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BISHKEK (TCA) — The first rail freight service from the UK to China departed on April 10, carrying 30 containers of British-produced goods along a 7,500-mile journey to Yiwu, China, Sputnik news agency reported. Continue reading
ASHGABAT (TCA) — U.S. Ambassador in Turkmenistan Allan Mustard visited Lebap province today, November 18, to take part in a closing ceremony for the restoration and conservation of the Dayahatyn caravanserai, an Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) project. He also reviewed the results of the conservation work done at the site. The ceremony was held at the Dayahatyn caravanserai with the participation of U.S. Ambassador Allan Mustard, as well as representatives of the National Department for Protection, Research, and Restoration of Historic and Cultural Monuments under the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan, the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat said. Continue reading
TASHKENT (TCA) — The World Heritage Committee has decided to add Uzbekistan’s Historic Centre of Shakhrisyabz to the List of World Heritage in Danger due to the over-development of tourist infrastructure in the site, the Committee said on July 13. Continue reading
BISHKEK (TCA) — World famous American ultra-long-distance runner Dean Karnazes is running the Silk Road Ultra Marathon across Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Kazakhstan June 29 to July 10. This ultramarathon is sponsored by the United States and dedicated to the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and the nations of Central Asia, the US Embassy in Kyrgyzstan said. Continue reading
BISHKEK (TCA) — A cooperation agreement has been reached between the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Silk Road Fund, established to implement China’s Belt and Road initiative, inspired by the ancient Silk Road connecting China and Europe, the EBRD press office said. Continue reading
ASTANA (TCA) — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting better regional integration — one of its core strategic priorities — by strengthening trade and transportation along the ancient Silk Road trade routes. Continue reading
