India and five Central Asian nations have reaffirmed their intent to collaborate on the exploration and development of rare earth elements and critical minerals. At the India-Central Asia Dialogue held in New Delhi on 6 June 2025 under the chairship of the Indian External Affairs Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, the foreign ministers of India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, […]
Read MoreBy Maryana Ahmadova BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 4. From June 10 to 12, Uzbekistan will once again take center stage for international investors as its capital hosts the 4th Tashkent International Investment Forum. This event has become a key platform for discussing investment opportunities and economic cooperation, not just in the region but beyond. This year’s […]
Read MoreHaving arrived in Central Asia to make deals, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni did a lot of name-checking during a policy address at the Astana International Forum. First, she went for the low-hanging fruit, giving a shout-out to Marco Polo, pointing to the legendary 13th century Venetian merchant-explorer to support her assertion that it is […]
Read MoreOrgan transplantation in Kazakhstan relies heavily on living donors due to distrust in the system and religious beliefs. Only 10 out of 86 families consented to donation after death in 2024. Organ transplantation, which is often the only way to save a life, is directly dependent on donors. But their sometimes unreliable availability often leads […]
Read MoreBy Dr. Robert M. Cutler Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s visit to Kazakhstan marks a pivotal moment in the deepening relationship between the two nations. This diplomatic mission comes on the heels of historical ties reinforced by Pope Benedict XVI’s 2022 visit to the Central Asian nation, where he met with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Benedict’s trip […]
Read MoreBy Nikola Mikovic ASTANA – Central Asia is no longer on the periphery of global events, but a place where major countries come together with their ideas, money, and projects. In a turbulent and highly uncertain geopolitical environment, global powers are seeking to establish their presence in this strategic, energy-rich region. Italy is no exception. […]
Read MoreThe 17th edition of India–Mongolia Joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant will commence May 31 in Ulaanbaatar, officials said. The operation will continue till June 13. In a statement posted on X, the Indian Army wrote: “The 17th edition of the Joint Military Exercise #NomadicElephant 2025 between #IndianArmy & Mongolian Army will be held from 31 […]
Read MoreBy Nikola Mikovic ASTANA – The United Nations, envisioned as a pillar of global cooperation, has often struggled to rise to the challenges it was created to address. Its inability to bridge cultural divides hampers meaningful solutions to regional issues, while structural weaknesses and the exclusion of diverse regional voices from the Security Council deepen […]
Read MoreBy Catherine Putz In 2013, Chinese leader Xi Jinping announced the land-based portion of what we now call the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in a speech delivered in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana. More than a decade – and more than a trillion dollars in FDI across Asia, Africa and Latin America – later, China is […]
Read MoreDuring his visit to Almaty, Chairman of the Customs Committee of Uzbekistan A. Mavlonov held a bilateral meeting with Chairman of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan J. Duisembiev. According to the Trade Turnover Expansion Program between the two countries, it is planned to increase the volume of foreign trade […]
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