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IICA to Host International Conference Marking the 180th Anniversary of Abai Qunanbaiuly

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IICA to Host International Conference Marking the 180th Anniversary of Abai Qunanbaiuly

On 15 August 2025, the International Institute for Central Asia (IICA), in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Uzbekistan, will hold an international academic and practical conference dedicated to the role of Abai Qunanbaiuly’s spiritual legacy in fostering cultural integration among the peoples of Central Asia.

Happy National Friendship Day!

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Happy National Friendship Day!

On July 30, Uzbekistan celebrates National Friendship Day — a symbol of unity and mutual respect among more than 130 nationalities and ethnic groups living in the country.

Turkmenistan Steps Onto the Global Stage

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Turkmenistan Steps Onto the Global Stage

As highlighted in Eurasia Daily Monitor, Turkmenistan is becoming more active in international affairs.

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Step Up Economic Cooperation

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Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Step Up Economic Cooperation

As part of the state visit of the President of Kyrgyzstan, a Kyrgyz-Tajik Economic and Investment Forum took place in Dushanbe, attended by Presidents Sadyr Japarov and Emomali Rahmon.

Uzbekistan Elected Unanimously to FAO Council

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Uzbekistan Elected Unanimously to FAO Council

At the FAO Conference in Rome, Uzbekistan was unanimously elected to the FAO Council — a 49-member governing body—marking the country’s first-ever membership.

Tajikistan Expresses Interest in Joining the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan Railway Project

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Tajikistan Expresses Interest in Joining the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan Railway Project

During the 12th SCO Transport Ministers’ Meeting, Tajikistan’s Minister of Transport Azim Ibrohim met with China’s Minister of Transport Liu Wei to discuss Dushanbe’s potential involvement in the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway project.

Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan to Launch Green Energy Corridor

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Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan to Launch Green Energy Corridor

The energy companies of Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan have established a joint venture — Green Corridor Union LLC — to implement a project aimed at transmitting green electricity to Europe. The company is registered in Baku and will be headed by Farhad Mammadov.

Remarks by the Director of IICA at the BRICS Seminar on Public Administration and Cultural Exchange within the Session on “Safeguarding Fair and Equitable Global Governance.”

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Remarks by the Director of IICA at the BRICS Seminar on Public Administration and Cultural Exchange within the Session on “Safeguarding Fair and Equitable Global Governance.”

June 30, 2025, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).

Uzbekistan Launches Major Projects in Rare and Critical Minerals

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Uzbekistan Launches Major Projects in Rare and Critical Minerals

By 2028, the country plans to implement 70 critical mineral projects worth $1.6 billion.

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