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Dushanbe to host Central Asian Security Forum on April 30

13 Apr 2026-17:43
How events in the Middle East are affecting Uzbekistan

Editor’s note: Moses Becker is a special political commentator for News.Az. He holds a PhD in political science and specialises 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.

30 Mar 2026-08:03
Why alternative hydrocarbon routes are needed

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.

12 Mar 2026-10:05
Nargiza Umarova: “Azerbaijan offers Uzbekistan strategic access to new markets” - INTERVIEW

The distinctiveness of Azerbaijan–Uzbekistan relations lies in their allied status, formalized in 2024, which reflects a high level of trust and strategic alignment. Unlike Uzbekistan’s partnerships with most Central Asian states, its ties with Baku extend to energy, transport, and industrial cooperation. Bilateral trade has expanded rapidly, supported by a joint investment fund and joint projects in logistics and hydrocarbons. Within the framework of the Organization of Turkic States and the Middle Corridor, both countries prioritize geo-economic integration and the diversification of export routes.

28 Feb 2026-11:08
Orkhan Yolchuyev: C6 is essential for responding to external challenges - INTERVIEW

The C6 format is shaping a new phase of regional integration between Azerbaijan and the Central Asian countries. The platform establishes a strategic framework to deepen economic cooperation, develop the Middle Corridor, and coordinate energy projects. Joint initiatives, particularly in logistics and green energy, enhance the region’s geo-economic weight. Expanding cooperation in the humanitarian and educational spheres may strengthen the institutional foundations for long-term integration.

26 Feb 2026-10:53
Why regional unity is central to Central Asia’s strategic future

23 Jan 2026-17:05
Azerbaijan strengthens transport corridors and new energy architecture in Central Asia - EXPERT OPINIONS

24 Nov 2025-11:56
New strategic era: Azerbaijan aligns with Central Asia

Editor's note: Peter Marko Tase is an Honorary Professor of American Diplomatic History and U.S. Foreign Policy at the Azerbaijan University of Languages. He is also the founder of the Azerbaijan–United States Economic and Education Council. The views expressed in this article are his own and may not reflect the position of News.Az.

20 Nov 2025-09:14
Musuraliev: The Caspian ignites with new routes - INTERVIEW

As Central Asia undergoes one of its most dynamic geopolitical transformations in decades, a new question is rapidly taking center stage: why are the region’s states opening their doors to Azerbaijan? From transport corridors across the Caspian to emerging energy routes and digital connectivity, Baku’s growing presence is reshaping strategic calculations from Bishkek to Tashkent.

18 Nov 2025-09:46
Green Fund backs $250m Asia project

The Green Climate Fund has approved $250 million in financing for the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) new regional program, “From Glaciers to Farms.” The initiative aims to build sustainable water and agricultural systems for vulnerable communities living in glacier-dependent areas across Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and Pakistan.

29 Oct 2025-11:05