According to the report, the group constructed a 450-meter tunnel to facilitate the illicit transportation of fuel.
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The head of the Federal Air Transport Agency, Dmitry Yadrov, has confirmed Russia's readiness to assist in the investigation of the Embraer plane cras...
The crash resulted in the deaths of 38 people, while 29 survivors were rescued from the wreckage and transported to the hospital.
President Rahmon highlighted the strategic partnership between the two countries, expressing satisfaction with the progress in various areas of cooper...
The airstrikes, which targeted four locations, also left six others injured, said Hamdullah Fitrat, a deputy spokesman for the Taliban.
Uzbekistan has dispatched humanitarian aid and a "Health" train to Afghanistan, providing essential food, medicines, and free medical services to supp...
Despite the monthly drop, steel output showed a year-on-year increase of 4.2% compared to November 2023.
Uzbekistan has outpaced Kazakhstan in international air traffic, recording 3.9mn international departures in 2023, with growth in global connectivity,...
An Embraer 190 operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, carrying 69 people including five crew members, crashed in Aktau, Kazakhstan, on December 25, during i...
The crash of a passenger plane near Aktau on December 25, 2024, highlights ongoing safety concerns in Kazakhstan’s aviation history, which includes 89...
The programme focuses on improving food security, creating sustainable employment, and building resilience to climate-induced challenges, particularly...
A passenger plane flying from Baku to Grozny crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, with emergency teams working to extinguish a fire and investigate the inc...
Additionally, the leaders will consider their countries' joint activities within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Russia is currently cha...
Afghanistan is experiencing a severe food security crisis, with 11.6mn people—about 25% of the population—facing hunger, exacerbated by climate shocks...
Kyrgyzstan is preparing for an inspection by the European Union in May 2025, aiming to remove the country from its aviation blacklist and restore dire...
The initiative aims to reduce accidents and infrastructure wear and tear while enhancing the reliability and quality of utilities.
Uzbekistan's exports to Turkmenistan in 2024 totaled $110.4mn, a 45.3% decrease compared to the previous year, when exports were valued at $160.5mn.
Saudi Arabia had initially evacuated its diplomatic staff from Kabul in August 2021, following the Taliban's takeover of the Afghan capital.
Both sides explored opportunities to expand their partnership in new areas, considering Turkmenistan's economic development programs, ongoing industri...
The National Bank highlighted several issues stemming from the influx of old-design U.S. dollars.
The Roghun HPP Development Program is intended to bolster Tajikistan's energy independence and contribute to its sustainable economic growth.
The World Bank has approved a $350mn grant to support the completion of the Rogun Hydropower Plant in Tajikistan, a key project aimed at providing sus...
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov recently visited Rudnyi, assessing SSGPO’s metallurgy growth and the Rudnyi CHPP’s readiness for the heating season.
On the country’s governance, al-Sharaa dismissed comparisons between Syria and Afghanistan, emphasizing differences in traditions and governance appro...
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Emergency Situations has received a new Airbus H145 D3 helicopter, which will be used by the KazAviaspas search-and-rescue se...
Kyrgyzstan’s airport management company has rebranded from Manas International Airport to Airports of Kyrgyzstan to reflect its broader strategy of mo...
Kazakhstan has allocated $333mn in 2024 to strengthen the agricultural sector in the Kostanay region, focusing on livestock farming, food processing,
In June 2024, the three countries signed an official agreement outlining the terms of the railway's construction and financing.
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan are the leading recipients of mutual investments in the Eurasian region.
Humanitarian access incidents in Afghanistan surged by 56% in November, with 164 reported cases, largely due to Taliban interference, disrupting aid d...
PM Olzhas Bektenov met with international experts and business leaders to discuss launching the Fund of Venture Capital Funds, an initiative aimed at
Kazakhstan is exploring a $1.8bn investment in wheat processing and coal projects with Dalian Hesheng Holdings, focusing on a vertically integrated in...
Kazakhstan has expanded its specially protected natural areas (SPNA) to 30.9mn hectares, significantly increasing its efforts to conserve biodiversity...
The project aims to comprehensively reconstruct and modernize wastewater treatment facilities by adopting advanced technologies.
Kazakhstan's petrochemical sector saw a 1.6-fold increase in production in 2024, driven by higher output in oil, gas, and petrochemical products.
Kyrgyzstan has approved the establishment of a coal logistics center to enhance export potential and improve transportation efficiency, while also adv...
Uzbekistan and Afghanistan have extended their electricity supply agreement for 2025, ensuring stable energy cooperation and continued power supply to...
For 2025, the ministry plans to add 18 more aircraft and launch new routes to Shanghai, Rome, Morocco, Budapest, Riga, Vienna, and Munich.
Over 70% of Kazakhstan’s GDP growth in 2024 was driven by trade, manufacturing, agriculture, and construction, contributing to a 4.4% overall growth,
The funds will be distributed through partnerships with United Nations agencies, international organizations, and Japanese non-governmental organizati...
Kazakhstan's GDP grew by 4.4% in January-November 2024, with the non-resource sector leading the way, driven by strong performance in agriculture, con...
Kazakhstan’s agricultural sector saw a 13.4% growth in gross output in 2024, reaching KZT 7.8 trillion ($14.9bn), driven by a 19.9% increase in crop p...
Kazatomprom, the world’s largest producer of uranium with the largest reserve base and 20% of global primary uranium production in 2023, announced tha...
EU Special Envoy Tomas Niklasson concluded his visit to Afghanistan, stressing the EU’s commitment to supporting the country’s agricultural developmen...
President Sadyr Japarov met with the newly appointed Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Kyrgyzstan, Saidikram Niyazhodjaev, to discuss the growing bilateral
The European Union has committed €19.8mn to the Aga Khan Foundation and Aga Khan Cultural Services for a project aimed at empowering women, enhancing
The Omani representative also announced the country’s intention to provide scholarships for Afghan students, furthering educational opportunities as p...
This initiative facilitates dialogue and collaboration between Central Asian countries and external partners, including Italy, Germany, Japan, and the...