BISHKEK (TCA) — From February 27 through March 1, the United Kingdom undertook its first, historical Trade Mission to Bishkek. The delegation of sixteen UK companies, led by British Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Robin Ord-Smith and Nigel Peters, the director of London based consultancy firm British Expertise, took part in the Kyrgyz-British Forum, “A World of Opportunities,” on February 28 and met with representatives of Kyrgyz businesses, ministries and international organizations in Kyrgyzstan.

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BISHKEK (TCA) — As internal migration from the villages to cities remains a social and economic problem in Central Asian countries, we are republishing this article by Paul Goble, originally published by The Jamestown Foundation’s Eurasia Daily Monitor:

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BISHKEK (TCA) — The Publisher’s note: Central Asia is an important geopolitical area between Europe, Russia and China. It is in Central Asia that world powers have confronted each other for centuries; it is here that China needs to succeed with its new Silk Road Belt for direct access to the Western markets; and it is here that a large wealth of raw materials has its origin. Every week thousands of news appears all over the world in printed and online media and it is quite understandable that many of them may escape the attention of busy readers. At The Times of Central Asia, we strongly believe that more information can better contribute to peaceful development and better knowledge of the region, and for this reason we are presenting this Weekly Digest of Central Asia which compiles what other media have reported during the past week.

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BISHKEK (TCA) — To develop its textile industry, Kyrgyzstan plans to create a full cycle of industrial production. Local sewing enterprises are now importing accessories and fabrics, Kyrgyz Deputy Economy Minister Daniyar Imanaliev said on March 2 at the opening of the 9th International Trade Fair in Bishkek dedicated to products and equipment in the fashion industry.

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BISHKEK (TCA) — As Central Asia’s natural-gas producing countries need to increase and, most importantly, diversify their gas export routes, we are republishing this article originally published by EurasiaNet.org:

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TASHKENT (TCA) — Uzbekistan plans to repair more than 5,400 kilometers of motor roads by the end of 2018. The target is defined in the Regional Roads Development Program for the period 2017-2018, approved by the President of the country, the Jahon information agency reports.

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