(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Sabina Mammadli
Central Asia Weekly Review: 6-11 Oct
22
HIGHLIGHTS
Two female candidates nominated in Kazakhstan's
presidential elections for first time
Kyrgyz leader announces readiness to protect
interests of Azerbaijani investors
Tajikistan, Belarus sign contracts for
$46M
Turkmen president inks decree on awarding healthcare
workers with state awards
US Department of labor awards $2 million grant to
aid labor conditions in Uzbekistan's cotton
industry
KAZAKHSTAN
Two female candidates nominated in Kazakhstan's
presidential elections for first time
Human rights activist Saltanat Tursynbekova was nominated for
the presidency by the Qazaq analary - dasturge zhol (Kazakh mothers
are a path to traditions) public association on October 11.
Saltanat Tursynbekova is a member of the Astana Public Council
and founder of the Kazakhstan without domestic violence social
project. She is a human rights activist, who focuses on women and
children's rights.
Another female candidate, Karakat Abden, was nominated by the
National Alliance of Professional Social Workers on October 7.
Abden is a public figure, a member of the Kazakh National
Commission for Women Affairs, Family and Demographic Policy, a
non-staff adviser to the Astana mayor on social issues, and a
member of the capital's public council.
In 2019, Daniya Yespayeva from the Ak Zhol party became the
first woman in Kazakh history to run for president.
The nomination of candidates for the November 20 presidential
elections started on September 23 and ended on October 11.
Kazakhstan to launch int'l digital signature
project
Kazakh Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry
Ministry and Foreign Investors' Council Association will launch a
pilot project that will utilize international digital signatures to
increase the efficiency of commercial transactions involving Kazakh
and global companies.
The memorandum of understanding on implementing a pilot solution
for the use of internationally recognized electronic methods for
signing documents was signed on September 28 at the Digital Bridge
Forum in Astana.
According to Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and
Aerospace Industry Bagdat Mussin, the initiative will improve the
investment image of the country and provide opportunities for
companies operating in Kazakhstan to use internationally recognized
technology for signing documents in electronic form.
“All across the world, digital signatures are widely used.
Kazakhstan has its digital signature. However, basic digital
signatures such as DocuSign and Adobe Sign are still in use in the
international community. The application of the same simple
solutions that simplify the interaction mechanism would provide a
new impetus to boost investment attractiveness and minimize
paperwork,” a source said.
KYRGYZSTAN
Kyrgyz leader announces readiness to protect interests
of Azerbaijani investors
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov welcomed the business community
of Azerbaijan in the Kyrgyz market and expressed that the country
is for further partnerships.
The remarks were made during the first meeting of the State
Council of Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan at Ala-Archa state residence
on Tuesday.
The Kyrgyz leader noted that the two countries should determine
the goals and algorithm of actions, as well as the parameters,
content, and nature of relations in the future.
“We are ready for interstate relations at a high level, to
intensify all contacts under existing and future cooperation
mechanisms,” he said.
The president noted that the established Kyrgyz-Azerbaijani
Development Fund is a catalyst for acceleration and an active
mechanism for attracting large investments to the Kyrgyz Republic
and implementation of mutually beneficial business projects.
“It is gratifying that we have an understanding of the need to
increase trade between the countries. Its current level is still
far from its potential. We guarantee the protection of investors
and are ready to provide the most favorable conditions,” he
said.
Kyrgyzstan, Russia ink contracts worth
$500M
At least 20 documents on the implementation of investment
projects worth $500 million were signed following the results of
the Russian-Kyrgyz Investment Forum in Osh city.
According to the Chairman of the Board of the Russian-Kyrgyz
Development Fund (RKDF), Artem Novikov, there are projects where
capsules have already been laid and construction has begun. He
noted that this is a project for the construction of a plant for
the production of aerated concrete and two social facilities in
Batken region.
Furthermore, a future contract for $50 million is being worked
out for the construction of a five-star hotel in Issyk-Kul.
“We hope that we will be able to start its practical
implementation next year. Agreements were signed on the
construction of solar power stations, supply of high-quality
Russian equipment for the railway, passenger buses for the Osh City
Hallm,' the Kyrgyz official noted.
TAJIKISTAN
Tajikistan, Belarus sign contracts for $46M
Tajikistan and Belarus signed various contracts amounting to
about $46 million. Additionally, agreements were secured for
another $2 million.
The negotiations took place during Belorussian President
Alyaksandr Lukashenka's official visit to Dushanbe. Together with
him, businessmen and representatives of almost all sectors of the
Belarusian economy came to Dushanbe for the Tajik-Belarusian
business forum and an exhibition of Belarus goods.
Representatives of 73 enterprises from Belarus flew to the
business forum.
Tajikistan calls on int'l community to declare 2025 as
Year for Glaciers Preservation
Tajikistan called on the international community to cooperate on
the declaration of 2025 as the Year of Glaciers Preservation.
The remarks were made during the 9th ministerial conference
dealing with the environment and education for sustainable
development hosted in Nicosia, Cyprus.
Tajikistan's delegation to the conference was headed by the Head
of the Committee for Environmental Protection Bahodour Sheralizoda,
who also called for the creation of the International Fund for
Glacier Preservation.
Sheralizoda, in particular, noted that the glacier melting issue
is of critical significance, and Tajikistan is one of the most
vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change.
TURKMENISTAN
Turkmen President inks decree on awarding healthcare
workers with state awards
Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed a decree on
awarding state awards to especially distinguished healthcare
workers.
The decision was made during the expanded meeting of the Cabinet
of Ministers held on October 10.
The awards for given to a number of distinguished healthcare
workers for great labor achievements, as well as on the occasion of
the Day of Healthcare and Medical Industry Workers of the
country.
The solemn ceremony of presenting state awards and badges of
honorary titles was held on behalf of the state leader at the Myrat
Garryev Turkmen State Medical University.
Turkmenistan hosts country's first
eco-festival
Turkmenistan's Ashgabat hosted the first eco-festival in the
country on October 9.
The event was organized by the British Embassy in
Turkmenistan.
Within the framework of the festival, songs were performed;
thematic quizzes and quests for children were organized. Guests of
the festival were offered vegan dishes.
UZBEKISTAN
Uzbekistan establishes diplomatic relations with
Guyana
Uzbekistan and the Cooperative Republic of Guyana signed a joint
communique on the establishment of diplomatic relations on October
10.
On behalf of the governments of the two countries, the document
was inked by Permanent Representative of Uzbekistan to the UN
Bakhtiyor Ibragimov, and Permanent Representative of Guyana to the
UN Carolyn Allison Rodrigues-Birkett.
The parties confirmed their interest in strengthening joint
cooperation within the framework of international organizations,
including the UN and its specialized agencies.
An agreement was reached to maintain bilateral contacts and to
search for mutually beneficial areas of collaboration.
US Department of Labor awards $2 million grant to aid
labor conditions in Uzbekistan's cotton industry
The US Department of Labor announced the award of a $2 million
cooperative agreement to support the improvement of labor
conditions and prevent forced labor and child labor in Uzbekistan's
cotton industry.
The funding will support a project in which the Solidarity
Center and its co-implementer, the Center for International Private
Enterprise, will strengthen workers' voices and build the capacity
of local cotton businesses to adhere to international labor
standards and enact effective labor compliance systems.
It should be noted that Uzbekistan is the world's sixth-largest
producer of cotton and generates more than one million tons
annually. Its annual cotton harvest employs about two million
workers – the world's largest seasonal labor mobilization – from
which approximately half of these workers derive their entire
annual income.
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