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Tashkent, Aug. 14 /Xinhua/ — The 8th Central Asian expert forum "Central Asia – a common space of trust, security and sustainable development" began its work in Tashkent on Thursday, the National News Agency of Uzbekistan /UzA/ reported.

The event reportedly aims to create a platform for a comprehensive discussion of the current state and prospects of regional cooperation in Central Asia.

It is noted that specific recommendations and measures for promoting multifaceted interaction and cooperation will be developed within the framework of thematic sessions. Particular attention will be paid to supporting the formation of regional identity and strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties through scientific and practical events.

The forum was reportedly organized by the Institute of Strategic and Interregional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. –0–

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Moscow, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with members of Russia's top leadership, government officials and the presidential administration in preparation for a meeting with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump.

Opening the meeting, the Russian President noted that he intends to inform about how the negotiation process on the Ukrainian crisis is progressing.

“And secondly, to talk about the stage we are at with today’s American administration, which, as everyone knows, is making, in my opinion, quite energetic and sincere efforts to stop the hostilities, stop the crisis and reach agreements that are of interest to all parties involved in this conflict, in order to create long-term conditions of peace between our countries, and in Europe, and in the world as a whole – if by the next stages we reach agreements in the area of control over strategic offensive weapons,” the Kremlin’s official website quotes the Russian leader as saying.

The meeting of the Presidents of the Russian Federation and the United States, V. Putin and D. Trump, will take place on August 15 in Anchorage, Alaska. –0–

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Moscow, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners on Thursday. Russia returned 84 servicemen from Ukrainian territory, and the same number of soldiers from the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) were transferred in exchange, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

"On August 14, 84 Russian servicemen were returned from the territory controlled by the Kyiv regime. In exchange, 84 prisoners of war of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were transferred. At present, Russian servicemen are on the territory of the Republic of Belarus, where they are receiving the necessary psychological and medical assistance," the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement. -0-

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St. Petersburg, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — The launching ceremony of the Project 22350 frigate Admiral Amelko was held on Thursday at the Severnaya Verf shipyard in St. Petersburg, Russia.

This vessel is the fifth ship of Project 22350 and is intended for the Russian Pacific Fleet. According to the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Alexander Moiseyev, the frigate is capable of solving the entire range of tasks inherent to a multi-purpose ship, both in the near and far sea zone.

Currently, Russia has three Project 22350 frigates in service; they were transferred to the Russian Northern Fleet.

The ships of this project have a displacement of about 5 thousand tons with a length of 135 m and a width of 16 m, they are designed for operations in the near and far sea and ocean zones. The frigate is armed with anti-ship missile launchers, an anti-aircraft missile system, an anti-submarine torpedo system and an artillery mount. –0–

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BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Express delivery companies in China handled a total of 112.05 billion parcels in the first seven months of 2025, up 18.7 percent year on year, official data showed Thursday.

According to data from the State Postal Administration (SPA) of China, the total volume of delivered items in the country reached 122.3 billion units during this period, an increase of 16.2 percent year-on-year.

The domestic postal industry's total operating income for the period was nearly 1.02 trillion yuan (about 142.98 billion U.S. dollars), up 8.3 percent year-on-year. Of this, the express delivery sector's revenue increased 9.9 percent to 839.42 billion yuan.

During the specified period, the volume of express delivery within one city amounted to 9.26 billion parcels, which is 6.5 percent more year-on-year, and the volume of intercity shipments increased by 19.9 percent to 100.43 billion units. -0-

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WINDHOEK, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — The Namibian government has expressed deep concern and condemned the recent decision by Israel's security cabinet to take control of Gaza City, warning that it will worsen the already dire humanitarian crisis in the region.

In a statement released on Wednesday, Namibia's Ministry of International Relations and Trade expressed its disapproval of the plan, saying it could worsen a situation characterised by widespread hunger, poverty and forced starvation.

The department's executive director, Penda Naanda, said the ministry welcomed the condemnation of the plan by concerned members of the international community.

“Guided by the principles enshrined in our Constitution, Namibia continues to advocate for the peaceful resolution of international disputes and is firmly committed to supporting initiatives aimed at promoting and protecting the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people,” he added.

Namibia calls on all UN Member States to fulfil their international obligations and not stand by while a humanitarian catastrophe of potentially colossal proportions unfolds, he said. –0–

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Vladivostok, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Three people were killed and two were injured after falling from a height at the Thermal Power Plant No. 2 in Vladivostok, TASS reported on Tuesday, citing the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for Primorsky Krai.

The incident occurred on the same day on the territory of Vladivostok TPP-2 during repair work, when employees of the contractor organization fell down at a height. According to preliminary information, three men died, two are receiving medical assistance.

A criminal case has been opened on the grounds of a crime. Investigative department investigators are currently working at the scene of the incident, establishing all the circumstances. –0–

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Bosteri/Kyrgyzstan/, August 14 (Xinhua) — The 7th Kyrgyz-Russian Economic Forum is being held in the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan. The event, the main theme of which is “Digital Sovereignty as a Driver of Economic Growth,” has brought together over 1,000 participants.

At the opening of the forum, a welcoming address by the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov was read. It states that in the context of rapid digital development, issues of technological independence, protection of digital data and development of national IT infrastructure come to the forefront. “That is why the topic of the current forum is particularly relevant,” S. Japarov noted in his letter.

In his welcoming speech to the forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted that high technology is playing an increasingly important role in the implementation of joint economic projects between the two countries. In his message, the president also expressed hope that the discussions within the forum will be meaningful and constructive, and that the proposals and initiatives put forward will be implemented in the interests of further strengthening mutually beneficial Russian-Kyrgyz economic ties.

The forum's program also reportedly includes a plenary session devoted to the topic of digital sovereignty and technological cooperation in the EAEU; panel sessions discussing issues such as digital financial solutions as a tool for accelerated economic growth, access to markets – from e-commerce to modernization of logistics and infrastructure.

The forum, which is taking place from August 13 to 15, is a key platform for dialogue between representatives of government, business and the expert community of Kyrgyzstan, Russia and other countries. –0–

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BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — China will introduce a new visa category for young foreign scientific and technical experts, according to a decision by the State Council.

Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Li Qiang signed the State Council Resolution and announced the decision to amend the Regulations on the Administration of Entry and Exit of Foreign Nationals.

According to this document, the K visa will be added to China's visa categories, which will be issued to young specialists in the field of science and technology.

Applicants for this visa must meet the qualifications and requirements set by the competent Chinese departments and provide the necessary supporting materials.

The document will come into force on October 1 of this year. -0-

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BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Huang Shaorong, deputy director of the Foreign Affairs Office of east China's Fujian Provincial Government, met with a Russian youth group on a sightseeing tour in the province on Tuesday.

According to the Fujian government website, Huang Shaorong warmly welcomed the group and briefly introduced to the Russians the outstanding position and unique advantages of Fujian as an important starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road and a key area for the construction of the 21st century Maritime Silk Road.

She noted that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination in the new era has continued to develop at a high level. At the same time, economic and trade cooperation, friendly relations between sister cities and people-to-people exchanges between Fujian Province and Russia have been steadily expanding. As this year is the China-Russia Culture Year, Huang Shaorong invited relevant Russian experts, scholars and specialists to Fujian to further expand cultural exchanges and mutual enrichment between the two sides and deepen mutual understanding and friendship.

She also expressed hope that Russian Sinologists and youth, acting as bridges and envoys of Chinese-Russian friendship, will share more with their relatives and friends what they saw and heard in Fujian, becoming disseminators of stories about this Chinese province.

As it became known, the group of 29 people includes mainly representatives of Russian artists, sinologists, and students. During their visit, they will visit Fuzhou, Quanzhou, Nanping and other places in Fujian Province, where they will take part in a nine-day cross-border excursion and educational program along the route “The Great Tea Road”. -0-

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