Russia's delegation is headed by Security Council Secretary Nikolay Patrushev

The reasons behind the government's resignation were not immediately disclosed.

The Middle Corridor, linking Asia and Europe, provides a shorter land-based alternative to the traditional maritime routes.

The participants of the meeting in Bishkek delved into the current situation in Afghanistan.

"Your visit can be deemed historic and of great importance," President Tokayev expressed to Macron.

ArcelorMittal Temirtau revealed that 206 out of the 252 individuals present at the Kostenko mine were successfully evacuated

Despite the incident, operations at the capital's international airport continued without disruption, as confirmed by its administration.

Mirziyoyev expressed support for the Trans-Afghan Railway project and emphasized the significance of restoring Afghanistan's internal transport routes.

A cache of weapons including two US military M-16 sniper rifles and an M-4 carbine were seized along with other.

Previously serving as prime minister under his predecessor Islam Karimov, Mirziyoyev has presented himself as a reformer since assuming power.