INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CENTRAL ASIA

As part of a visit to Japan, Director of the International Institute for Central Asia (IICA) Javlon Vakhabov held a meeting with Kyosuke Nagata, President of the University of Tsukuba.

As part of a visit to Tokyo, Director of the International Institute for Central Asia (IICA) Javlon Vakhabov held a meeting with Eri Arfiya, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan.

Javlon Vakhabov, Director of the International Institute for Central Asia (IICA), met with Eivind Vad Petersson, State Secretary at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

As part of a working visit to Moscow, Director of the International Institute for Central Asia Javlon Vakhabov held a meeting with Director of the Russian Institute for Strategic Studies Mikhail Fradkov.

On the sidelines of the 12th International Scientific and Expert Forum “Primakov Readings,” Director of the International Institute for Central Asia Javlon Vakhabov met with Director of the Cross-Sectoral Expertise Center “Third Rome” Natalia Stapran.

IICA Director Javlon Vakhabov took part in the first “Central Asia–Afghanistan” Think Tank Forum, organized by the Center for Strategic Studies of Afghanistan in Kabul.

During a working visit to Ankara, Javlon Vakhabov, Deputy Advisor to the President of Uzbekistan on Foreign Policy and Director of the International Institute for Central Asia (IICA) met with Alev Kılıç, Director of the Center for Eurasian Studies (AVİM), and members of his research team.

Within the framework of a working visit to Ankara, IICA Managing Director Javlon Vakhabov held a meeting with the President of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies (ORSAM), Kadir Temiz.

Central Asian countries news

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a state visit to Georgia on July 2–3.

O’ZBEKISTON

01.07.2026

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a state visit to Georgia on July 2–3.

This will be the first top-level visit in 23 years. The last time an Uzbekistan head of state visited Georgia was in 2003.

Cooperation between Central Asia and Afghanistan was Discussed in Almaty

QOZOG’ISTON

17.06.2026

Cooperation between Central Asia and Afghanistan was Discussed in Almaty

The 8th Meeting of Special Representatives and Envoys of the European Union and the Central Asian States on Afghanistan was held in Almaty.

Congratulations to Kyrgyzstan on this historic achievement

QIRG’IZISTON

04.06.2026

Congratulations to Kyrgyzstan on this historic achievement

Kyrgyzstan has been elected for the first time as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2027–2028 — a strong recognition of its growing international role and contribution to global diplomacy. This opens new opportunities for Kyrgyzstan to advance priorities related to peace, preventive diplomacy, and climate security at the international level.

Starlink Expands Its Presence in Central Asia

TOJIKISTON

05.02.2026

Starlink Expands Its Presence in Central Asia

Starlink satellite internet has become available in Tajikistan. High-speed internet will initially be provided to a number of facilities in mountainous and hard-to-reach areas where ground-based communication infrastructure remains limited. This is expected to improve access to digital services, including in education, healthcare, and local government operations.

We sincerely congratulate the friendly Turkmen people on the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Neutrality Day.

TURKMANISTON

12.12.2025

We sincerely congratulate the friendly Turkmen people on the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Neutrality Day.

We wish Turkmenistan’s Neutrality Day, embodying peace, stability, and prosperity, to endure for generations.

IICA strengthens partnership with the Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation

COOPERATION

11.11.2025

IICA strengthens partnership with the Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation

On October 31, the International Institute for Central Asia (IICA) hosted a roundtable discussion titled “Central Asia and the Nordic Countries: New Opportunities for Partnership” with the participation of H.E. Alexander Stubb, President of Finland. Within the framework of the event, a Cooperation Agreement was signed between the International Institute for Central Asia and the Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation.

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