The announcement follows the ratification by the Kazakh Senate of the Agreement between the governments of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan on mutual promotion and protection of investments.
The law establishes transparent, stable, and predictable conditions for investors, providing broad protection and support for all types of investments and business activities between the two countries, with clear guarantees to safeguard the interests of the entire investment community at the interstate level.
The agreement also establishes mechanisms for settling investment disputes and provides access to international jurisdictions, further boosting investor confidence.
In 2024, trade turnover between the two nations reached $555.7mn. Current and planned projects include collaborations in railway, road, and water transport, as well as Turkmenistan’s interest in the repair and modernization of armored vehicles and supply of spare parts.
In April 2025, during an informal meeting in southern Kazakhstan, the leaders of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan discussed raising bilateral trade to $1bn.
In October 2024, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan signed a declaration to strengthen their strategic partnership, with delegations concluding 20 agreements at various governmental and regional levels.
Of the total, KZT 4.3bn ($7.9mn) will be distributed among nine key facilities. This includes KZT 1.8bn ($3.3mn) for building main water supply systems and laying a new branch to the villages of Tolen, Saule, and Karakamys in the Karatobinsky district, home to more than 1,700 residents. Another KZT 2.5bn ($4.6mn) will finance water supply networks in eight villages across the Terektinsky, Karatobinsky, and Baiterek districts.
Separately, KZT 1.2bn ($2.2mn) had earlier been allocated for water supply to the village of Kirsanova in the Baiterek district and for the reconstruction of the Urdinsky group water supply system in the Zhanibek district. These works are now 60% complete.
The initiative is part of the national effort to provide universal access to quality drinking water. According to the Ministry of Industry and Construction, access to safe water in the West Kazakhstan region currently stands at 100% in urban areas and 97% in rural settlements.
To date, the Special State Fund has allocated KZT 375bn ($694.5mn) for the construction of more than 400 socially important facilities across the country, including schools, hospitals, sports complexes, and water supply infrastructure. Of these, 44 projects have already been completed and opened for public use.
Uzbekistan and China have signed an intergovernmental agreement to establish cultural centers, marking a new chapter in bilateral cultural cooperation.
The agreement was signed during a working visit by Uzbekistan's Minister of Culture, Ozodbek Nazarbekov, to the People's Republic of China. He met with China's Minister of Culture and Tourism, Sun Yeli, for a bilateral meeting focused on expanding cultural ties.Source: Government Portal of Uzbekistan
Nazarbekov highlighted that under the leadership of the two countries' heads of state, cultural exchanges have grown significantly in recent years. He is stressed that regular ministerial meetings are a clear sign of the friendly and mutually beneficial relationship between Uzbekistan and China.
During the discussions, both sides noted the successful organization of the SCO Ministers of Culture meeting held in Qingdao on July 7, 2025, which they described as an important platform for strengthening cooperation.
The newly signed agreement on establishing cultural centers is regarded as a historic milestone, being the first of its kind between the two governments. It is expected to open the door to deeper cultural collaboration and greater people-to-people exchange.Source: Government Portal of Uzbekistan
Chinese Minister Sun Yeli emphasized that ties between the two countries are rapidly developing not only in the economic and social spheres but also in culture and education. He praised the “Uzbek Culture Days” held in Beijing in 2024 and suggested that “Chinese Culture Days” be organized in Uzbekistan this year.
Nazarbekov welcomed the proposal and confirmed Uzbekistan's readiness to provide full support for the initiative.
The two ministers also exchanged proposals on cultural joint projects, cultural education, and investment opportunities, agreeing to further explore and positively consider these areas of cooperation.Source: Government Portal of Uzbekistan
During President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's visit to Beijing, Uzbekistan and China exchanged a number of bilateral documents. Key agreements include linking Uzbekistan's Uzbekistan-2030 strategy with China's Belt and Road Initiative, establishing cultural centers, and expanding cooperation in healthcare.
Additional agreements cover technical and economic cooperation, dredger supply, conformity assessment, space sciences, competition policy, human resources, and the digital economy. Deals were also signed on phytosanitary standards for Uzbek melons and almonds, as well as regional partnerships between Samarkand and Tianjin, and cooperation between business chambers of both countries.
Over the past three years, the government purchased special aircraft, aerial cameras, and 112 drones to conduct large-scale topographic surveys in the cadastral sector. This technology has enabled precise electronic mapping of land plots and provided accurate records of their boundaries and periodic changes.
As part of the initiative, 425,000 hectares of the 1.2mn hectares of agricultural land in reserve have been distributed among 675,000 residents and farmers. The data collected has also helped reveal discrepancies in earlier land reports. For instance, investigations in the Khorezm region showed that while official reports listed 608,158 hectares, the actual figure was 618,432 hectares.
Based on similar studies across the country, proposals have been submitted to the Government Commission for the reclassification of more than 542,000 hectares of land in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, Samarkand, Surkhandarya, and Khorezm regions.
Officials note that the updated mapping data is being incorporated into national strategies for land use and management, providing a stronger foundation for agricultural development and efficient resource allocation.
