China's high-quality development:  Creating certainty amid uncertain times

Shorouk Express The world economy feels shaky these days. Supply chains break, tech rivalries heat up, and political tensions rise. It’s hard to know what comes next. China’s answer to this uncertainty is creating its own stability through high-quality development – building a stronger and more innovation-driven economy at home. The strategy is clear: When external…

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Kazakhstan, EU hold talks on Middle Corridor development

Shorouk Express ASTANA, Kazakhstan, October 21. Kazakhstan and the European Union held talks on enhancing the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (the Middle Corridor), Trend reports via the Kazakhstan’s MFA. The discussion took place during a ministerial meeting focused on advancing infrastructure cooperation between Central Asia, Eastern Partnership countries, Türkiye, and the EU in Luxembourg. Kazakhstan…

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President Ilham Aliyev discusses Lachin’s development at CIS Heads of State Council Meeting

Shorouk Express DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, October 10. During a limited-format meeting of the CIS Heads of State Council, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev addressed the strengthening of cooperation in the humanitarian sphere and highlighted the development of Lachin, Trend reports. The head of state noted: “At today’s meeting, I would like to touch upon enhancing cooperation…

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UN-Habitat announces job opening for urban development consultant

Shorouk Express BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 19.​ The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has published a job announcement seeking a consultant for its urban development initiatives, Trend reports. The position, based in Nairobi, was posted on August 12, 2025. The consultant will be responsible for analyzing data and finalizing methodology documents for the New Urban…

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IAEA showcases SMRs for sustainable development at LLDC3 conference in Turkmenistan

Shorouk Express AWAZA, Turkmenistan, August 7. On the sidelines of the 3rd UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) in Awaza, Turkmenistan, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) presented its initiative on the use of small modular reactors (SMRs) to support sustainable development, Trend reports. During the session, an IAEA representative highlighted the potential of…

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