INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CENTRAL ASIA

On August 6, the International Institute for Central Asia (IICA) held an online roundtable on "The Central Asian Process: From the Outcomes of the Tashkent and Cholpon-Ata Summits to the Avaza Agenda."

IICA representatives joined a meeting between the international ACQUIN accreditation panel and students and alumni of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED).

The International Institute for Central Asia held a staff meeting to review its work over the first half of this year and to set priorities for the period ahead.

The International Institute for Central Asia (IICA) hosted a meeting between IICA Director Javlon Vakhabov and Abdul Hai Qanit, Director of the Center for Strategic Studies (CSS) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan.

As part of the 12th Primakov Readings International Scientific and Expert Forum, a thematic session entitled "The Middle East: An Elusive Peace?" was held.

On July 30, IICA Director Javlon Vakhabov met with Muhammad Mudassir Tipu, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Uzbekistan.

On July 29, 2026, the International Institute for Central Asia (IICA) hosted a meeting between IICA Director Javlon Vakhabov and Johanna Maria Ögren, the newly appointed Ambassador of Finland to Uzbekistan.

Head of Department at the International Institute for Central Asia (IICA) Azamat Toshev delivered a presentation at the second meeting of the Uzbekistan–Kyrgyzstan Expert Council titled “Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan: Strategic Partnership and Opportunities for Its Further Development” in Bishkek

Central Asian countries news

O’ZBEKISTON

15.08.2026

The "Kovun Sayli-2026" melon festival in Khiva has entered the Guinness World Records as the event with the world's largest melon variety tasting

The festival showcased 250 melon varieties and more than 200 types of melon-based products. Participants sampled 259 varieties — the figure that secured the record.

Cooperation between Central Asia and Afghanistan was Discussed in Almaty

QOZOG’ISTON

17.06.2026

Cooperation between Central Asia and Afghanistan was Discussed in Almaty

The 8th Meeting of Special Representatives and Envoys of the European Union and the Central Asian States on Afghanistan was held in Almaty.

Kyrgyz airline Aero Nomad will launch regular flights on the Bishkek–Tashkent route starting August 23

QIRG’IZISTON

03.08.2026

Kyrgyz airline Aero Nomad will launch regular flights on the Bishkek–Tashkent route starting August 23

Flights will operate twice a week — on Thursdays and Sundays — using Airbus A320 aircraft. This brings the number of carriers on the route to three, alongside Centrum Air and Uzbekistan Airways. Looking ahead, Aero Nomad is considering launching direct flights from Bishkek to Samarkand and Urgench.

TOJIKISTON

15.08.2026

Emomali Rahmon: "The Uzbek-speaking population of Tursunzoda must be provided with Uzbek-language educational institutions and textbooks"

During a working trip to Tursunzoda, the President of Tajikistan instructed officials to build schools with instruction in Uzbek for the city's Uzbek-speaking population and to supply them with textbooks and teaching materials in their native language.

We sincerely congratulate the friendly Turkmen people on the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Neutrality Day.

TURKMANISTON

12.12.2025

We sincerely congratulate the friendly Turkmen people on the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Neutrality Day.

We wish Turkmenistan’s Neutrality Day, embodying peace, stability, and prosperity, to endure for generations.

IICA strengthens partnership with the Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation

COOPERATION

11.11.2025

IICA strengthens partnership with the Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation

On October 31, the International Institute for Central Asia (IICA) hosted a roundtable discussion titled “Central Asia and the Nordic Countries: New Opportunities for Partnership” with the participation of H.E. Alexander Stubb, President of Finland. Within the framework of the event, a Cooperation Agreement was signed between the International Institute for Central Asia and the Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation.

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