IUCN opens Central Asia Office in Tashkent to strengthen…

The high-level event brought together representatives from Central Asian governments, development partners, civil society and IUCN leadership. The new office will serve all five Central Asian countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and …

Why organ donation after death is struggling to take root across Central Asia

By Galiya Khassenkhanova Published on 02/06/2025 - 16:24 GMT+2•Updated 16:29 Organ transplantation, which is often the only way to save a life, is directly dependent on donors. But their sometimes unreliable availability often leads to patients …

Meloni’s latest ‘bridge’: from Europe to Central Asia

ASTANA – Giorgia Meloni is seeking to use Italy's deep economic links to Central Asia to help secure a European stake in the region landlocked between China and Russia. The Italian prime minister might call herself Europe's bridge-builder-in-chief. …

China's westernmost land port in Xinjiang launches 24/7 operations to strengthen trade with Central Asia

An immigration officer conducts inspection work at Irkeshtam port in Wuqia County, Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 1, 2025. Photo: Xinhua The Irkeshtam Port in Northwest China's …

GLOBALink | How did the first China-Central Asia tourist train "change shoes" at Horgos Port

To ensure the smooth exit of the first China-Central Asia cultural tourism train, the station at the Horgos Railway Port has worked to facilitate efficient ticket exchange, exit inspections, and train equipment changes. #GLOBALink

Quick Hits #2: A roundup of recent developments in the Caucasus and Central Asia

Leading off… Kyrgyz authorities are turning their crackdown on independent media up a notch. RFE/RL’s Current Time broadcast platform reported that State Security Service officials detained seven journalists working for Kloop, a prominent independent …

Central Asia Expedition: A timeless encounter at the Hisor Fortress

00:46 Located west of Tajikistan's capital Dushanbe, the ancient city of Hisor boasts a history spanning over 3,000 years. Once a key hub along the Silk Road, it has witnessed countless changes of empires and cultural exchanges. Historical figures such …

Astana International Forum: FAO calls for increased investment to unlock Central Asia’s potential and address regional ...

Astana - QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today urged immediate action on water conservation, transboundary cooperation, and sustainable agricultural practices to safeguard Central Asia’s …

Central Asia Expedition: A city named 'Monday'

A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. /CGTN A glimpse of the city of Dushanbe, the …

Expert: Russia and China will not clash in Central Asia – interview