The Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan 2026 international conference and exhibition opened at the country’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry on October 21. More than 130 major companies from the global fuel and energy market have exhibition stands.
The US Mission to Kazakhstan has announced the American Corners network’s 2026–2027 events program. Activities will take place in ten cities across the country.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi in Samarkand. They discussed bilateral partnership, economic cooperation and security in Central Asia.
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed plans for the new city of Yangi Karshi and a tourism complex along the Karshi Main Canal. The preliminary master plan for the city is designed for 500,000 residents.
The United States and five Central Asian countries say they will strengthen their long-term partnership under the C5+1 format. Their joint statement followed a ministerial meeting in Samarkand on October 19.
Kazakhstan has established the Interior Ministry’s departmental medal “Халық қаһарманы Ғазиз Байтасов.” Police Captain Gaziz Baitasov gave his life protecting civilians.
Authorities burned 607 kg of drugs seized in different parts of Afghanistan’s Panjshir province. The destruction took place in the presence of local Islamic Emirate officials.
Kazakhstan has begun implementing a military reform plan. The changes will affect the structure of the Armed Forces, military command, troop training and military service.
Kyrgyz Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Ulan Mamatkanov met with Carl Skau, acting executive director of the UN World Food Programme. They agreed to continue working together under the 2025–2030 Food Security and Nutrition Programme.
Kazakhstan’s Ecology and Natural Resources Minister A. Kuantyrov met Israel’s ambassador to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, Y. They discussed cooperation on environmental protection.
Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met Eurasian Economic Commission Board Chairman Bakytzhan Sagintayev on October 22. They discussed a new cooperation plan focused on reducing trade barriers and digitizing customs and transport procedures.
A ceremony marking the launch of a new international route between Kazakhstan and Oman took place on October 24. Air Astana will fly between Astana and Salalah.
Kazakhstan has proposed establishing a regional NVIDIA center for physical AI. The proposal was made during a meeting with company founder and CEO Jensen Huang in Astana.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met Eldridge Industries co-founder, chairman and CEO Todd Boehly. They discussed prospects for major joint projects across several sectors.
Kazakhstan Cinema Days were held in Kazan from October 21 to 23. The event aimed to promote Kazakhstan’s film industry and strengthen cultural ties between Kazakhstan and Tatarstan.
Ten new education facilities have opened in Kazakhstan ahead of Republic Day. Their opening is part of the implementation of the head of state’s instructions to develop educational infrastructure.
Kazakhstan and Czechia intend to expand trade and economic cooperation in the agro-industrial sector. Their plans also include livestock breeding and modern agricultural technologies.
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