Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan Urge Lifting Afghanistan From Isolation

The presidents of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan highlighted the importance of bringing Afghanistan out of global isolation, during the BRICS summit. Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev stated that Afghanistan’s current situation should not be ignored, stressing the importance of addressing the challenges facing the country. President Mirziyoyev said: “When it comes to global and regional security, we […]

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Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan Hold Trilateral Meeting in Kabul

A trilateral meeting of Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan was held in Kabul, hosted by the acting Minister of Industry and Commerce of the Islamic Emirate, with the participation of the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment of Uzbekistan and the Deputy Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce said that the […]

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Uzbek-Kyrgyz Expert Council Established to Support Joint Projects

Two state bodies affiliated to the governments of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan have established the Uzbek-Kyrgyz Expert Council. The Council, an initiative between the Institute for Strategic and Interregional Studies under the President of Uzbekistan and the National Institute for Strategic Initiatives under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, was designed to support the high-level dialogue […]

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IMF estimates Uzbekistan’s GDP at Over $100 Billion

According to a recent assessment by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Uzbekistan’s nominal GDP increased by $10.7 billion (125.6 trillion UZS) in 2023, and now stands at $101.6 billion (1,192.2 trillion UZS). IMF analysts noted that the informal economy is a comprehensive direction. Changes in the structure of the country’s economy by sector were discussed […]

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Regionalism Trends Reshape Future for Central Asian States, Says Expert

ASTANA – Why does regionalism matter in the region? How do countries implement multilateral dialogue? Which country is an informal authority in the region? These are the topics we discussed with Filippo Costa Buranelli, Associate Professor in International Relations at the University of St. Andrews, in a recent interview. As an expert, Costa Buranelli published […]

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Russia to construct Central Asia’s first nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan agreement

Russia and Uzbekistan signed an accord Monday for Moscow to build a small nuclear power plant in the Central Asian country, as Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in the Uzbek capital with Uzbekistan leader Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Mirziyoyev hailed the project as “vital” in remarks after the talks, noting that Uzbekistan has “its own large […]

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Russia to build Central Asia’s first nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan

Russia will build a small nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan, the first such project in post-Soviet Central Asia, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said on Monday at a meeting with visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin. The nuclear deal, if implemented, will showcase Russia’s ability to export not only energy, but also high-tech products to new Asian […]

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Uzbekistan Strengthens Ties with Islamic Emirate Through Diplomatic Talks in Kabul

The diplomatic landscape in Kabul sees a notable shift as Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister, Baxtiyor Saidov, engages in crucial discussions with key figures of the Islamic Emirate. Amidst a backdrop of evolving political dynamics, the meetings underscore a strategic effort to foster cooperation and bolster regional connectivity. Central to the dialogue is the acceptance of the […]

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Uzbekistan and Russia nearing completion of nuclear power plant contract

Uzbekistan and Russia are on the verge of finalizing a contract for the construction of a nuclear power plant, according to Alexei Likhachev, the head of Rosatom. Despite the slowdown in work processes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the project has continued to progress and is now nearing its conclusion. In 2019, the two nations […]

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