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Afghanistan
Uzbekistan: Trans-Afghan Railway Cost May Exceed $7B
DID Press: The estimated cost of the Trans-Afghan Railway project could surpass $7 billion, significantly higher than earlier projections, according to Uzbekistan’s Deputy Minister of Transport, Jasurbek Choriev. Speaking on the sidelines of the Tashkent International Investment Forum, Choriev said…
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Russia, Egypt Warn of Terror Threats in Afghanistan and Central Asia
DID Press: Russian and Egyptian officials have expressed concern over the growing threat posed by terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan, Central Asia and parts of Africa during a joint counterterrorism meeting in Moscow. The discussions took place during the fifth…
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Kazakhstan to Host 1st UN SDG Regional Center Focused on Central Asia, Afghanistan
DID Press: The establishment of a UN regional center for sustainable development focused on Central Asia and Afghanistan has been formally approved following the signing of legislation by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. According to the presidential press office of Kazakhstan,…
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Afghanistan
Uzbekistan Advances Trans-Afghan Railway Project, Mirziyoyev Says
DID Press: Shavkat Mirziyoyev said at the fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum that Uzbekistan is actively working on the Trans-Afghan railway project, stressing its importance for regional connectivity and access to southern seaports. Mirziyoyev, speaking at the investment forum in…
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Afghanistan
Regional Envoys Meet in Almaty to Discuss Afghanistan’s Future
DID Press: Special representatives from the European Union and Central Asian countries met in Almaty on Tuesday for the eighth round of consultations on Afghanistan, focusing on regional connectivity, sustainable development, and the country’s evolving situation. According to Ministry of…
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Afghanistan
Muttaqi Calls for Regional, Locally Driven Strategic Roadmap
DID Press: Amir Khan Muttaqi has called for the development of a region-centered strategic roadmap based on local narratives, emphasizing stronger academic cooperation and deeper regional connectivity. Speaking at a meeting in Kabul attended by heads of strategic research centers…
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Afghanistan
EU, Central Asia Review Afghanistan Situation at Almaty Meeting
DID Press: The 8th meeting of special representatives and envoys from the European Union and Central Asian states has been held in Almaty, focusing on Afghanistan’s evolving political and security situation and its impact on regional stability. According to a…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan to Convene Central Asia–Azerbaijan Strategic Dialogue in Kabul
DID Press: Taliban’s Foreign Ministry has announced that Kabul will host a high-level regional meeting on Tuesday bringing together heads and representatives of strategic research centers, political advisers, and scholars from across Central Asia and Azerbaijan. According to the ministry,…
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Afghanistan
Karimi: Afghanistan Can Become a Regional Economic Connectivity Hub
DID Press: Bilal Karimi has emphasized Afghanistan’s strategic geographic position, saying the country has the potential to become a key hub for regional economic connectivity and trade. Speaking at the Seventh China–South Asia Cooperation Forum, Karimi described Afghanistan as a…
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Afghanistan
Central Asia–Afghanistan Expert Meeting Held on Sidelines of Termez Dialogue
DID Press: A high-level Central Asia–Afghanistan expert meeting was held on the sidelines of the Termez Dialogue on regional connectivity, bringing together prominent policymakers and analysts to discuss Afghanistan’s role in strengthening regional integration. According to the Afghanistan Center for…
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