Tajikistan and Kazakhstan Strengthen Strategic Partnership Through Cooperation Discussions
President of Tajikistan and Prime Minister of Kazakhstan discuss cooperation prospects, emphasizing the rapid expansion of their strategic partnership.
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in Politics / Tajikistan,
Government Resolution Adopts Changes to Almaty Agglomeration Development Plan
The government of Kazakhstan introduces changes to the Interregional Scheme of Territorial Development of the Almaty Agglomeration to promote economic growth through the creation of small industrial zones.
in Economy / Kazakhstan,
Agricultural Production in Tajikistan Surges by 6.7% in 2024
The volume of agricultural production in Tajikistan has increased by 6.7% compared to the same period in 2023, with significant progress in crop and livestock production reported for the first quarter of 2024.
in Economy / Tajikistan,
Chairman Akylbek Japarov and Aga Khan Trust for Culture Director Discuss Collaboration
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Akylbek Japarov met with the Director General of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture to discuss collaboration in education, healthcare, cultural revitalization, and more in Kyrgyzstan.
in Politics / Kyrgyzstan,
Uzbekistan Increases Poverty Line Amid Rising Prices: Impact on Social Assistance
The Statistics Agency of Uzbekistan has raised the minimum consumer expenditures by 4.3% to 648 thousand sums per person per month, aiming to help those in need of social assistance amidst tariff increases and inflation.
in Economy / Uzbekistan,
Director of LLC "Besh-Sary" in Bishkek Detained for Fraud and Tax Evasion
The director of LLC "Besh-Sary" and acting deputy of Bishkek city council, Nargiza Joldoshbaeva, has been detained for fraudulent activities and tax evasion.
in Crime / Kyrgyzstan,
New Car Assembly Plant to Open in Naryn Region, Boosting Employment
A car assembly plant is set to open in the Naryn region as part of an initiative to boost economic development and create new job opportunities.
in Economy / Kyrgyzstan,
KNB Kazakhstan Thwarts Drug Channel via Postal Shipments in Aktobe, 2024
The KNB of Kazakhstan in the Aktobe region dismantled an international drug supply channel through postal shipments, leading to the detention of individuals involved in trafficking cannabis and mephedrone.
in Crime / Kazakhstan,
Detention of Uzgen District Court Employee Raises Concerns in Kyrgyzstan
A court employee in Osh was detained for fraud, but the court clarified that he was not a government official and did not have access to cases, emphasizing their commitment to cleansing state bodies.
in Corruption / Kyrgyzstan,
Kyrgyzstan's Internal Debt Soars: Risks, Reasons, and Reassurances Explored
Internal debt of Kyrgyzstan has reached a quarter of the state debt, with the country planning to increase borrowing in the domestic market to cover deficits and repay debts, aiming to attract free funds from domestic sources. There are concerns about the potential risks involved in investing in government securities, but authorities promise timely and complete repayment of the internal state debt.
in Economy / Kyrgyzstan,