Diplomacy 2020-05-29 Strong ties between Uzbek, Kazakh leaders forge unity after dam disaster Presidents Mirziyoyev and Tokayev reached out to each other after the incident and discussed the importance of continuing close co-operation to overcome new challenges and common threats. 2020-04-23 Iran issues more threats to US ships in Gulf; US military vows response The threats come after IRGC Navy ships conducted aggressive maneuvers near US vessels last week. 2020-04-17 Kazakhstan lodges protest with China over article questioning its sovereignty The article asserted that Kazakhstan is historically Chinese and is a 'vassal of the Qing Dynasty'. Observers say it is unlikely Beijing was unaware of the article. 2020-04-02 Uzbekistan, Afghanistan reaffirm co-operation amid coronavirus pandemic Mirziyoyev and his Afghan counterpart Ghani vowed to work together to stop the spread of COVID-19 and reaffirmed their commitment to establishing peace in Afghanistan. 2020-02-10 US strategy for Central Asia to focus on regional independence The United States seeks a Central Asia free from 'malign actors' and empowered to pursue economic opportunities that will benefit all citizens in the region. 2020-02-03 Pompeo stresses close ties with Central Asia during regional trip The US Secretary of State also emphasised that Central Asian be sovereign and independent, and push back against Russia and China's attempts at economic and military domination. 2020-01-09 US-Kazakh Open Skies Agreement paves way for closer ties Unlimited flights between Kazakhstan and the United States, as well as many other advantages provided by the signed agreement, will promote tourism and trade. 2020-01-07 Tajik, US officials discuss co-operation on Afghanistan, terrorism The talks also covered the issues of extremism, radicalisation, drug trafficking and the peace process in Afghanistan. 2019-12-12 Uzbekistan, US, Afghanistan hold consultations on regional co-operation Uzbekistan has long sought to stabilise its war-stricken neighbour. 2019-11-25 EU meeting highlights geopolitical importance of Turkmenistan Turkmenistan is a potential exporter of natural gas to EU countries, yet has met stiff opposition and subterfuge to its energy ambitions from the Kremlin. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Next
