Politics
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New Railway Line Proposed to Connect Central Asia and South Asia
The proposed railway line, Turgundi-Herat-Kandahar-Spin Buldak, would run from Turkmenistan through Afghanistan to Pakistan and eventually India. Turkmenistan has already…
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Over 10,000 Ethnic Kazakhs Granted Kandas Status Under New Rules
Since the introduction of new eligibility criteria in July 2023, more than 10,000 ethnic Kazakhs have been granted the Kandas…
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Consultations on “Central Asia – China” Secretariat Held in Xi’an
The delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, led by Yergalym Nursalimuly, Director of the Department of the…
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Kazakhstan Enforces New Ban on Lottery Terminals and Electronic Lotteries
One major update is the restriction on the advertising of gambling and betting, including via SMS and outdoor advertisements. This…
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Kyrgyzstan’s National Security Committee Reclaims Gold Mine
Efforts are focused on reclaiming a 196-hectare quarry located in the Chim-Korgon aiyl okmotu of the Kemin district in the…
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President Tokayev Signs Two Important Laws
The first law is the “Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Introducing Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts…
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Turkmenistan Seeks to Strengthen Economic Ties with Kazakhstan
In the discussion, President Berdimuhamedov emphasized Turkmenistan’s desire to enhance trade and economic cooperation. Both leaders agreed that energy and…
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Russian Company to Build Second Nuclear Power Plant in Türkiye
Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, A. Bayraktar, stated that Rosatom has already invested in Türkiye and gained experience…
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President of Kyrgyzstan to Visit Uzbekistan for Bilateral Talks
Muratbek Azymbakiev, head of the foreign policy department of the Kyrgyz presidential administration, announced the visit. According to Azymbakiev, President…
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President Tokayev Appoints New Ambassadors to Hungary and Albania
The decrees were published on July 16, 2024, on the Akorda website. Saparbekuly Abzal has been appointed as the Ambassador…
