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Central Asian countries to launch unified digital transport platform under CASCA+ initiative

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Central Asian countries to launch unified digital transport platform under CASCA+ initiative

On November 12, Transport Ministers from Central Asian countries gathered in Tashkent for a regional meeting, alongside a session dedicated to the Central Asia–South Caucasus transport corridor, known as CASCA+. Uzbekistan’s Minister of Transport, Ilhom Mahkamov, announced that the participating countries agreed to establish a unified digital transport platform to enhance regional connectivity and streamline logistics.

The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan will pay a state visit to Uzbekistan.

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The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan will pay a state visit to Uzbekistan.

At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, will pay a state visit to our country on 14–16 November.

Key points from President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s article “Central Asia on the Threshold of a New Era”:

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Key points from President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s article “Central Asia on the Threshold of a New Era”:

Central Asia on the Threshold of a New Era

The Meeting of the Dialogue of Women Leaders of Central Asian Countries Commences in Tashkent

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The Meeting of the Dialogue of Women Leaders of Central Asian Countries Commences in Tashkent

On November 12, 2025, the meeting of the Dialogue of Women Leaders of Central Asian Countries commenced in Tashkent.

Remarks by H.E. Javlon Vakhabov, Deputy Adviser to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Foreign Policy, Director of the International Institute for Central Asia, at the UNESCO Side Event: “A New Central Asia – The Path to Shared Development and Prosperity through Culture, Education, and Science”

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Remarks by H.E. Javlon Vakhabov, Deputy Adviser to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Foreign Policy, Director of the International Institute for Central Asia, at the UNESCO Side Event: “A New Central Asia – The Path to Shared Development and Prosperity through Culture, Education, and Science”

(Hilton Samarkand Regency, Samarkand – November 10, 2025)

IICA and the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy hosted a special side event in Samarkand

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IICA and the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy hosted a special side event in Samarkand

On 10 November 2025, on the sidelines of the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, a special side event titled “A New Central Asia: The Path to Shared Development and Prosperity through Culture, Education, and Science” was held.

IICA strengthens partnership with the Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation

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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.

November 10, 2025, in Samarkand, on the sidelines of the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference, a special side event titled “New Central Asia: Path to Shared Development and Prosperity through Culture, Education and Science” will take place.

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November 10, 2025, in Samarkand, on the sidelines of the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference, a special side event titled “New Central Asia: Path to Shared Development and Prosperity through Culture, Education and Science” will take place.

The event is organized by the International Institute of Central Asia (IICA) in partnership with the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA).

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, took part in the C5+1 Summit held in the United States.

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The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, took part in the C5+1 Summit held in the United States.

During his speech, the Head of State put forward several important initiatives.

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