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The leaders of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan will convene for the inaugural summit in Khujand on March 31, said Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Edil Baysalov.
"The inaugural summit will represent a significant milestone in strengthening regional cooperation," - stated Baysalov at the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Khujand is the second largest city of Tajikistan located on the border with Uzbekistan and one of the most ancient cities of Central Asia, laying along the great Silk Road from China to Europe.
Baysalov also highlighted the final agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan on the delimitation of the state border, calling it "a historic triumph of diplomacy and political will."
"We have proven that even the most complex issues can be resolved through dialogue, mutual respect, and trust for the sake of peace and stability in the region," he emphasized.
On February 21, 2025, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan signed the final protocol on the delimitation of the 970-kilometer border. Two years ago, similar agreement was signed between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.
On January 8, 2025, the prime ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan held a trilateral meeting to strengthen cooperation in trade, logistics, and water and energy resources, as well as to expand cultural and humanitarian ties.
At least four people were injured after a large fire and explosions hit a residential building in the Dutch city of Utrecht, authorities said.
A railway power outage in Tokyo disrupted the morning commute for roughly 673,000 passengers on Friday (16 January) as two main lines with some of the world's busiest stations were halted after reports of a fire.
Iran reopened its airspace late on Wednesday after a near five-hour closure that disrupted airline traffic, amid heightened concerns over possible military escalation involving the United States.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that the international situation is worsening and that the world is becoming more dangerous, while avoiding public comment on events in Venezuela and Iran.
A SpaceX capsule carrying a four-member crew home from orbit in an emergency return to earth necessitated by an undisclosed serious medical condition afflicting one of the astronauts splashed down safely early on Thursday (15 January) in the Pacific Ocean off California.
The Regional Environmental Summit 2026 will be held in Astana from 22-24 April, bringing together Central Asian countries to strengthen regional dialogue on climate and environmental challenges.
Kazakhstan has begun recalibrating its oil export logistics amid ongoing restrictions affecting the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), a vital conduit for the country’s crude supplies to global markets.
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last shah, has called for support for protesters seeking to overthrow Iran’s government. Speaking at a press conference in Washington on 16 January, Pahlavi outlined plans to return to Iran and called for action against the country’s Revolutionary Guards.
The Turkish Defence Ministry has voiced its support for recent military operations by Syrian government forces against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which enjoy the support of the United States.
Uzbekistan plans to establish production facilities in Qatar as part of a strategy to expand exports and strengthen its presence in Gulf markets.
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