Economy

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  Economy

  2017-07-13

  Uzbekistan places 'special emphasis' on Afghanistan

  Uzbekistani officials are offering to help build Afghanistan and calling for the international community to aid their war-stricken neighbour.

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  Economy

  2017-07-11

  Interest in co-operation with Tajik firms is growing, observers say

  By developing trade and reducing poverty, Tajikistan is eliminating grounds for radicalisation, say observers.

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  Economy

  2017-05-23

  New era of co-operation between Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan bringing benefits

  Citizens of both countries are enjoying easier border crossings, while businesses plan ambitious joint ventures.

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  Economy

  2017-05-08

  Cross-border trade increases between Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan

  For the first time in years Kyrgyz farmers and business owners crossed over the border on a officially sanctioned visit to sell and buy goods in Tajikistan.

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  Economy

  2017-05-03

  Recent trade fair heralds deepening Uzbekistan-Tajikistan ties

  For the first time in 25 years of independence, Tajikistan hosted a trade fair of Uzbekistan's exports.

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  Economy

  2017-04-25

  Tashkent anticipates population boom with end of residence restrictions

  The government May 5 will discuss allowing any Uzbekistani citizen to buy real estate in Tashkent and to reside there legally.

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  Economy

  2017-04-21

  Direct flights signal deepening cooperation between Pakistan, Uzbekistan

  Recently restored air travel links and joint business projects show the two countries' growing interests toward each other, observers say.

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  Economy

  2017-04-17

  Uzbekistan seeks to make Bukhara a tourism hub

  Officials are considering ideas such as establishing a duty-free zone and a tourism police force.

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  Economy

  2017-03-01

  ECO countries vow to defeat militancy, stimulate economic growth

  The main challenges the ten Economic Co-operation Organisation (ECO) countries face are extremism, terrorism and drug trafficking, officials say.

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  Economy

  2017-01-17

  Uzbekistan electrifies railway towards Afghan border

  An electrified railway will reduce the cost of shipping and boost trade, stakeholders say.