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The UK–CA first ministerial meeting was held in London

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The UK–CA first ministerial meeting was held in London

On February 26, London hosted the first meeting of MFAs in the “Central Asia – United Kingdom” format.

Uzbekistan and Afghanistan aim to boost bilateral trade to $5 Billion

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Uzbekistan and Afghanistan aim to boost bilateral trade to $5 Billion

Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Jamshid Khojaev held talks with Afghanistan’s Acting Minister of Commerce and Industry, Nooruddin Azizi.

Central Asia seeks unified strategy towards Afghanistan

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Central Asia seeks unified strategy towards Afghanistan

On February 16, 2026, Astana hosted an extraordinary meeting of Special Representatives of Central Asian countries on Afghanistan.

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

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