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First Central Asia–Korea Summit to Be Held This Fall

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First Central Asia–Korea Summit to Be Held This Fall

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea announced at a meeting of the Summit Preparatory Committee that the first Central Asia–Korea Summit will take place on September 16–17 in Seoul.

Central Asian Energy and Water Ministers discussed energy grid coordination

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Central Asian Energy and Water Ministers discussed energy grid coordination

A working meeting of the energy and water ministers of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan was held in Tashkent.

Frank-Walter Steinmeier Meets Central Asian Foreign Ministers

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Frank-Walter Steinmeier Meets Central Asian Foreign Ministers

On February 11, 2026, within the framework of the “Central Asia–Germany” format, German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier met with the foreign ministers of Central Asian countries.

US Ambassador to Uzbekistan to Speak at the International Institute for Central Asia

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US Ambassador to Uzbekistan to Speak at the International Institute for Central Asia

On February 11, 2026, the International Institute for Central Asia (IICA) will welcome U.S. Ambassador Jonathan Henick for a guest lecture.

Speech by the Managing Director of the IICA at the Symposium with CASS

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Speech by the Managing Director of the IICA at the Symposium with CASS

January 29, 2026, Tashkent

Speech by the Managing Director of the IICA at the Briefing on the Plenum of the CPC Central Committee

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Speech by the Managing Director of the IICA at the Briefing on the Plenum of the CPC Central Committee

January 29, 2026, Tashkent

Starlink Expands Its Presence in Central Asia

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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.

Central Asia and the United States: A New Stage of Economic Dialogue

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Central Asia and the United States: A New Stage of Economic Dialogue

On February 4, the second economic forum in the “B5+1” format began in Bishkek.

IICA will host the first-ever Think Tank Forum between Central Asia and Germany

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IICA will host the first-ever Think Tank Forum between Central Asia and Germany

On 5 February 2026, the International Institute for Central Asia (IICA) will host the inaugural Central Asia–Germany Think Tank Online Forum.

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