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• The activities of the terrorist outfits on the borders of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan are already visible and pose a threat to the stability of the mentioned states. Baku Dialogues Journal
• High-quality school education is a cornerstone for the development of a modern and innovative society, and envisions a future where every child in Kyrgyzstan has access to quality education and the opportunity to realize their full potential. Teach For All
• Geopolitical risks for official Ankara are increasing due to the fact that at the last EU-Central Asia summit, which was attended by Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan, a declaration was approved mentioning two UN anti-Turkish resolutions on the Cyprus conflict. EADaily
• Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov inaugurated construction in December of a railway linking China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, with hopes it will serve as a supply route to Europe. Economic Times
• The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel will enhance Xinjiang's connectivity and boost Chinese trade and commerce with Central Asia, especially after the completion of the China - Kyrgyzstan - Uzbekistan railway line. Eurasia Review
• China and Kyrgyzstan have extended their Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation until 2026, aligning the infrastructure project with Kyrgyzstan's national development strategy. E-International Relations
• Under all the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways, it is predicted that the average projected mean ANP across CA will increase by up to 33% during the mid-century compared to the historical period, especially over central Uzbekistan and the high altitudes of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. SpringerLink
• Spatial patterns of the MME indicate an increase of up to 16% in the near future (2021-2050), notably over central Uzbekistan, southeastern Tajikistan, and southwestern Kyrgyzstan. SpringerLink
• The Syr Darya flows through four Central Asian countries (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan) and is under threat from agricultural overuse, wasteful use of water and climate change. Barrons
• Kyrgyzstan's reliance on Iranian ports reduces logistical constraints but increases exposure to geopolitical risks associated with Iran's strained ties with the West. SpecialEurasia
• For Kyrgyzstan, a landlocked state, access to Iranian maritime infrastructure represents an opportunity to diversify trade routes and reduce dependency on China and Russia. SpecialEurasia
• Ground stations with integrated internet exchange points and green data centers will be deployed in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan and connected to existing broadband infrastructure. The Diplomat
• The leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan will now await the results of the 2024 US presidential election. Kyiv Post
• Kyrgyzstan faced a significant terrorism risk stemming from the activities of radical groups linked to international terrorist organizations, such as the Islamic State. SpecialEurasia
• China inked a deal last month to build a new rail line across Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, which will give China a shortcut for trade with Iran, Afghanistan, and beyond. Washington Examiner
• Since the adoption of the WHO / Europe Roadmap for Health and Well-being in Central Asia 2022-2025, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan have seen increasing collaboration in health initiatives. World Health Organization: WHO
• Kyrgyzstan is ready to take an active part in achieving goals and objectives to reduce risks for a decent future for the countries of Central Asia. UNDP
• The bulk of the planned construction will take place in Kyrgyzstan and western China, as Uzbekistan already has a well-developed domestic rail network. The Diplomat
• The Kyrgyz government seems eager to change its flag to better reflect a country rising from its knees, but flags are inseparable from the land upon which they wave - the core issue between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan remains unresolved and could still flare up if negotiations fall through. The Diplomat
• A planned Uzbekistan-Kyrgyzstan-China railroad will open a new shipping route between China and Europe that bypasses, Russia by filling the gap between existing an Turkmenistan-Iran-Turkey rail link and western China. Emerging Europe
• WHO will now be working with the governments of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, as well as the Government of Tajikistan, to roll out the Midwifery Assessment Tool for Education (MATE) in all of central Asia. World Health Organization: WHO
• Countries with large import cross-border risks include small Pacific islands (Micronesia and Tonga) and countries in Central Asia (Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan) and Central America (Nicaragua and Guatemala). Nature

Last updated: 13 June 2025