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14:52
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan appoints new minister amid nuclear move
Kazakhstan’s energy landscape is undergoing a major shift as President Tokayev appoints Yerlan Akkenzhenov as the new energy minister. This change comes amid the country’s push for nuclear power, marking a pivotal moment in Kazakhstan’s energy diversification strategy.
14:38
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan parliament approves border accord with Tajikistan, paving the way for stronger ties
Kyrgyzstan’s parliament has ratified a new border agreement with neighboring Tajikistan, resolving a long-standing dispute that has repeatedly fueled conflict between the two Central Asian nations.
09:43
China - Kazakhstan
China and Kazakhstan strengthen bilateral cooperation
China and Kazakhstan have agreed to deepen cooperation in key areas, including trade, security, and Belt and Road projects. At a high-level meeting in Beijing, officials emphasised stronger political ties, economic collaboration, and cultural exchanges to advance their strategic partnership.
15:32
atomic energy
Kazakhstan's President Tokayev signs decree to create new state agency for atomic energy
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on Tuesday to create a new state agency for atomic energy, marking a key step in Kazakhstan’s plan to build its first nuclear power plant.
12:31
Kyrgyzstan - Tajikistan
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan finally solve century-old border dispute
With signing the Agreement on State Border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, eternal peace has been brought to the Central Asian region, said President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov following the signing of the landmark agreement on the state border.
13:47
AZERBAIJAN-KAZAKHSTAN
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan signed an Action Plan for 2025-2026
Azerbaijan's Foreign Affairs Minister Jeyhum Bayramov has been received today by Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Murat Nurtleu.
11:48
India-Kyrgyzstan joint military exercise has kicked off
The Indian Army contingent has departed for the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR-XII, which will be held from March 10 to March 23, 2025.
16:24
Turkmenistan, Georgia to expand economic collaboration
The President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze held a talks in Ashgabat on Friday.
11:21
'Issue settled forever': Kyrgyzstan exchanges conflict areas on border with Tajikistan
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have agreed to exchange disputed border areas, addressing long-standing conflicts, according to Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov. The agreement, signed on February 21, aims to resolve territorial issues permanently, with both countries’ interests taken into account.
12:42
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan to build underwater fiber optic cable
Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan have signed an agreement to design and build the Trans-Caspian Fiber Optic Cable Line, which will connect the two countries as part of the Digital Silk Way project.
11:18
EU-CENTRAL ASIA
Kaja Kallas will chair the 20th EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, will chair the 20th EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting hosted this year by Turkmenistan, in Ashgabat, on 4 March.
18:50
Tajikistan elections
Tajikistan holds general elections amid international scrutiny
Over 5.5M voters eligible head to polls, 220 candidates compete for 63 parliamentary seats
18:16
Uzbekistan, Pakistan establish Strategic Partnership Council
Leaders of Uzbekistan and Pakistan has agreed to establish a Supreme Council of Strategic Partnership and hold its first meeting next year. Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif paid an official visit to Uzbekistan after his two-day talks in Azerbaijan.
15:45
Kazakhstan to ban oil products export
Kazakhstan authorities has proposed to impose six-month ban on export of oil products
12:49
RUSSIA-INDONESIA
Russia, Indonesia seek to enhance defence and security ties
Senior Russian official Sergei Shoigu held talks with Indonesia's president and defence minister as Moscow and Jakarta aim to strengthen defence and security ties. Indonesian leader accepted President Vladimir Putin's invitation to come to Russia.
21:28
EU appoints new special representative for Central Asia
The Council of European Union has appointed Mr Eduards Stiprais as new EU Special Representative for Central Asia. He will take up his duties on 1 March 2025 with an initial mandate of 2 years, succeeding Terhi Hakala.
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