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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to host Central Asian counterparts in Moscow

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled to hold a high-level meeting with the foreign ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan in Moscow on April 17, 2026.

17 Apr 2026-14:12
Central Asia meets Germany in Khiva: focus on 400 billion economy and young population

The inaugural Central Asia – Germany expert forum opened in the historic city of Khiva, Uzbekistan, on April 16, 2026.

17 Apr 2026-14:06
Afghanistan pivots to alternative trade routes as Pakistan transit remains blocked

Multiple requests have been made for Indian goods to be transported to Afghanistan by land, but Pakistan has consistently rejected these demands.

15 Apr 2026-14:02
Uzbekistan signs $6 billion deal for Central Asia’s first integrated SAF refinery

The project envisages the creation and operation of the first integrated biofuel production complex in Central Asia, and one of the largest and most technologically advanced in the world.

13 Apr 2026-13:31
China expands footprint in Uzbekistan as Central Asia deepens Beijing ties

Editor’s note: Moses Becker is a special political commentator for News.Az. He holds a PhD in political science and specializes in interethnic and interreligious relations. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

11 Apr 2026-09:11
Kabul format: Central Asia eyes Afghanistan as a vital transit corridor

Holding the event in Kabul itself is of great importance. After a long period in which Afghanistan was excluded from full-fledged multilateral diplomacy, Central Asian countries are effectively contributing to the reformatting of the country into an active participant in international relations.

10 Apr 2026-15:30
Kazakhstan ranks among world’s safest nations in 2026 terrorism index

Kazakhstan has been named one of the safest countries in the world in the Global Terrorism Index 2026, with a near-zero risk score and no recorded terrorist incidents in recent years.

06 Apr 2026-14:05
What defines the relationship between China and Kyrgyzstan today?

The relationship between China and Kyrgyzstan has evolved into a multifaceted strategic partnership shaped by geography, economics, and regional security considerations.

30 Mar 2026-21:37
Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan anchor Middle Corridor’s rise in Eurasian trade

The Middle Corridor is rapidly emerging as a vital artery in Eurasian trade, reshaping how goods move between Central Asia and global markets.

19 Mar 2026-09:10
Why Uzbekistan is becoming Central Asia’s reform leader?

In recent years, Uzbekistan has emerged as one of the most dynamic reforming economies in Central Asia.

16 Mar 2026-21:00