BISHKEK (TCA) — Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and Alliance Altyn on June 22 signed a letter of intent to cooperate in Jerooy gold mine development in Kyrgyzstan.
BISHKEK (TCA) — The parliament of Kyrgyzstan on June 22 gave initial approval to a bill restricting the participation of foreign individuals and organizations in ownership and establishment of media outlets in the country. The legislation also bans activities of media outlets financially supported by foreign countries.
Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and Uzbek President Islam Karimov attend the inauguration ceremony as they watch via video link the opening of Qamchiq Tunnel, part of the Angren-Pap railway line, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on June 22 (Xinhua/Li Tao)
TASHKENT (TCA) — While on a state visit in Uzbekistan on June 22, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Uzbek President Islam Karimov inaugurated the Qamchiq railway tunnel in Uzbekistan, saying it is a major achievement of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, Xinhua reported.
BISHKEK (TCA) — The OSCE Centre in Bishkek supported a two-day Internet Governance Forum in Central Asia, the first of its kind, which concluded on June 22 in the Kyrgyz capital.
TASHKENT (TCA) — Uzbekistan has set an ambitious goal of at least doubling its gross domestic product by 2030. Accomplishing this goal will largely depend on the success of the country’s investment policy in key sectors of the economy, the Jahon information agency of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan reported.
OSH, Kyrgyzstan (TCA) — On June 20, the United States launched the second module of a training program to strengthen Kyrgyz museums’ exhibitions and services. Experts in museum management from the Republic of Georgia will lead sessions for museum and tourism professionals on organizing museum exhibitions, educational programs, and special events. The training is taking place in Osh in southern Kyrgyzstan between June 20 and 24, the US Embassy in Bishkek said.
