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European foreign ministers hit out at Georgian ruling party
Statement condemned ongoing democratic backsliding by the ruling Georgia Dream party, which has consolidated power via crackdowns on independent media, NGOs, activists and opposition politicians.
Iran responds to Azerbaijan energy projects with Caspian Sea drilling
Iran has launched exploratory drilling operations in the Caspian Sea after years of neglecting the region due to sanctions constraints and cheaper extraction costs from southern oil fields.
Court shutters Kyrgyz broadcaster for sarcasm, press takes a hit in Central Asia
Kyrgyz president maintains country has a free press.
Azerbaijan and Armenia edge toward peace under international gaze
Agenda for Abu Dhabi meeting centred on the core pillars of the long-stalled peace process: the delimitation of borders, opening of regional transport routes and finalisation of a peace treaty.
Uzbekistan taps China’s Shandong Group to upgrade Tashkent substations
China’s Shandong Electrical Engineering & Equipment Group is set to modernise two electrical substations in Tashkent under a deal aimed at improving the reliability of Uzbekistan’s power grid.