ASTANA, Nov 10 (Kazinform/APP) : The Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) officially inaugurated its headquarters in Astana on November 8. Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk attended the ceremony, Kazinform News Agency cites Kazakhstan’s Finance Ministry.
Finance Minister of Kazakhstan Madi Takiyev and EFSD Managing Director Andrey Shirokov cut the ribbon to mark the official launch of the new office.
The new headquarters will serve as the Fund’s central operational and analytical hub, strengthening the EAEF’s role as a key platform for financial stabilization and development in the Eurasian region.
The event also featured a presentation outlining the Fund’s priorities and near-term projects.
Representatives from EFSD member countries and Kazakhstan’s government agencies were in attendance.
Established in 2009, the EFSD is a regional financial mechanism designed to promote economic and financial resilience among the member states: Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan.
As Kazinform reported on June 12, 2025, the Senate of the Kazakh Parliament approved the law amending the Treaty on the establishment of the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD).
EFSD opens headquarters in Astana
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a review meeting regarding cashless economy.
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ISLAMABAD: November 10 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a review meeting regarding cashless economy. APP/TZD
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a review meeting regarding cashless economy.
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First train carrying Kazakh wheat arrives in Armenia
ASTANA, Nov 10 (Kazinform/APP) : The first train carrying Kazakh wheat arrived at the railway station of Ayrum in Armenia. The event marks the opening of a new transit route through Azerbaijan, reports a Kazinform News Agency correspondent.
Kazakhstan dispatched 15 railcars carrying 1,000 tonnes of wheat as a pilot shipment to test the efficiency of the new logistics route. The train followed the route Kazakhstan – Russia – Azerbaijan – Georgia – Armenia.
At Ayrum station, the train was met by Bolat Imanbayev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Armenia; Tobylbek Omarov, Managing Director of Kazakh National Company Food Corporation; Davit Khudatyan, Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure; and Arman Khojoyan, Deputy Minister of Economy of Armenia.
“This is a historic event. We are welcoming the first train carrying Kazakh wheat, the delivery of which became possible thanks to high-level agreements reached during the official visit of the President of Kazakhstan to Armenia in April last year. Today’s event is a vivid confirmation of the dynamic development of bilateral relations. Kazakhstan stands ready to continue grain supplies on a regular and mutually beneficial basis,” pointed out Ambassador Bolat Imanbayev.
In turn, Tobylbek Omarov added that Kazakhstan actively exports wheat to regional partners such as Azerbaijan and Georgia and now plans to expand supplies to Armenia. He noted that the new route enables more cost-efficient transportation, significantly reducing delivery costs. According to him, Kazakhstan plans to organize monthly shipments of 15,000–20,000 tonnes of wheat to Armenia by the end of this year.
Earlier, the train carrying Kazakh wheat to Armenia arrived in Baku. Speaking during a press statement with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on October 21, President Ilham Aliyev announced that Azerbaijan has lifted all restrictions on the transit of goods to Armenia that had been in place since the occupation.
Punjab Ombudsman ensures release of Rs10.56m payments for stationery suppliers
Chief Minister Sarfaraz Ahmad Bugti called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
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Azerbaijan Army holds military oath-taking ceremonies
BAKU, Nov 10 (AZERTAC/APP) : In accordance with the training plan for 2025 approved by Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, the military oath-taking ceremonies for young soldiers were held in the Azerbaijan Army on November 9, the Ministry of Defense told AZERTAC.
The ceremonies were declared open after the battle flags were brought to the parade grounds in accompaniment of military orchestras.
First, the memory of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, and Martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for Azerbaijan, was honored with observing a minute of silence. Then the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was performed.
The young soldiers solemnly took the military oath and promised to be loyal to the Motherland.
Representatives of the Ministry of Defense and commanders of military units spoke at the events and congratulated the young soldiers on this significant occasion and urged them to remain loyal to the Motherland, the state, and the Commander-in-Chief, to serve as exemplary soldiers, to thoroughly learn the secrets of weapons and equipment, to constantly improve combat training, to precisely and promptly fulfill orders of the command staff, and to always be prepared to defend Azerbaijani lands. It was emphasized that the coincidence of the oath-taking ceremony with November 9 — the State Flag Day — is especially valuable and memorable for the personnel, making this day a double celebration for them.
The parents of the young soldiers expressed their pride in their children’s honorable service to Motherland and thanked the head of state and the leadership of the Ministry of Defense for providing necessary conditions. Then servicemen solemnly marched in front of the grandstand.
At the end, concert programs dedicated to the oath-taking ceremony and November 9 — the State Flag Day — were organized for the personnel.
A young artisan shapes clay into small pots on a pottery wheel with the guidance of a potter during the Ten-Day annual folk festival “Lok Mela 2025” at Lok Virsa.
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ISLAMABAD: November 10 – Folk artists from Chitral and Kalash perform their traditional songs with music at the Ten-Day annual folk festival “Lok Mela 2025” at Lok Virsa. APP/IFD/MAF/TZD/SSH
GCWUS hosts auditions for stage performance
Nearly 15,000 libraries serve over 12 million readers in Uzbekistan
TASHKENT, Nov 10 (UzA/APP) : According to the National Statistics Committee, as of January 1, 2025, 14,999 libraries were operating across Uzbekistan. These libraries collectively hold 85 million copies of books and magazines.
The total number of library users has reached 12.8 million people. Among them, 31.6% are children under 14, 45.9% are adolescents aged 15-24, and 22.6% are citizens aged 25 and older.
The statistics cover all types of libraries nationwide, including those within educational institutions, information resource centers under local authorities, and information and library centers affiliated with various ministries, departments, and organizations.