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Second Round of the Consultative Mechanism Strengthens Partnerships and Defines Co-operation Priorities for 2026

Bishkek, 10 October 2025 — The OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB) held the second round of the Consultative Mechanism in a hybrid format at the Novotel Hotel and online. The event brought together representatives of the Ministry of Foreign...

SVR Says West Seeks to Undermine Commonwealth of Independent States

(MENAFN) Western powers are striving to cause the fragmentation of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), according to Sergey Naryshkin, the director of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR). The CIS is currently composed of nine...

UN General Assembly 80th session: Statement to the First Committee

Mr. Chair, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, This First Committee takes place amid steadily increasing levels of armed conflict, and the shadow of growing fears of large-scale war. Over 130 armed conflicts are raging today, twice as many as 15...

Central Asian Dialogue Platform “Women in Justice: Professional Development through Association”

On 11 September 2025, the international Central Asian Dialogue Platform titled “Women in Justice: Professional Development through Association” was held in Astana. The event was dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Constitution of Kazakhstan...

Empowering Young Leaders for Sustainable Futures: OSCE field operations in Central Asia launched the 15th Central Asian Leadership Programme

From 15 to 19 September 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, in partnership with the Regional...

Annual National Round Table on UNSCR 1540 to Take Place in Issyk-Kul

Bishkek, 16 September 2025 – The OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB), in co-operation with the OSCE Secretariat, OSCE CPC project in support of the implementation of UNSCR 1540 (2004), funded by the EU through UNODA and the Ministry of Economy...

Putin Attends Russia-Central Asia Summit

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin participated in the second Russia-Central Asia summit held on Thursday in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. During the gathering, the attending leaders committed to reinforcing economic unity, boosting...

Isfayram Hydropower RWA Raises $1 Million On-Chain via PicWe as IHP Market Cap Surpasses $10 Million 

OSH, Kyrgyzstan, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Isfayram Hydropower Real-World Asset (RWA) has successfully completed a $1 million on-chain fundraising round on PicWe, pushing the circulating market capitalization of its native token, IHP,...

12th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States commenced in Gabala

AZERBAIJAN, October 7 - The 12th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) got underway in Gabala. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev delivered a speech at the event. Speech by President...

Speech by Ilham Aliyev at the 12th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States held in Gabala

AZERBAIJAN, October 7 - - Distinguished heads of state and government, Dear friends, Welcome to Gabala, the ancient city of Azerbaijan. Gabala served as the capital of Caucasian Albania, spanning a vast geographical area, which was established in...

Erdogan calls on states to maintain stability in region

(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday encouraged Turkic nations to take a more proactive stance in ensuring regional stability and security. “We believe the Turkic world can take a more active role in the stability and...

Fidan, Kulubaev hold discussions in Azerbaijan

(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with his Kyrgyz counterpart, Jeenbek Kulubaev on Monday, the Turkish Foreign Ministry announced on the social media platform NSosyal. According to the ministry, the meeting between them took place...

Foundation stone for mosque to be built in Fuzuli by Turkmenistan laid online

AZERBAIJAN, October 7 - 07 October 2025, 16:20 On October 7, in Gabala, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, and other heads of state and government...

Eurasian Nations Back U.S.-Mediated Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

(MENAFN) Eurasian leaders on Thursday voiced strong support for the newly announced ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, marking the initial phase of a U.S.-backed plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza. Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart...

Latvian Broker Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Illegally Export U.S. Aircraft Technology to Russia

Latvian national, Oleg Chistyakov, aka Olegs Čitsjakovs, 56, pleaded guilty today for his role in a years-long conspiracy to circumvent U.S. export laws by filing false export forms with the U.S. government and, after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine...

EAC Certification: Opportunities and Risks for manufacturers

EAC certification is a crucial step for successful access to the Eurasian market. With expert support, regulatory requirements can be met effectively. CA, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The member states of the Eurasian...

PicWe and Isfayram Launch the World’s First Hydropower-Backed RWA Digital Investment Opportunity

SHANGHAI, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PicWe, a next-generation omni-chain RWA and liquidity infrastructure, has announced a major partnership with the Isfayram Hydropower Project to bring renewable energy into the Web3 ecosystem. This...

NewGen Establishes New Joint Venture Dedicated to Real Estate Development in UAE

An agreement signed between NewGen and BNW will establish a joint venture to develop NewGen’s recently acquired plot of land in Ras Al Khaimah’s Beach District, UAE Feasibility studies indicate potential net returns for NewGen of up to US$67...

EAEU Aims to Strengthen Multipolar World

(MENAFN) The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is contributing to the formation of a multipolar world and challenging Western hegemonic practices, Iranian Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade Mohammad Atabak declared. He praised the growing commerce...

Vietnamese Singer Triumphs at Intervision Song Contest in Moscow

(MENAFN) Vietnamese vocalist Duc Phuc emerged victorious at the Intervision song contest held in Moscow on Sunday. The international panel of judges awarded Phuc the top honor for a performance that combined aspects of folk singing and rap....