While they enjoyed a privileged position during the Soviet Union era, many have suffered a social downgrade since the five Central Asian states became independent.

President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, has sent a congratulatory letter to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, on the occasion of the Novruz holiday, Azernews reports.

A Region of Unclaimed Riches Central Asia has emerged as a critical battleground for global powers, each seeking control over ...