Central Asia includes Astana as a key strategic hub for dialogue, leveraging the UN Economic and Social Council.

The entities involved

• Astana →

  capital of Kazakhstan

  • Kazakhstan hosts business forums in Astana and strengthens transport corridors.Sat 06:52
  • ECO held a transport ministers meeting in Astana, focusing on digital trade and increased rail freight between Iran and Kazakhstan.Sat 06:52
• Central Asia →

  subregion of the Asian continent

  • Hopes are high for the easing of sanctions on the Chabahar project, which is promoting regional economic integration and trade through a new MoU.16:04
  • Afghanistan is seeking railway and transit links through Central Asia and Chabahar to connect with Europe and the Caucasus.16:04
• United Nations Economic and Social Council →

  principal organ of the United Nations

  Nothing else this week.

Related events

• A meeting involving the secretariat was held in Astana on October 8, 2026.Oct 8
• The 14th transport ministers meeting was held in Astana, resulting in agreements to develop freight ties with ECO member states.Sat 06:51
• Norway is expanding its interests in Central Asia, strengthening trade, diplomatic ties, and academic cooperation with Kazakhstan.Thu 12:33