which is 48% less compared to the same period in 2023. More than 99.3% of the bilateral trade turnover is accounted for by the supply of Japanese products to Tajikistan.
The governments of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan are expected to sign an agreement for the construction of the Kambarata Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP-1) along the Naryn кiver in Kyrgyzstan. This development stems from a draft intergovernmental agreement released for public review …
Regional leaders gathered in Astana on Friday for the 6th Consultative Meeting of Heads of State of Central Asia, with host Kazakhstan’s President Kasym-Jomart Tokayev emphasizing regional cooperation in his opening remarks. Tokayev emphasized …
The Uzbekistan boxing team dominated the Summer Olympic Games, securing five gold medals and claiming the top spot #1 in the world boxing team ranking. In the +92 kg weight category, Bahodir Jalolov achieved …
The Ministry of Transport of Tajikistan and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) have signed a protocol for negotiations on developing a feasibility study (FS) for the Jaloliddini-Balkhi – Panji Poyon railway project, says the press …
She became the first female athlete in Uzbekistan’s history to win gold at the Summer Olympics. The Uzbekistan delegation also opened their medal count in Paris. Photo: NOC The Uzbekistan delegation won its first …
rganized by the IWPR Central Asia Office, an International Expert Meeting entitled “Unlocking Central Asia’s Infrastructure and Energy Potential” took place in early August. According to the organizers, the main goal of …