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Central Asia Plus Japan Summit Aims to Pioneer Sustainability, Connectivity, and Human Development
Central Asia is becoming increasingly significant on the global stage as major players compete for influence in this resource-rich and strategic region. In 2023, Central Asian leaders held a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in May, engaged with …