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The International Monetary Fund has raised its 2026 growth forecast for Uzbekistan to 7.8% from 6.8%, and its 2027 forecast to 6.5% from 6%. The updated figures appear in the IMF's October World Economic Outlook report, published on October 12. The fund's October forecast also suggests Uzbekistan could rank second in Central Asia for 2026 growth, behind Kyrgyzstan.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on October 14, according to the Press Service of the Azerbaijani president. Aliyev praised the successful development of relations between the two countries and fondly recalled his state visit to Uzbekistan in August.
Devlet Bahçeli, leader of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), issued a written statement on the Organization of Turkic States and Türkiye's upcoming chairmanship. He said the level reached by the organization is of great importance for the future of the Turkic world at a time when political, economic and geopolitical developments are accelerating.
In Bishkek, 1,104 families received keys to apartments in the Muras residential complex, built by the State Mortgage Company (GIK). The handover ceremony took place on October 14 and was attended by President Sadyr Japarov, the head of state's administration said. The apartments were handed over as part of the third stage of construction on Malikov Street.
Economy
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin presented Kazakhstan's socio-economic development forecast for 2027 to 2029, according to a correspondent of the Kazinform news agency.
Kyrgyzstan has introduced a six-month moratorium on livestock exports to lower meat prices, and 10 foodtrucks selling meat at 680 soms have been launched in Bishkek on a pilot basis. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry Erlist Akunbekov announced this at today's session of the Supreme Council.
Tashkent plans to comprehensively renovate 400 neighborhoods by 2030 under the “15-minute neighborhood” principle, according to a presentation attended by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The plan envisages 100 neighborhoods renovated in 2027 and 400 by 2030. Work will cover heating, drinking water, sewage, electricity, gas and lighting systems, apartment building facades, roads, children’s and sports grounds. The number of trees and shrubs per resident will be aligned with international standards.
Baku will host the VII Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), which Azerbaijan chairs. Heads of state and government of member states, along with representatives of observer states and partner organisations, have been invited. Writing in Day.Az, deputy editor-in-chief Ali Gasymov says the summit will allow Baku to expand dialogue with Asian states, promote its own initiatives and strengthen its role in international processes.
According to a Kabar report dated 15 October 2026, Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Mederbek Tumanov met with Asad Alam Siam, Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh.
Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, Kyrgyzstan's parliament, heard a report from the Cabinet of Ministers on the state of construction of social facilities and roads, including traffic jams, and on the regulation of prices for socially significant goods. Deputies also received information on the implementation of the Jogorku Kenesh resolution of 5 February 2026, No. 147-VIII, on the environmental situation related to smog.
Kazakhstan Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov told the Kurultai that the government is holding its course toward strengthening public finances and reducing budget dependence on borrowing and transfers. He was answering deputy Natalya Godunova's question on the 2027 republican budget deficit.
Speaker of the Assembly of the Republic and UBP Güzelyurt MP Ziya Öztürkler said the Greek Cypriot administration does not want to accept Turkish Cypriots as a sovereign and equal people, aims to push them into a minority position, and therefore does not show a sincere approach to a settlement.
The Kazakh government has approved rules governing the entry, stay and exit of foreigners. Under the decree, citizens of countries with which Kazakhstan has a visa-free regime, including members of the Eurasian Economic Union such as Kyrgyzstan, will need an electronic entry permit. The permit will be issued free of charge by the internal affairs authorities in agreement with national security bodies.
Representatives of foreign states are arriving in Azerbaijan for the seventh Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), set to take place on 15 October in Baku. Several high-level guests have already held talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, and more participants are expected.
Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev departed on 14 October for a working visit to the city of Baku, Azerbaijan, at the invitation of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. The news was reported by the national news agency UzA.
Kazakhstan's government has prepared three scenarios for the country's economic development in 2027, with GDP growth ranging from 3.2% to 5.9% depending on oil prices. Presenting a 2027-2029 socio-economic forecast at a Kurultai meeting, Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin said the government expects slower GDP growth among Kazakhstan's main trading partners. International organisations have also lowered their 2027 oil price forecast to $70.3 per barrel.
Greek Cypriot negotiator Menelaos Menelau said the United Nations has completed recording the convergences reached in the Cyprus negotiation process, but the Turkish side does not consent to giving the list of convergences to the stakeholders. Citing Riknews, which reported his remarks on the morning programme of RIK, Menelau said the convergences are based on the agreed federation framework, yet Ankara insists on a two-state solution.
Northern Cyprus Foreign Minister Ertuğruloğlu has criticised the lack of any response from President Tufan Erhürman to claims Christodoulides made on Erhürman’s behalf about a “mutabakat” (understanding). Speaking to the Turkish Agency Cyprus (TAK), he said he expected the president to state, “I have no such mutabakat,” and to take a very firm stance.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's visit to Turkmenistan is described as an important step toward strengthening friendship, good neighbourliness and strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. In a commentary published by UzA, Shanjarbay Kalmuratov, a deputy of the Nukus district Council of People's Deputies, addresses the visit.
Kazakhstan's government expects to save 700 billion tenge in 2027 and nearly 2.5 trillion tenge over three years by cancelling benefits and payments to wealthy citizens. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov announced the figures on Wednesday during a Kurultai session reviewing the 2027–2029 draft budget in its first reading.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met Israeli President Isaac Herzog on October 14. According to Musavat, Herzog congratulated Azerbaijan on chairing the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA). He described Azerbaijan's continued chairmanship for 2026–2028 as a manifestation of high trust in the country and said he was pleased with it.
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a law strengthening liability for all forms of violence against children. The Legislative Chamber adopted the document on September 30, and the Senate approved it on October 2. The changes took effect today, October 14.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has proposed that Armenia and Azerbaijan exchange territories of equal area to eliminate enclaves and exclaves along their border. NUR.KZ, the Kazakh outlet, reported the proposal, citing RBK.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is on a visit to Azerbaijan. Musavat.com reported that the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the trip.
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