Samarkand.
city in southeastern Uzbekistan
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Marco Rubio visited Samarkand during his trip, while the US provides intelligence to Ukraine, which uses SpaceX's Starshield system.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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A film set in Uzbekistan features views of Samarkand and Tashkent, involving director Kiyoshi Kurosawa.Some support1 report
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IFC provided transaction advice and financing, while the World Bank provided payment guarantees in Samarkand.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Japanese businesses discussed expanding investment cooperation and joint projects in a special economic zone in Samarkand.Some support1 report
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Samarkand was proposed as a pilot green city during discussions on environmental cooperation with FAO.Some support1 report
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Uzbekistan and the International Astronautical Federation signed an agreement for Samarkand to host IAC-2028.Some support1 report
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Modi urged peace and leaders set a $100 billion trade target at the SCO summit held in Samarkand/Bishkek.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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The FIDE General Assembly was held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on September 27, 2026.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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The election is held in Samarkand.Some support1 report
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Waste-to-energy projects are being implemented in the regions of Andijan, Samarkand, and Fergana.Some support3 reports
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ICESCO designated Samarkand as Cultural Capital and Mirziyoyev launched a major reconstruction project in the city.Some support1 report
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A new highway project is underway in Uzbekistan, connecting the capital Tashkent to the city of Samarkand.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Discussed economic and investment potential of the region in Samarkand.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Samarkand, an ancient city in Uzbekistan and Central Asia, is mentioned alongside a museum located in Hangzhou.Some support7 reports
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Deer recovery demonstrates a successful conservation model in the region of Samarkand and Bukhara.Some support1 report
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The Mamluk Sultanate was based in Egypt and its empire stretched into regions including modern Syria, leading to the sacking of Damascus in 1401.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Luxury train service and modern tourism complex leverage historical routes connecting city centers.Some support1 report
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Samarkand has been designated a Green Investment Hub and is hosting the GEF Assembly and Eco Expo.Some support1 report
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Uzbekistan hosted the Eighth GEF Assembly in Samarkand on June 5th, with Aziz Abdukhakimov serving as Advisor to the President.Some support1 report
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The GSMA M360 Eurasia event was held in Samarkand, involving Viasat and Inmarsat.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Samarkand
Events traced to Samarkand, step by step, newest firstAround Samarkand this week
News at the entities that move Samarkand most-
World Bank TransactionalCM Yogi Adityanath presides over the signing of the UP-AGREES project, supported by the World Bank and Google, targeting agriculture in Bundelkhand.Moves Samarkand
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Uzbekistan Shared contextUzbekneftegaz, Uzbekistan's state-owned oil and gas company, is seeking higher credit ratings from S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings.Moves Samarkand
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Hangzhou OperationalA forum was held in Hangzhou involving international experts to discuss cultural heritage preservation.Moves Samarkand
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Rome OperationalMichele Senese, who controls territory in Rome, is linked to the 'Ndrangheta cocaine trade and alleged violence against Lazio ultras.Moves Samarkand
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Indonesia OperationalJakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is undergoing initiatives to become a production hub, leading to talks with Netflix to expand its output.Moves Samarkand
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev StructuralMarco Rubio visited Samarkand for trade agreements, meeting with Shavkat Mirziyoyev and discussing cooperation with Central Asian states.Moves Samarkand
Connections
The 27 strongest of 64, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Hangzhou Operational
The two cities participated in a cross-civilization dialogue focused on heritage management and cultural exchange.
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ICESCO designated Samarkand as a Cultural Capital.
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Rome Operational
Samarkand participates in the FAO network, which is functionally based in Rome.
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World Bank Transactional
The World Bank provided payment guarantees related to Samarkand.
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev Structural
Shavkat Mirziyoyev designated Samarkand as a Green Investment Hub, defining its economic function.
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Narendra Modi Shared context
Narendra Modi was in Samarkand for the SCO summit.
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Timur Turlov Shared context
Timur Turlov's political activities, including winning an election, are observed taking place within the city of Samarkand.
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Kazakhstan Shared context
Samarkand is a city located within the broader Central Asian region, which includes Kazakhstan.
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Uzbekistan Shared context
Samarkand is a city within Uzbekistan, serving as a key location for national infrastructure and international events.
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Marco Rubio Shared context
Marco Rubio visited Samarkand for ministerial meetings, speaking engagements, and trade agreements.
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Uzbekistan Shared context
Samarkand is a city located within the territory of Uzbekistan.
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Fergana Shared context
Fergana and Samarkand are identified as regions where waste-to-energy projects are being implemented.
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Andijan Shared context
The two locations share the context of waste-to-energy projects being implemented in their respective regions.
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Silk Road Shared context
Samarkand serves as the geographical and historical context for the modern concept and function of the Silk Road, particularly in tourism.
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Yoshitsugu Minagawa Operational
Yoshitsugu Minagawa is associated with Japanese business projects operating in Samarkand.
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Qatar Museums Transactional
Cultural works from Samarkand were showcased at Qatar Museums during a historical cultural trip.
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Viasat Shared context
Viasat held the GSMA M360 Eurasia event in Samarkand.
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Bukhara Mentioned together
Both locations are cited as successful case studies demonstrating a conservation model applied to deer recovery.
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International Finance Corporation Transactional
The International Finance Corporation provided transaction advice and financing related to Samarkand.
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Japan International Cooperation Agency Operational
JICA and Samarkand are engaged in expanding cooperation on infrastructure and agriculture development projects.
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Lee Hsien Loong Transactional
High-level discussions regarding the economic and investment potential of Samarkand were held with Lee Hsien Loong.
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GE Aerospace Shared context
GE Aerospace conducted a meeting in the city of Samarkand.
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Fergana Region Shared context
The Fergana Region conducts activities, such as meetings, within the city of Samarkand.
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Bakhtiyor Saidov Shared context
Bakhtiyor Saidov held talks while located in Samarkand.
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Indonesia Operational
Indonesian officials are promoting tourism links to Samarkand through direct flight initiatives.
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Tashkent Shared context
The cities are linked by infrastructure and share common industrial activities like waste-to-energy projects.
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Central Asia Shared context
Samarkand is geographically located within the region of Central Asia.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
6 events- Marco Rubio visited Samarkand during his trip, while the US provides intelligence to Ukraine, which uses SpaceX's Starshield system.
- A film set in Uzbekistan features views of Samarkand and Tashkent, involving director Kiyoshi Kurosawa.
- IFC provided transaction advice and financing, while the World Bank provided payment guarantees in Samarkand.
- Japanese businesses discussed expanding investment cooperation and joint projects in a special economic zone in Samarkand.
- Samarkand was proposed as a pilot green city during discussions on environmental cooperation with FAO.
- Uzbekistan and the International Astronautical Federation signed an agreement for Samarkand to host IAC-2028.
September 2026
4 events- The FIDE General Assembly was held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on September 27, 2026.
- The election is held in Samarkand.
- Waste-to-energy projects are being implemented in the regions of Andijan, Samarkand, and Fergana.
- ICESCO designated Samarkand as Cultural Capital and Mirziyoyev launched a major reconstruction project in the city.
August 2026
2 eventsShow 2 earlier months
July 2026
2 eventsJune 2026
6 events- A new highway project is underway in Uzbekistan, connecting the capital Tashkent to the city of Samarkand.
- The Mamluk Sultanate was based in Egypt and its empire stretched into regions including modern Syria, leading to the sacking of Damascus in 1401.
- Luxury train service and modern tourism complex leverage historical routes connecting city centers.
- Samarkand has been designated a Green Investment Hub and is hosting the GEF Assembly and Eco Expo.
- Uzbekistan hosted the Eighth GEF Assembly in Samarkand on June 5th, with Aziz Abdukhakimov serving as Advisor to the President.
- The GSMA M360 Eurasia event was held in Samarkand, involving Viasat and Inmarsat.