Kazakhstan Uncovers 60 Potential Metal Resource Areas in 2024

Geological studies in 2024 identified 60 promising areas with inferred resources of noble, non-ferrous and ferrous metals, said Chairman of the Committee of Geology of Kazakh Ministry of Industry and Construction Erlan Akbarov during the press conference at Central Communications Service on Dec. 12. As a result of geological exploration, 27 solid mineral deposits, 10 […]

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Kazakhstan Adds 522 Tons of Gold Reserves

Gold reserves on Kazakhstan’s state balance have increased by 522 tons in 2024, said Chairman of the Committee of Geology of Kazakh Ministry of Industry and Construction Erlan Akbarov during the press conference at Central Communications Service on Dec. 12. The increases span a wide range of other minerals and energy resources, including silver resources, […]

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Mongol Nomad Migration Recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Mongol nomad migration and its associated practices have been added to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). At the 19th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, held on 2-6 December 2024, in Asuncion, the capital city […]

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Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan Reach Agreement to Boost Turkmen Gas Exports

The chairman of the People’s Council of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev have reached an agreement to increase Turkmen gas exports to Uzbekistan. The agreement was reached during a phone conversation on December 5. In addition, both presidents highlighted the significance and prospects of joint gas projects to be implemented in the […]

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Mongolia to Intensify Bilateral Relations and Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bahrain

Prime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai met with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, to express Mongolia’s interest in intensifying its relations and cooperation with Bahrain, a country with a unique culture and history, as part of its foreign policy focus on strengthening ties […]

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Mongolia and the UAE Exchange Views on Expanding Bilateral Relations and Cooperation

On December 5, 2024, during his working visit to the United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai paid a courtesy call on Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. At the meeting, the two sides discussed a wide range of issues related to expanding and developing Mongolia-UAE relations […]

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Kyrgyzstan’s President Japarov Urges Recognition of Islamic Emirate, Release of Funds

Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov, in an interview with Turkish news outlet TRT Avaz, urged the leaders of European countries and the United States to acknowledge the dire living conditions of the Afghan people and to recognize the Islamic Emirate. He emphasized the importance of addressing Afghanistan’s humanitarian and political challenges on the global stage. Regarding […]

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Uzbekistan aims for $700M in auto exports and increased localization in 2025

On December 5, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation outlining key priorities for the automotive industry ahead of 2025. The discussion, which built on instructions given last month, emphasized enhancing production capacity and improving vehicle quality. With over 400,000 vehicles sold annually, the automotive sector is poised for continued growth, driven by increasing consumer incomes. […]

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Central Bank of Mongolia Purchased 1.6 Tons of Precious Metals in November

In November 2024, the Central Bank of Mongolia purchased 1,689.5 kg of precious metals, bringing the total amount to 15.8 tons since the beginning of the year.  This figure represents a 1.6 percent decrease compared to the same period last year. Since the beginning of the year, the Darkhan-Uul branch of the Central Bank of […]

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