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Bishkek Mayor Urges Investors to Avoid Corruption and Uphold Kyrgyz Law
Times of Central Asia
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July 2, 2025
Bishkek Mayor Aibek Junushaliyev has called on foreign investors to strictly comply with Kyrgyz legislation and avoid involvement in corrupt practices. His statement, published on the official city hall website, stresses the importance of lawful...
Kyrgyz Transport Minister Wears Camouflage Following Rebuke by State Security Chief
Times of Central Asia
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July 2, 2025
Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Transport and Communications, Absattyr Syrgabaev, was seen wearing camouflage during a recent site inspection, days after facing public criticism from Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security...
Russia aims to advance promotion of Russian language abroad, including in Uzbekistan.
Kun.uz
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July 10, 2025
The All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center, commissioned by the Russian Foreign Ministry, is set to conduct sociological research on the promotion of the Russian language abroad, including in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan. This follows recent...
Kyrgyz Government Urges Farmers and Migrants to Cultivate Underused Farmland
Times of Central Asia
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July 2, 2025
Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry is encouraging both domestic farmers and citizens working abroad to return and develop the country’s underutilized, low-productivity farmland. According to the...
Kyrgyz president says no problems to speak of in relations with Russia
TASS
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July 2, 2025
MOSCOW, July 2. /TASS/. Kyrgyzstan and Russia are working together successfully across many areas, with no problems to speak of in relations between the countries, head of the Kyrgyz state Sadyr Zhaparov told Russian President Vladimir Putin....
Kyrgyz and Russian Presidents discuss enhanced cooperation in Moscow
AKIpress News Agency
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July 2, 2025
AKIPRESS.COM - President Sadyr Japarov held talks with President Vladimir Putin on July 2 during his working visit to Moscow. The discussions, held in both restricted and expanded formats, covered key bilateral issues including trade, economic,...
Academic conference on "Shanghai Spirit" held in Bishkek
Xinhua News Agency
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BISHKEK, July 4 (Xinhua) -- An academic conference titled "Shanghai Spirit: Bridges of Mutually Beneficial Cooperation and Sustainable Development within the SCO" was held Friday in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, bringing together over 100...
Kyrgyzstan starts geological exploration of new gold reserves at Makmal
Associated Press of Pakistan
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July 2, 2025
- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - ASTANA, July 02 (Kazinform/APP) : The subsidiary company Makmal Gold Company, with the support of Kyrgyzaltyn OJSC, is conducting geological exploration work in order to improve economic and...
Kyrgyzstan to sell 300 kg of gold to Malaysia for $36 million
Associated Press of Pakistan
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July 2, 2025
- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - ASTANA, July 02 (Kazinform/APP) : As part of the official visit of President Sadyr Zhaparov to Malaysia, Kyrgyzaltyn OJSC signed a Memorandum of Cooperation and a contract for the sale and...
Kyrgyzstan adopts new water code to regulate use and protection of resources
Daryo
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July 2, 2025
President Sadyr Japarov has signed the Water Code of the Kyrgyz Republic into law, marking a significant reform in the governance of the country’s water resources. The law, adopted by the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) on April 30, 2025, is...
Study abroad smart: Top destinations where the rupee holds value and ROI is high
CNBC-TV18
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July 10, 2025
Countries that offer high ROI | "For students taking loans to study abroad, ROI is a smart way to plan long-term financial outcomes," says Ankit Mehra, CEO of GyanDhan. According to him, the United States continues to lead for high ROI. Indian...
Economic Watch: China's high-speed rail tech boon for world, picturing new vision for connectivity
Xinhua News Agency
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BEIJING, July 10 (Xinhua) -- China's fast-evolving high-speed rail technology is not only reshaping domestic mobility, but also playing an increasingly significant role in enhancing global connectivity and driving infrastructure development,...
Moscow, Astana in dialogue on flight of Ukrainian drones — diplomat
TASS
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July 10, 2025
MOSCOW, July 10. /TASS/. Russia maintains dialogue with Kazakh government agencies about the flyover of Ukrainian drones via the territory of Kazakshtan to attack targets in Russia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said. "The issue...
Tackling Corruption in Kazakhstan: The Latest Trends
Times of Central Asia
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July 10, 2025
As previously reported by The Times of Central Asia, anti-corruption efforts are a cornerstone of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s agenda. Court-ordered funds confiscated from corrupt officials have been used to finance public infrastructure:...
Texworld Paris to spotlight shifts in global apparel sourcing patterns
Just Style
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July 10, 2025
Texworld Paris anticipates the participation of 1,300 textile and apparel manufacturers from over 30 countries. China, Turkey, India, South Korea, and Taiwan are expected to lead the exhibitor list with approximately 600 textile manufacturers, a...
Kyrgyzstan's Naryn Region Powers Up With New Substations For Railway Project
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, July 2. Three new power substations have been constructed and commissioned in Kyrgyzstan's Naryn region to provide the electricity needed for the construction of the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan...
U.N. Human Rights Council Renews LGBT Expert Mandate
Metro Weekly
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July 10, 2025
Palace of Nations, the home of the United Nations Office at Geneva, Switzerland. – Photo: Tom Page, via Wikimedia. The U.N. Human Rights Council has voted to extend the mandate of its LGBT rights expert, ensuring continued global oversight of...
The New Silk Road of Central Asia: Landlocked Countries Now Connected
Inter Press Service
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July 10, 2025
Asia-Pacific, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Education, Green Economy, Headlines, Labour, Sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Chinese Freight Train. Credit: Unsplash/KUA YUE UNITED NATIONS, Jul 10 2025...
British investment in Caspian Freight Corridor signals infrastructure shift
AzerNews
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July 10, 2025
The United Kingdom has officially stepped into the geopolitical freight game, and it’s doing so through Azerbaijan. On July 2, the House of Lords hosted a high-level roundtable in London on Caspian transport connectivity, marking Britain’s direct...
Two epic journeys, one tough travel choice: Kyrgyzstan or Uzbekistan?
Nyngan Observer
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July 4, 2025
It's a life of astonishing freedom and beauty, and thanks to Kyrgyz nomads' hospitality - as legendary as their history - visitors can join in. You'll be invited to sleep in a traditional yurt on the shores of glacial lakes, ride across the...