Dossier
Central Asian countries
Coverage of Central Asian countries in the Nexus archive.
- Pakistan’s trade with Central Asia faces snags
Pakistan’s exports to five Central Asian countries (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) fell by 8.62% year-on-year in the first 10 months of 2025-26, driven by the closure of the Afghanistan land route. Exports via Iran remain limited due to distance, while Uzbekistan’s transit trade agreement with Pakistan saw a 38.27% increase in exports, offsetting declines in other countries.
- Kyrgyzstan Elected to UN Security Council For First Time In Country’s History
Kyrgyzstan was elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the first time in its history. It is the second Central Asian country to achieve this, supported by neighbors, Turkiye, and Muslim states.