Central Asia

Subregion of the Asian continent

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Central Asia is a region of Asia consisting of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The countries as a group are also colloquially referred to as the "-stans" as all have names ending with the Persian suffix "-stan" in both respective native languages and most other languages. The region is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the southwest, European Russia to the northwest, China and Mongolia to the east, Afghanistan and Iran to the south, and Siberia to the north.

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EU and Central Asia launch strategic partnership at Samarkand summit In this episode of Focus, we report from Samarkand, where the EU and Central Asian leaders held a historic first summit, launching a strategic partnership to deepen cooperation across key sectors. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 05:00Published 1 week ago

David Degtyarev: How Kazakhstan’s para powerlifting champion is inspiring a generation In this episode of Voices from Central Asia, we travel to Kazakhstan to meet David Degtyarev, a para-powerlifter who has become a two-time Paralympic champion. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 05:00Published 1 week ago

Central Asia eager to cooperate with the EU ‘as a bloc’ Central Asia eager to cooperate with the EU ‘as a bloc’ The leaders of five Central Asian countries were all eager to show the importance of strengthening relations with the European Union but.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published 2 weeks ago

EU seals new Central Asia partnership deal as debut Samarkand summit ends EU seals new Central Asia partnership deal as debut Samarkand summit ends Amid global tensions following Trump's tariff announcements, the EU marked 30 years of diplomatic ties by declaring a new.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:06Published 2 weeks ago

Unlike others 'we're reliable', EU tells Central Asia, as it seeks greater access to rare earths Unlike others 'we're reliable', EU tells Central Asia, as it seeks greater access to rare earths Russia and China loomed large over the first EU-Central Asia summit as both sides aimed to boost.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:20Published 2 weeks ago

EU and Central Asia forge strategic partnership at first-ever summit EU and Central Asia forge strategic partnership at first-ever summit Leaders from the EU and Central Asia met in Samarkand to enhance economic and political ties, as the region pivots towards Europe.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

EU-Uzbekistan enhanced partnership agreement could be signed as early as June EU-Uzbekistan enhanced partnership agreement could be signed as early as June The EU's António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen will be taking part in the first-ever EU-Central Asia summit on Friday.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:14Published 2 weeks ago

Samarkand gears up to host first-ever EU-Central Asia Summit Samarkand gears up to host first-ever EU-Central Asia Summit A first-time summit in Samarkand brings together leaders from the EU and Central Asia to discuss strengthening cooperation, regional.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Diversifying from Russia and China main goal as EU and Central Asia meet Diversifying from Russia and China main goal as EU and Central Asia meet The EU and Central Asia will hold their first-ever summit this week to boost trade and diplomatic ties but Russia and China.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:46Published 2 weeks ago

EU-Central Asia cooperation expands as Commissioner Síkela’s visit seals major deals EU-Central Asia cooperation expands as Commissioner Síkela’s visit seals major deals European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela visited Central Asian countries to advance.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:40Published on March 25, 2025

How digital innovation is transforming urban life and driving economic growth in Astana In this episode of East-West Connect, we explore how smart city innovations are transforming Astana into a model for urban sustainability, smarter living and economic growth in Central Asia. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:00Published on February 26, 2025

UK Hits Russia with 100+ New Sanctions on 3rd Anniversary of Ukraine Invasion, Targeting Putin Three years after President Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the UK has announced its largest sanctions package since 2022. Over 100 new sanctions directly target individuals, companies, and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 05:44Published on February 25, 2025

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Costa Rica to accept deported Indians, Central Asians in new repatriation agreement with US Costa Rica has agreed to accept migrants who were deported from the United States, becoming the third country in Central America to do so. This move follows similar actions by Panama and Guatemala. The.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 18, 2025
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PM Modi lays foundation stone of Rs 76,000 crore Vadhvan Port project in Maharashtra's Palghar district The port will improve India's connectivity with Central Asia and Russia and will give boost trade through the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and India-Middle East-Europe Economic.. DNA - Published on August 30, 2024
What led to mob attack on Indian & Pakistani students at Kyrgyzstan hostels Hours after India advised students in Kyrgyzstan to "stay indoors' in the wake of the mob attack on Indian and Pakistani students at Kyrgyz university hostels in Bishkek, the foreign ministry of the.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 18, 2024
India, Iran ink 10-year pact to equip, operate Chabahar port India and Iran signed a 10-year contract to enhance and manage the Chabahar port terminal, granting India access to Afghanistan and Central Asia while bypassing Pakistan's denial of land access to the.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 13, 2024

Chabahar agreement: India takes major step in Central Asia with Iran port deal India and Iran on Monday signed a 10-year contract to develop and equip the strategic Chabahar port in Iran as India seeks to grow trade in west and central Asia. The agreement will give India 10-year.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 13, 2024
India, Iran sign long term bilateral contract on Chabahar Port operation By leveraging Chabahar Port, India aims to bypass Pakistan and establish direct access to Afghanistan and beyond, into Central Asia. DNA - Published on May 13, 2024
'Don't necessarily take what comes in foreign media at face value': Jaishankar rebuts claims of democracy sliding in India External affairs minister S Jaishankar criticized foreign media for practicing multiple standards and pushing a certain narrative of India's democracy. He emphasized the need to judge their motives and.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 2, 2024
Climate link to Central Asian invasions, suggests Gujarat dig The past two millennia in India have witnessed seven invasions from Central Asia, believed to be influenced by climatic conditions. A recent study conducted by researchers from IIT Kharagpur, ASI, PRL,.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 24, 2023

'2+2 Dialogue key part of Blinken's visit to Asia': US official US Assistant Secretary for Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu said that the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue is a "key part" of State Secy Antony Blinken's upcoming visit and major focus of the.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 3, 2023
India participates in 5th meeting of Moscow format consultations on Afghanistan in Kazan Representatives from India, Russia, China, Pakistan, Iran, and several Central Asian countries participated in the fifth meeting of the Moscow Format Consultation on Afghanistan in Kazan, Russia. The.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 30, 2023
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'2024 a big year for India-US relationship' US President Joe Biden is set to travel to India in September for the G-20 summit, according to assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia, Donald Lu. He added the meeting presents an.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 22, 2023	India to send 20,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan via Chabahar port India on Tuesday announced a fresh tranche of assistance of 20,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan.The consignments will be sent through the Chabahar Port in Iran.The announcement was made at the.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 7, 2023
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Central Asia

Subregion of the Asian continent

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