Odile Renaud-Basso, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), will visit Kazakhstan on 23–24 June 2025 for meetings with senior government officials and business leaders.
At Eco Expo Central Asia 2025, Uzbekistan unveiled two major environmental initiatives that reinforce its commitment to sustainability and climate resilience:
Stadler has launched the production of passenger railcars in Kazakhstan and presented the first completed unit to the country’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during his visit to the plant in Astana.
Uzbekistan’s economic performance has remained strong, with robust growth, narrowing consolidated fiscal and current account deficits, and ample international reserves, stated the International Monetary Fund following to the 2025 Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Leaders from China and five Central Asian nations convene in Astana, Kazakhstan, for the Second China–Central Asia Summit (June 16–18, 2025).
Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that China-Kyrgyzstan relations have reached their strongest point in history. He made the remarks during a meeting with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on the sidelines of the 2nd China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon met with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the 2nd Central Asia–China Summit in Astana. President Rahmon noted that Tajikistan places great importance on its "comprehensive strategic partnership" with China.
China has expanded its nuclear arsenal at the fastest rate of any nation, reaching an estimated 600 warheads by early 2025, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Another group of the Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra of Russia has been evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan. During the night, a new group of orchestra members crossed into Azerbaijan through the Astara border checkpoint as part of the ongoing evacuation process.
The second China-Central Asia Summit commenced today (16 June) in Kazakhstan’s capital, marking a pivotal moment in deepening political and economic ties between China and the five Central Asian states: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Kazakhstan and the European Union are bolstering their economic partnership, with a recent high-level meeting paving the way for expanded collaboration in trade, investment, and sustainable development.
Kazakh Tourism National Company has introduced a draft concept to transform the historic Baikonur cosmodrome into a future-focused destination for scientific and industrial tourism. The plan aims to attract visitors year-round, beyond just the times of rocket launches.
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized growing Turkic unity and Kazakhstan’s commitment to integration during a meeting with TurkPA parliamentary speakers in Astana.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced during a press briefing with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico that Kazakhstan is prepared to export oil, gas, uranium, food, and other goods to Slovakia.
Turkmenistan’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.3% in January–May 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to Deputy Prime Minister Hojamyrat Geldimyradov, who presented macroeconomic data to the Cabinet of Ministers.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Kazakhstan next week to attend a key Central Asia-China summit, the Kazakh presidency announced on Wednesday.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) plans to invest another €1.1 billion in Uzbekistan this year, reinforcing its commitment to private sector growth and key infrastructure reforms.
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan are stepping up efforts to expand cooperation across key sectors, with leaders from both countries meeting on the sidelines of the Tashkent International Investment Forum.
China’s deepening deflation is reshaping consumer habits and forcing dramatic price cuts, with luxury goods now selling for as little as $30, and second-hand markets booming as economic pressures weigh on household spending.
China announced on Tuesday it would extend its investigation into European Union pork imports by six months, just days before a final decision was expected. The move comes as Beijing and Brussels edge closer to resolving a dispute over EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs).
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