Politics & Economy

Russian FM Lavrov to Attend CSTO Ministerial Meeting in Kazakhstan

During the meeting, the foreign and defence ministers, as well as secretaries of the CSTO councils, will discuss the military and political situation in the regions of collective security and the results of cooperation within the CSTO.

21 November 2024

Politics & Economy

Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Trade Grows in 2024, Reflecting Strong Bilateral Ties

21 November 2024
Politics & Economy

Bentley Systems Enhances Azerbaijan's Infrastructure Development with Advanced Engineering Software

Bentley Systems’ efforts in Azerbaijan align with the country's focus on modernizing infrastructure while prioritizing sustainability and innovation.

20 November 2024

Kerim Sultanov

Politics & Economy

Georgian President to Challenge Election Results in Constitutional Court

Zourabichvili claimed the elections had “failed”, while also noting “none of Georgia’s main democratic partners” had recognised its results, claiming the country was “facing an economic and financial crisis”.

18 November 2024
Politics & Economy

How China Reshapes the Balance of Power in Central Asia and the South Caucasus - INTERVIEW

In an interview with Caspian Post, Yunis Sharifli, an expert at the Topchubashov Center, explores the key aspects of China’s policies in Central Asia and the South Caucasus, the strategic importance of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan, and the prospects for bilateral relations between Baku and Beijing.

15 November 2024

Yunis Sharifli

Politics & Economy

Turkmenistan, Tajikistan Mull Expanding Political and Economic Cooperation

Political consultations between the foreign ministries of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan, headed by Deputy Foreign Ministers Ahmet Gurbanov and Imomi Sodiq Ashurboyzada, were held in Dushanbe.

21 November 2024
Politics & Economy

Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Trade Grows in 2024, Reflecting Strong Bilateral Ties

The trade turnover between the two countries for the specified period amounted to $675.6 million, of which exports from Uzbekistan amounted to $444.8 million, imports from the Kyrgyz Republic — $230.8 million.

21 November 2024
Politics & Economy

Kazakhstan Seeks to Cut Imports by Boosting Domestic Production

The share of manufacturing industry is 47 percent, while the share of the raw materials sector is 45 percent.

21 November 2024
Politics & Economy

Top Diplomat Criticizes EU's Plan to Sanction Iran's Shipping Lines

A reporter of the US-based newspaper the Wall Street Journal claimed in a Saturday report that the EU is set to announce sanctions on the IRISL.

18 November 2024
Politics & Economy

Iran and Uzbekistan Seek to Boost Railway Cooperation

“In order to activate the International North-South Transit Corridor (INSTC), the volume of exchanges must be increased, and despite the bottlenecks, if the volume of cargo is ensured, it is possible to increase the capacity.”

16 November 2024
Politics & Economy

Iran, Russia Link Bank Card Systems To Counteract Sanctions

Iranian banks have been excluded since 2018 from the SWIFT international financial messaging service, which governs the vast majority of transactions worldwide.

12 November 2024