Paul Goble
BISHKEK (TCA) — As Chinese economic influence is growing in Central Asian countries, we are republishing this article by Paul Goble, originally published by The Jamestown Foundation’s Eurasia Daily Monitor, focused on the Chinese expansion in Tajikistan:
DUSHANBE (TCA) — As Tajik officials last month announced Tajikistan’s intention to join the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), we are republishing this article by Samuel Ramani*, originally published on Qishloq Ovozi, a blog by RFE/RL Central Asia specialist Bruce Pannier:
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BISHKEK (TCA) — Today, on August 3, the JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) Project, in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic, is holding a seminar to acquaint all stakeholders with the Project Final report on the preparation of the Master Plan on the Inspection of quality and safety of milk and dairy products in Kyrgyzstan.
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ASTANA (TCA) — Polymetal International plc has announced the completion of the acquisition of Orion Minerals LLP, the holding company for the Komarovskoye Gold Deposit in Kazakhstan, from Kazzinc LTD, a subsidiary of Glencore plc.
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BISHKEK (TCA) — As the Turkish government has asked countries around the world to close schools linked to Fethullah Gulen, the Muslim cleric whom Turkey accuses of being behind a failed coup attempt last month, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan have rejected the request.
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ALMATY (TCA) — The first train carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Kazakhstan to China has arrived in the Chinese westernmost region of Xinjiang, Chinese media reported on July 31.
