Samarkand, 10, Uzbekistan

China is striking deals to cement its role as Asia's trade hub

China is advancing its goal to become Asia's trade and transportation hub by planning rail lines across Central Asia and Vietnam, and seeking to reopen a port on the Sea of Japan. These initiatives face challenges, including political volatility in neighborin…

2024-09-24 04:25

"Future World" International Youth Art Festival Successfully Held in Samarkand

The "Future World" International Youth Art Festival was held on the 21st in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with more than 500 participants, including government ...

2024-09-24 03:43

Sitharaman to visit Uzbekistan from Sept 24 to 28, attend AIIB annual meet

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will attend the 9th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) scheduled in Samarkand, and hold bilateral meetings with her counterparts from Uzbekistan, Qatar, China, and AIIB Presi…

2024-09-23 15:55

FM Sitharaman to Visit Uzbekistan from Sept 24-28

India and Uzbekistan to sign Bilateral Investment Treaty during Finance Minister's visit, promoting economic cooperation and attending AIIB meeting.

2024-09-23 15:45

Megawati Soekarnoputri advocates for politics in civilization

The fifth Indonesian President, Megawati Soekarnoputri, stated that politics must be oriented toward enhancing a nation's civilization. She delivered ...

2024-09-21 14:03

Megawati Soekarnoputri named honorary professor in Uzbekistan

The fifth Indonesian President, Megawati Soekarnoputri, was awarded the title of honorary professor in tourism and cultural heritage in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, ...

2024-09-21 13:30

Germany and Central Asia Explore Energy and Technology Cooperation

Central Asian leaders sent German Chancellor Olaf Scholz a clear and consistent message during his three-day visit to the region: ‘to get, you’ve got to give.’ The five Central Asian heads of state gathered in the Kazakh capital Astana on September 17 for a m…

2024-09-18 19:00

Week in review: Uzbek’s speedy transformation gives apparel hope

The global fashion industry is constantly criticised for not changing fast enough - whether that be in terms of environmental sustainability or social...

2024-09-16 09:55

Rights In Spotlight As Scholz Visits Central Asia, Signs Uzbek Migration Pact

International watchdog Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to promote human rights when he "makes history" this week as the first German chancellor to attend a summit in Central Asia with all five of that post-Soviet region's …

2024-09-16 06:44

Germany Seals Migration Deal With Uzbekistan During Scholz Visit

Germany and Uzbekistan sealed an agreement on migration and labor mobility and concluded a number of other accords designed to deepen cooperation in areas including critical raw materials and climate action.

2024-09-15 16:59