Central Asia
Uzbekistan and EAEU outline steps to deepen trade, investment
Uzbekistan and the Eurasian Economic Union are advancing regional trade and transport integration through streamlined customs and joint working groups.
US backs TRIPP trade route with $201M fund following peace deal
The United States has committed a $201 million fund to the Trans-Caspian TRIPP trade route, pivoting toward infrastructure investment following an Armenia-Azerbaijan peace accord.
Rubio seeks to expand Central Asia ties with pomp-filled Uzbekistan visit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to Samarkand for the C5+1 diplomatic forum, resulting in a $12 billion investment deal and the Artemis Accords.
Where Is Kazakhstan? Map, Borders, Size & Central Asia Location
Kazakhstan spans 2,724,900 km² as the largest landlocked nation, emerging as a critical geopolitical hub for Eurasian trade and the Middle Corridor.
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan explore healthcare cooperation
Health ministers from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan convened to expand bilateral medical education, pharmaceutical cooperation, and doctor training programs.
Kazakhstan proposes regional declaration on responsible AI use
Kazakhstan has proposed a regional declaration on responsible artificial intelligence use and stronger digital oversight during a summit in Turkmenistan.
Central Asian states agree on water use, reservoir operations
Central Asian delegations have finalized new agreements on transboundary water usage and reservoir management to navigate mounting resource and climate pressures.
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan trade rises by 30%
Economic ties between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have strengthened, with bilateral trade climbing nearly 30% to reach $3.25 billion over seven months.
Tokayev calls on OTS states to strengthen cooperation among law-enforcement agencies
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hosted interior ministers from Turkic states in Astana to call for urgent law-enforcement cooperation against cybercrime and transnational threats.