India, Iran reaffirm cooperation on development of Chabahar port; both nations will soon address operational aspects
For India, the Chabahar Port is a much-needed project for sea access to landlocked Afghanistan. The port is a more economical and stable route for landlocked countries of the region to reach India and the global market.
Jun 09, 2022, 09:44 AM IST
Afghanistan, counter-terrorism and a dictionary: Highlights from India-Central Asia Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held India and Central Asia Summit with the heads of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Republic of Uzbekistan.
Jan 27, 2022, 22:08 PM IST
India, Central Asia to hold summit on Jan 27, to establish secretariat for coordination
India and the Central Asian countries already have a foreign minister-level mechanism that has met 3 times on an annual basis so far, the last being in December 2021.
Jan 23, 2022, 23:04 PM IST
Central Asia dialogue to begin on December 19 in Delhi
Five foreign ministers of Central Asia will visit India, will participate in the India-Central Asia Dialogue on 19 December.
Dec 18, 2021, 23:44 PM IST
Chinese websites claim Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan part of China; draws ire of Central Asia
After claiming large portions of the South China Sea and the Mount Everest, two Chinese media have been claiming that central Asian countries like Kyrgystan and Kazakhstan have been part of China and with Kazakhstan even "eager to return back to China".
May 11, 2020, 20:52 PM IST
Connectivity boost: India admitted to Ashgabat Agreement
India on Thursday was admitted to the Ashgabat Agreement that envisages transit and transportation of goods between Central Asia and the Persian Gulf.
Feb 01, 2018, 22:05 PM IST
Iraq holding 1,400 foreign wives, children of suspected ISIS fighters
Many of them say they are from Russia, Turkey and Central Asia, but there are also some from European countries, the officials said. They have mostly arrived at the camp south of Mosul since Aug 30.
Sep 11, 2017, 00:18 AM IST
Putin warns IS eyeing Central Asia, southern Russia
Putin, during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kazakhastan`s capital Astana, said that they have information that the IS has set up clandestine cells in Central Asia, some regions in southern Russia and SCO countries.
Jun 09, 2017, 19:05 PM IST
India, Pakistan to become full SCO members at Astana summit: China
India and Pakistan's admission as full members to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will be formalised at the political and security grouping's summit in Kazakhstan next week, China announced today, while hoping that they would "strictly follow" its charter.
Jun 01, 2017, 19:50 PM IST
Reclusive Uzbekistan puts off plans to expand visa-free entry
Uzbekistan said Monday it was cancelling plans to expand visa-free entry to the country this year, putting off a move seen as opening up the reclusive nation.
Jan 09, 2017, 16:22 PM IST
India, Kyrgyzstan should work together to secure youth against terrorism, radicalism: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kyrgyzstan President Almazbek Atambaev also reviewed their cooperative engagement in the defence field.
Dec 20, 2016, 16:27 PM IST
Chabahar Port in Iran will boost India's trade links with Tajikistan, central Asia, says PM Modi
The prime minister said India will work on trade and transit linkages with Tajikistan as well as other central Asian nations through the Chabahar Port.
Dec 17, 2016, 18:25 PM IST
Have not stopped Afghan traders to move goods to India through Wagah border: Pakistan
Pakistan has said it has not stopped Afghan traders to move their goods to India through Wagah border crossing, days after Afghanistan President warned to stop transit facility to Central Asia for Pakistani traders.
Sep 11, 2016, 15:45 PM IST
Uzbek President in intensive care after brain haemorrhage: Daughter
Strongman Uzbek President Islam Karimov is in intensive care after suffering a brain haemorrhage, his younger daughter wrote on social media on Monday.
Aug 29, 2016, 16:15 PM IST
7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Tajikistan; tremors felt in Delhi, North India
Mild tremors rocked Delhi and NCR region on Monday.
Dec 07, 2015, 13:28 PM IST
China moots bullet train between Xinjiang-Iran
China is scaling up its investments in Iran following Tehran's nuclear deal and lifting of sanctions.
Nov 22, 2015, 17:08 PM IST
John Kerry on mission to reassure nervous Central Asia
The Central Asian economy has already taken a hit from falling oil prices and the knock-on effect of international sanctions against their former Soviet master Russia.
Oct 31, 2015, 11:00 AM IST
ISIS may invade Central Asia: Russian intelligence chief
FSB director Alexander Bortnikov warned of Taliban or ISIS fighters invading Central Asia.
Oct 28, 2015, 22:53 PM IST
