(MENAFN- AzerNews)
By Sabina Mammadli
Central Asia Weekly Review: 17-23 Aug
22
HIGHLIGHTS
Kyrgyzstan declares August 23 Day of Mourning
Kazakhstan cancels study of Russian language from first
grade in schools
Saudi Arabia to build world's largest wind farm in
Uzbekistan
Tajikistan, Israel eye bilateral cooperation
Turkmenistan to join North-South transport corridor
KAZAKHSTAN
Kazakhstan cancels study of Russian language from first
grade in schools
The Kazakh authorities have canceled the study of three
languages at once for first graders starting from the new
academic year.
So far, first-graders in Kazakh schools simultaneously study
three languages - Kazakh, Russian and English. Learning English
from the first grade was introduced in 2012.
According to the country's education minister, from now on
students will only Kazakh language from the first grade, as they
first need to learn to read and write in their native language
first.
He noted that it is difficult for first-graders to learn three
languages at once.
Kazakh company to build four hydropower stations on
Naryn river
The Kazakh Orient Trade Investment Company will begin
construction of the Kazarman cascade of hydropower stations on the
Naryn river.
According to the information, the department signed a Memorandum
of Understanding with investors on the implementation of the
project.
The parties agreed that the Kazakh company will complete the
project of the Kazarman HPS cascade within 5-6 years, which
consists of four facilities: Alabuga, Karabulun-1, Karabulun-2, and
Toguztoro stations.
The total capacity of the cascade will be 1,160 megawatts. The
construction will require more than $1 billion.
KYRGYZSTAN
Kyrgyzstan declares August 23 Day of
Mourning
The President addressed Kyrgyzstanis has declared August 23 a
Day of Mourning on the territory of Kyrgyzstan in connection with
the death of compatriots as a result of a traffic accident in
Ulyanovsk region of Russia.
In the statement, Japarov noted that the accident shocked each
of the Kyrgyz people and promised that assistance would be provided
to the families and friends of those killed and injured in the road
accident.
At least 16 people were killed in a traffic accident in
Ulyanovsk region of Russia, 14 of them are citizens of Kyrgyzstan.
Three Kyrgyzstanis survived. Their condition is assessed as
serious.
Kyrgyzstan, Turkiye plan to develop int'l
transportation
Foreign Ministers of Turkiye and Kyrgyzstan, Mevlut Cavusoglu
and Jeenbek Kulubaev respectfully, noted the intention to cooperate
closely in the development of the potential of international land,
air, and rail transportation, the press service of Kyrgyz Foreign
Ministry reported.
During the talks, the parties supported deepening cooperation in
the economy and trade, security and defense, education and
healthcare, transport and energy, culture, tourism and sports.
The Foreign Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Turkey confirmed their
readiness to make joint efforts to bring the trade turnover up to
$1 billion as soon as possible. For these purposes, it is planned
to establish the Kyrgyz-Turkish Development Fund.
TURKMENISTAN
Turkmenistan to join North-South transport
corridor
Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov stated that Turkmenistan
sees great potential in cooperation with Russia along the
North-South corridor and intends to join it.
Meredov noted that Turkmenistan will continue its partnership
with Russian counterparts in the field of rail, road, air, sea, and
other modes of transport.
“We have great potential, in particular, within the framework of
the North-South corridor,” the official noted.
Further, he noted that Turkmenistan has started the procedures
for joining this agreement.
Turkmenistan hosts media forum
The media forum 'International initiatives of Turkmenistan: new
horizons of cooperation' was held on August 22 at the conference
hall of the State Committee for Television, Radio Broadcasting and
Cinematography.
The main goal of the forum, held in Turkmen, Russian and
English, was the role of the media in further strengthening
international cooperation.
The event was attended by heads and representatives of relevant
structures, television and radio channels, the State News Agency,
editors of newspapers and magazines, foreign media accredited in
Turkmenistan, as well as videoconferencing - journalists of many
foreign media. Among them are representatives of TASS, TRT, Anadolu
Anajansi, CGTN-Russian, Russia-24, Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union
(ABU), AzTV, Mir Interstate TV and Radio Company, Korean
Broadcasting System.
TAJIKISTAN
Tajikistan, Israel eye bilateral
cooperation
Tajikistan and Israel discussed the current
state and prospects for the development of bilateral relations in
the political, economic, scientific, cultural, energy,
agricultural, and tourism fieldson August 18 in Dushanbe.
The delegations of the parties were headed by Deputy Foreign
Minister of Tajikistan Muzaffar Husseinzoda and Deputy Director
General of the Foreign Ministry of Israel Simona Halperin.
During the consultations, the cooperation between the two
countries within the framework of international organizations was
also discussed.
Tajikistan among top countries in terms of applicants to
Russian universities
Most of the foreign applicants enrolled in Russian universities
are representatives of Asian countries: China, Vietnam, and India.
The top countries for applicants also included Belarus, Tajikistan,
and Iran.
In particular, the number of applicants to the Moscow campus of
the Financial University amounted to 604 people. Applicants for the
most part came from neighboring countries - Tajikistan, Belarus,
Moldova, and citizens of Vietnam, Mongolia, Haiti, and China also
submitted documents.
UZBEKISTAN
Saudi Arabia to build world's largest wind farm in
Uzbekistan
Uzbek and Saudi Arabian Energy Ministries have reportedly signed
three major development agreements worth US$12 billion.
The documents were signed during the Uzbek president's state
visit to Saudi Arabia, from which he has returned with $14 billion
in promised investments, according to local media.
The agreements include a pledge for Saudi firm ACWA Power to
build a 1.5 GW wind farm in Karakalpakstan. Uzbekistan's Energy
Ministry says it will be the world's largest wind farm and will
power 1.65 million homes. ACWA Power has already begun building two
smaller wind farms in the Bukhara region.
Military bands festival kicks off in
Tashkent
The International Peace Pipe Festival kicked off in Tashkent for
the first time with the participation of military bands of the
Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries on August 22.
Music glorifying patriotism, bravery, and courage, musical works
of world classics, pop and jazz music was performed at the
festival. Some drill performances were also demonstrated during the
festival.
The final gala concert of the festival with the participation of
all military bands will take place on August 24 at the ice palace
'Humo Arena'.
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