Dushanbe to host first International Film Festival “Toji Somon” in October
![Dushanbe to host first International Film Festival “Toji Somon” in October Dushanbe to host first International Film Festival “Toji Somon” in October](http://www.theasian.asia/wp-content/themes/city-desk/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theasian.asia%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F09%2FThe-jury.jpg&q=90&w=160&h=106&zc=1)
By Kuban Abdymen DUSHANBE: The selection of films has begun for the first International Film Festival to be held on October 15 – 19 in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. More than 25 films from Iran, Belarus, Hungary, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Armenia, India, and China have been reviewed, Asiaplustj.info reports. The selection committee, […]
Kazakhstan to launch its own tankers in Caspian, Black seas
![Kazakhstan to launch its own tankers in Caspian, Black seas Kazakhstan to launch its own tankers in Caspian, Black seas](http://www.theasian.asia/wp-content/themes/city-desk/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theasian.asia%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F09%2FOil.jpeg&q=90&w=160&h=106&zc=1)
By Kuban Abdymen ASTANA: Kazakhstan is actively acquiring tankers to transport its oil through the Caspian and Black seas, Bloomberg reports citing the Kazakh oil and gas company “KazMunayGas.” The mass acquisition of tankers is seen as a sign that the country, which is the largest oil producer in Central Asia, is trying to find […]
240 people oppressed in 1920-1931 Soviet Uzbekistan rehabilitated
![240 people oppressed in 1920-1931 Soviet Uzbekistan rehabilitated 240 people oppressed in 1920-1931 Soviet Uzbekistan rehabilitated](http://www.theasian.asia/wp-content/themes/city-desk/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theasian.asia%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F08%2FUzbekistan.jpeg&q=90&w=160&h=106&zc=1)
By Kuban Abdymen TASHKENT: Uzbekistan’s Supreme Court of Uzbekistan has rehabilitated an additional 240 individuals who were victims of oppression during the 1920 – 1931 period. This information was reported by the press service of the Supreme Court of Uzbekistan following an open session on August 24 during which five criminal cases were reviewed. The […]
Reduction in sale of precious stones leads in Tajikistan’s export slump
![Reduction in sale of precious stones leads in Tajikistan’s export slump Reduction in sale of precious stones leads in Tajikistan’s export slump](http://www.theasian.asia/wp-content/themes/city-desk/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theasian.asia%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F08%2FTajikistan.jpeg&q=90&w=160&h=106&zc=1)
By Kuban Abdymen DUSHANBE: The export of Tajik goods and products for the first seven months of 2023 decreased by 43.6% compared to the same period in 2022, Asiaplus reports, citing the statistical agency of Tajikistan. During January-July, Tajikistan exported goods and products amounting to $767 million, which is $592 million less than the same period […]
Central Asian diplomats, US Special Representative for Afghanistan meet in Astana
![Central Asian diplomats, US Special Representative for Afghanistan meet in Astana Central Asian diplomats, US Special Representative for Afghanistan meet in Astana](http://www.theasian.asia/wp-content/themes/city-desk/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theasian.asia%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F07%2FCA-1.jpeg&q=90&w=160&h=106&zc=1)
By Kuban Abdymen ASTANA: Special US Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West made a visit to Astana to participate in a special C5+1 session on Afghanistan, as reported by Sputnik with reference to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan. C5+1 is a regional diplomatic platform founded in 2015 for the interaction of five Central Asian […]
Turkmenistan population exceeds 7 million
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By Kuban Abdymen ASHGABAT: The total population of Turkmenistan has exceeded 7 million people, the cabinet heard on July 14 at a meeting chaired by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The meeting reviewed the results of the population census carried out in late 2022 according to international standards, the Turkmenistan.gov.tm portal reports. According to the data received, […]
Uzbekistan aims to deepen relations with UN, countries of СА region, CIS, SCO
![Uzbekistan aims to deepen relations with UN, countries of СА region, CIS, SCO Uzbekistan aims to deepen relations with UN, countries of СА region, CIS, SCO](http://www.theasian.asia/wp-content/themes/city-desk/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theasian.asia%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F07%2FUzbekistan.jpeg&q=90&w=160&h=106&zc=1)
By Kuban Abdymen TASHKENT: Uzbekistan intends to take relations with the UN, the CIS and the SCO to a new level, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said in a speech during his inauguration in Tashkent, Sputnik reports. The inauguration ceremony of Mirziyoyev took place at a joint meeting of the chambers of the Uzbek parliament, at which […]
Xi’an Declaration adopted after Central Asia-China summit
![Xi’an Declaration adopted after Central Asia-China summit Xi’an Declaration adopted after Central Asia-China summit](http://www.theasian.asia/wp-content/themes/city-desk/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theasian.asia%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F05%2FXian.jpeg&q=90&w=160&h=106&zc=1)
By Kuban Abdymen XI’AN: As a result of the summit of the heads of states “Central Asia – China” in the city of Xi’an, the Xi’an Declaration was adopted. The declaration was signed by Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, President of […]
Kyrgyzstan, China negotiate visa-free regime for citizens
![Kyrgyzstan, China negotiate visa-free regime for citizens Kyrgyzstan, China negotiate visa-free regime for citizens](http://www.theasian.asia/wp-content/themes/city-desk/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theasian.asia%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F05%2FKyrgyzstan.jpeg&q=90&w=160&h=106&zc=1)
By Kuban Abdymen BISHKEK: China is ready to consider the possibility of introducing a visa-free regime with Kyrgyzstan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeenbek Kulubaev said at a meeting of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan is currently preparing a proposal that will soon be submitted to the Chinese authorities, Kulubaev said. He assured the deputies that […]
Gas union of Russia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan strengthens energy security
![Gas union of Russia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan strengthens energy security Gas union of Russia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan strengthens energy security](http://www.theasian.asia/wp-content/themes/city-desk/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theasian.asia%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F04%2FGas.jpeg&q=90&w=160&h=106&zc=1)
By Kuban Abdymen BISHKEK: The gas union project between Russia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan will strengthen energy security, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Friday at a press conference following his visit to Uzbekistan. “Russia, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, including at the level of presidents, have actively advanced in the discussion of this large-scale project, which will […]