Press Releases

OSCE and the United Nations Countering Terrorist Travel (‘CT Travel’) Programme provide expert support to Turkmenistan with establishing an Advance Passenger Information (API) system

8 July 2025, Ashgabat – Officials from the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan held a two-day online consultation with experts from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the United Nations Countering Terrorist Travel...

Broader presence of Gazprom in Kyrgyzstan to contribute greatly to Kyrgyz fuel and energy sector development

Background The proven natural gas reserves in the Kyrgyz Republic are estimated at 6 billion cubic meters. The development of gas fields is hindered by the geologic peculiarities and insufficiently developed infrastructure. The domestic production...

The Kyrgyz Republic: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Chinese President Holds High-Level Talks with Central Asian Leaders

(MENAFN) Media reported that Chinese President Xi Jinping held a series of high-level talks with Central Asian leaders on Tuesday during his visit to Astana, Kazakhstan, where the 2nd Central Asia-China Summit is currently underway. During the...

Uzbekistan State Registered Token Backed by Government Bonds

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The national payment system HUMO has announced the launch of a project for issuing its own token backed by Uzbekistan’s government bonds. The new token is issued by HUMO Digital, a subsidiary...

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Dr. Tomicah Tillemann, Senior Advisor to the Secretary for Civil Society and Emerging Democracies, Travels to the Kyrgyz Republic

South and Central Asia: Dr. Tomicah Tillemann, Senior Advisor to the Secretary for Civil Society and Emerging Democracies, Travels to the Kyrgyz Republic

Media reports more African nations facing US visa prohibition

(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to broaden its controversial visa restrictions to include citizens from 36 more countries—25 of which are in Africa—according to an internal State Department memo cited by The Washington Post over...

The Kyrgyz Republic: Fifth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria

Summary: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Political context. The political environment has been broadly stable, albeit the ongoing dispute with gold company Centerra is creating tensions. In September, the government and Centerra signed a memorandum of...

South and Central Asia: Kyrgyz Republic's Independence Day

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of the Kyrgyz Republic on your Independence Day on August 31. The United States was among the first nations to recognize the Kyrgyz Republic’s independence...

Xi Strengthens Ties with Central Asia

(MENAFN) Chinese leader Xi Jinping convened with leaders from Central Asia on Tuesday in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, where the second Central Asia-China Summit is currently underway. During his visit, Xi held separate discussions with key...

IMF, Swiss (SECO), EBRD, and the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic Conference Focuses on the Twenty-Year Transition of the Caucasus and Central Asia Countries and the Road Ahead

Press Release No. 13/181 May 20, 2013 A high-level conference hosted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the National...

Russian FM warns of NATO military budget increase can end NATO

(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned on Monday that the decision by NATO countries to significantly increase their military budgets could have “catastrophic” consequences and potentially cause the alliance to collapse. His...

Lavrov Compares Modern Ukraine to Nazi Germany

(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has drawn a striking comparison between contemporary Ukraine and Nazi Germany, alleging that both regimes targeted individuals based on their ethnic identity. His remarks referenced the 2014 tragedy...

NewGen Subsidiary Secures Strategic UAE Land and Begins Exploration of Potential Real World Asset Tokenization Initiative

BANGKOK, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewGenIvf Group Limited (NASDAQ: NIVF) (“NewGen” or the “Company”), a comprehensive fertility services provider in Asia helping couples and individuals obtain access to fertility treatments, today...

Russia, Cuba plan on starting logistics hub in Gulf of Mexico

(MENAFN) Russia and Cuba are collaborating to create a joint logistics hub at Cuba’s largest deep-water port, aiming to enhance trade ties between Moscow and Latin America, RIA Novosti reported Monday. The plan was confirmed during the recent St....

II International Film Festival ‘Eurasia-KinoFest’ in Sochi declares winners

(MENAFN) The second edition of the International Film Festival of Eurasian countries, known as Eurasia-KinoFest, has wrapped up in Sochi, Russia. The event brought together participants from 26 countries and spanned over a week, showcasing films...

Russian FM equates Ukrainian nationalists with Nazi Germany

(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has drawn a parallel between the Nazis of World War II Germany and certain groups in Ukraine, accusing both of committing killings based on ethnic identity. He referred specifically to the 2014...

OSCE-supported Green Economic Forum 2024 facilitates green growth in Central Asia

Bishkek, 23 October 2024 – Over 500 participants from Central Asia gathered at the Green Economic Forum 2024 to set priorities for advancing sustainable development across the region. The event brought together government officials, international...

Global Times: China-Central Asia Summit vital for the formation of a new Eurasian interaction model, says Tajik ex-official

Beijing, China, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The second China-Central Asia Summit is being held in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. How will this summit build on the achievements and mission of the first summit, which was held two years ago...