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TASHKENT (TCA) — Uzbekistan’s delegation led by the First Deputy Chairman of the Senate of the Uzbek parliament, Sodik Safoyev, visited the State of Mississippi (USA). The delegation included representatives of ministries of Innovative Development, Investments and Foreign Trade, and Agriculture, the Jahon information agency reported. Continue reading
ASHGABAT (TCA) — On February 9, the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat kicks off its annual Winter Film Screenings, featuring three American blockbusters. This month, the chosen films celebrate Black History Month by portraying strong and diverse African and African-American characters. The films will be shown in February at theaters in Ashgabat, Balkanabat, Dashoguz, Mary, Turkmenabat, and Turkmenbashy. U.S. Embassy personnel will introduce the films and greet visitors at the screenings. Continue reading
BISHKEK (TCA) — The son of the former Kyrgyz ambassador to the United States has been sentenced to three years in a U.S. prison after he pleaded guilty to trying to smuggle weapons to Chechnya, RFE/RL reported. Continue reading
DUSHANBE (TCA) — John Mark Pommersheim was appointed as the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Tajikistan on January 7, and is expected to arrive in Tajikistan soon, the US Embassy in Dushanbe said on January 27. Continue reading
KABUL (TCA) — The Afghan government on January 3 said it has asked the United States to provide clarification on certain statements, saying the Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANSDF) continue to deal with heavy sacrifices in the battlefield, for the sake of international peace and security, particularly security of the friendly nations, Afghan broadcaster TOLOnews reported. Continue reading
KABUL (TCA) — U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a “significant” withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan, U.S. news media are reporting, with some quoting unnamed officials as saying the decision has already been made, RFE/RL reports. Continue reading
