The latest from Central Asia — politics, science, culture, sports, tourism, and gastronomy.
Astana is in the final stages of preparations for the Games of the Future 2026, an international phygital sports tournament set to take place from July 29 to August 9.
Uzbekistan has unveiled Enterprise Uzbekistan, the International Digital Technology Centre. The initiative is designed to serve as a new platform for international tech companies and attract foreign investment.
Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's official visit to Belarus, widely described as "historic," concluded with the signing of the Declaration on the Establishment of a Strategic Partnership. More than a diplomatic milestone, the agreement has the potential to become a long-term foundation for cooperation in industry, logistics, technology and trade, while creating new opportunities for both nations.
Temperatures above 40°C have become an increasingly common feature of summer. Heatwaves are affecting Central Asia, Southern Europe, the United States and many other regions around the world.
Kyrgyzstan is stepping up efforts to encourage the use of solar energy by making it easier for households to install rooftop solar panels while introducing clearer requirements for renewable energy investors.
This autumn, the Netherlands will host the first-ever World Championship for Akhal-Teke horses. For Turkmenistan, the event is about much more than sport.
The Art-Storytelling Paris–Deauville – Les Routes de la Soie de la Mode ("Silk Roads of Fashion") fashion show was held in Deauville, France, on 4 July
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay an official visit to Belarus on July 8–9. In Minsk, the leaders of the two countries are expected to discuss ways to expand economic cooperation, while a regional forum bringing together businesses and local authorities from both nations will take place ahead of the talks.
Glaciers rarely make headlines. In recent years, however, they have increasingly moved to the forefront of the international agenda.
Representatives of Kyrgyzstan and Türkiye met in Ankara to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in security and law enforcement training. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening joint educational programs and enhancing coordination between their respective law enforcement agencies.
China launched a new container rail freight route linking the city of Xining in Qinghai Province with Turkmenistan’s Balkan welaýat.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s state visit to Georgia has elevated bilateral relations to a new level, with the two countries establishing a strategic partnership and outlining ambitious projects in trade, logistics, investment and cultural cooperation.
