Diplomacy

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan aim to raise bilateral trade to $1 billion

Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Baku, Qazinform News Agency reported, citing the press service of Akorda. Tokayev thanked Aliyev for the invitation and traditional hospitality, and noted the high level of organization of the Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA). He also highlighted Azerbaijan's significant contribution to CICA during its chairmanship.

KazinformOctober 15, 2026, 18:36

Diplomacy

Shavkat Mirziyoyev meets Qatar's Emir in Baku

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Baku within the framework of the summit of the Council on cooperation and confidence-building measures in Asia. At the start of the talks, the sides noted with satisfaction that the strategic partnership between the two countries and their multifaceted practical cooperation continue to develop steadily.

Kun.uzOctober 15, 2026, 18:20

Diplomacy

Aliyev and Tokayev connect two shores of the Caspian Sea

On 15 October, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. During the talks, both sides expressed satisfaction with the successful development of strategic partnership and allied relations between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan. The leaders noted that visits by the heads of state had made an important contribution to expanding bilateral cooperation.

Haqqin.azOctober 15, 2026, 18:12

Diplomacy

Mirziyoyev proposes trust infrastructure in Asia

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has proposed developing a concept for building trust infrastructure in Asia, creating an expert platform on the responsible use of artificial intelligence, and establishing a partnership on climate resilience. The initiatives were presented on 15 October at the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku. The summit was chaired by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and attended by heads of state and government, foreign ministry officials and representatives of international organisations.

UzDailyOctober 15, 2026, 17:48

Technology

Japarov invites tech partners to build data centres in Kyrgyzstan at CICA summit

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov spoke at the Seventh Summit of Heads of State of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku on October 15, during a working visit to Azerbaijan. He said Kyrgyzstan's trade turnover with CICA participating states more than doubled over the past four years, reaching over $14 billion in 2025.

AKIpressOctober 15, 2026, 17:40

Transport & Infrastructure

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan sign agreement on Middle Corridor development

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan have exchanged a signed agreement on cooperation for the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, also known as the Middle Corridor. The exchange was between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

KazinformOctober 15, 2026, 17:23

Technology

Aliyev: Trans-Caspian fiber-optic cable strengthens ties with Central Asia

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said the launch of the Trans-Caspian Fiber-Optic Cable Line is another step toward strengthening cooperation between Central Asia and Azerbaijan.

Report.azOctober 15, 2026, 17:15

Energy

Kazakhstan to increase oil exports via Azerbaijan, Tokayev says

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan plan to increase supplies of Kazakh oil via the Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan pipeline, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the 7th summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku. He also proposed a water partnership to exchange technologies and jointly tackle water shortages.

KursivOctober 15, 2026, 16:59

Agriculture

Tatarstan's agri-food exports to India up 2.3 times in a year

Agri-food exports from Tatarstan to India grew 2.3 times over the past year, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food of Tatarstan Rustem Gainullov said at a session of the second Russia-India business forum, “TIME: Russia – India. Mutual Efficiency,” held in Kazan. Exports reached $61 million this year, up from $26.6 million last year, an increase of $34 million or 129%.

Tatar-informOctober 15, 2026, 16:51

Diplomacy

Christodoulides and Erhürman invited to COP31 in Antalya

According to a column in Havadis, a Northern Cyprus newspaper, new developments on the Cyprus issue emerged step by step this week. Cypriot President Christodoulides said he had received an invitation to the COP31 meeting in Antalya after a meeting with Erhürman. Turkish President Erdoğan then invited Erhürman to the same meeting.

HavadisOctober 15, 2026, 16:27

Diplomacy

Foreign ministers of Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan meet in Baku

Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov, Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov met in Baku on 15 October 2026. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 7th summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA). Turkmenistan's Foreign Ministry reported the meeting on its website.

Turkmenistan TodayOctober 15, 2026, 16:19

Diplomacy

Turkish Foreign Minister holds series of talks in Azerbaijan

According to information from diplomatic sources, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the sidelines of the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), held in Azerbaijan.

MilliyetOctober 15, 2026, 16:03

Diplomacy

Baku Declaration adopted at 7th CICA Summit in Azerbaijan

The Baku Declaration was adopted within the framework of the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku on Thursday, October 15, according to Trend's correspondent reporting from the event.

TrendOctober 15, 2026, 15:55

Diplomacy

Kyrgyz President to make official visit to Armenia

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov will make an official visit to Armenia on 15-17 October at the invitation of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, according to the Kabar news agency, which reported from Bishkek.

KabarOctober 15, 2026, 15:47

Diplomacy

Erdoğan receives Uzbekistan Presidential Administration head Mirziyoyeva

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Saida Mirziyoyeva, head of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan, at the Presidential Complex in Ankara on 15 October 2026, according to Anadolu Agency.

Anadolu AjansıOctober 15, 2026, 15:14

Technology

Innopolis University offers Indian partners cybersecurity cooperation

The Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan held a cybersecurity session at the second Russian-Indian TIME business forum. Innopolis University proposed cooperation to Indian colleagues and presented its Inno Cyber Range, a virtual environment where organisations can recreate their infrastructure and run cyber exercises. Deputy Security Director Mikhail Bolshakov said specialists learn to detect attacks, investigate incidents and protect systems there.

Tatar-informOctober 15, 2026, 14:50

Diplomacy

Fidan and other delegates leave CICA summit hall as Israeli president begins speech

Representatives of many countries, including Türkiye, walked out of the hall as Israeli President Isaac Herzog began his speech at the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku, Azerbaijan. According to Kıbrıs Gazetesi, the departures took place around noon, at the moment Herzog began speaking.

Kıbrıs GazetesiOctober 15, 2026, 14:33

Diplomacy

Aliyev: Azerbaijan Plays Growing Role as Eurasian Connecting Hub

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said Azerbaijan, geographically situated at the intersection of Asia and Europe, plays an increasingly important role as a connecting hub in the Eurasian space. He made the remarks in his speech at the 7th CICA Summit. The report was published by AzerNEWS.

AzernewsOctober 15, 2026, 14:25

Defense & Security

Saida Mirziyoyeva Visits Turkey's Baykar Company Complex

Saida Mirziyoyeva, head of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan, visited the complex of Turkey's Baykar company, where she became acquainted with its advanced projects in the defense industry.

DaryoOctober 15, 2026, 13:37

Diplomacy

Tokayev attends Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia summit in Baku

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is taking part in the 7th summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku, Azerbaijan. Egemen.kz reported this, citing the press service of the Akorda presidential administration. Tokayev arrived in Baku on a working visit and was met at Baku airport by Samir Sharifov, Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan.

Egemen QazaqstanOctober 15, 2026, 13:29

Diplomacy

Japarov tells CICA summit Kyrgyzstan sees it as a platform for dialogue and trust

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov addressed the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku on October 15. He said Asia is developing dynamically and cited a UN forecast that 59% of global economic growth in 2026 will fall to Asia.

KabarOctober 15, 2026, 13:21

Diplomacy

Tokayev: Azerbaijan working to transform CICA into full-fledged international organization

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said Azerbaijan is working to transform the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) into a full-fledged international organization during its chairmanship. According to Report.az, Tokayev made the remarks at the 7th CICA Summit in Baku.

Report.azOctober 15, 2026, 13:13

Diplomacy

Uzbekistan and UNECE agree to expand cooperation on urbanisation

Uzbekistan and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) have agreed to expand cooperation on urbanisation and urban planning. A roadmap was signed following a meeting in Geneva between Sherzod Kudbiev, chairman of Uzbekistan's National Committee on Urbanisation and Sustainable Development of the Housing Market, and Tatyana Molchan, UN Deputy Secretary-General and UNECE Executive Secretary.

UzDailyOctober 15, 2026, 13:04

Turkic World

Kyrgyzstan backs extending Azerbaijan's CICA chairmanship to 2028

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has said Kyrgyzstan supports Azerbaijan's initiative to extend its chairmanship of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) until 2028. According to Report.az, Japarov made the remarks at the 7th CICA summit held in Baku.

Report.azOctober 15, 2026, 12:32

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Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan aim to raise bilateral trade to $1 billion

Shavkat Mirziyoyev meets Qatar's Emir in Baku

Aliyev and Tokayev connect two shores of the Caspian Sea

Mirziyoyev proposes trust infrastructure in Asia

Japarov invites tech partners to build data centres in Kyrgyzstan at CICA summit

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan sign agreement on Middle Corridor development

Aliyev: Trans-Caspian fiber-optic cable strengthens ties with Central Asia

Kazakhstan to increase oil exports via Azerbaijan, Tokayev says

Tatarstan's agri-food exports to India up 2.3 times in a year

Christodoulides and Erhürman invited to COP31 in Antalya

Foreign ministers of Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan meet in Baku

Turkish Foreign Minister holds series of talks in Azerbaijan

Baku Declaration adopted at 7th CICA Summit in Azerbaijan

Kyrgyz President to make official visit to Armenia

Erdoğan receives Uzbekistan Presidential Administration head Mirziyoyeva

Innopolis University offers Indian partners cybersecurity cooperation

Fidan and other delegates leave CICA summit hall as Israeli president begins speech

Aliyev: Azerbaijan Plays Growing Role as Eurasian Connecting Hub

Saida Mirziyoyeva Visits Turkey's Baykar Company Complex

Tokayev attends Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia summit in Baku

Japarov tells CICA summit Kyrgyzstan sees it as a platform for dialogue and trust

Tokayev: Azerbaijan working to transform CICA into full-fledged international organization

Uzbekistan and UNECE agree to expand cooperation on urbanisation

Kyrgyzstan backs extending Azerbaijan's CICA chairmanship to 2028