Central Asia

Iran police chief meets with Tajikistan interior minister

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – General Ahmad-Reza Radan, Iran's police chief, has held talks with Lieutenant General Ramazon Rahimov, Minister of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan

Putin arrives in Kyrgyzstan on state visit

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a state visit. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov met him at the steps of his plane at the Bishkek Airport.

Iran’s Fars and Uzbekistan’s Surxondaryo Province sign MoU

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed on bilateral cooperation between Fars Province and the Surxondaryo Province of Uzbekistan to strengthen the strategic relations between the two countries.

Iran-Uzbekistan trade pursued to reach up to $2b: envoy

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – The Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Iran stated that trade relations between the two countries reached about $500 million last year, stressing the push to increase them to $2 billion.

Putin begins three-day visit to Tajikistan

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Tajikistan Wednesday for a three-day state visit, during which he will meet with leaders of countries that were part of the Soviet Union, the Associated Press reported, BTA reports.

Women’s volleyball team crowned champions of 2025 CAVA

Iran’s women’s volleyball team swept past Uzbekistan in straight sets (25-14, 25-14, 25-19) at the 2025 Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Women’s Volleyball Challenge Cup on Sunday to win the title for the first time in the history.

Iran, Uzbekistan sign MoU on developing cultural cooperation

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – The National Library and Archives of Iran and the Islamic Civilization Center of Uzbekistan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cultural cooperation in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

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Iran to block creation of US corridor in Caucasus

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – A senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that Iran will block the creation of the so-called Trump Corridor in the Caucasus with or without Russia.

How is Nowruz celebrated in Iran and Central Asian countries?

TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – Every March, 300 million people from across the world, most notably the people of Iran and Central Asian countries celebrate Nowruz, which marks the arrival of spring and the New Year.

Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border treaty in favor of entire Central Asian region

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – Kyrgyzstan's president Sadyr Japarov termed the signing of a border treaty between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan a significant event not only for both countries but for the entire Central Asian region.

Iran win title of 2025 CAFA Women's Futsal Championship

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Iran defeated Tajikistan 10-1 on Sunday to win the 2025 CAFA Women's Futsal Championship for the fourth time.

Iran, Turkmenistan share stance towards Palestine: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister has said in a joint press conference with the Turkmenistan foreign minister that the two neighboring Muslim nations share the same stance when it comes to supporting the Palestinian nation.

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Ready to remove investment barriers btw Iran, Tajikistan

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezhikian says that Iran sees no limits to expanding relations between Iran and Tajikistan, adding that his nation is ready to remove all barriers to investment and trade between the two countries.

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.

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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.