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• [New] The economies of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are projected to grow by 5.6% in 2026 and 5.3% in 2027. LinkedIn
• [New] 2026 will mark a significant moment with the entry into force of a new law in Turkmenistan that, beyond being a local regulation, reflects the consolidation of an asset class that is becoming increasingly important for governments. Bit2Me News | Noticias cripto, Blockchain, Ethereum
• [New] Creating separate regions for Christians, Ismailis, and Turkmens is impractical given their limited size and scattered nature, but they could be granted special-status districts (e.g., the Christian area of Wadi al-Nasara in Homs province; the Turkmen district between Azaz and Jarabulus). The Washington Institute
• [New] Since the adoption of the WHO / Europe Roadmap for Health and Well-being in Central Asia 2022-2025, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan have seen increasing collaboration in health initiatives. World Health Organization: WHO
• The supply source is the Galkynysh gas field in the eastern region of Turkmenistan whereas Pakistan's off-take will be 1.3 bcfd with a pipeline diameter of 56 inches. Observer Research Foundation
• Turkmenistan is an important exporter of gas, with a potential of 80 billion cubic meters per year. New Eastern Outlook
• The leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan will now await the results of the 2024 US presidential election. Kyiv Post
• The main reason to believe that the Southern Gas Corridor will be extended to include Turkmenistan is that it aligns so well with proclaimed EU ambitions to halt all imports of Russian gas. GIS Reports
• Turkmen gas capacity could rise to as much as three billion cubic meters and that Turkey wants to receive more of it via the Gurbulak route as part of ongoing negotiations. hurriyetdailynews.com

Last updated: 19 June 2026