Kyrgyzstan is not helping to circumvent international sanctions, but it has no intention to restrict traditional trade with Russia. At the same time, the authorities have tightened controls over banking operations, the export of dual-use goods, and corporate activities. First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev said in an exclusive interview with 24.kg news agency.
New results from Tajikistan’s 2025 Labor Force Survey point to persistent structural weaknesses in the country’s labor market. Although the official unemployment rate remains relatively low, labor force participation is limited, particularly among women and young people. Of the country’s 6.87 millio
Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon is visiting Mongolia for the first time since 2009, as the two countries pursue closer ties and Mongolia expands its engagement with Central Asia. An honor guard welcomed Rahmon on his arrival in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar on Monday, and the Tajik lead
Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to Batken region of Kyrgyzstan, Mamyrzhan Rakhimov, met with the head of Tajikistan’s Sughd region, Rajob Akhmadzoda. The parties discussed border security, the development of bilateral cooperation, and the implementation of joint projects.
Cybersecurity was a key topic at the digital finance conference: the National Bank noted that the development of AI and digital payments increases the need to strengthen the security of the financial system.
The 12th cultural festival, dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Kyrgyz Republic, was held in the village of Ulupamir in Van Province, Turkey. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported.
Legal protection for employees against gender discrimination, workplace violence, and sexual harassment has been strengthened in Kyrgyzstan. President Sadyr Japarov signed amendments to several laws.
Accounts allegedly linked to former State Committee for National Security (SCNS) chief Kamchybek Tashiev have appeared on social media and are spreading false information, the head of the Presidential Administration’s Information Policy Service, Daiyrbek Orunbekov, said in a social media post.
An alleged U.S. strike on a railway bridge on a northern Iranian line crossing into Turkmenistan highlighted concerns about Central Asian trade routes in the region. Iran, however, says it has repaired the tracks and trains are running again. The reported attack on the Aq Tekeh Khan bridge near Aqqa
The United States and Europe may have stepped back from Afghanistan, but the country’s instability still affects migration, security, trade, and humanitarian pressures far beyond its borders. Given their proximity, Central Asian states cannot and have not disengaged, and their efforts to keep Kabul
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have begun installing border pillars along their shared frontier, marking the start of the final stage in implementing the landmark border agreement that ended one of Central Asia’s longest-running territorial disputes. On July 14, representatives of the two countries insta
Цена азербайджанской нефти марки Azeri Light на базе CIF в итальянском порту Аугуста выросла по сравнению с предыдущим показателем на 3,38 доллара США, или 4,3%, и составила 81,29 доллара за баррель. Как передает Day.Az , об этом говорится в информации участников нефтяного рынка. "Цена азербайджан
While its regional neighbors are increasingly undergoing urbanization, Tajikistan remains a predominantly rural country and the gap with the rest of Central Asia on this indicator is one of the most notable in the post-Soviet space. The Lowest Rate in the Region As of mid-2026, Tajikistan’s urban po
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a second phase of financing for Tajikistan’s Rogun Hydropower Plant, providing a $300 million grant to support construction of what is expected to become the largest power station in Central Asia. According to the World Bank, the new funding
International investors continue to view Central Asia and the Caucasus as attractive destinations despite heightened geopolitical tensions and market volatility, according to the third annual Investor Perception Report released by Montfort Eurasia. The survey, conducted among institutional investors