President 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 […]
Read MoreAs previously reported, IICA hosted the Central Asia – Germany Online Think Tank Forum. Abdurashid Bozorov, Head of the Sector of the Center for Economic Research and Reform, who took part in the event, noted the steady positive dynamics of relations between Uzbekistan and Germany, The Caspian Post reports, citing foreign media. There is an […]
Read MoreThe Times of Central Asia (TCA) has published an article, titled “Kazakhstan Bets on Pakistan for Central Asian Connectivity.” The Caspian Post republishes the article. In early February, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev made a historic visit to Pakistan. The last such visit was a two-day trip in 2003 by then-President Nursultan Nazarbayev, during which he […]
Read MoreBy Sadokat Jalolova Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Islamabad on a state visit on February 5, marking a new chapter in Uzbekistan-Pakistan relations. According to official sources, the Uzbek leader’s aircraft was escorted by Pakistan Air Force fighter jets upon entering the country’s airspace. At Nur Khan Airbase, Mirziyoyev was received by President Asif […]
Read MoreBy Sadokat Jalolova Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by SpaceX, has officially launched in Tajikistan, the company announced on February 5. “Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency internet is now available in Tajikistan,” the company posted on X. The rollout expands Starlink’s coverage in Central Asia, a region where mountainous terrain and remote settlements have long made […]
Read MoreBy Tural Heybatov A significant shift is underway across Eurasia, and it is happening with little fanfare. Uzbekistan and Türkiye have agreed to launch regular container trains via Turkmenistan and Iran, creating another logistics corridor that bypasses Russia. The decision, reached at the end of January during a high-level strategic meeting in Ankara, is more […]
Read MoreThe state visit of Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Pakistan has strengthened and elevated the strategic partnership between the two nations. The high-level talks held in Islamabad were productive, open, and result-oriented. This creates a solid foundation for regional sustainability, economic integration, and long-term cooperation, The Caspian Post reports, citing Uzbek media. During the visit, […]
Read MoreKazakhstan’s growing engagement with Pakistan signals more than a routine diplomatic exchange – it reflects a broader recalibration of Central Asia’s external economic and strategic orientation. In an article published on Eurasianet, independent and freelance researcher Saima Afzal argues that Astana’s outreach to Islamabad underscores a deliberate southward turn, as Central Asian states seek new […]
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