Trade volume between Russia and Central Asia increases amid Western sanctions

Trade volume between Russia and Central Asian countries is on the rise despite Western sanctions stated Sergei Overchenko, Deputy Director of the third department of CIS countries of the Russian Foreign Ministry during an expert discussion hosted by the Valdai Discussion Club on 20 May Tass reports. The discussion focused on Russia and Central Asia […]

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Central Asian Hydrogen Prospects Unveiled at Hydrogen Diplomacy Forum

The forum was organized by the Hydrogen Diplomacy Office Astana, serving as an international exchange platform between Kazakhstan and Germany on green hydrogen in cooperation with the European Union’s Sustainable Energy Connectivity in Central Asia (SECCA) project. Kazakhstan’s green hydrogen prospects Kazakh Energy Ministry’s Director of the Department of Atomic Energy and Industry Gumar Sergazin, […]

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Central Asia drives Russian and Chinese strategic focus

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Beijing on May 17 highlights the strong relationship between Russia and China, built on mutual suspicion of the West and growing Chinese imports of Russian oil and gas. Despite their public unity, underlying tensions could challenge this alliance. Central Asia is a potential point of friction, with Russia’s historical […]

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President Tokayev Outlines Key Pillars for Central Asian Security

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined the main pillars to strengthen security cooperation between Central Asian countries and expressed gratitude to neighboring countries for helping Kazakhstan during the massive floods at a May 16 meeting with the Security Council Secretaries of Central Asian countries in Astana, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev noted that the […]

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Kazakhstan Takes Part in Central Asia – Gulf Cooperation Council Strategic Dialogue Meeting

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Alibek Bakayev took part in the second Ministerial Meeting of the Central Asia – Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Strategic Dialogue on April 15 in Tashkent, reported the ministry’s press service. The ministers from Central Asia and GCC discussed the state and prospects of interregional cooperation, as well as current […]

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Kazakhstan Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Multifaceted Cooperation With Central Asia

BY SANIYA SAKENOVA in EDITOR’S PICKS, INTERNATIONAL ASTANA – Kazakhstan remains steadfast in its commitment to strategic, multifaceted cooperation with all Central Asian countries, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the fifth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia on Sept. 14, reported the Akorda press service. The President acknowledged the success of […]

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