BISHKEK (TCA) — The first EU technical mission on GSP+ visited Kyrgyzstan in February to produce an assessment of the current state of play of testing laboratories available in Kyrgyzstan and specifically of those having international certification to approve the quality of products to be exported to the EU Member States. The mission has now presented a detailed report, shared with both the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Delegation of the European Union to the country.

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ASTANA (TCA) — Kazakhstan’s First Deputy Prime Minister Askar Mamin held talks with Vice Prime Minister, Minister for Affairs of the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mansur bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on March 19 to discuss implementation of agreements reached at the highest level during the official visit of Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev to the UAE on 15-16 January 2017, including joint investment projects in key areas of cooperation. 111

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KABUL (TCA) — Afghanistan wants the United States to send more troops to help the Afghan government battle the Taliban and the Islamic State extremist group, Afghanistan’s foreign minister has said, RFE/RL reported.

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BISHKEK (TCA) — The United Nations celebrates the World Water Day on March 22. This day focuses attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. World Water Day is also used to highlight improvements needed in access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities in developing countries.

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TASHKENT (TCA) — A new plant for production of industrial metal ware will be built this year in Uzbekistan with the participation of a Turkish company, the Jahon information agency reported.

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ASHGABAT (TCA) — An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Martin Sommer visited Ashgabat during March 6-17 to hold meetings to assess Turkmenistan’s macroeconomic and financial developments and discuss economic challenges and policy priorities with senior government officials, members of the Parliament, representatives of real and financial sectors, academics, and the diplomatic community, the IMF said.

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