Central Asia

Chinese president calls for strengthening friendship with Central Asia

Economic crisis in Afghanistan will directly entail economic problems in crisis in its partner countries

US threatens Kazakhstan with sanctions over aid to Russia

100 million cubic meters of water leak into sand in Turkmenistan due to Karakum Canal break

German company PWT wins contract for construction of engineering and communication systems in Ashgabat

admin - July 8, 2009

The administration of the Turkmen capital is to sign a contract with PWT Wasser-und Abwassertechnik GmbH (Germany) company for design and construction of engineering and communication systems.

Astana celebrates its anniversary

admin - July 7, 2009

Kazakhstan celebrates Astana Day today with celebrations and festivals ongoing at parks, squares, sports grounds.

Kyrgyzstan resumes electricity export to Kazakhstan

admin - July 7, 2009

Kyrgyzstan has resumed the electric energy export to Kazakhstan since July 2, 2009, Ilias Davydov, Kyrgyz Industry, Energy and Fuel Resources Minister informed the press conference on Tuesday.

Free online consultations on conflict resolution to be provided in Uzbekistan

admin - July 7, 2009

Launch of Internet resource of Arbitrage development center on providing free online consultations to all interested took place in Tashkent on June 24.

Turkmenistan’s railway fleet gets two new cargo locomotives

admin - July 7, 2009

Two new twin-unit "DF-4B" locomotive with the capacity of 6600 liters, built at the Tsiyan locomotive factory of the South Engineering Corporation of China, arrived in the locomotive depot of the city of Ashgabat.

OSCE Secretary General highly regards preparation of Kazakhstan for OSCE Chairmanship

admin - July 6, 2009

OSCE Secretary General Marc Perrin de Brichambault highly valued preparation of Kazakhstan for OSCE Chairmanship in 2010.

Kyrgyzstan prolongs passport validity

admin - July 6, 2009

Igor Chudinov, the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan has signed a bill to prolong validity term of civil passports of 1994 design till December 31, 2010, governmental press service reported.

Karimov receives Minister of foreign affairs of Spain

admin - July 6, 2009

Islam Karimov received Minister of foreign affairs and cooperation of Spain Miguel Angel Moratinos on July 3. Exchange of opinions on Uzbek-Spanish relations took place in the course of negotiations.

Turkmen Foreign Minister reports on results of negotiations in U.S. State Department

admin - July 6, 2009

Speaking at a government meeting on July 3, Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov reported on the outcome of negotiations conducted within the framework of his visit to the United States of America.