Метка: Central Asia

Uzbekistan said there are no casualties among its 81 citizens in Iran

According to official Uzbek statistics, 1.86 million citizens left the country for employment abroad between January and September 2025

The flags of Russia and Belarus won’t be displayed at the games, and their anthems won’t be played if any of their nationals win a medal

Meredov arrived in Russia in June 2025 for work in the Krasnoyarsk territory before moving to the Vladimir region

The Middle Corridor, is a transport and trade route connecting Asia with Europe and serving as an alternative to the traditional Northern and Southern corridors

Most interviewees admitted to having few expectations before their arrival, citing limited awareness of Kazakhstan in their home countries

For many post-Soviet republics, the initiative offers an opportunity to diversify foreign policy and reduce dependence on traditional power centers such as Moscow or Beijing

Stubb referenced Finland’s long and complex history with its eastern neighbor, noting that expansionist thinking remains deeply rooted in Russian political culture

He further underscored the need to bolster Kazakhstan’s natural gas potential by exploring new reserves, as current gas production is insufficient to meet the growing demands of the economy

On January 12, Trump announced 25% tariffs on countries conducting trade with Iran. The move appears targeted primarily at Russia, China, and India – Iran’s largest international partners

In recent years, tensions over Russian attitudes toward Central Asia have surfaced in regional discourse

Tashkent city accounts for the majority, hosting 237 companies, a testament to its role as Uzbekistan’s primary financial and commercial hub

For Central Asia, this heralds a more unpredictable international environment

Kazakhstan is on track to consolidate its existing role as the AI data-center leader in Central Asia, with the potential of becoming a key node in global networks

The country now boasts one of the world’s highest penetration rates for cashless payments and digital services

Passenger cars remain the dominant category, accounting for 92.9% of all registered vehicles

Then there were six

The summit comes at a pivotal moment geopolitically; Russia remains consumed by its war in Ukraine, whilst China continues to expand its Belt and Road footprint across Eurasia

Earlier this year, both sides hailed the launch of deliveries as a milestone in regional energy cooperation

The President of Kazakhstan also emphasized the growing role of Central Asia in global processes