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Nikkei Asia
2 days ago
- Politics
- Nikkei Asia
Xi Jinping urges immediate de-escalation in Israel-Iran conflict
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev pose for a picture at the China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan on June 17. (Kazakh Presidential Press Service/Handout via Reuters) CK TAN TOKYO -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday denounced Israel's military action against Iran and urged parties to work toward de-escalation. Xi also offered to mediate to restore stability in the Middle East in his first remarks on the conflict.
The Australian
17-06-2025
- Business
- The Australian
China's Xi in Kazakhstan to cement Central Asia ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Central Asian leaders at a summit in Kazakhstan on Tuesday, his second trip to the region in under a year as Beijing competes with Russia for influence there. The summit in Astana brings together Xi -- who arrived in the Kazakh capital on Monday -- and the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. Under Russia's orbit until the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, the five countries of Central Asia have courted interest from major powers including China and the United States since becoming independent. The region is rich in natural resources and strategically located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. In a meeting with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on Tuesday, Xi called for the two countries to "scale up trade and investment and expand cooperation in emerging sectors", Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported. The two sides should "advance high-quality construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway and foster new drivers of growth in clean energy, green minerals and artificial intelligence", Xi reportedly said. In talks with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Xi said Beijing "firmly supports Tajikistan in safeguarding its national independence, sovereignty and security", according to Xinhua. The Chinese leader also held talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Turkmen President Serdar Berdymukhamedov, according to Beijing's state media. While Central Asian leaders continue to view Russia as a strategic partner, ties with Moscow have loosened since the war in Ukraine. The five nations are taking advantage of the growing interest in their region and coordinating their foreign policies. They regularly hold summits with China and Russia to present the region as a unified bloc and attract investment. High-level "5+1" format talks have also been organised with the European Union, the United States, Turkey and other Western countries. "The countries of the region are balancing between different centres of power, wanting to protect themselves from excessive dependence on one partner," Kyrgyz political scientist Nargiza Muratalieva told AFP. - Biggest trade partner - Russia says China's growing influence in the region does not pose a threat. "There is no reason for such fears. China is our privileged strategic partner, and the countries of Central Asia, naturally, are our natural historical partners," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Monday. But China has now established itself as Central Asia's leading trading partner, far outstripping the EU and Russia. Central Asia is also an important target for China in its Belt and Road initiative -- which uses huge infrastructure investments as a political and diplomatic lever. Construction of the Uzbekistan-Kyrgyzstan-China railway and the China-Tajikistan highway, which runs through the Pamir Mountains to Afghanistan, are among the planned investments. New border crossings and "dry ports" have already been built to process trade, such as Khorgos in Kazakhstan, one of the largest logistics hubs in the world. "Neither Russia nor Western institutions are capable of allocating financial resources for infrastructure so quickly and on such a large scale, sometimes bypassing transparent procedures," said Muratalieva. Kazakhstan said last week that Russia would lead the construction of its first nuclear power plant but that it wanted China to build the second. "Central Asia is rich in natural resources such as oil, gas, uranium, gold and other minerals that the rapidly developing Chinese economy needs," Muratalieva said. "Ensuring uninterrupted supplies of these resources, bypassing unstable sea routes, is an important goal of Beijing," the analyst added. - Human rights - China also positions itself as a supporter of the predominantly authoritarian Central Asian leaderships. At the last Central Asia-China summit, Xi called for "resisting external interference" that might provoke "colour revolutions" that could overthrow the current leaders in the region. "Beijing sees the stability of the Central Asian states as a guarantee of the security of its western borders," Muratalieva said. Central Asia border's China's northwestern Xinjiang region, where Beijing is accused of having detained more than a million Uyghurs and other Muslims, part of a campaign the UN has said could constitute "crimes against humanity". burs-mjw/je/jhb
News.com.au
17-06-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
China's Xi in Kazakhstan to cement Central Asia ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Central Asian leaders at a summit in Kazakhstan on Tuesday, his second trip to the region in under a year as Beijing competes with Russia for influence there. The summit in Astana brings together Xi -- who arrived in the Kazakh capital on Monday -- and the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. Under Russia's orbit until the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, the five countries of Central Asia have courted interest from major powers including China and the United States since becoming independent. The region is rich in natural resources and strategically located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. In a meeting with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on Tuesday, Xi called for the two countries to "scale up trade and investment and expand cooperation in emerging sectors", Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported. The two sides should "advance high-quality construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway and foster new drivers of growth in clean energy, green minerals and artificial intelligence", Xi reportedly said. In talks with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Xi said Beijing "firmly supports Tajikistan in safeguarding its national independence, sovereignty and security", according to Xinhua. The Chinese leader also held talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Turkmen President Serdar Berdymukhamedov, according to Beijing's state media. While Central Asian leaders continue to view Russia as a strategic partner, ties with Moscow have loosened since the war in Ukraine. The five nations are taking advantage of the growing interest in their region and coordinating their foreign policies. They regularly hold summits with China and Russia to present the region as a unified bloc and attract investment. High-level "5+1" format talks have also been organised with the European Union, the United States, Turkey and other Western countries. "The countries of the region are balancing between different centres of power, wanting to protect themselves from excessive dependence on one partner," Kyrgyz political scientist Nargiza Muratalieva told AFP. - Biggest trade partner - Russia says China's growing influence in the region does not pose a threat. "There is no reason for such fears. China is our privileged strategic partner, and the countries of Central Asia, naturally, are our natural historical partners," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Monday. But China has now established itself as Central Asia's leading trading partner, far outstripping the EU and Russia. Central Asia is also an important target for China in its Belt and Road initiative -- which uses huge infrastructure investments as a political and diplomatic lever. Construction of the Uzbekistan-Kyrgyzstan-China railway and the China-Tajikistan highway, which runs through the Pamir Mountains to Afghanistan, are among the planned investments. New border crossings and "dry ports" have already been built to process trade, such as Khorgos in Kazakhstan, one of the largest logistics hubs in the world. "Neither Russia nor Western institutions are capable of allocating financial resources for infrastructure so quickly and on such a large scale, sometimes bypassing transparent procedures," said Muratalieva. Kazakhstan said last week that Russia would lead the construction of its first nuclear power plant but that it wanted China to build the second. "Central Asia is rich in natural resources such as oil, gas, uranium, gold and other minerals that the rapidly developing Chinese economy needs," Muratalieva said. "Ensuring uninterrupted supplies of these resources, bypassing unstable sea routes, is an important goal of Beijing," the analyst added. - Human rights - China also positions itself as a supporter of the predominantly authoritarian Central Asian leaderships. At the last Central Asia-China summit, Xi called for "resisting external interference" that might provoke "colour revolutions" that could overthrow the current leaders in the region. "Beijing sees the stability of the Central Asian states as a guarantee of the security of its western borders," Muratalieva said. Central Asia border's China's northwestern Xinjiang region, where Beijing is accused of having detained more than a million Uyghurs and other Muslims, part of a campaign the UN has said could constitute "crimes against humanity". burs-mjw/je/jhb
Al Etihad
31-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
TRENDS participates in Glacier Conservation Conference in Tajikistan
31 May 2025 10:53 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)TRENDS Research & Advisory participated in a high-level international conference on glacier conservation, which was held in Dushanbe, conference was inaugurated by Emomali Rahmon, President of the Republic of Tajikistan.A delegation from TRENDS represented the centre at the conference, led by senior researcher Abdulaziz Al Shehhi, deputy head of the research Shehhi delivered a speech on behalf of TRENDS CEO Dr. Mohammed Al Ali, in which he underscored that melting glaciers represent one of the most alarming consequences of climate change. He emphasised the urgent need to strengthen international cooperation, and reaffirm commitment to implementing global agreements, such as the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement and the landmark UAE declaration issued at Mohammed Al-Ali emphasised that transitioning to renewable energy represents a strategic response to global warming. He highlighted the need to scale up renewable energy production, and to enhance energy efficiency by 2030, in line with the targets of the COP28 Conference. The UAE as a ModelThe UAE is a pioneering model of adopting renewable energy projects. It plans to use 44% of its energy from renewable sources by 2050, with investments of up to $163 billion in solar technologies and sustainable development initiatives. Dr. Al Ali highlighted some key undertakings, such as Masdar City, the world's first carbon-emission-free city; the three largest operational solar power plants globally, with a fourth under construction; and the world's most prominent single-site solar collector. Research InstitutionsDr. Mohammed Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS, emphasised the pivotal role of research institutions in offering innovative policy recommendations, and in supporting international efforts to address climate change. He reaffirmed TRENDS' commitment to advancing research and studies that contribute to realising global sustainability objectives. Dr. Al-Ali also appreciated the government of Tajikistan hosting this vital conference. He expressed hope that its outcomes would significantly advance global climate action and the protection of the planet for future generations. TRENDS' participation stems from its mission, which is based on supporting knowledge and innovation. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Euronews
30-05-2025
- Science
- Euronews
Tajikistan calls for global effort to preserve melting ice glaciers
Tajikistan is home to nearly 14,000 glaciers, but more than a thousand have already disappeared. The country has the largest number of glaciers in Central Asia and sits at the epicentre of regional glacier melt. As the impact grows, Tajikistan is leading the call for action and bringing the issue to the global stage. On the side-lines of the first high-level International Conference on Glaciers' Preservation in Dushanbe, Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon proposed launching a major study of the country's glaciers and creating a regional research lab. He also suggested focusing research efforts on the Vanch Yakh Glacier, formerly known as Fedchenko. It is the world's largest continental glacier and has already retreated by more than one kilometre over the past 80 years. "Considering the fact that more than 60% of the region's glaciers are located in Tajikistan, I propose, in collaboration with development partners and research institutes, to organise a comprehensive expedition to study the glaciers of Tajikistan and establish a regional laboratory for glacier research," the president said. The International Conference on Glaciers' Preservation gathered more than 2,000 people from more than 80 countries. Among the high-profile guests were UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, Iran's First Vice President Mohammed Reza Arif, Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shabaz Sharif and other international leaders. The event marks an important step toward putting the UN's 2025 International Year of Glacier Preservation into action.
