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Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan Launch First Cross-Border Transport Using Digital e-Permit System

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Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan Launch First Cross-Border Transport Using Digital e-Permit System

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan have completed their first cross-border cargo transport using the new electronic permit (e-Permit) system. This system allows for the issuance and exchange of permits in a fully digital format, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce processing time in international road freight transport.

Historic Trilateral Summit Between Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan Set for March 2025

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Historic Trilateral Summit Between Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan Set for March 2025

The first-ever trilateral summit of the presidents of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan will take place in Khujand on March 31, 2025, announced Kyrgyz Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baysalov during the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Finalize Border Agreement

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Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Finalize Border Agreement

On February 21, 2025, Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Prime Minister and head of the State National Security Committee of Kyrgyzstan, announced the final agreement on the demarcation of the Kyrgyz-Tajik border.

Kyrgyzstan's Population Growth and Economic Performance

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Kyrgyzstan's Population Growth and Economic Performance

As of January 2025, Kyrgyzstan's population has reached 7.3 million, marking a steady increase from previous years. In 2024, the population grew by 108,709 individuals, following an increase of 114,477 people in 2023. At the beginning of 2024, the population stood at 7,161,910.

EU-Central Asia Summit Set for April 3-4 in Samarkand

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EU-Central Asia Summit Set for April 3-4 in Samarkand

European Union leaders, including European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, are scheduled to attend the inaugural EU-Central Asia summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on April 3-4, 2025.

Issyk-Kul: A Sapphire in the Tian Shan Mountains

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Issyk-Kul: A Sapphire in the Tian Shan Mountains

Russian cosmonaut Ivan Wagner recently shared a stunning image of Issyk-Kul Lake, calling it a "bright sapphire" set against the majestic Tian Shan mountains. The largest lake in Kyrgyzstan, Issyk-Kul is not only one of the deepest in the world but also famously never freezes.

Address by IICA Director Javlon Vakhabov at the Round Table:

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Address by IICA Director Javlon Vakhabov at the Round Table: "The International Year of Peace and Trust: Turkmenistan’s Contribution to Global and Regional Cooperation"

February 7, 2025, Tashkent

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"International Year of Peace and Trust" Celebrated at the International Institute for Central Asia

On February 7, 2025, the International Institute for Central Asia (IICA) hosted a roundtable on the topic “International Year of Peace and Trust: Turkmenistan’s Contribution to Global and Regional Cooperation”. The event was organized by IICA in collaboration with the Embassy of Turkmenistan and the Committee for Interethnic Relations and Friendly Ties with Foreign Countries at the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Kyrgyz President Japarov's Visit to Beijing

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Kyrgyz President Japarov's Visit to Beijing

During his state visit to China, President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, met with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss the growing partnership between the two nations. The talks focused on the progress made since the signing of the comprehensive strategic partnership declaration in May 2023, a milestone that has already led to tangible outcomes in various sectors.

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