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OSCE workshop in Turkmenistan supports development of national competency framework and training strategy on cybercrime and electronic evidence
The OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, held a workshop in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on 26 and 27 June to support the country’s law enforcement and criminal justice institutions in developing a...

Turkmen planning authorities build skills in strategic environmental assessment at OSCE seminar in Ashgabat
More than 50 representatives from Turkmenistan’s environmental, health, and sectoral planning authorities strengthened their skills in strategic environmental assessment (SEA) at a two-day seminar organized by the OSCE from 18 to 19 June in...

ARETI International Group Finalizes Exit from Turkmenistan, Refocuses Strategy on Europe, North America, and the Middle East
ARETI International Group has finalized its exit from Turkmenistan, ending all business activities and interests in the country. The company is now refocusing its strategy on energy, infrastructure, and innovation investments in Europe, North...

State Secretary Štucin expresses interest in more political dialogue with Turkmenistan
SLOVENIA, June 17 - They expressed interest in further strengthening political dialogue and economic cooperation. Opportunities are emerging in the pharmaceutical industry, logistics (especially connections between ports) and sport, with many more...

Russia plays surprising role in Iran-Israel war
(MENAFN) Russia is playing a more significant role in the Iran-Israel conflict than many might realize, especially in light of recent diplomatic moves and regional concerns. During a visit to Turkmenistan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov...

OSCE Seminar in Ashgabat Enhances Capacity to Tackle Technology-Facilitated Human Trafficking
The rising threat of technology-facilitated trafficking in human beings was the focus of a two-day OSCE seminar in Ashgabat from 29 to 30 May 2025. Jointly organized by the Office of the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating...

Mongolia, Turkmenistan Ink Several Deals to Boost Bilateral Ties
(MENAFN) According to the Mongolian presidential office website on Monday, Mongolia and Turkmenistan have inked several agreements aimed at strengthening their bilateral relationship. These accords, signed in Ulan Bator—the Mongolian...

China, Central news agencies to enhance media partnership
(MENAFN) The China-Central Asia News Agency Forum took place on Sunday in Astana, Kazakhstan, focusing on enhancing media partnerships and reaching a shared agreement. Organized as a follow-up to the recently held second China-Central Asia Summit,...

MFA Spokesperson's Comments on the Evacuation of Singaporeans from Iran
Since the outbreak of the conflict between Iran and Israel, MFA has been rendering consular assistance to the Singaporeans in Iran, including exploring evacuation options in the absence of a Singapore diplomatic mission in Iran. A family of three...

Chang'an night gala offers cultural taste of Shaanxi in Astana
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the evening of June 21, the Chang'an night gala, a cultural exchange event held by Xinhua News Agency and the Shaanxi Provincial Government, took place in Astana, Kazakhstan, as part of the...

China’s President Calls for China-Afghanistan Collaboration
(MENAFN) China’s President Xi Jinping has called for enhanced cooperation with Afghanistan to accelerate the war-ravaged country’s recovery and growth. Speaking at the 2nd China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Tuesday, Xi emphasized...

CGTN: China, Central Asian countries sign landmark treaty, vow to boost cooperation
CGTN published an article on the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, emphasizing the significance of China and the five Central Asian nations signing the Treaty of Permanent Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation, and highlighting...

Chinese President Holds High-Level Talks with Central Asian Leaders
(MENAFN) Media reported that Chinese President Xi Jinping held a series of high-level talks with Central Asian leaders on Tuesday during his visit to Astana, Kazakhstan, where the 2nd Central Asia-China Summit is currently underway. During the...

Xi Strengthens Ties with Central Asia
(MENAFN) Chinese leader Xi Jinping convened with leaders from Central Asia on Tuesday in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, where the second Central Asia-China Summit is currently underway. During his visit, Xi held separate discussions with key...

Young people from Central Asia, Afghanistan and Mongolia build knowledge on security sector governance and reform, safety of journalists at OSCE-DCAF summer school
Students and young journalists from Central Asia took a deep dive into youth, security, and the role of media freedom at a summer school course organized by the OSCE in co-operation with the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF) from...

US puts seven African nations on blacklist
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has implemented a travel ban affecting nationals from seven African countries — Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia, and Sudan — citing terrorism risks and high visa overstay...

Building Syria’s new army: Future plans and the challenges ahead
After leading the lighting campaign that toppled Bashar al-Assad’s regime on Dec. 8, 2024, Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s interim president, quickly began working to form a unified national army, dismantle the existing factions, and centralize all...

Second Central Asian regional simulation-based training strengthens joint response to human trafficking
Over 130 practitioners from Central Asia and Türkiye gathered this week at Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, for a five-day regional simulation-based training exercise on combating trafficking in human beings. The training was opened by Nurlanbek...

US Ambassador Concludes Diplomatic Assignment in Russia
(MENAFN) The United States Embassy in Moscow announced on Thursday that Ambassador Lynne Tracy will wrap up her diplomatic role in Russia “soon.” This development occurs as Washington and Moscow move forward with another phase of discussions aimed...

Trump enacts entry ban on third world countries
(MENAFN) In a move citing national security threats, former U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation barring citizens from a dozen nations from entering the United States. The measure, announced on a Wednesday, also introduced limited...