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On 14 October 2026, delegations led by defence ministers of several states arrived at Issyk-Kul International Airport, located in the village of Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan. They came to take part in a meeting of the Council of Defence Ministers of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), which will be held in Kyrgyzstan.
Kazakhstan's Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin said at a briefing in the Kurultai that the country's minimum wage (MZP) could be raised. The remarks were reported by a NUR.KZ correspondent.
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Azerbaijan on October 14 to take part in the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA).
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Tufan Erhürman has said he will attend the COP 31 Summit, to be held in Antalya in November. In a written statement responding to questions from journalists, Erhürman said he received an invitation from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on 14 July in connection with the summit.
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MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli said that at a time of rapid political, economic and geopolitical developments worldwide, the level reached by the Organization of Turkic States is of great importance for the future of the Turkic world.
The President of Uzbekistan has signed a decree on additional measures to develop greenhouse farms based on advanced green technologies and the efficient use of household plot land. The decree provides for a range of tax benefits and subsidies for greenhouse operations.
The National Bank of Kazakhstan has formed a National Crypto Reserve with a total volume of $700 million, of which about $200 million has already been invested. First Deputy Chairman of the National Bank Yerulan Zhamaubayev announced this, according to 24KZ.
Uzbekistan has approved additional measures to develop its transport-logistics system under Presidential Decree PQ–368, dated 12 October 2026. For 2026–2030, the goal is to lift the annual capacity of transport-logistics centres to at least 40 million tonnes, raise exports of transport and logistics services to $3.5 billion, and increase transit cargo through Uzbekistan to 18.5 million tonnes.
MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli said the level reached by the Organization of Turkic States is of great importance for the future of the Turkic world. He described the organization as the institutional foundation of shared history, culture and a common vision for the future. According to Bahçeli, relations within the organization rest on respect for each member state's sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and domestic law.
A new gas-condensate field, Burisoy, has been discovered in Guzar district of Kashkadarya region, on Shurtan territory, through geological exploration. The work aimed to strengthen the hydrocarbon raw material base, replenish existing reserves and search for new fields.
A presidential decree on additional measures to develop the transport-logistics system was adopted on 12 October 2026. It sets key targets for 2026-2030: the annual capacity of transport-logistics centres will be raised to at least 40 million tonnes, exports of transport and logistics services to $3.5 billion, and transit cargo transport through the country to 18.5 million tonnes.
Kazakhstan has allocated 3.3 trillion tenge from its 2027 budget for the security bloc. Finance Minister Madi Takiyev and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin explained how the funds will be spent and why such spending does not undermine financing for the real sector.
Kazakhstan intends to direct its surplus electricity toward artificial intelligence development and data centre operations, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Zhaslan Madiyev said. He made the remarks at the AI & Digital Bridge 2026 international forum in Astana. Companies from Kyrgyzstan may also be able to use these computing capacities in the future.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend the seventh meeting of the Heads of State and Government Council of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku on October 15, according to a report by Musavat.
President Tufan Erhürman said he signed the Political Parties (Amendment) Law passed by the Assembly of the Republic, although he does not consider it correct for democracy and intra-party democracy. He said he did not use his power to return the amendment to parliament in order to avoid adversely affecting parties' election preparations.
The State Mortgage Company is building more than 83,000 apartments at 65 sites across seven regions of Kyrgyzstan, from Bishkek to Batken region, President Sadyr Japarov said. He made the remarks on 14 October 2026 at a handover ceremony for apartments in the Muras residential complex in Bishkek.
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Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will travel to Baku, Azerbaijan, tomorrow to attend the Seventh Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA). According to Foreign Ministry sources, he will represent President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Around 522,000 Kazakhstanis could lose state benefits because of means-testing criteria taking effect on 1 January 2027, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin said.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will attend the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), scheduled to take place in Baku on October 15. APA reports this, citing the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Pensions and social payments in Kazakhstan will be indexed starting next year. This was announced at a briefing in the Kurultai by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin. The report is based on information from Tengrinews.kz correspondents.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that attention should soon be focused on signing a peace treaty with Azerbaijan and ratifying the document. He considers signing the agreement important for ensuring the longevity of Armenian statehood. Pashinyan spoke about this in a video address shared on social media.
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov said the country aims to eliminate its electricity shortage and stop importing power within two to two and a half years. He made the remarks at a meeting with residents of Kadamjai district and the city of Kyzyl-Kiya, explaining the reasons for temporary power supply restrictions.
The Ministry of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan proposes raising retail prices of liquefied gas (propane) for households and introducing targeted subsidies. The draft resolution, published on the SOVAZ portal for discussing regulatory acts, aims to introduce market mechanisms in gas supply, attract private businesses and increase subsidy efficiency.
President Ilham Aliyev said the main goal of the next, second stage of the State Programme of Great Return is to further increase private investment, expand permanent employment and export-oriented production, and strengthen the positions of Karabakh and East Zangezur as a new centre of economic growth. The remarks were made in an address to participants of the 6th Azerbaijan International Exhibition “Reconstruction, Restoration and Development of Karabakh” – Rebuild Garabagh, according to Day.Az, citing AZERTAC.
Aktogay copper smelter, BP's Shah Deniz project, a $12 billion US-Uzbek investment package and Cyprus talks headline today's Turkic news.
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