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NUR-SULTAN (TCA) — Regions of Kazakhstan have made doing business easier by improving business regulation over the past two years, says the World Bank in a new report released on June 17. Continue reading
KABUL (TCA) — A high-level delegation from Turkmenistan visited Afghanistan’s Herat province on June 16 where they said that all preparations are on track to implement the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, Afghan broadcaster TOLOnews reported. Continue reading
BISHKEK (TCA) — Chinese President Xi Jinping's visits to Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan opened a new chapter for building a new type of international relations and a community with a shared future for mankind, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on June 16, Xinhua news agency reported. Continue reading
DUSHANBE (TCA) — Tajikistan and China signed 18 agreements to bolster bilateral ties after talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon in Dushanbe on June 15. Continue reading
BISHKEK (TCA) — More than 150 representatives from 80 Chinese companies took part in the Kyrgyzstan-China Business Forum held in Bishkek on June 13 as part of the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Kyrgyzstan. Continue reading
BISHKEK (TCA) — The Publisher’s note: Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, Central Asia was the scene of intense geopolitical struggle and the Great Game between the British and Russian Empires, and later between the Soviet Union and the West, over Afghanistan and neighboring territories. Into the 21st century, Central Asia has become the area of a renewed geopolitical interest, dubbed the New Great Game, largely based on the region’s hydrocarbon and mineral wealth. On top of that, the region now is perhaps the most important node in the implementation of China’s One Belt, One Road initiative through which Beijing aims to get direct access to Western markets. Every week thousands of news appears in the world’s printed and online media and many of them may escape the attention of busy readers. At The Times of Central Asia, we strongly believe that more information can better contribute to peaceful development and better knowledge of this unique region. So we are presenting this Weekly Digest which compiles what other media have reported on Central Asia over the past week. KAZAKHSTAN When You Think You Have Seen It All, Try Fantastic Kazakhstan Kazakhstan is still a little-known travel destination for western tourists, but the country has truly unique natural sights June 12 — “There is the Grand Canyon in Arizona. But there is also a grand one, the Charyn Canyon, in Kazakhstan, the vast Central Asian country with curious and wondrous sights that await intrepid tourists. Sayasat Nurbek, who serves as a National Geographic goodwill ambassador in Kazakhstan, lists the Charyn Canyon, which stretches 56 miles along the Charyn River in the mountainous Southeast, as one of the country’s top sights.” READ MORE: https://www.insidesources.com/when-you-think-you-have-seen-it-all-try-fantastic-kazakhstan/ Why Is Kazakhstan a Growing Destination for Central Asian Migrant Workers? Russia is losing its attractiveness for Central Asian labor migrants, with many now preferring South Korea, Turkey, and Kazakhstan June 13 — “If trends hold, Moscow may have to compete with Nur-Sultan in attracting Central Asian migrants in the future.” READ MORE: https://thediplomat.com/2019/06/why-is-kazakhstan-a-growing-destination-for-central-asian-migrant-workers/ Kazakhstan’s Newly Elected Leader Calls Himself a ‘Reformer’ President Tokayev said he would consider protesters’ grievances as the government transitions from decades of state control June 13 — “The new president of this Central Asian nation said he would listen to grievances aired during recent protests as his government transitions from decades of tight state control in the former Soviet country. Kazakhstan’s recently elected leader, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, said his government would establish a forum to allow protesters unhappy with the country’s political system and socioeconomic issues to be heard.” READ MORE: https://www.wsj.com/articles/kazakhstans-newly-elected-leader-calls-himself-a-reformer-11560452047 Kazakhstan’s choreographed election goes off-script An autocrat tries something new for Central Asia—organising a transition in his lifetime June 15 — “’Happy holiday!’ cried a pie-seller in national dress as voters left a polling station in Almaty, Kazakhstan’s financial capital. A short stroll away in a leafy park, police were ruining the festive mood. Masked officers carried away prostrate protesters and hurled them into police vans. They were breaking up a peaceful...
