Author: Aiza Mamataliev

China on Wednesday urged the U.S., the UK and Australia to earnestly fulfill their non-proliferation obligations and refrain from undermining the authority and efficacy of the safeguards system of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin made the remarks when answering a query related to AUKUS cooperation. According to reports, on March 14, the U.S., the UK and Australia announced the pathway to nuclear submarine cooperation. The three countries said they are committed to ensuring the highest non-proliferation standards are met, and would negotiate with the IAEA on safeguards arrangements. IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano…

China on Friday urged the U.S., the UK and Australia to stop putting their selfish geopolitical agenda above nuclear non-proliferation obligations and stop coercing the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) into endorsing their nuclear submarine cooperation. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin made the remarks at a regular press briefing when asked to comment on Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s remarks that the AUKUS nuclear submarine cooperation is the advancement of NATO military infrastructure into Asia, which makes a serious bet on many years of confrontation in the region. Wang said the U.S., the UK and Australia are putting up…

Over a thousand people rallied in Port Kembla in Australia’s state of New South Wales on Saturday to protest plans to establish a local base for nuclear submarines at the heart of the AUKUS agreement. Members from the local activist group Wollongong Against War and Nukes (WAWAN) carried a banner that read “No war no nukes.” Union representatives and members of the Australian Labor Party also joined the rally, some other banners read “No to AUKUS,” “No nuclear submarine,” and “No place for a nuclear base.” Event organizers said they are seeking to “send a clear message that (they) don’t…

Eight people died in a traffic accident in southern Kyrgyzstan’s Batken Oblast, the regional department for road safety reported Wednesday. A van collided with a sedan late Tuesday on the Osh-Razzakov highway in the Kadamjay region of Batken Oblast. The fatal accident claimed eight lives and left one injured. The road safety department said the injured was in serious condition and taken to a hospital.

The meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council (SEEC), the highest governing body of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), is to kick off here on Friday, an official said on Tuesday. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov will be the chairman of the SEEC, head of the foreign policy department of the presidential administration Muratbek Azymbakiev told reporters. The heads of the EAEU member states will discuss the current economic situation, as well as the integration in the Eurasian space, Azymbakiev said. The leaders of the EAEU countries will also sum up the results of the outgoing year and exchange views on…

Kyrgyzstan has temporarily restricted withdrawing foreign currency in cash from the country until the Cabinet of Ministers “makes a relevant decision,” the cabinet said Monday in a press release. The decision, signed by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Akylbek Zhaparov, would ensure financial and economic security, stabilize the domestic currency market and protect national interests, the statement read. Non-residents and foreign citizens are prohibited from withdrawing more than 5,000 U.S. dollars in cash. The limit is 10,000 dollars in cash for residents and citizens of Kyrgyzstan. If they withdraw more, a fee of 10 percent of the amount exceeding…

Kyrgyzstan flew another 80 rescuers to Türkiye to aid earthquake victims, the Kyrgyz Ministry of Emergency Situations reported on Monday. Humanitarian aid comprised of 78 yurts was on the same flight to Gaziantep with three doctors and workers who will install the yurts, the ministry added. “Rescuers, doctors and humanitarian aid are being sent to the earthquake’s epicenter – the city of Kahramanmaras. The third rescue team will depart to the affected country on an additional plane in the coming days,” the ministry said. On Feb. 7, Kyrgyzstan sent 67 rescuers and two dog handlers to Türkiye.

Kyrgyzstan has declared a state of emergency in its Naryn Oblast due to avalanches, the press service of the country’s Ministry of Emergency Situations reported on Friday. In connection with the avalanches on the Bishkek-Naryn-Torugart highway and due to the continuing danger of avalanches, the governor of Naryn Oblast has declared a state of emergency, it said. At present, rescuers and special equipment are involved in carrying out cleaning work, and according to preliminary information, there were no victims due to the avalanches.

The Board of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has decided to keep its key rate at 13 percent, official representative of the National Bank of the Republic Aida Karabaeva said Tuesday. The inflationary background in Kyrgyzstan remains relatively moderate and reflects the main trends of recent months. Since the beginning of 2023, consumer prices have increased by 2.8 percent, in annual terms, and inflation was 15.9 percent, said Karabaeva, adding that economic activity in Kyrgyzstan has picked up, with domestic demand also recovering. “The continuing high uncertainty in the external environment remains a predetermining factor in the development of the…

China drew 1-1 with Kyrgyzstan in the third round of AFC U20 Asian Cup Group D here on Thursday to advance to the knockout stage of the competition for the first time since 2014. China ranks second in the group with four points, while Japan edged Saudi Arabia 2-1 on Thursday to top the group with three straight wins. China will face South Korea in the quarterfinals on Sunday. The Chinese team went 1-0 ahead in the 59th minute through an own goal by Kyrgyzstan defender Mirlan Bekberdinov. Chinese captain Aifeierding Aisikaer’s pass towards his teammate was off target, but…