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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.

The IICA hosts a briefing and Uzbekistan–Chinese scientific symposium

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The IICA hosts a briefing and Uzbekistan–Chinese scientific symposium

On January 29, 2026, the International Institute for Central Asia will host a briefing on the outcomes of the Fourth Plenary of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, along with an Uzbekistan–Chinese scientific symposium. The events will take place within the visit of Chinese delegation to Uzbekistan led by Gao Xiang, President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS).

Central Asia to Launch Regional Electricity Market with World Bank Support

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Central Asia to Launch Regional Electricity Market with World Bank Support

Central Asian countries to establish a regional electricity market with the support of the World Bank under the 10-year Regional Electricity Market Interconnectivity and Trade (REMIT) program, valued at more than $1 billion.

Abdulaziz Kamilov commented on Uzbekistan’s accession to the Board of Peace

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Abdulaziz Kamilov commented on Uzbekistan’s accession to the Board of Peace

Responding to a question about the reasons for supporting the initiative in an interview with Uzbekistan 24, he emphasized that President Shavkat Mirziyoyev accepted the U.S. proposal because the goals of the Board of Peace fully align with the core principles of the country’s foreign policy.

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