Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan's president dismisses prime minister

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has dismissed the prime minister, Akylbek Japarov, the presidential administration said in a statement on Monday.

Tractor FC demolish FC Ravshan in AFC Champions League Two

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Tractor FC of Iran defeated FC Ravshan of Tajikistan 7-0 to book their place in the knockout rounds of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25.

Leader calls for further expansion of ties with Turkmenistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said that Iran-Turkmenistan bilateral relations have broadened over past years, calling for the upward trend of the relations to continue.

Iran advance to 2024 CAFA U20 Championship final

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Iran were held to a 1-1 draw by Uzbekistan on Tuesday and secured their spot in the final of the 2024 CAFA U20 Championship.

Iran wins Central Asian Junior Badminton Championships

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Iran claimed the title of the 2024 Central Asian Junior Badminton Championships held in Shymkent, Kazakhstan.

Iran female table tennis team become champion in Central Asia

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Iran’s youth female table tennis team won 3-0 against Kyrgyzstan to become champions at the Central Asia Regional Youth Qualification held in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

6.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Kazakhstan

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Kazakhstan on Monday was shaken by a magnitude 6.1 earthquake near Almaty, the largest city in the Central Asian country.

Ahmadian, Patrushev discuss regional security, bilateral ties

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolay Patrushev held a meeting with Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to discuss security in the Middle East and Central Asia.

Kazakh president appoints Olzhas Bektenov as new PM

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appointed Olzhas Bektenov as the new prime minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, according to a presidential decree signed on Tuesday.

Iran's oil minster in Turkmenistan to boost oil, gas coop.

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Iranian oil minister Javad Owji held a meeting with Turkmenistan’s president and its other high-ranking officials to discuss ways to promote cooperation in the oil and gas fields.

Deputy min.:

Iran 2nd most innovative agricultural state in S.Central Asia

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – The head of Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization said that Iran was introduced as the second most innovative agricultural country in South and Central Asia regions.

Turkmen's Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow offers Iran condolences

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – The Chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow has sent a message to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on the terrorist attack in Kerman

Loading, unloading of goods in Amirabad port increases by 47%

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – The director general of Amirabad Ports and Maritime Department General said more than three million tons of goods were loaded and unloaded at Amirabad Port north of Iran in the first nine months of Iranian calendar.

Iran envoy stresses stepped-up cooperation with Turkmenistan

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iranian ambassador to Turkmenistan has stressed the need for expansion of bilateral relations with the neighboring country of Turkmenistan.

Bishkek asks for Tehran aid in building power plant, refinery

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – During a meeting with Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber in Bishkek on Wednesday, Kyrgyz Prime Minister Akylbek Japarov requested Iran to help his country build power plant and refinery.

Massive warehouse explosion rocks Uzbekistan capital

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – A fire caused by a powerful explosion at a warehouse near Tashkent's airport had been contained and the situation was under control, Uzbekistan's Ministry of Emergency Situations (FVV) said on Thursday.

Iran, Tajikistan discuss cultural cooperation

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – An Iranian cultural delegation is in the capital of Tajikistan to discuss bilateral cultural cooperation and visit the cultural and historical sites in the Central Asian country.

Iran beach volleyball win Asian Olympics qualifiers 2nd phase

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – The national Iranian men's beach volleyball team defeated the team of India in the Olympic qualifications tournament in the Central Asia region on Monday.

Russian military:

US to open labs outside territory to study dangerous viruses

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – The United States plans to open 18 biolaboratories outside the country to study especially dangerous viruses and bacteria, the chief of the Russian Armed Forces' radiation, chemical and biological protection force says.

Xi urges CA countries to jointly oppose color revolutions

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – China is calling on Central Asia to oppose external interference and attempts to instigate "color revolutions," Chinese leader Xi Jinping said on Friday.

President Raeisi:

Iran attaches great importance to coop. with SCO states

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – President Ebrahim Raeisi says that Iran attaches great importance to cooperation with the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

Tajik energy min.:

Iran, Tajikistan to supply electricity in Central, South Asia

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Tajik Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma said that Iran and Tajikistan enjoy a high capacity to supply the electricity in the Central and South Asian region.

MNA photographer wins award in Tajikistan competition

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – A Mehr News Agency (MNA) photographer has won two gold medals in the "Seir-e Darya" or "Voyage in the Sea" international photo competition in Tajikistan.

Agricutlure minister:

Iran can become regional hub for agricultural products

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – The Iranian agriculture minister Seyyed Javad Sadatinejad said that the country could become a hub for exporting agricultural products to other countries as it enjoys having vast capabilities and capabilities.

Raeisi departs for Kazakhstan to attend CICA (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi left Tehran for Astana to attend the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) on Wednesday afternoon.

Iran inks transit communique with Central Asian countries

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Iran and Central Asian countries signed a communique at the end of their first transit cooperation meeting on Sunday.

ISIRI must participate in developing 2024 plans of ISO

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Institute of Standards and Industrial Research (ISIRI) must have a role in developing the 2024 plans of the ISO organization for the Asia-Pacific region, ISO Asia-Pacific Regional Coordinator said.

Iran president meets with Kyrgiz, Tajik counterparts

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – In a meeting with Kygiz president, Raeisi said Iran is ready to share its technical and scientific experiences, while in a meeting with Tajik counterpart, Iranian president said expanding ties with neighbors will continue.

Tokayev supports renaming of Kazakhstan capital into Astana

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – The President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has voiced its support for renaming of the capital of Kazakhstan into Astana.