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.
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.
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan push for trade liberalization
In a significant move towards economic integration, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are intensifying efforts to reduce trade barriers between their countries
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.
Pakistan, Turkey and Iran leaders in Uzbekistan for ECO summit
The leaders of Pakistan, Turkey and Iran arrived in Uzbekistan on Thursday for a regional economic summit, amid a diplomatic push by the Muslim countries to assert their influence in Central Asia.
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.
Biden meets with Central Asia leaders, eyes closer ties
President Biden met with the leaders of five Central Asian countries on Sunday, seeking to strengthen cooperation on security, economic and human rights.
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