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ECO agrees economic integration strategy
KHANKENDI: A summit of seven west and central Asian leaders have agreed to liberalise trade, attract more foreign investment and build cooperation in green energy to strengthen regional economic integration. The Economic Cooperation Organization...

China to hold SCO summit in Tianjin from Aug 31 to Sept 1: Wang Yi
Leaders from more than 20 countries and heads of 10 international organisations will attend the Tianjin Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and related events next month, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday. The SCO...

Regional film festival hosts screen bonanza
The 2025 SCO Film Cooperation Forum was held in the Yongchuan district of Chongqing on July 4. [Photo provided to China Daily] To the delight of movie fans in China, they will have more opportunities in the future to watch quality films from...

A Region of Opportunity? US Policy and the Future of Central Asia
Central Asia is no longer perceived solely as an object of great power rivalry; on the contrary, the region is emerging as an important and self-sufficient actor, putting forward its own initiatives and playing a constructive role in promoting...

UAE participates as Guest of Honour at the 17th Economic Cooperation Organisation Summit in Azerbaijan
Baku [Azerbaijan], July 5 (ANI/WAM): On behalf of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology participated in the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO),...

Youth Voices from Central Asia —— 'Our Dreams Come True in China-Central Asia Cooperation'
Fresh off the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, the outcomes reveal vast opportunities for deeper cooperation between China and Central Asia. As the vibrant tapestry of China-Central Asia cooperation unfolds, it showcases the...

World News | UAE Participates as Guest of Honour at the 17th Economic Cooperation Organisation Summit in Azerbaijan
Baku [Azerbaijan], July 5 (ANI/WAM): On behalf of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology participated in the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO),...

Key Takeaways From 2Nd China-Central Asia Summit In Astana
(MENAFN- GetNews) The second China-Central Asia Summit marks "a historic event" and opened a new chapter for a time-tested regional partnership, said Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Kazakh President...

airBaltic and Turkish Airlines expand codeshare agreement to boost connectivity
airBaltic and Turkish Airlines have expanded their codeshare partnership, adding new destinations to enhance travel options between the Baltics, Türkiye, and beyond. Building on their joint Riga–Istanbul service launched in 2023, the agreement now...

Russia’s shadow stablecoin: $9bn moved so far
A new rouble-pegged cryptocurrency, A7A5, has quietly become a potent tool in Russia’s efforts to circumvent Western sanctions — moving $9.3bn in transactions within four months of its February launch. Russia’s shadow stablecoin Behind the project...

Shavkat Mirziyoyev calls for end to violence in Gaza, urges recognition of Palestinian state.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev addressed a summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) held on July 4 in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, focusing on regional security, non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, a just...

Ukraine can benefit from growing tech ties between Gulf states and the US
The recent conflict between Israel and Iran has shaken Middle Eastern security assumptions and set the stage for new strategic alignments across the region. Amid escalating threats and shifting power dynamics, the United States and Gulf nations...

17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization gets underway in Khankendi, President Ilham Aliyev addressed the Summit -VIDEO -UPDATED-3-PHOTO
On July 4, the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) commenced in the city of Khankendi, APA reports. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev welcomed the heads of state and government, as well as the heads of...
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Kazakhstan is investing to tackle Central Asia water crisis [Advocacy Lab Content]
As glaciers melt and river flows diminish, Central Asia faces a growing water crisis that is testing regional cooperation, climate resilience and governance capacity. Kazakhstan, the region’s largest country by landmass and a key downstream...
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Azerbaijan represented for first time at China's largest television and film market [PHOTOS]
The Azerbaijan State Film Agency (ARFA) has participated in the Shanghai International Film & TV Market held in Shanghai, People's Republic of China, Azernews reports. The Shanghai International Film & TV Market is one of the most prestigious...

Russian ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5 moves $9.3B in four months: report
Russia’s efforts to build alternative payment systems outside Western financial rails may be gaining traction through a new ruble-pegged crypto asset. Per a June 25 report by the Financial Times, a stablecoin with ties to Russia has quietly...

Evaluation of Medical Device Aging and Replacement Decisions within Hospital Environments: A User-Centered Approach
Introduction Medical devices based on cutting-edge technologies areas essential for human health and are promising high-value-added industries with expected continuous growth. East Asia remains one of the technologically most advanced regions in...

Kazakhstan Accelerates Development of Cross-Border Trade Hubs
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is making progress in developing five major cross-border hubs aimed at boosting trade, logistics, and industrial cooperation with neighboring countries, according to updates shared at a July 1 government meeting chaired by...

Chinakyrgyzstanuzbekistan Railway To Be Linked With Trans-Afghan Corridor, Says Mirziyoyev
(MENAFN- AzerNews) Akbar Novruz Read more Azernews reports that President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, speaking at the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in Khankendi, announced that the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway...

A New Show from ‘Fauda’ Creator Lior Raz Is Coming to Netflix
Television Raz and celebrated Israeli actress Rotem Sela go on an illuminating adventure in the upcoming "Off Road." Lior Raz changed the face of Israeli TV when he and Avi Issacharoff co-created “Fauda,” a thriller series about undercover Israeli...