ASTANA (TCA) — The potential use of the Ob’-Irtysh river, which originates in Kazakhstan and runs through Russia, may give Kazakhstan the possibility of gaining maritime access to the Arctic Ocean with further transport links to Europe and the world. We are republishing this article on the issue, written by Tristan Kenderdine:
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DUSHANBE (TCA) — This year marks 25 years of partnership between Tajikistan and the World Bank Group. During this time, the World Bank has provided over $1.5 billion in grants, highly concessional credits and trust funds to Tajikistan. The World Bank Group is committed to continuing its support to the country, as it strives to improve the lives and meet the aspirations of its young and growing population, the World Bank said.
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DUSHANBE (TCA) — John Mark Pommersheim was appointed as the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Tajikistan on January 7, and is expected to arrive in Tajikistan soon, the US Embassy in Dushanbe said on January 27.
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ASHGABAT (TCA) — It appears that following verbal instructions issued by the high-ranking authorities police officers in Turkmenistan are trying to identify men with beards and urge them to shave, independent foreign-based news agency Chronicles of Turkmenistan reports.
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KABUL (TCA) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo hailed what he called “significant progress” made by the U.S. special envoy for peace in Afghanistan after six days of talks with the Taliban in Qatar aimed ending the 17-year conflict, RFE/RL reported.
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BISHKEK (TCA) — Success of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) in achieving its ambitious goals will depend on business. To this end, it is necessary to strengthen the relationship between government agencies, the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) and the business community, Kyrgyz Deputy Prime Minister Jenish Razakov said at the Business Eurasia economic forum, held on January 24 in Bishkek.
