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Central Asia-Russia Summit: Strengthening Trade Amid Growing Partnerships

10/11/2025

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At the second Central Asia-Russia summit in Dushanbe on October 10, 2025, Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev urged stronger ties with Russia and cited a $28 billion trade volume in 2024, proposing enhanced transport cooperation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin called for increased trade and investment, expressing dissatisfaction with current levels relative to Belarus.
The summit underscored regional stability as Central Asian states diversify partnerships with China and the European Union.

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At the second Central Asia-Russia summit in Dushanbe on October 10, 2025, Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev urged stronger ties with Russia and cited a $28 billion trade volume in 2024, proposing enhanced transport cooperation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin called for increased trade and investment, expressing dissatisfaction with current levels relative to Belarus.
The summit underscored regional stability as Central Asian states diversify partnerships with China and the European Union.