BISHKEK (TCA) — The OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek on 19 July launched the first of four clean-up campaigns at Issyk-Kul Lake, in Kyrgyzstan, as an integral part of a roundtable discussion on the importance of the involvement of public institutions and society, and public awareness on environmental issues. The discussion is taking place in Chok-Tal village and organized by the Issyk-Kul Aarhus Centre, the Clean Issyk-Kul Public Foundation, and the Chon-Sary-Oy ayil local authority with support of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek.

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TASHKENT (TCA) — A delegation of Paris Academy and higher education institutions of France visited Uzbekistan this week to strengthen cooperation between educational institutions of bоth countries, introduce best practices in tourism, exchange students and faculty, organize internships, as well as implement joint programs in tourism, Uzbekistan’s Jahon information agency reported.

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KABUL (TCA) — Afghanistan’s Health Ministry says a Swedish aid group has reopened dozens of health centers it operates in the country, RFE/RL’s Radio Free Afghanistan reported.

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TASHKENT (TCA) — Uzbekistan is planning to sell most of its thermal power plants to private investors within several years to develop the sector, Xinhua news agency reported citing an Uzbek energy official.

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NUR-SULTAN (TCA) — Economic growth in Kazakhstan remained robust in the first half of 2019, despite a slowdown in oil production driven by capital repairs in major fields, while a strong pick-up of activity was recorded in manufacturing, services, and construction, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team said in a statement following its visit to Kazakhstan during July 9-16 to review the country’s developments, prospects, risks, and policies.

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TASHKENT (TCA) — The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is supporting private-sector led economic growth in Afghanistan by hosting a week-long workshop “Facilitating Trade, Promoting Economic Growth,” to promote trade between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan, the US Embassy in Tashkent said on July 18.

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