INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CENTRAL ASIA

On 4 June, a delegation of the International Institute for Central Asia (IICA), led by Director Amb.Javlon Vakhabov, participated in the Second Termez Dialogue on Connectivity between Central and South Asia, held in Tashkent focused on “Building a Common Space of Peace, Friendship and Prosperity”.

On June 2, the International Institute for Central Asia (IICA) hosted an online meeting with a delegation from the Center for Strategic Research (SAM) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, headed by its Chairman, Prof. Dr. Ramazan Erdağ.

On June 5, Javlon Vakhabov, Director of the International Institute for Central Asia (IICA), held a meeting with Farid Shafiyev, Chairman of the Board of the Center of Analysis of International Relations (AIR Center, Azerbaijan).

On May 25, IICA Director Javlon Vakhabov held a meeting with Ruth Shapir ben Naftali, Director of the Central Asia and Caucasus Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel.

The International Institute for Central Asia’s (IICA) experts participated in the fourth Central Asia–China Forum on Human Rights Development “Jointly Promoting Human Rights Progress through High-Quality Development”.

Head of Department at the International Institute for Central Asia (IICA) Daniyar Kurbanov held a meeting with a delegation of S&P Global experts led by Vice President Matthew J. Sagers.

Representatives of the International Institute for Central Asia (IICA) took part in the Think Tank Forum of the Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), held on May 21–22 this year in Bishkek.

The International Institute for Central Asia (IICA) held a meeting with Ahmed Farooq, Ambassador of Pakistan to Uzbekistan, who is concluding his diplomatic mission in Uzbekistan.

Central Asian countries news

O’ZBEKISTON

20.06.2026

"GDP per Drop of Water" — TIIF Experts on the Water Crisis in Central Asia

Water stress in Central Asia has reached 70% — nearly four times the global average. At the same time, demand for water is projected to grow by another 23% by 2040, while glacier reserves have shrunk by approximately 30% over the past 50 years. The issue has long moved beyond ecology — it is now a matter of economic development and regional resilience.

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.

Congratulations to Kyrgyzstan on this historic achievement

QIRG’IZISTON

04.06.2026

Congratulations to Kyrgyzstan on this historic achievement

Kyrgyzstan has been elected for the first time as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2027–2028 — a strong recognition of its growing international role and contribution to global diplomacy. This opens new opportunities for Kyrgyzstan to advance priorities related to peace, preventive diplomacy, and climate security at the international level.

Starlink Expands Its Presence in Central Asia

TOJIKISTON

05.02.2026

Starlink Expands Its Presence in Central Asia

Starlink satellite internet has become available in Tajikistan. High-speed internet will initially be provided to a number of facilities in mountainous and hard-to-reach areas where ground-based communication infrastructure remains limited. This is expected to improve access to digital services, including in education, healthcare, and local government operations.

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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