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) — From February 27 through March 1, the United Kingdom undertakes its first historical Trade Mission to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Sixteen UK companies are going to meet with representatives of Kyrgyz businesses, ministries and international organizations in Kyrgyzstan. The delegation of UK companies is being led by British Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Robin Ord-Smith and Nigel Peters, Director of London based consultancy firm British Expertise, the British Embassy in Bishkek said.

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BISHKEK (TCA) — The first EU technical mission on GSP+ on February 22 presented results of their two-week work in Kyrgyzstan for representatives of the relevant Kyrgyz state institutions, the Delegation of the European Union to the Kyrgyz Republic said.

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ATYRAU, Kazakhstan (TCA) — French company Issmat investment & finance is ready to invest US $284 million in projects in Kazakhstan’s western Atyrau province, including projects to raise buffalos and grow lavender, Moy Gorod news portal of Western Kazakhstan reported.

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ASHGABAT (TCA) — In 2016, trade accounted for more than 10 percent of Turkmenistan’s gross domestic product (about 8 percent in 2015), the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reports.

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