Italian-Uzbek Chamber of Commerce (Girodivite)
The perfect gateway for Central Asia Friday 30 May 2008, by Emanuele G. – 0 letture Italian-Uzbek Chamber of Commerce (CIUZ) was established in Milan on 15th November 2002, and since 2006 it is officially recognized by the state authorities of Italy as a joint chamber of commerce in the system of UnionCamere (The Union of Chambers of Commerce and Industry) and is accredited according to Uzbek law.
West softens stance on Uzbekistan (International Herald Tribune)
Western governments say that further ostracizing the state by extending sanctions would increase instability in the region.
Statement at the Conclusion of the 2008 Article IV Consultation Mission to the Republic of Uzbekistan (IMF)
A mission of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) visited the Republic of Uzbekistan from April 30 through May 16, 2008 to hold discussions with the Uzbek authorities within the framework of 2008 Article IV consultations.
Muslims equate Christians with terrorists (WorldNet Daily)
Christian missionaries are “as dangerous as terrorist activities or the illegal drug trade,” Islamic theologians in Uzbekistan declared. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reports a new documentary called “In the Clutches of Ignorance,” featuring Uzbek experts, state officials and representatives of Orthodox and Catholic churches in Uzbekistan, claims missionaries pose a serious threat to the …
UAE-Uzbek joint ministerial committee meets (Khaleej Times)
TASHKENT — The first UAE and Uzbekistan joint ministerial committee session was convened yesterday under the chairmanship of UAE Foreign Trade Minister Shaikha Lubna Al Qasimi and Uzbek First Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Rustam Azimov.
UZBEKISTAN: GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN AGAINST MISSIONARIES (EurasiaNet.org)
Religious persecution is well-known in Uzbekistan, where human rights group accuse the government of imprisoning hundreds of Muslims for practicing their faith outside state-approved institutions and labeling them extremists bent on overthrowing the secular government.
Snowstorms leave 21 dead, 100 missing in Mongolia (EARTHtimes.org)
Beijing – At least 21 people died and more than 100 were missing after snowstorms hit parts of Mongolia this week, Chinese state media reported Wednesday, citing the Mongolian government. The Mongolian disaster relief office said the snowstorms had a…
Central Asia: Kazakhstan Debates Polygamy Amid Regional Rise In Popularity (Payvand Iran News)
Want a second wife? Then simply get your first wife’s consent and prove you can financially support another family. A new draft law in Kazakhstan would allow any man who is able to meet those two requirements to take a second, third, or even a fourth wife. -RFE
21 dead in Mongolian snowstorms (Channel 4)
Mongolia’s government said snowstorms have killed at least 21 people and left 100 others missing. The State Emergency Authority said that heavy snow and strong winds have hit three provinces in eastern Mongolia.
Tajikistan faces severe food shortages (Las Vegas Sun)
Thu, May 29, 2008 (9:12 a.m.) Mavlyuda Hasanova lost her youngest child this past winter, Tajikistan’s coldest in decades, which claimed hundreds of lives and devastated vast swathes of sown fields.
Razak’s Counsel Questions Powers Of Consul For Mongolia (Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA))
SHAH ALAM, May 27 (Bernama) — The counsel for political analyst Abdul Razak Abdullah Baginda Tuesday questioned the immunity and powers of the Honorary Consul for Mongolia in Malaysia, Datuk Syed Abdul Rahman Al-Habshi.
Resource Library (Foreign Policy Association)
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After Uzbek Uprising, Issues Linger for West (The Gainesville Sun)
Western governments say that further ostracizing the regime would increase instability in the region.
Tajikistan faces severe food shortages (AP via Yahoo! News)
Mavlyuda Hasanova lost her youngest child this past winter, Tajikistan’s coldest in decades, which claimed hundreds of lives and devastated vast swathes of sown fields.
