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Category: Central Asia

  • MIL-OSI Russia: The number of trains leaving Wuhan for Central Asia is steadily increasing

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, June 13 (Xinhua) — A total of 26 China-Central Asia freight trains have departed from Wuhan, capital of central China’s Hubei Province, since the beginning of this year, the Hubei Daily reported.

    A 55-car freight train loaded with 110 standard containers arrived at the Khorgos checkpoint on China’s border with Kazakhstan on Thursday. The train, the 26th to leave Wuhan this year, is scheduled to deliver air conditioners, non-woven fabrics, resin and other goods worth 23 million yuan to Uzbekistan on June 17.

    In recent years, there has been a steady increase in the number of trains sent from Wuhan to Central Asia. If in 2021 this figure was 7, then in 2022 it reached 19, in 2023 – 20, and last year – 35.

    Demand for Chinese-made products is growing in the Central Asian market. According to the Hubei branch of China Railways, mainly galvanized steel sheets, building stone, cars and spare parts for them, household electronics and equipment are supplied from Wuhan to this region.

    In April of this year, the Wuhan-Central Asia route began operating on a permanent basis. Flights are operated once a week. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    June 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Dejiang County Finds New Opportunities for Tea Industry Development in Kyrgyzstan Market

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, June 13 (Xinhua) — The Kyrgyz market has provided new opportunities for the development of the tea industry in Dejiang County, Tongren City, southwest China’s Guizhou Province, according to the county government’s press service.

    This week, the local company Honghuchun sent 25 tons of black tea to Kyrgyzstan, thus, tea products from this county will appear on the Central Asian market for the first time.

    The batch of tea will first arrive in Kashi /Kashgar/ in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and, after customs clearance, will be sent to Kyrgyzstan.

    By the end of this year, Honghuchun plans to supply about 190 tons of tea to the international market. The list of main importers includes Central Asian countries, Russia, Vietnam and Malaysia, said Hong Jianwei, chairman of the company. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    June 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Special Report: Continuation of a thousand-year friendship and a new chapter in the history of the era – on Xi Jinping’s trip to Kazakhstan to participate in the 2nd China-Central Asia Summit

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Beijing, June 13 /Xinhua/ — At the invitation of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Chinese President Xi Jinping will be in Astana from June 16 to 18 to attend the 2nd China-Central Asia (CA) Summit.

    Over a thousand years, the people of China and Central Asia have created the glory of the ancient Silk Road and written a magnificent chapter in the history of exchanges between civilizations. With deep historical roots, a solid foundation of public support and a wide range of practical needs, China’s relations with Central Asian countries have gained vitality and vigor in the new era.

    Two years ago, the 1st China-Central Asia Summit was successfully held in Xi’an, ushering in a new era of China-Central Asia relations. Over the past two years, cooperation between China and the region has achieved tangible results. Now, as promised, the 2nd summit will be held in Astana, pushing the six countries to move forward on a new path of building a China-Central Asia community with a shared future.

    In the time between the Xi’an and Astana summits, the roadmap for action has become clearer and the steps forward more powerful. Xi Jinping and the heads of the five Central Asian states must develop a new plan for cooperation that opens up new opportunities for peace and development in the region, brings valuable confidence to a changing world, and charts a brighter future for the progress of human civilization.

    A UNITED DESIRE TO PASS ON MILLENNIAL FRIENDSHIP

    More than 2,100 years ago, the journey of Zhang Qian, an emissary of the Han Dynasty, to the western lands opened the door for friendly exchanges between China and Central Asia.

    In the autumn of 2013, Xi Jinping visited four Central Asian countries and in Kazakhstan for the first time put forward the initiative to build the Silk Road Economic Belt, awakening ancient memories and drawing a blueprint for a dream.

    Over the past 10 years, Xi Jinping has visited Central Asia many times and maintained close ties with the leaders of Central Asian countries. China and the countries of the region have joined forces to comprehensively revive the Silk Road and deepen cooperation, which has ushered in a new era in relations between the two sides.

    Today, China has established a comprehensive strategic partnership, signed cooperation documents for the joint construction of the Belt and Road, and is implementing the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind bilaterally with each of the five Central Asian countries. This signifies the height of political mutual trust, the depth of good-neighborliness, and the breadth of practical cooperation between China and these countries.

    Friendship is the fruit of common views and common aspirations. As Xi Jinping noted, “deepening cooperation between China and Central Asian countries is a strategic choice of our generation of leaders, made with an eye to the future, in line with global trends and in response to the aspirations of the people.”

    In 2020, China put forward an initiative to create a “China-CA” mechanism. In July of the same year, the first meeting of the foreign ministers of China and the Central Asian countries via video link was held, at which the launch of regular meetings in this format was announced.

    In January 2022, Xi Jinping held a video summit with the leaders of five Central Asian countries to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of interstate diplomatic relations. During the talks, proposals were made to raise the status of the mechanism to the level of heads of state. “Always based on mutual respect, good neighborliness and friendship, unity in the face of challenges, mutual benefit and win-win,” this is how the head of China explained the secret to the success of cooperation between China and the Central Asian countries.

    In May 2023, at the 1st China-CA Summit, Xi Jinping detailed China’s foreign policy toward Central Asian countries and agreed with the leaders of the five countries to jointly build a closer community with a shared future for China and Central Asia. The mechanism of meetings at the level of heads of state was formally established. Xi Jinping put forward four proposals for regional development and four principles for building a community with a shared future, which received a warm response from other leaders.

    The Xi’an Declaration, a number of multi- and bilateral documents, key agreements on the most important areas of cooperation… The Xi’an meeting became a bright page in the thousand-year history of friendly contacts between China and the Central Asian states and gave a powerful impetus to peace and stability not only in the region, but also on the entire planet.

    The content of China-Central Asia cooperation is constantly enriched based on the principles of joint consultation, joint construction and joint use, and its structure is constantly improved. At the recent 6th meeting of the foreign ministers of China and Central Asian countries in Almaty, the parties highly appreciated the level of mutual trust and solidarity, as well as the important role of the China-Central Asia mechanism, expressing their readiness to further unleash the potential of partnership and create new milestones in building a community with a shared future.

    The China-CA format demonstrates practical results despite the relative “youth” of the mechanism. The personal participation of the leaders of the countries emphasizes mutual respect and the desire to deepen the partnership. This approach allows coordinating the positions of countries on key issues of our time, strengthening trust between countries and with each other, and forming a unified approach to regional security and development. In addition, the personal participation of the leaders in the formation of the China-CA mechanism emphasizes its strategic importance. This creates a new model of multilateral interaction in Eurasia, contributing to stability and development of the region. “Therefore, confidence is growing that the summit in Astana will expand the horizons of cooperation between our countries and give a new impetus to achieving practical results for the benefit of the population of the region,” said Sheradil Baktygulov, Director of the Kyrgyz Institute of World Politics.

    HAND IN HAND TOWARDS MODERNIZATION

    On April 29 this year, work began in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan’s Jalal-Abad region to lay three tunnels on the Kyrgyz section of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, marking the project’s transition to the construction phase.

    This major infrastructure project within the framework of the Belt and Road initiative, promoted personally by the heads of the three states, has become a symbol of the convergence of interests of the three countries and embodies the desire of their peoples for interconnectedness and common prosperity. According to the Director of the Department of Land and Water Transport under the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan Tariel Keldibekov, the railway will rebuild the logistics network in the region. Acting Deputy Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Political Council of UzLiDeP Jamoliddin Meliboev emphasized that the project is evidence of deepening mutual trust and practical cooperation between China and the Central Asian countries.

    “The world needs a transport-connected Central Asia,” Xi Jinping said at the 1st China-CA summit. The above-mentioned railway is being built, trains regularly depart from different regions of China to Central Asian countries, the Kazakhstan terminal in Xi’an has been put into operation, and the construction of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route is actively advancing… China and the Central Asian countries are consistently deepening their interconnectedness.

    Taking the high-quality construction of the Belt and Road as a new starting point, China and Central Asian countries are intensifying cooperation at an unprecedented speed and intensity. The two sides are jointly building a path to modernization and common development.

    An increasingly dense network of transport routes is becoming a bridge for trade. With the help of uninterrupted rail, road and air transport, Chinese products – from household appliances and everyday goods to electric cars – are constantly flowing into Central Asia, and high-quality Central Asian goods such as fertilizers, cotton, beef and lamb are increasingly finding their way to the Chinese market… According to the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China, in 2024, trade turnover between China and the Central Asian countries reached $94.8 billion, an increase of $5.4 billion compared to the previous year and a new historical maximum.

    38-year-old Kazakh farmer Sergey told reporters that in recent years he began cooperating with Chinese companies, introducing a “contract farming” model: he grows grain crops according to the demands of the Chinese market and receives agricultural support from Chinese specialists. This helped solve problems with growing grain and selling it.

    According to Abdugani Mamadazimov, Chairman of the National Foundation “Silk Road – the Road of Consolidation”, the “China-CA” mechanism has made a significant contribution to the stability and development of the region. “We hope that the 2nd “China-CA” summit will deepen cooperation between the parties, help continue the development of infrastructure and logistics, and also unite efforts for the sake of joint development and common prosperity,” he said.

    DEVELOPMENT OF CULTURAL EXCHANGES AND MUTUAL LEARNING BETWEEN CIVILIZATIONS

    On May 31, 2025, the first international tourist train China-Central Asia arrived from Xi’an to Almaty railway station. This event opened a series of cultural exchanges between China and Kazakhstan.

    At the 1st China-CA Summit, Xi Jinping put forward a number of initiatives, including a proposal to launch a tourist train. Deputy Chairman of the Board of JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Anuar Akhmetzhanov expressed hope that the train will help strengthen ties between the peoples of China and the Central Asian countries and deepen their mutual understanding.

    Today, China has a visa-free regime with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. 2025 has been declared the Year of Chinese Tourism in Kazakhstan, and the Year of Uzbek Tourism in China. More and more Chinese tourists are traveling to the ancient cities of Samarkand and Bukhara, and more and more citizens of Central Asian countries are visiting China.

    The thousand-year-old Silk Road allows people to travel freely, promotes mutual understanding and cultural integration. Cooperation in education and poverty reduction, contacts on public administration issues, exchanges at the local level – deep and sustainable civilizational dialogue makes the friendship between the parties ever stronger.

    Partnerships in the field of professional education open the way to the future for Central Asian youth. In Tajikistan, the first in Central Asia “Lu Ban Workshop” has been operating for more than two years, where they teach heat supply technologies and engineering geodesy. “Lu Ban Workshop” in the East Kazakhstan region is aimed at training personnel for the automotive industry. In Astana, the second “Lu Ban Workshop” in Kazakhstan is also actively preparing to open. In Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, such workshops began operating last year, and in Turkmenistan, the project is currently underway.

    Interest in China and the Chinese language in Central Asian countries is steadily growing. China and the countries of the region are rapidly exchanging cultural centers. There are already 13 Confucius Institutes operating in Central Asia. More and more young people are seeking to get an education in China. Today, there are almost one hundred pairs of administrative-territorial units that have established sister-city relations.

    Joint restoration of ancient Khiva in Uzbekistan, joint excavations at the Kazakh archaeological complex of Rakhat, work to preserve and pass on to future generations the Kyrgyz heroic epic “Manas”… Cooperation between China and the Central Asian countries in the field of cultural heritage protection has allowed many pearls of the Silk Road to shine again.

    Uzbek political commentator Sharofiddin Tulaganov noted that the China-CA mechanism has become an important platform for mutual learning between civilizations and the rapprochement of peoples, which contributes to deepening mutual understanding and strengthening trust, and also makes a significant humanitarian contribution to peace and stability in the region.

    According to Aidar Amrebayev, Director of the Center for Political Research at the Institute of Philosophy, Political Science and Religious Studies of the Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan, the upcoming China-CA summit will give new impetus to cohesion and cooperation between China and the Central Asian countries, advance the construction of a closer community with a common destiny for China and CA, and contribute to the prosperity of the region and the improvement of global governance.

    From Xi’an to Astana, in the flow of high-quality joint construction of the “Belt and Road”, on the new path to modernization and in the dialogue of civilizations, China and the Central Asian countries are passing on the traditions of friendship and mutual support from generation to generation, making a new contribution to ensuring peace and development on the planet and promoting the progress of human civilization. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    June 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Exclusive: China-Central Asia Mechanism Promotes Sustainable Development of Region – Kazakh Political Scientist

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    ALMATY, June 13 (Xinhua) — Modern geopolitical challenges require enhanced and coordinated interaction between countries seeking stability and development. Central Asia and China have a unique potential to become a fulcrum of stability in the world. This opinion was expressed by Aidar Amrebayev, Director of the Center for Political Research at the Institute of Philosophy, Political Science and Religious Studies of the Science Committee of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in an exclusive interview with Xinhua.

    Speaking about the growing importance of cooperation between China and the Central Asian states, the expert noted that digitalization of infrastructure, joint development, and coordination of foreign policy positions are especially important today.

    “I think that it is in the interests of China and Central Asia to have a joint, coordinated positioning in the current geopolitical situation, which today is quite confrontational,” noted A. Amrebaev.

    The political scientist emphasized that the approaches of Kazakhstan and China largely coincide: both countries advocate strict adherence to international law, non-interference in the internal affairs of states, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, especially in times of acute confrontation in the international arena.

    “We are moving in the same direction. And I am convinced that the Central Asian countries are also interested in maintaining such positions. This is a signal to the world community that our region is striving for sustainable development and constructive interaction,” he added.

    In this context, the expert noted the importance of creating the UN Sustainable Development Centre in Almaty, as well as the active role of Kazakhstan and China in promoting multilateralism and strengthening international institutions, primarily the UN.

    Commenting on the 80th anniversary of the Victory in World War II and the establishment of the UN, A. Amrebaev emphasized the importance of historical memory and the role of China and Central Asia in supporting justice and honest dialogue in international relations.

    “Today, there are many inter-civilizational fault lines, economic and political confrontations. The modern world order is changing, and we need support points of stability and sustainability. In my opinion, Central Asia and China have the potential to become such a point of growth and sustainability in international relations,” the expert believes.

    The political scientist noted that despite the statements of some Western analysts about the possibility of the region turning into a “geopolitical chessboard,” the position of the Central Asian countries and China remains balanced, peaceful and pragmatic. He recalled the global initiatives of the Chairman of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping – in the areas of security, development, and civilizational dialogue, which give the world hope for overcoming conflicts.

    “At the Astana Forum, our president spoke about the need to look for reference points and countries capable of supporting joint and coordinated development. In the Chinese concept, this is a “community with a common destiny for humanity.” This is a wonderful philosophical concept, and Kazakhstan confirms its practical value with its actions,” said A. Amrebayev.

    The political scientist also commented on cooperation within the framework of the Belt and Road initiative, in which all five Central Asian countries participate. In his opinion, new formats of interaction between China and the regions provide a sustainable basis for economic and technological growth.

    “Today, the focus has shifted from a bilateral to a multilateral format. Let’s take water or transport issues, for example — they cannot be resolved in isolation. Broad regional coordination is needed. Therefore, participation in integration initiatives is becoming increasingly justified,” the expert noted. He emphasized that the region’s economy cannot be closed: it is necessary to go beyond bilateral corridors, taking into account global markets. In this context, Chinese initiatives create favorable conditions for the inclusion of Central Asia in the global trade and investment architecture.

    “It is important to listen to the interlocutor – this corresponds to both Chinese and Kazakh philosophy. Everyone wants to live peacefully, in harmony, raise children, interact. And it is on these values, and not on force, that the new world order should be built. I think such a philosophy is embedded in China’s initiatives and is shared by reasonable humanity,” A. Amrebaev summed up. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI China: Xi to attend 2nd China-Central Asia Summit

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, June 13 — At the invitation of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana from June 16 to 18, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Friday.

    MIL OSI China News –

    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: China-Kazakhstan International Center for Border Cooperation “Khorgos” received almost 3.9 million people in January-May 2025

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, June 13 (Xinhua) — The flow of visitors to the China-Kazakhstan International Boundary Cooperation Center (ICBC) “Khorgos”, located in the city of the same name in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, increased by 87.2 percent year on year to 3.893 million people in the first five months of 2025, according to data from the Khorgos border checkpoint.

    The Khorgos ICBC has thousands of types of goods from Central Asia and Europe. Thanks to the preferential policy, tourists can easily make purchases from all over the world here.

    Let us recall that 2024 was the Year of Kazakhstan Tourism in China, and 2025 was declared the Year of China Tourism in Kazakhstan. In the context of the synergistic effect of holding relevant events and mutual visa-free regime, Khorgos has become the main choice for cross-border travel.

    As Xinjiang’s peak tourist season approaches, Khorgos ICBC is expected to welcome a record number of visitors. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    June 13, 2025

  • After Israel strikes Iran, airlines divert flights, airspace closed

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Airlines cleared out of the airspace over Israel, Iran and Iraq and Jordan on Friday after Israel launched attacks on targets in Iran, Flightradar24 data showed, with carriers scrambling to divert and cancel flights to keep passengers and crew safe.

    Proliferating conflict zones around the world are becoming an increasing burden on airline operations and profitability, and more of a safety concern.

    Six commercial aircraft have been shot down unintentionally and three nearly missed since 2001, according to aviation risk consultancy Osprey Flight Solutions.

    Israel on Friday said it targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders at the start of what it warned would be a prolonged operation to prevent Tehran from building an atomic weapon.

    Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport was closed until further notice, and Israel’s air defence units stood at high alert for possible retaliatory strikes from Iran.

    Israeli flag carrier El Al Airlines said it had suspended flights to and from Israel.

    Iranian airspace has been closed until further notice, according to state media and notices to pilots.

    As reports of strikes on Iran emerged, a number of commercial flights by airlines including Dubai’s Emirates, Lufthansa and Air India were flying over Iran.

    Air India, which overflies Iran for its Europe and North American flights, said several flights were being diverted or returned to their origin, including ones from New York, Vancouver, Chicago and London.

    Emirates and Lufthansa did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

    Iraq early on Friday closed its airspace and suspended all traffic at its airports, Iraqi state media reported.

    Eastern Iraq near the border with Iran contains one of the world’s busiest air corridors, with dozens of flights crossing between Europe and the Gulf, many on routes from Asia to Europe, at any one moment.

    Flights steadily diverted over Central Asia or Saudi Arabia, flight tracking data showed.

    Jordan, which sits between Israel and Iraq, closed its airspace several hours after the Israeli campaign began.

    “The situation is still emerging – operators should use a high degree of caution in the region at this time,” according to Safe Airspace, a website run by OPSGROUP, a membership-based organisation that shares flight risk information.

    Several flights due to land in Dubai were diverted early on Friday. An Emirates flight from Manchester to Dubai was diverted to Istanbul and a flydubai flight from Belgrade diverted to Yerevan, Armenia.

    Budget carrier flydubai said it had suspended flights to Amman, Beirut, Damascus, Iran and Israel and a number of other flights had been cancelled, rerouted or returned to their departure airports.

    Qatar Airways cancelled its two scheduled flights to Damascus on Friday, Flightradar24 data shows.

    The Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Middle East since October 2023 led to commercial aviation sharing the skies with short-notice barrages of drones and missiles across major flight paths – some of which were reportedly close enough to be seen by pilots and passengers.

    Airspace in the Middle East last year was crossed daily by 1,400 flights to and from Europe, Eurocontrol data show.

    Last year, planes were shot down by weaponry in Kazakhstan and in Sudan. These incidents followed the high-profile downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014 and of Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752 en route from Tehran in 2020.

    (Reuters)

    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Donor stem cells from China given to patient in Kazakhstan for treatment purposes for the first time

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, June 13 (Xinhua) — A student from east China’s Anhui Province has become China’s first donor to have his stem cells transported to Kazakhstan to help a patient.

    According to the People’s Daily newspaper, the young man Xiaoding /name changed/ graduated from Anhui University of Technology and was registered with the China Bone Marrow Donation Program /CMDP/. In April this year, he was invited to the Red Cross Society of Huainan City, Anhui Province, due to the fact that he had undergone bone marrow typing. He was told that he would match the type of a patient in Kazakhstan.

    The process of collecting donor stem cells took place on Tuesday at the First Hospital of China University of Science and Technology (Hefei, Anhui Province). The procedure lasted about three hours, after which a package of hematopoietic stem cells from a young Chinese man was delivered to Kazakhstan.

    In a note sent with a similar package, Xiaoding writes: “The sunrise of each day brings new hope, and it is the gift of life. I wish you happiness on this end of the earth and look forward to the day when, having recovered, you will be able to travel freely across the vast steppes of Kazakhstan and set out on your long and wonderful life journey.” -0-

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    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Europe: Enhancing disaster risk reduction capacity: OSCE promotes training on the use of interactive maps and digital safety passports in Kazakhstan

    Source: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe – OSCE

    Headline: Enhancing disaster risk reduction capacity: OSCE promotes training on the use of interactive maps and digital safety passports in Kazakhstan

    Enhancing disaster risk reduction capacity: OSCE promotes training on the use of interactive maps and digital safety passports in Kazakhstan | OSCE

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China Delivers First CKD6H Series Diesel-Electric Locomotives to Kazakhstan

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, June 12 (Xinhua) — China has delivered the first CKD6H series diesel-electric locomotives to a Kazakh customer, the Sichuanjingji ribao (Sichuan Economy Daily) newspaper reported.

    The ceremony of handing over the diesel locomotives with a hybrid power plant took place on Wednesday at the Almaty station with the participation of representatives of the Kazakhstan Temir Zholy company and the Ziyang Carriage Building Company, which is their manufacturer.

    The CKD6H series locomotives are designed for 1520 mm track gauge, which can meet the demand in Kazakhstan, Russia and other neighboring countries.

    The CKD6H locomotives are adapted to the harsh climate of Central Asia. They are equipped with a hybrid power plant and an intelligent energy management system. In particular, the locomotive’s diesel engine complies with the EU Stage IIIA emission standard.

    Compared to traditional diesel locomotives, the new locomotive reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 240 tons per year. As stated by Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, the commissioning of the CKD6H series locomotives marks a step towards a “green” future for rail transport in the country.

    To date, Ziyang Carriage Building Company, which is based in Ziyang City, Sichuan Province /Southwest China/ and is part of China Locomotive Corporation /CRRC/, has delivered a total of more than 200 locomotives to Kazakhstan. -0-

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    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Europe: OSCE Chairperson Valtonen concludes visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, stresses need for regional co-operation on joint challenges

    Source: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe – OSCE

    Headline: OSCE Chairperson Valtonen concludes visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, stresses need for regional co-operation on joint challenges

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: AAIB publishes Annual Safety Review 2024

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

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    AAIB publishes Annual Safety Review 2024

    The AAIB Annual Safety Review 2024 has been published. It includes information on occurrences and the safety action taken or planned in response to AAIB investigations concluded in 2024.

    The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has published its Annual Safety Review which provides an overview of occurrences notified to the AAIB in 2024 as well as the safety action taken or planned in response to AAIB investigations concluded in 2024.

    • The AAIB received 762 occurrence notifications (compared to 790 in 2023) and opened 20 field investigations. A further 57 investigations were opened by correspondence.
    • The AAIB provided support to 53 new overseas investigations where there was a UK interest.
    • There were 10 investigations into fatal accidents which involved 11 deaths. All involved General Aviation (eight light aircraft, two gliders).
    • In 2024, the AAIB published final reports on 36 field investigations and 65 correspondence investigations and 160 record only investigations.
    • The Branch made 20 Safety Recommendations and 103 significant Safety Actions were taken proactively by the industry in 2024 as a direct result of AAIB investigations.

    The Annual Safety Review also contains an article on the categorisation of events reported on by the AAIB in 2024, it highlights some of the safety themes emerging from investigations into passenger transport events, GA fatal accidents and UAS events reported to AAIB in 2024.

    Crispin Orr, Chief Inspector of Air Accidents said “Commercial aviation remains one of the safest forms of public transport, with global accident rates continuing their long-term decline. Nevertheless, major accidents in Japan, Brazil, Kazakhstan, and the Republic of Korea in 2024 serve as a sobering reminder that safety must never be taken for granted. Thorough investigations into accidents and serious incidents continue to be needed to uncover remaining vulnerabilities.”

    Further comments from the Chief Inspector of Air Accidents can be found in the report foreword.

    Read the Annual Safety Review.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: In May, about 1.1 million foreign tourists visited Uzbekistan

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    TASHKENT, June 12 (Xinhua) — About 1.1 million foreign tourists visited Uzbekistan in May 2025. This figure broke the record of the previous month, when the number of tourists exceeded one million for the first time, the Narodnoye Slovo newspaper reported on Wednesday.

    “In the decrees and resolutions of the President of Uzbekistan aimed at developing tourism, such areas as attracting investment in the industry, expanding the visa-free regime and participation in international exhibitions and forums play an important role. All this makes Uzbekistan an increasingly attractive country for foreign tourists,” the publication writes.

    It is reported that in the future it is planned to continue work on further improving the tourism infrastructure, increasing the quality and diversification of services, and strengthening the reputation of Uzbekistan as a unique and competitive destination in the global tourism market.

    Let us recall that in April 2025, more than 1 million tourists from abroad visited Uzbekistan. Such statistics were published in May by the country’s Tourism Committee. –0–

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    June 12, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: President of Uzbekistan received the OSCE Chairman-in-Office

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Tashkent, June 12 /Xinhua/ — President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the current chairman of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen. This was reported on Thursday by the press service of the head of Uzbekistan.

    “President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the current Chairman of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland Elina Valtonen, who arrived in our country on an official visit,” the statement said.

    During the meeting, the parties discussed issues of strengthening practical cooperation between Uzbekistan and the OSCE and further expanding Uzbek-Finnish cooperation.

    “The development of constructive cooperation with the Organization on modernization of the national electoral system, ensuring freedom of the media, gender and youth issues, and the green agenda was noted with satisfaction. The importance of increasing attention to climate security and sustainable development issues was emphasized,” the statement said.

    It is noted that the agenda of Uzbek-Finnish relations was considered in detail, primarily in the trade, economic, investment and cultural-humanitarian spheres. An exchange of views on regional issues also took place and a schedule of upcoming events was considered. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: President of Uzbekistan meets with EBRD head

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Tashkent, June 11 (Xinhua) — Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Wednesday received a delegation of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) led by its President Odile Renaud-Basso, the presidential press service reported.

    “On June 11, on the eve of the third meeting of the Foreign Investors Council, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a delegation from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development headed by its President Odile Renaud-Basso,” the statement said.

    It is reported that issues of further expansion of strategic cooperation between Uzbekistan and this authoritative international financial institution were discussed.

    “We are pleased to note the expansion of the portfolio of joint projects: EBRD investments in Uzbekistan have already exceeded EUR 5.5 billion. Plans for the current year include attracting another EUR 1.1 billion, a significant portion of which will be directed to support the private sector,” the statement says. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Couple Indicted and Arrested for Marriage Fraud

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – A federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned an indictment on June 5, 2025, charging Shokir Kurbonovich Khalilov, from Uzbekistan, and Keily Maisonet-Ortiz, San Juan, with marriage fraud.

    According to court documents, from February 29, 2024, through on or about April 29, 2025, the defendants entered into a marriage for the purpose of evading any provision of the immigration laws of the United States. Shokir Kurbonovich Khalilov and Keily Maisonet-Ortiz obtained a marriage license and got married on March 13, 2024, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. On October of 2024 Maisonet-Ortiz submitted an I-130 Petition for Alien Relative in favor of defendant Shokir Kurbonovich Khalilov before the Department of Homeland Security and on the same date, Khalilov submitted a I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adult Status pursuant to his marriage to defendant Maisonet-Ortiz.

    The defendants are charged with conspiracy to commit marriage fraud and marriage fraud. Defendant Maisonet-Ortiz is scheduled for her initial court appearance today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Giselle López Soler of the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. Defendant Khalilov will have his initial court appearance next week. If convicted, the defendants face a sentence of up to five years in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

    U.S. Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow of the District of Puerto Rico; and Reggie Johnson, Chief Patrol Agent for the Ramey Sector of the US Border Patrol made the announcement.

    US Border Patrol is investigating the case.

    Assistant U.S. Attorney Emelina M. Agrait Barreto is prosecuting the case.

    An indictment is merely an allegation and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese vice premier attends opening ceremony of 2nd Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Chinese vice premier attends opening ceremony of 2nd Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange

    Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attends the opening ceremony of the second Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange and delivers a keynote speech, in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, June 11, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    CHENGDU, June 11 — Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang on Wednesday attended and delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the second Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange in Chengdu, Sichuan Province.

    Ding, who is also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China has been working with all parties to continuously implement the science and technology innovation cooperation plan under the Belt and Road Initiative, injecting strong impetus into the high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.

    He called for enhanced solidarity and cooperation, deeply implementing the International Science and Technology Cooperation Initiative, and promoting scientific and technological innovation to better benefit humanity.

    Ding called for efforts to further strengthen the open cooperation in scientific and technological innovation and jointly explore a new model of global scientific and technological cooperation that is mutually beneficial and leads to win-win outcomes. Moreover, he emphasized the importance of supporting relevant research institutions, universities, enterprises and think tanks of various countries to establish cooperation networks, and to work together to solve major scientific and technological problems.

    All parties should further promote the inclusive sharing of scientific and technological achievements, enhance the accessibility of science and technology, and make the achievements of scientific and technological innovation to better benefit all countries, especially those in the Global South, he said.

    All parties should further expand exchanges in science, technology and culture, strengthen innovation partnerships, and widely carry out various forms of exchanges such as mutual visits, student exchanges, technical training and academic conferences, he said.

    He urged further improvement of the global governance system for science and technology to properly address potential rule conflicts, social risks and ethical challenges brought by the development of science and technology. He also highlighted the need to oppose politicizing scientific and technological cooperation and overstretch the concept of security.

    Iran’s Vice-President of Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy Hossein Afshin, Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ramatov Achilbay Jumaniyazovich, and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Serbia Marina Ragus also attended and addressed the opening ceremony.

    About 1,500 people, including Chinese and international scientific and technological professionals, business leaders, government officials and representatives of international organizations, attended the opening ceremony.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese scientists introduced archaeometric methods to Uzbek teachers and students

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) — Northwest University (NWU, China) and the Silk Road International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage (Uzbekistan) recently jointly held a training course on archaeometric methods, according to the official website of NWU.

    The event was held in the Samarkand branch of the China-Central Asia Belt and Road Joint Laboratory for Human and Environmental Studies. Deputy Head of the Laboratory Lin Xue introduced the cadets to the principles of analysis in molecular paleontological methods and the latest achievements in their application in research in such areas as the economic and household model of ancient people inhabiting Central Asia, human migration and genetic evolution, the origin of domesticated animals and their distribution, etc.

    With the help of Chinese scientists, the cadets conducted practical training on preparing samples of animal remains found during archaeological excavations.

    After completion of the course, the laboratory’s scientific director, SZU professor Wang Jianxin, and the head of the Department of History and Cultural Heritage of the International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage Mastura Sidikova issued certificates of completion of training to the cadets.

    As Wang Jianxin stated, archaeometric methods can acquire rich historical and cultural information from archaeological remains. This training course helped participants gain a preliminary understanding of the basics and operational standards of archaeometrics.

    He expressed hope that the event would spark interest among cadets in archaeometry and archaeological research. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Air Astana is interested in strengthening its position in the Chinese market

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) — Air Astana is interested in strengthening its position in the Chinese market, Chief Executive Officer Peter Foster said Wednesday at a press conference in Guangzhou, southern China’s Guangdong Province, to mark the launch of its Guangzhou-Almaty route.

    The opening of the said air route is reported to be a new milestone for Air Astana in expanding its route network in China, writes the Zhuxinshe news agency.

    The Guangzhou-Almaty route is Air Astana’s fifth direct route between Kazakhstan and China and the airline’s first route connecting southern China and southern Kazakhstan.

    China is a strategically important market for Air Astana. The opening of the new route marks a very important step for the airline in expanding its route network in China, which is in line with its long-term growth objectives, said Peter Foster.

    Since the launch of the Almaty-Beijing route more than 20 years ago, Air Astana has been steadily expanding its route network in China. Currently, the airline’s aircraft, mainly Airbus A321LR, operate 23 flights weekly on five routes linking Kazakhstan and China, namely Almaty-Beijing, Almaty-Urumqi, Almaty-Sanya, Almaty-Guangzhou and Astana-Beijing. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Kyrgyzstan approves National Development Program for the Country until 2030

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BISHKEK, June 11 /Xinhua/ — Kyrgyzstan has approved the National Development Program for the country until 2030. The corresponding decree was signed by President Sadyr Japarov, the press service of the country’s Ministry of Economy and Commerce reported on Tuesday.

    “The program was approved in order to continue the course of large-scale reforms and ensure the country’s sustainable development in the context of new global and regional challenges,” the statement said.

    As noted, the program is a strategic document aimed at improving the well-being of citizens, achieving inclusive economic growth and ensuring social justice.

    The key targets of the program are as follows: increasing GDP per capita to USD 4,500, maintaining GDP at a level of at least USD 30 billion, and the average annual GDP growth rate at 8%, the country’s entry into the top 30 countries in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, improving the country’s ranking in the Human Development Index by 10 positions, maintaining unemployment at a level of no more than 5%, the volume of investment in fixed capital to GDP in 2030 should be at least 20%, and the size of the state external debt should be maintained at a level of up to 60% of GDP.

    The program focuses on four strategic development vectors: industrialization, agriculture and tourism, green energy, and turning Kyrgyzstan into a regional hub.

    The program also provides for reform of public administration and strategic planning, digitalization of the economy and services, development of human capital, support for small and medium-sized businesses, ensuring macroeconomic stability, measures for adaptation to climate change and increasing the resilience of ecosystems. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Human Rights Council to Hold its Fifty-Ninth Regular Session from 16 June to 9 July 2025

    Source: United Nations – Geneva

    The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its fifty-ninth regular session from 16 June to 9 July 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. 

    The session will open at 10 a.m. on Monday, 16 June under the presidency of Ambassador Jürg Lauber of Switzerland.  The opening will be addressed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, who will present his annual report.  The Council will be meeting in room XX of the Palais des Nations.

    Over almost four weeks, the Council will consider more than 60 reports presented by the Secretariat of the United Nations and the High Commissioner for Human Rights, human rights experts and other investigative bodies on numerous topics and relevant to the situation of human rights in more than 40 countries.  In total, the Council will hold 32 interactive dialogues. 

    During the session, the Council will hold interactive dialogues with the High Commissioner on his annual report under agenda item two; on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela under agenda item four; and on Ukraine and Colombia under agenda item 10. 

    The Council will hold enhanced interactive dialogues under agenda item two with  the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan and on the oral update of the Fact-Finding Mission on the human rights situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.  Under agenda item four, the Council will hold an enhanced interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, with the participation of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar.

    On climate change, the Council will hold its annual panel on the adverse impacts of climate change on human rights, followed by an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on climate change. The Council will also hold its annual panel on technical cooperation and capacity-building. 

    Under agenda item three, the Council will hold its annual panel discussion on women’s rights, and a panel on safe drinking water and sanitation.  It will also hold interactive dialogues on summary executions, freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, transnational corporations, education, health, leprosy (Hansen’s disease), sexual orientation and gender identity, migrants, internally displaced persons, prevention of genocide, trafficking, extreme poverty, discrimination against women and girls, violence against women and girls, judges and lawyers, and international solidarity.   

    The Council will also hear the presentation of the Secretary-General’s interim report on the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine, under agenda item 10. Further, it will hold interactive dialogues with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea and the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and in Israel, under agenda item two; and with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus and the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi under agenda item four. The Council will also hear oral updates from the Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan under agenda item two and from the Commission of Inquiry on Syria under agenda item four. 

    Additionally, the Council will hold interactive dialogues under agenda item seven with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, and under agenda item nine with the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.  Under agenda item 10, it will hold an interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Central African Republic. 

    The final outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review of 14 States will also be considered, namely those of Italy, El Salvador, Gambia, the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Fiji, San Marino, Kazakhstan, Angola, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Madagascar, Iraq, Slovenia, Egypt, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

    A detailed agenda and further information on the fifty-ninth session can be found on the session’s web page.  Reports to be presented are available here. All meetings of this session are broadcast on UN Web TV. 

    First Week of the Session

    The fifty-ninth regular session will open on Monday, 16 June under the presidency of Ambassador Jürg Lauber. After the opening, the Council will begin considerations under agenda item two, and the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, will present his annual report.  Subsequently, the Council will hold an enhanced interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, and an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea. This will be followed by an enhanced interactive dialogue on the oral update of the Fact-Finding Mission on the human rights situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. 

    On Tuesday, 17 June, the Council will hold an interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner’s annual report, followed by an interactive dialogue with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and in Israel.  At the end of the day, it will hear the presentation of an oral update by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan. 

    On Wednesday, 18 June, the Council will commence discussions under agenda item three on the promotion and protection of all human rights, holding interactive dialogues with the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, and the Special Rapporteur on freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, which will conclude on Thursday, 19 June. This will be followed by interactive dialogues with the Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises, the Special Rapporteur on the right to education, and the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. 

    On Friday, 20 June, the Council will hold interactive dialogues with the Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy (Hansen’s disease) and their family members, the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, and the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons. 

    Second Week of the Session

    In its second week, the Council will conclude its interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons on Monday, 23 June.  It will then hold interactive dialogues with the Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide, the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children, and the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights.

    The Council will start Tuesday, 24 June, with the first part of its annual discussion on women’s rights, focusing on gender-based violence against women and girls in conflict, post-conflict and humanitarian settings.  This will be followed by an interactive dialogue with the Working Group on discrimination against women and girls.  In the afternoon, the second part of the annual discussion on women’s rights will be held, focusing on the commemoration of the International Day of Women in Diplomacy and on overcoming barriers to women’s leadership in peace processes.

    On Wednesday, 25 June, the Council will hold interactive dialogues with the Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, its causes and consequences, the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, and the Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity. 

    The Council will start Thursday, 26 June, with a panel discussion on the realisation of the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation, followed by the presentation of reports under agenda item three.  In the afternoon, it will start its consideration of reports under agenda item four on human rights situations that require the Council’s attention, hearing the presentation of an oral update by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic, followed by interactive dialogues with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus, and on the oral update of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi. 

    On Friday, 27 June, the Council will hold an enhanced interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, and the oral update of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar.  This will be followed by an interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner’s report on the situation of human rights in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, and the presentation of the High Commissioner’s oral update on the situation of human rights in Nicaragua.

    Third Week of the Session

    The Council will begin its third week on Monday, 30 June, with its annual panel discussion on the adverse impacts of climate change on human rights, focusing on facilitating just transitions in the context of addressing the impacts of climate change on human rights.  This will be followed by an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change.  It will then hear the presentation of the report of the Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises on the thirteenth session of the Forum on Business and Human Rights under agenda item five on human rights bodies and mechanisms.

    The Council will next start its consideration under item six of the outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review of Italy, El Salvador, Gambia, the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Fiji, San Marino, Kazakhstan, Angola, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Madagascar, Iraq, Slovenia, Egypt, Bosnia and Herzegovina, which will conclude at the end of the day on Wednesday, 2 July. 

    On Thursday, 3 July, the Council will hold an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, under agenda item seven on the human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories.  This will be followed by an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, under agenda item nine on racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related forms of intolerance. 

    In the afternoon, the Council will begin discussions under item 10 on technical assistance and capacity-building, with interactive dialogues on the oral presentation of the High Commissioner regarding his Office’s periodic report on the situation of human rights in Ukraine, and on the interim report of the Secretary-General on the situation of human rights in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine.  This will be followed by an interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner’s report on the enhancement of technical assistance and capacity-building to assist Colombia in the implementation of the recommendations made by the Commission for the Clarification of Truth, Coexistence and Non-Repetition. 

    On Friday, 4 July, the Council will hold its annual panel discussion on technical cooperation and capacity-building, focusing on the role of technical cooperation and capacity-building in strengthening national structures which play a role in promoting and safeguarding human rights, particularly national human rights institutions and national mechanisms for implementation, reporting and follow-up. 

    This will be followed by an interactive dialogue on the oral update of the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Central African Republic.

    In the afternoon, the Council will hear the presentation of the report of the High Commissioner relating to cooperation with Georgia.  It will then start taking action on draft resolutions and decisions. 

    Fourth Week of the Session

    The final week of the Council will be devoted to taking action on draft resolutions and decisions and the appointment of a member of the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development and a member of the Working Group on arbitrary detention.  The session will conclude on Wednesday, 9 July.

    The Human Rights Council

    The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system, made up of 47 States, which is responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe.  The Council was created by the United Nations General Assembly on 15 March 2006 with the main purpose of addressing situations of human rights violations and making recommendations on them.

    The composition of the Human Rights Council at its fifty-ninth session is as follows: Albania (2026); Algeria (2025); Bangladesh (2025); Belgium (2025); Benin (2027); Bolivia (2027); Brazil (2026); Bulgaria (2026); Burundi (2026); Chile (2025); China (2026); Colombia (2027); Costa Rica (2025); Côte d’Ivoire (2026); Cuba (2026); Cyprus (2027); Czechia (2027); Democratic Republic of the Congo (2027); Dominican Republic (2026); Ethiopia (2027); France (2026); Gambia (2027); Georgia (2025); Germany (2025); Ghana (2026); Iceland (2027); Indonesia (2026); Japan (2026); Kenya (2027); Kuwait (2026); Kyrgyzstan (2025); Malawi (2026); Maldives (2025); Marshall Islands (2027); Mexico (2027); Morocco (2025); Netherlands (2026); North Macedonia (2027); Qatar (2027); Republic of Korea (2027); Romania (2025); South Africa (2025); Spain (2027); Sudan (2025); Switzerland (2027); Thailand (2027); and Viet Nam (2025).

    The term of membership of each State expires in the year indicated in parentheses.

    The President of the Human Rights Council in 2025 is Jürg Lauber (Switzerland).  The four Vice-Presidents are Tareq Md Ariful Islam (Bangladesh), Razvan Rusu (Romania), Claudia Puentes Julio (Chile), and Paul Empole Losoko Efambe (Democratic Republic of the Congo).  Mr. Efambe also serves as Rapporteur of the Geneva-based body. 

    The dates and venue of the fifty-ninth session are subject to change.

    Information on the fifty-ninth session can be found here, including the annotated agenda and the reports to be presented.

    For further information, please contact Pascal Sim (simp@un.org), Matthew Brown (matthew.brown@un.org) and David Díaz Martín (david.diazmartin@un.org)

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: With the support of the European Union, OSCE concludes “Training of Trainers” course for female officers of Tajikistan’s Border Troops

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  • MIL-OSI Security: 20,000 malicious IPs and domains taken down in INTERPOL infostealer crackdown

    Source: Interpol (news and events)

    11 June 2025

    SINGAPORE – More than 20,000 malicious IP addresses or domains linked to information stealers have been taken down in an INTERPOL-coordinated operation against cybercriminal infrastructure.

    During Operation Secure (January – April 2025) law enforcement agencies from 26 countries worked to locate servers, map physical networks and execute targeted takedowns.

    Ahead of the operation, INTERPOL cooperated with private-sector partners Group-IB, Kaspersky and Trend Micro to produce Cyber Activity Reports, sharing critical intelligence with cyber teams across Asia. These coordinated efforts resulted in the takedown of 79 per cent of identified suspicious IP addresses.

    Participating countries reported the seizure of 41 servers and over 100 GB of data, as well as the arrest of 32 suspects linked to illegal cyber activities.

    What are infostealers?

    Infostealer malware is a primary tool for gaining unauthorized access to organizational networks. This type of malicious software extracts sensitive data from infected devices, often referred to as bots. The stolen information typically includes browser credentials, passwords, cookies, credit card details and cryptocurrency wallet data.

    Additionally, logs harvested by infostealers are increasingly traded on the cybercriminal underground and are frequently used as a gateway for further attacks. These logs often enable initial access for ransomware deployments, data breaches, and cyber-enabled fraud schemes such as Business Email Compromise (BEC).

    Following the operation, authorities notified over 216,000 victims and potential victims so they could take immediate action – such as changing passwords, freezing accounts, or removing unauthorized access.

    Operational highlights

    Vietnamese police arrested 18 suspects, seizing devices from their homes and workplaces. The group’s leader was found with over VND 300 million (USD 11,500) in cash, SIM cards and business registration documents, pointing to a scheme to open and sell corporate accounts.

    As part of their respective enforcement efforts under Operation Secure, house raids were carried out by authorities in Sri Lanka and Nauru. These actions led to the arrest of 14 individuals – 12 in Sri Lanka and two in Nauru – as well as the identification of 40 victims.

    The Hong Kong Police analysed over 1,700 pieces of intelligence provided by INTERPOL and identified 117 command-and-control servers hosted across 89 internet service providers. These servers were used by cybercriminals as central hubs to launch and manage malicious campaigns, including phishing, online fraud and social media scams.

    Neal Jetton, INTERPOL’s Director of Cybercrime, said:

    “INTERPOL continues to support practical, collaborative action against global cyber threats. Operation Secure has once again shown the power of intelligence sharing in disrupting malicious infrastructure and preventing large-scale harm to both individuals and businesses.”

    Notes to editors

    Operation Secure is a regional initiative organized under the Asia and South Pacific Joint Operations Against Cybercrime (ASPJOC) Project.

    Participating countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Fiji, Hong Kong (China), India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Korea (Rep of), Laos, Macau (China), Malaysia, Maldives, Nauru, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Vanuatu, Vietnam.
     

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  • MIL-OSI China: Wang Zifei, Hu Kai continue golden runs at ISSF World Cup

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    China’s Wang Zifei and Hu Kai extended their winning streaks in the women’s 10m air rifle and men’s 10m air pistol events respectively, each capturing their third individual gold medal of the season at the ISSF World Cup in Munich.

    At 18, world record holder Wang delivered a stunning qualification performance, breaking both the junior and overall qualification world records with a score of 637.9 to advance to the final.

    In the final, Wang stayed composed and consistent, delivering a series of high 10s. A decisive 10.9 shot near the end gave her a slim lead, allowing her to narrowly defeat South Korea’s Kwon Eun-ji by 0.1 point with a final score of 252.7. India’s Elavenil Valarivan claimed the bronze medal. Fellow Chinese shooter Han Jiayu secured sixth place.

    The win marked Wang’s third straight World Cup gold in the women’s 10m air rifle, keeping her unbeaten record in the event this season after victories in Buenos Aires and Lima. She currently holds all four individual women’s 10m air rifle records over senior and junior categories in this discipline.

    In the men’s 10m air pistol, 23-year-old Hu led qualification with 588 points, but faced stiff competition in the final from Kazakhstan’s Valeriy Rakhimzhan and Christian Reitz of Germany. Hu had a slow start in the final but regained momentum with a series of high-scoring shots, including several over 10.5, to move into medal contention.

    With two shots remaining, Hu responded with a 10.5 and a 10.4 to edge ahead. The Kazakh shooter, who had led most of the contest, closed with a 9.9 and had to settle for silver with 241.9. Reitz took bronze.

    The victory marked Hu’s third straight gold of the season in the event, keeping his unbeaten record in 2025. Another Chinese shooter, Olympic champion Xie Yu, finished fifth.

    With two gold medals on the first competition day, China leads the medal table in Munich, followed by Kazakhstan and South Korea.

    The ISSF World Cup will continue on Wednesday with the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions final and the women’s 25m pistol final. 

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The President of Uzbekistan noted the importance of expanding mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia in the energy sector

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Tashkent, June 11 /Xinhua/ — The President of Uzbekistan noted the importance of expanding mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia in the energy sector, the press service of the head of Uzbekistan reported on Tuesday.

    “On June 10, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak, who arrived in our country to participate in the fourth Tashkent Investment Forum,” the statement said.

    “At the beginning of the meeting, Alexander Novak conveyed greetings and best wishes from Russian President Vladimir Putin to the head of our state, and also congratulated him on the successful holding of the forum,” the statement said.

    It is noted that issues of practical implementation of the agreements reached during the state visit to Uzbekistan in May last year and other contacts at the highest level were discussed.

    As reported, special attention was paid to expanding mutually beneficial partnership in the energy sector, accelerating joint oil and gas projects, and further developing cooperation in the field of peaceful nuclear energy. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    June 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: The President of Uzbekistan took part in the plenary session of the Tashkent International Investment Forum

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Tashkent, June 11 /Xinhua/ — President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the plenary session of the fourth Tashkent International Investment Forum. This was reported on Tuesday by the press service of the head of Uzbekistan.

    “On June 10, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the plenary session of the fourth Tashkent International Investment Forum, which was held at the capital’s International Congress Center,” the statement said.

    As reported, the President of Uzbekistan began his speech at the forum with a brief analysis of the current situation in the world. It was noted that today geopolitical processes are rapidly changing, threats to global security and sustainable development are increasing.

    It is noted that the head of Uzbekistan emphasized the importance of resolving regional conflicts and problems exclusively through diplomatic means, based on the norms and principles of international law, consistent with UN resolutions.

    The leader of Uzbekistan called for the creation of an investment environment that will not only allow for profit, but will also serve as a solid foundation that elevates the value of a person, ensuring his vital interests and the development of society.

    “He specifically focused on Uzbekistan’s achievements in ensuring economic development. Over the past 8 years, the country’s GDP has doubled. The goal is to bring this figure to $200 billion by 2030. In 2024, the volume of investments reached $35 billion, and exports – $27 billion,” the report says. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    June 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI China: Events to mark Int’l Day for Dialogue among Civilizations held at UN

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Actors perform martial arts during an art performance at the UN headquarters in New York, June 9, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    A series of events was held on Monday at UN Headquarters in New York to commemorate the first anniversary of the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations.

    The events included a thematic dialogue titled “Promoting dialogue among civilizations, strengthening global solidarity and cooperation,” which was organized by the permanent missions to the United Nations of China, Egypt, Peru, Spain and Uzbekistan as well as the UN Alliance of Civilizations.

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivered a video message at the thematic dialogue. In his message, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, noted that dialogue among civilizations is a bond of peace, a driver for development, and a bridge of friendship, saying that it is high time to promote dialogue among civilizations.

    He called for efforts to uphold equality and promote intercultural exchange.

    UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in his message that dialogue is essential for building bridges of understanding and trust, noting “This International Day is a call to action — to listen, to speak, to connect.”

    Calling for recommitment to the ideals and principles of the United Nations Charter, UN General Assembly President Philemon Yang said, “Let us celebrate the unity and diversity of civilizations, and promote tolerance, dialogue and inclusiveness toward a better world for all.”

    UN under-secretary-general and high representative for the UN Alliance of Civilizations Miguel Angel Moratinos, along with senior diplomats from Egypt, Peru, Spain, and Uzbekistan, also stressed the importance of dialogue among civilizations.

    Another event, an art performance, titled “Beyond borders: Weaving cultures through artistic expressions,” featured performances of music, dance and martial arts, highlighting humanity’s common aspirations for harmonious development.

    Proposed by China and co-sponsored by over 80 countries, a resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly last year designates June 10 as the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations. 

    MIL OSI China News –

    June 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese vice premier meets with foreign guests attending Belt and Road conference

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Chinese vice premier meets with foreign guests attending Belt and Road conference

    CHENGDU, June 10 — Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang on Tuesday held separate meetings with several foreign guests who are in China to attend the second Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange in Chengdu, Sichuan Province.

    When meeting with Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Serbia Marina Ragus, Ding, who is also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China is willing to work with Serbia to implement the important consensus reached between the two heads of state, support each other’s major concerns and core interests, deepen high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, transform sci-tech innovation cooperation into a new growth point for bilateral relations, and promote further achievements in the construction of a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era.

    Ragus said that Serbia highly values its friendship with China, adheres firmly to the one-China principle, and is willing to strengthen practical cooperation with China in such fields as investment, the economy and trade, and science and technology, with the aim of building a community with a shared future between the two countries.

    When meeting with Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ramatov Achilbay Jumaniyazovich, Ding said China is ready to work with Uzbekistan to consolidate their political mutual trust and long-standing friendship, deepen their alignment of development strategies, and promote in-depth, substantive cooperation in areas such as connectivity, the economy and trade, and sci-tech innovation under the framework of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.

    Ramatov said that Uzbekistan is willing to deepen practical cooperation with China under the guidance of the strategic consensus reached between the two heads of state, and to promote the continuous development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

    When meeting with Iran’s Vice-President of Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy Hossein Afshin, Ding said that guided by the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, China is willing to make joint efforts with Iran to implement the China-Iran comprehensive cooperation plan well, promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and further tap the cooperation potential in the field of science and technology to bring more tangible benefits to the people of the two countries.

    Afshin said that Iran attaches great importance to the development of bilateral relations with China and is willing to enhance its people-to-people bonds with the country, promote the implementation of the comprehensive cooperation plan, and make new progress in sci-tech cooperation.

    MIL OSI China News –

    June 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Impact of national restrictions on strategic autonomy and uranium supply in the EU – E-001097/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    A diversified uranium supply is important for enhancing security of supply in the nuclear sector. As per EU Treaties, the Commission cannot take a position on national policies for the use of their natural uranium resources when compliant with the applicable Euratom legislation[1].

    The global uranium market is diversified, with many suppliers available[2]. However, the EU currently does not mine uranium in its territory. Given the good level of cooperation with our international partners[3] and the characteristics of the global market, we do not consider there is a significant risk as regards the natural uranium supply to the EU.

    In line with the recently adopted Roadmap towards ending Russian energy imports[4] and the REPowerEU plan[5], the Commission is holding regular exchanges with uranium producing countries to secure further alternative sources of uranium. The Euratom Supply Agency has recommended that Member States and market actors should increase indigenous sources of supply.

    The Commission regularly reviews the list of critical raw materials and assesses any potential gaps. The Commission plans to update the list of critical raw materials by 24 May 2027[6].

    The Euratom Supply Agency concludes uranium supply contracts and monitors the nuclear supply market to maintain regular and equitable supply of nuclear materials (ores, source material and special fissile material) for all users in the European Atomic Energy Community[7].

    • [1] Art.2 let. d) and Chapter 6 of the Euratom Treaty.
    • [2] In 2023, the majority of uranium supplies to the EU came from Canada (33%), Russia (23%) and Kazakhstan (21%). Euratom Supply Agency — Annual Report 2023, p.13 (https://euratom-supply.ec.europa.eu/document/download/29018562-122c-4818-8774-2424fc029bf6_en?filename=ESA%20Annual%20Report%202023%20-%20Final%20draft.pdf). Australia and Uzbekistan have also become notable suppliers with 2.55% and 1,9% of import share respectively.
    • [3] e.g. Canada, Australia, and others.
    • [4] https://energy.ec.europa.eu/document/download/d681d15f-ceca-4b20-bcc2-b84334a8fc0e_en?filename=Roadmap%20towards%20ending%20Russian%20energy%20imports.pdf.
    • [5] Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions REPowerEU Plan (SWD(2022) 230 final).
    • [6] Art. 4 of the Critical Raw Materials Act. Available at: Regulation (EU) 2024/1252 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=OJ:L_202401252).
    • [7] Ch. 6 of the Euratom Treaty and Council Decision of 12 February 2008 establishing Statutes for the Euratom Supply Agency (2008/114/EC, Euratom).
    Last updated: 10 June 2025

    MIL OSI Europe News –

    June 11, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Welch Slams Trump Administration’s Request to Rescind Over $9 Billion in Federally Appropriated Funds

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont)
    WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) tonight took to the Senate floor to slam the Trump Administration’s reckless request to rescind $9.4 billion in Fiscal Years (FY) 2024 and 2025 Congressionally-appropriated funds, which provide vital support to Americans through public broadcasting and radio networks and promote U.S. global leadership.  
    In his remarks, Senator Welch emphasized how rescinding these funds will put American lives at risk, damage security alliances and global partnerships, and erode Congress’s constitutional authority over appropriations. 
    “The President likes to talk about his historic mandate. He did win—it was 2 million votes out of 152 million cast. It was a small margin of victory, the smallest by a Republican presidential candidate since the 1900s. My point here is not so much the size of the ‘mandate.’ Whatever the ‘mandate,’ a President should embrace the responsibility that he or she has to the entire country, and that includes folks who didn’t vote for him,” said Senator Welch.  
    “I do not believe even those who did were voting to risk their lives and their children’s lives by cutting funds to stop the spread of Ebola, or measles, or West Nile virus. This wasn’t a mandate to shut down programs to defend democracy where it’s under assault. This was not a vote to withdraw from UNICEF. This was not a vote, necessarily, to turn our back on the world’s refugees, including in particular, Afghan refugees who saved lives of our men and women in uniform.” 
    Senator Welch concluded: “Of course, Article I gives to the Congress the power to tax and the power to spend. And it is absolutely essential we do that carefully and wisely because our constituents are the ones who are going to pay the bill through taxes we assess, and they are the ones who are going to receive the benefits through appropriations we make. But to abdicate that power—which is essentially what this rescission would accommodate for the executive—is to turn over that power to the President. And it’s not just a matter of it being this President—it’s any President. In order for us to meet our responsibilities, we have to adhere to our constitutional responsibility under Article I. We are the ones who are subject to the will of the people—in the House every two years, in the Senate every six years—to account for how we tax and how we spend. Let’s not dodge by delegating that power to the executive.” 
    Watch Senator Welch’s full speech below: 
    The following programs would be eliminated or drastically reduced if the Trump Administration’s request for recissions are approved: 
    A cut of $1.1B for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. 
    A cut of $500 million for Global Health Programs, for activities to protect child and maternal health, combat HIV/AIDS, and other infectious diseases.  
    A cut of $800 million for assistance for refugees, like those fleeing genocide in Darfur and Burma. 
    A cut of $83 million for programs to support democracy, through organizations like the International Republican Institute, the National Democratic Institute, and Freedom House, which have always received strong bipartisan support.  
    A cut of $1.65 billion for the Economic Support Fund, which funds economic assistance for Jordan, Egypt, Indonesia, Lebanon, and scores of other programs that combat corruption, transnational money laundering and terrorist financing, human and wildlife trafficking, and that build markets for U.S. exports.     
    A cut of $460 million for assistance for Georgia, Armenia, Macedonia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and the other former Soviet Republics.  
    A cut of $496 million for international disaster assistance that provides life-saving aid for victims of natural and man-made disasters, from earthquakes and hurricanes to armed conflicts. 
    A cut of $202 million for specialized agencies, including for the United States’ contribution to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). 
    Senator Welch has been a leading voice in pushing back against the Trump Administration’s unlawful efforts to dismantle vital programs and terminate billions of dollars in life-saving aid. Following the so-called “Department of Government Efficiency,” or DOGE’s, unlawful firings of over 5,500 U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employees, Senator Welch demanded answers from the State Department on DOGE’s actions that directly violate funds appropriated by Congress through the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Department of State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act.   
    In April, Senator Welch spoke on the Senate Floor on how President Trump’s January 20th Executive Order suspending admission to the United States for Afghan refugees has left vulnerable families stranded and abandoned thousands who face persecution. In his remarks, the Senator urged Congress to expedite the resettlement of Afghan refugees, many of whom worked with, and for, the U.S. government, our diplomats, and our intelligence officers.   
    Learn more about Senator Welch’s work by visiting his website or by following him on social media.  

    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 11, 2025
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