Kazakh Mining Company Begins Exploration in Afghanistan
Of particular interest are the lead-zinc deposits
Energy
Uzbekistan’s SDG Story: Innovation, Sustainability and Cooperation
From 2015 to 2025, Uzbekistan rose from 48.6 in 2015 to 73.1 in 2025 in SDG performance
Uzbekistan’s SDG Story: Combating Poverty, Hunger and Inequalities
From 2015 to 2025, Uzbekistan rose to the top in Sustainable Development Goals performance
Uzbekistan to Launch Dry Cooling Tower Production for Small Nuclear Plant
The will be located in a free economic zone
Kazakh Minister Reviews Progress on Aral Sea Reforestation
The 15-hectare facility will include a dedicated irrigation well
Melting Glaciers Unleash Hidden Dangers as Climate Crisis Deepens
The UN and regional scientists warn that glacial melting may awaken ancient microbes
Uzbek Agricultural Exports to UK Double in Early 2025
Uzbekistan has doubled its agricultural exports to the UK in the first five months of 2025
Kyrgyzstan and Turkey Advance Major Energy Projects
Kyrgyzstan is working with Turkey on three major energy projects
Japanese Johkasou systems improve sanitation and reuse water in Karakalpakstan
Uzbekistan Exports Rhenium Abroad for the First Time
Rhenium is a highly sought-after element used in the aerospace and space industries
Uzbekistan to Join Global Carbon Credit Market
The relevant decree was signed by the Head of State
Uzbekistan Adopts Law on Carbon Emissions and Trading Mechanism
Uzbekistan has passed a law regulating carbon emissions and carbon unit trading, aiming to cut emissions by 35% per GDP unit by 2030.
Uzbekistan Launches $140 mln Waste Power Plant
Uzbekistan has started building a $140 million waste-to-energy plant in Andijan with China's Camce
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Finalise Border Deal
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon celebrated the end of the border dispute.
Uzbekistan and Gazprom Neft Expand Energy Cooperation
Uzbekistan and Gazprom Neft discussed new oil and gas cooperation plans.
Russia Ratifies Updated Oil Trade Agreement with Kazakhstan
Russia has ratified a revised oil trade agreement with Kazakhstan, extending the deal to 2028.
Uzbekistan Plans Drip-Irrigated Rice in 6 Regions
Uzbekistan will pilot drip-irrigated rice farming from 2026.
China Unveils World’s Most Powerful Impulse Turbine
Uzbekistan Signs $10 Mln Fruit Export Deal with Europe
A business visit to Germany has led to new export opportunities for Uzbekistan's Fergana region, including a $10 mln dried fruit deal.
Uzbekistan Generates 5 Bn kWh of Green Energy in H1 2025
Uzbekistan’s solar and wind power plants have produced 5 bn kWh of electricity so far in 2025, saving 1.5 bn cubic metres of gas.
Kazakhstan Leads Central Bank Gold Purchases in May
Kazakhstan led global gold purchases by central banks in May with 7 tonnes, as overall net buying reached 20 tonnes.
Uzbekistan Ranks 62nd in 2025 SDG Ranking, Leading Central Asia
Uzbekistan improves its global position in the 2025 SDG Index, showing rapid progress on key goals in support of UN-based multilateralism.
Uzbekistan Transfers Ownership of 300 Hectares of Land to Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan’s Cabinet of Ministers approves the state registration of two land plots transferred by Uzbekistan under a 2022 border agreement.
Uzbek Delegation Visits Key Railway Construction Sites in Kyrgyzstan
Uzbekistan's transport minister visits Kyrgyzstan to assess tunnel and station construction on the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway.