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Kyrgyz experts highly appreciate the initiatives of the President of Uzbekistan in the framework of the CIS and CCTS

A round table was held at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Bishkek, with the participation of prominent political scientists, representatives of expert and analytical and academic circles of Kyrgyzstan, Dunyo reported.

Baku hosts a meeting of the Council of Ministers of Defense of the Member States of CIS

On 30 October 2019, a regular meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of the Member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States was held in Baku (Azerbaijan Republic). This was reported by the press service of the CIS Executive Committee.

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EBRD shares experience on implementation of projects involving PPPs

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An event on energy efficiency measures takes place in Tashkent

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The Republican Center for Medical Rehabilitation of Children established

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Japan enthrones emperor in ancient ceremony

In an ancient ceremony, Japan's new emperor Naruhito formally ascended to the throne on 22 October.

Poverty Continues to Decline, but Pace of Poverty Reduction is Slowing in Central Asia

Although poverty rates in Central Asia continue to decline overall, the pace of poverty reduction is slowing, according to new data released by the World Bank. High levels of poverty remain in pockets of rural and remote areas, which also suffer from lack of employment opportunities, say new Poverty Outlooks for Central Asian countries, released ahead of International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on 17 October.

Growth slows across Europe and Central Asia

Economic growth across Europe and Central Asia is slowing, with regional growth estimated at 1.8% for 2019, according to the latest World Bank Economic Update for Europe and Central Asia.

SCO Secretary General meets with UN Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs

On 27 September 2019, the SCO Secretary General Vladimir Norov met with the UN Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs Miroslav Jenča in New York at the UN headquarters.

Former French president Jacques Chirac dies at the age of 86

Former French president Jacques Chirac has died at the age of 86, his family announced on Thursday.

Beijing’s brand new Daxing International Airport opens

Beijing’s brand new Daxing International Airport opened to flights as a China Southern Airlines flight took off on Wednesday afternoon, Xinhua reported.

IMF Executive Board Selects Kristalina Georgieva as Managing Director

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today selected Kristalina Georgieva to serve as IMF Managing Director and Chair of the Executive Board for a five-year term starting on 1 October 2019. Ms. Georgieva, who succeeds Christine Lagarde, is the first person from an emerging market economy to lead the IMF since its inception in 1944.

USAID hosts the ninth annual Central Asia trade forum in Shymkent

The U.S. Agency for International Development will host one of the region’s flagship international business events, the ninth annual Central Asia Trade Forum, at the Rixos Khadisha Hotel, on 12-13 November 2019 in Shymkent, Kazakhstan.

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