Azerbaijan
Estonia to open Embassy in Azerbaijan
Estonia plans to open its embassy in Azerbaijan next year. This was announced by Estonia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Margus Tsahkna, on his social media page X.
Source: 1news.az
Azerbaijan successfully represented at the World Cuisine Festival in France
Azerbaijan was showcased at the Les Papilles du Monde festival in La Rochelle, organized by the Union of Associations and supported by the Azerbaijani Embassy in France and Aysel Jafarzadeh. The event highlighted culinary and cultural heritage through traditional cuisine.Azerbaijan's booth and presentation received great interest at the festival, which included embassies and representatives from various countries in France.
Source: 1news.az
Eduard Mamedov wins two gold medals at the World Championship in Abu Dhabi
World and European kickboxing champion Eduard Mamedov won two gold medals at the WAKO World Kickboxing Championship in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from November 21 to 30. Competing in the Master Class category, Mamedov claimed gold in both the Light Contact and Kick Light disciplines, defeating athletes from the UK, Portugal, Italy, Sweden, and Canada. This marks his 10th world title under the WAKO version.
Source: report.az
Kazakhstan
Gennady Golovkin officially elected President of World Boxing
Gennady Golovkin has been officially elected as the president of World Boxing at the organization’s Congress in Rome. He becomes the first Kazakhstani to lead an international sports federation. His term will last for three years, as reported by the National Olympic Committee.
Source: zakon.kz
Kazakhstan and UAE strengthen strategic ties with expanding Investment and Tech Cooperation
The UAE continues to be one of Kazakhstan’s top investors, with over $1.3 billion invested in the last decade, as highlighted during the 10th Kazakhstan-UAE Intergovernmental Commission meeting on November 25. This marks a significant advancement in enhancing digital, technological, and economic collaboration between the two countries.
Source: astanatimes.com
Kazakh Cultural Center opens in Belgium
A new Kazakh Cultural Center has been inaugurated in Brussels, providing a permanent space for Kazakh expatriates in Europe to learn the Kazakh language, reconnect with national traditions, and strengthen cultural ties. This initiative is a major step in supporting the diaspora and promoting Kazakhstan’s cultural influence globally. Ambassador Roman Vassilenko emphasized the center’s strategic role in preserving the Kazakh language, traditions, and cultural identity for future generations.
Source: astanatimes.com
Kyrgyzstan
Operator from Kyrgyzstan wins "Diamond Butterfly" film award
The first ceremony of the international "Diamond Butterfly" film award took place at the "Workshop '12'" theater of Nikita Mikhalkov in Moscow. The Best Cinematographer award went to Talant Akynbekov from Kyrgyzstan for his work on the film "Black, Red, Yellow."
Source: 24.kg
Kyrgyz scientists created World-Class AI for Plant Monitoring
A new study by a group of Kyrgyz scientists, led by Professor Dmitry Mikhaylov from Kyrgyz National University KNU, was published by the leading global scientific publisher Springer Nature. The project, supported by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime UNODC, is being discussed as a technological breakthrough for plant monitoring systems worldwide.
Source: 24.kg
Izat Ratbekov from Kyrgyzstan wins World Billiards Cup
Izat Ratbekov from Kyrgyzstan became the champion of the World Billiards Cup "Power of Siberia," as announced by his wife. The tournament, held from November 21 to 23 in Novosibirsk, featured 135 top athletes from 10 countries. In the final, Ratbekov defeated four-time world champion Yosef Abramov to claim victory.
Source: 24.kg
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan and Japan discuss cooperation in justice sector
On November 27, 2025, a significant meeting took place in Tokyo, led by Uzbekistan's Ministry of Justice, focusing on enhancing cooperation in administrative procedures and the legal framework of governance. Japanese parliament member Keisuke Suzuki also attended the event. During the meeting, Suzuki highlighted his official visit to Uzbekistan in May 2025 as Japan’s Minister of Justice, praising the results and agreements reached during that visit.
Source: uzdaily.uz
Uzcosmos and STAR VISION sign memorandum on space technologies
Uzcosmos Agency and STAR VISION have signed a strategic memorandum to develop artificial satellite technologies and space applications, as reported by the agency's press service. The parties agreed to implement joint projects, expand scientific and technological cooperation, and collaborate with universities and companies. As part of the agreement, STAR VISION will name one of its hyperspectral satellites "Samarkand-2028" and support the International Astronautical Congress IAC 2028 to be held in Uzbekistan.
Source: uzdaily.uz
Uzbekistani Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov wins World Chess Cup in Goa
Uzbekistani grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov won the World Chess Cup, securing victory in the final held in Goa, India. In the decisive match, he triumphed in a tiebreak against Chinese player Wei Yi, achieving a historic success. Over 200 players from around the world participated in the tournament, and in the second round of the tiebreak, Sindarov won 1.5:0.5 to claim the World Cup title.
Source: uzdaily.uz
