Water and Security Top Agenda at Central Asia leaders’ Summit
The leaders of five Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan gathered in Dushanbe last week for a summit that focused on regional cooperation, security and water issues amid the changing situation in neighbouring Afghanistan.
Bishkek’s Manas Airport targets domestic connectivity boost with Dash 8 purchase
In a bid to improve domestic air connectivity and lower ticket prices, Manas International Airport has signed a deal with De Havilland Canada to buy two Dash 8-400 turboprop aircraft.
Uzbekistan leadership shakeup hints at regime insecurity
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan has reshuffled his administration in a move that analysts say reflects his insecurity and desire to tighten his grip on power.
Kazakhstan replaces central bank chief
Kazakhstan appointed a new central bank governor on Monday, as the oil-rich Central Asian nation faces economic headwinds.
Biden to host Central Asian leaders in New York for C5+1 summit
The United States and the five Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan will hold their next summit of the C5+1 format in New York in September
Tokayev outlines priorities for GCC-Central Asia cooperation
Kazakhstan President Tokayev outlined his vision for strengthening cooperation between the Gulf and Central Asian countries at a summit of the two blocs last week.
OSCE urges Turkmenistan to respect media freedom and internet access
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has urged Turkmenistan to respect its commitments on media freedom and internet access, following a visit by its representative on freedom of the media, Teresa Ribeiro, to the Central Asian country.
Kazakhstan sets agenda for SCO chairmanship
Kazakhstan, a Central Asian nation with vast natural resources and strategic location, has assumed the chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a regional bloc that comprises eight countries and four observers, representing nearly half of the world’s population.
Bypassing Russia: Azerbaijan, Georgia and Kazakhstan set up joint logistics company
Three former Soviet republics have agreed to establish a joint logistics company to boost trade and transit along a route that bypasses Russia and connects East Asia and Europe.
Kyrgyzstan passes controversial bill shielding children from ‘harmful information’
The Kyrgyz parliament passed a bill protecting children from online content that could undermine their moral values, critics say it is a pretext to censor dissent.