Turkmenistan and the European Union are preparing a package of bilateral documents aimed at expanding strategic cooperation. The announcement comes as preparations are underway for the upcoming visit of Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Brussels, The Caspian Post reports via Turkmen media. Key Agreements in the Making Turkmen Deputy Foreign Minister Myahri Byashimova said that […]
Read MoreUzbekistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to adopt a joint roadmap aimed at expanding comprehensive bilateral cooperation, signaling a new phase in their strategic partnership. The agreement was reached during a meeting between President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the UK’s Trade Envoy to Central Asia and Azerbaijan, John Alderdice. The talks focused on strengthening mutually […]
Read MoreChina and Central Asian countries are intensifying efforts to combat desertification and protect fragile ecosystems. Reporting for China Daily, Hu Dongmei and Wang Songsong highlight joint initiatives to restore degraded land, implement sustainable farming practices, and curb the spread of deserts across the region, reflecting growing regional cooperation on environmental security. The China-Central Asia Cooperation […]
Read MoreKyrgyz Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev has said that the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway will significantly enhance Kyrgyzstan’s transit potential and create new economic opportunities for Tajikistan. He made the remarks during the first meeting of the Kyrgyz-Tajik Intergovernmental Council in Bishkek, which was also attended by Tajik Prime Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda, The Caspian Post […]
Read MoreChina has sharply reduced its humanitarian assistance to Tajikistan, marking a notable shift in Beijing’s engagement with one of Central Asia’s most aid-dependent economies. In an analysis published by Eurasianet, journalists Carly Brant and Sean Kearin examine how the scale-back reflects broader changes in China’s regional priorities, evolving financial strategy, and growing expectations that partner […]
Read MorePakistan has announced a fresh wave of diplomatic appointments, naming new ambassadors to Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Iran as part of a broader reshuffle of its foreign missions. A total of 19 ambassadors and consuls general have been appointed to represent Pakistan in 17 countries worldwide, including key regional partners in Central Asia and the Middle […]
Read MoreIn a move that has sent shockwaves through Kyrgyzstan’s political establishment, President Sadyr Japarov on February 10 dismissed national security chief Kamchybek Tashiyev, a figure widely regarded as his closest ally and informal “co-ruler.” For more than five years, the Japarov-Tashiyev tandem has defined Kyrgyz politics. Their partnership emerged from the turbulence of 2020, when […]
Read MorePresident of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has instructed authorities to ensure continued security protection for former national security chief Kamchybek Tashiev following his recent dismissal. The issue was addressed by Syrgak Berdikozhoev, newly appointed head of the State Committee for National Security under the president, The Caspian Post reports via Kyrgyz media. He commented on public […]
Read MoreOn February 6, 2026, the United States announced a new round of sanctions targeting Iranian petroleum shipping networks, designating 15 entities, two individuals, and 14 vessels involved in transporting Iranian oil and petroleum products in circumvention of existing restrictions. Taken pursuant to existing executive authorities and aligned with National Security Presidential Memorandum-2 (NSPM-2), the measures […]
Read MoreKyrgyzstan has expressed interest in enhancing cooperation with the EU on a broad range of bilateral issues, according to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Meder Abakirov expressed the country’s interest in broadening cooperation with the European Union during a meeting with the EU Special Representative […]
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