Kazakhstan concludes first Kurultai election with turnout at 74.19%
Kazakhstan has concluded its first election to the new unicameral Kurultai, with turnout reaching 74.19 per cent, as vote counting begins following...
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.
The announcement was made during a meeting between President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso, ahead of the third session of the Foreign Investors Council. The EBRD reaffirmed its support for the successful implementation of Uzbekistan’s Partnership Strategy, particularly in the banking sector.
President Mirziyoyev outlined future collaboration priorities, such as upgrading the water supply system, boosting energy efficiency, expanding the mortgage market, enhancing infrastructure in free economic zones, and supporting small businesses and women entrepreneurs. He also emphasized stronger public–private partnerships in education and healthcare, and nurturing innovation through startup ecosystems focused on AI and digital transformation.
The two sides also discussed the strategic agenda for the upcoming Foreign Investors Council meeting, aiming to further deepen economic cooperation and attract foreign investment.
Iran on Saturday denounced U.S. plans to announce new sanctions that could put further strain on the Islamic Republic's economy and have an impact on its most important trading partners including China.
A large-scale drone attack has hit Russia's Samara region, damaging facilities and disrupting operations at an Ozon logistics complex, according to regional authorities and the company.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected calls for a wartime election, arguing that holding a vote while Russia's full-scale invasion continues would divide the country and undermine national unity.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran was not ready to make what he called the "right deal" with Washington as tensions persisted over the war and the Strait of Hormuz.
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Kazakhstan has concluded its first election to the new unicameral Kurultai, with turnout reaching 74.19 per cent, as vote counting begins following a major overhaul of the country’s parliamentary system.
Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan have elevated bilateral ties with a Treaty on Eternal Friendship signed by Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent on 23 August. The leaders also agreed to expand trade, investment, transport, and regional cooperation.
Syria has called for international action after an Israeli drone strike hit a civilian vehicle near Damascus, warning that continued Israeli attacks could deepen instability and put civilians at greater risk.
Pakistan says it has added 12 sites to its UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, taking the total from 25 to 37 and widening the country's roster of potential future nominations.
Uzbekistan and Georgia have launched an electronic permit system for international road freight, replacing paper documents in a move aimed at speeding up cross-border transport and cutting bureaucracy.
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