South Korea and Central Asian leaders seek deeper ties in minerals and industry
The inaugural summit in Seoul produced a declaration as the region pressed for investment in processing, technology and skills alongside raw-material trade.
Bishkek summit puts regional security and cooperation on the SCO agenda
The leaders approved 28 documents at a summit hosted by Kyrgyzstan, including the Bishkek Declaration and changes to the organisation’s charter.
Regional blackout exposes the fragility of Central Asia’s shared grid
Outages affected four countries on August 14, but officials have offered conflicting accounts of the initiating failure.
What Trump’s tariffs mean for Central Asia
The specter of renewed trade protectionism under the second Trump administration is sending shockwaves across the globe, and the landlocked nations of Central Asia are no exception
Central Asian leaders eye trade growth
The renewed push for economic integration was evident in a series of high-profile meetings in late 2024 and early 2025.
At SCO summit, Putin and Xi Vie for Central Asian influence
n a significant display of power and strategic maneuvering, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping convened in Astana, Kazakhstan, on July 3, 2024, for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.
South Korean president embarks on Central Asia tour
The trip underscores South Korea’s strategic push to diversify its energy and mineral supply chains amid global economic uncertainties.
British Foreign Secretary Concludes Central Asia Visit
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron has concluded a landmark visit to the region, underscoring the United Kingdom’s commitment to fostering a “new era” of relations and cooperation.
Macron concludes Central Asia charm offensive
French President Emmanuel Macron concluded his two-day tour of Central Asia on Saturday, visiting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in a bid to boost France’s strategic and economic interests in the region.
How has Central Asia reacted to the Israel-Hamas war?
The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, which began on October 7, 2023, has drawn mixed reactions from the countries of Central Asia, a region that shares historical, cultural and religious ties with the Middle East.