Central Asia

The Government of Japan allocated grants for US$589,517 to seven projects in Uzbekistan, which will be directed at improving water supply to population and irrigation and drainage systems.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov gave a symbolic start to the large-scale planting of 10 thousand seedlings, which is due to begin in just a few days. He planted a young tree in Geokdere gorge that he visited yesterday.

More than 130 Kyrgyzstani suffer from chronic kidney disease. Moreover, all of these patients are currently on a wait list for hemodialysis.

According to the forecast of the International Grains Council (IGC), in the current season, Kazakhstan will again keep the status of the world leader of flour exports.

Uzbekistan built 500 kW high-voltage line between Novo-Angrenskaya Combined Heat and Power Plant and the Ferghana Valley, local media outlet reported.

An international scientific conference titled "Heritage of Eastern Turkmenistan in the System of Medieval Cultures" began in the town of Turkmenabat.

Kurmanbek Bakiev said during a meeting with the U.S.General David Petraeus that Kyrgyzstan will seek to assist in restoration of Afghanistan. The statement was voiced by the President’s secretariat.

The 2nd sitting of the Kazakh-Hungarian Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation took place in Budapest on March 9. Minister of Economy and Budget Planning Bakhyt Sultanov headed the Kazakh delegation.

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov signed a resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers on realizing agreements, reached during the state visit of the President to the Republic of Korea, and further developing bilateral cooperation.

A new frontier post called "Aksuv" of the Kaahka border unit was put into operation in Akhal province of Turkmenistan.