The year 2024 was multifaceted but pivotal for the countries of Central Asia! Below are the top three events in the history of each five Central Asian countries in 2024:
Since the beginning of 2024, the following key events have taken place in Central Asian countries:
Kyrgyzstan:
- Resignation of the Prime Minister: On December 16, President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree accepting the resignation of Prime Minister Akylbek Japarov. Adylbek Kasymaliev, the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, was appointed as Acting Prime Minister.
- International Forum on Healthcare Investments: In 2024, Bishkek hosted a forum organized by the WHO European Regional Office and the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan, aimed at attracting investments into Central Asia's healthcare sector.
- Participation in the Regional Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction: Kyrgyzstan participated in the forum held on October 14–15 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, to discuss measures to enhance financial resilience and reduce disaster risks in Central Asia.
Kazakhstan:
- Regional Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction: On October 14–15, Almaty hosted a forum focused on strengthening financial resilience and accelerating disaster risk reduction in Central Asia, with participation from Kazakhstan representatives.
- Attracting Investments: In 2024, Kazakhstan attracted $15.7 billion in investments, accounting for 63% of the region's total, making it the leader among Central Asian countries.
- Social Progress: Kazakhstan improved its position in the Social Progress Index, reflecting positive changes in the social sphere.
Uzbekistan:
- Investment Growth: In 2024, Uzbekistan attracted $4 billion in investments, ranking second in the region.
- Improved Social Progress: Uzbekistan climbed in the Social Progress Index, showcasing improvements across various social indicators.
- Participation in Regional Initiatives: Uzbekistan actively engaged in regional forums and initiatives aimed at enhancing cooperation and development in Central Asia.
Tajikistan:
- Meeting with CIS Ambassadors: On December 27, Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin held a meeting with ambassadors of CIS member states to discuss cooperation.
- Participation in the Regional Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction: Tajikistan attended the forum in Almaty, discussing measures for disaster risk reduction in the region.
- Social Progress: Tajikistan showed improvement in the Social Progress Index, reflecting positive social changes.
Turkmenistan:
- Eradication of Statelessness: In November 2024, Turkmenistan announced the resolution of all known cases of statelessness, becoming the second country in the region to achieve this milestone.
- Participation in the Regional Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction: Turkmenistan took part in the forum in Almaty, focusing on strengthening financial resilience and disaster risk reduction in Central Asia.
- Social Progress: Turkmenistan improved its position in the Social Progress Index, demonstrating positive changes in the social sphere.
These events highlight the dynamic political, social, and economic developments in Central Asia in 2024.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
December 31, 2024