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U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on Friday in Alaska for their first face-to-face summit since the start of the Ukraine war. Despite optimism from the U.S. side, the talks ended without an agreement on a ceasefire. The leaders met for nearly three hours at Joint...

Economic Growth

Opinion: Over the Past Eight Years, New Uzbekistan Has Absorbed Over $113 Billion in Foreign Investments

Economy

Kazakhstan Tops Central Asia for GDP per Capita, Surpassing Russia and China

Cotton

Uzbekistan Targets Premium Global Brands with U.S. Cotton Imports

Kashagan

Kazakhstan Presses Oil Giants as Kashagan Revenues Face Scrutiny

Mountaineering

A Tale of Two Mountain Climbers in Asia: One Prevails, Another Succumbs

The line between triumph and disaster is sometimes thin in the world of mountain climbing. On Aug. 11, Eduard Kubatov of Kyrgyzstan reached the summit of K2 in Pakistan without supplemental oxygen, part of his bid to climb the 14 mountains internationally recognized as “eight-thousanders,” or peaks that are more...

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Business & Economy

Kazakhstan Pushes Nationwide AI Rollout Amid Cybersecurity Risks and Skills Shortages

Kazakhstan is preparing to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) on a large scale across the economy, government, and education. However, experts warn that without transparency, constant auditing, and stronger oversight, the program risks falling short of its goals. Slow Progress and Security Risks A meeting on AI development was held in Astana on August 11, attended by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, and senior government officials. According to Tokayev, Kazakhstan’s main objective is to become a digital hub in Eurasia, but sluggish implementation, weak control mechanisms, and a shortage of qualified personnel are stymying progress. “I have already spoken...

Student Housing

Kazakhstan’s Student Housing Crisis Deepens

Issyk-Kul Forum

Kyrgyzstan and Russia Sign $270 Million in Agreements at Issyk-Kul Forum

Railways

EDB to Fund Feasibility Study for Railway in Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul Region

Economic Growth

World Bank: Central Asia’s Growth to Slow but Remain Resilient

Economic Growth

Opinion: Over the Past Eight Years, New Uzbekistan Has Absorbed Over $113 Billion in Foreign Investments

On the eve of the 34th anniversary of our country’s independence, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund finalized the 2025 consultations under Article IV of the IMF Agreement. The Fund’s main conclusion is that Uzbekistan’s economic outlook remains positive amid continued progress in the transition to a market economy. According to the published document, headline indicators are strong, including sustained growth, a reduced consolidated budget deficit, a narrower current account deficit, and an adequate level of international reserves. IMF staff note that the successful implementation of structural reforms supports a favorable baseline. Despite a high degree of uncertainty...

Economy

Kazakhstan Tops Central Asia for GDP per Capita, Surpassing Russia and China

Kazakhstan has emerged as the regional leader in gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, overtaking both Russia and China, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). IMF data shows that in 2025 Kazakhstan’s GDP per capita reached $14,770, compared to $14,260 in Russia and $13,690 in China. Within Central Asia, Turkmenistan followed with $13,340, while Uzbekistan posted $3,510, Kyrgyzstan $2,750, and Tajikistan $1,430. Kazakhstan also leads among Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) members, ahead of Georgia ($9,570), Armenia ($8,860), Moldova ($8,260), Belarus ($7,880), Azerbaijan ($7,600), and Ukraine ($6,260). Only the Baltic states recorded higher figures: Estonia ($32,760), Lithuania ($30,840), and...

Cotton

Uzbekistan Targets Premium Global Brands with U.S. Cotton Imports

Uzbekistan, one of the world’s largest cotton producers, may begin importing cotton from the United States, a move that has prompted public debate. Inomjon Abdurakhmonov, Head of the Foreign Trade Department at the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade, explained that the decision is aimed at helping Uzbekistan secure a foothold in premium global markets and boost the reputation of its textile exports. A rapidly growing textile sector Over the past seven years, Uzbekistan’s textile industry has expanded dramatically. Since 2017, cotton yarn output has more than doubled from 412,000 to 970,000 tons, knitted fabric production has risen from 68,000...

Kashagan

Kazakhstan Presses Oil Giants as Kashagan Revenues Face Scrutiny

The media in Kazakhstan is once again debating the revision of production sharing agreements (PSAs) with foreign companies in the country’s major oil consortia. PSA LLP, the state-owned operator authorized by the Ministry of Energy to represent Kazakhstan’s interests in the North Caspian Production Sharing Agreement, has released new data on revenues from the Kashagan field, information expected to reignite calls to amend agreements with major Western oil producers in Kazakhstan’s favor. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has publicly backed the discussion. In January, he instructed the government to intensify negotiations with foreign investors. "The implementation of production-sharing agreements for large fields...

Local Politics

Crime

Tajikistan Authorities Step Up Crackdown on Illegal Mining and Electricity Theft

Tajikistan’s Prosecutor General Khabibullo Vokhidzoda has reported a rise in illegal cryptocurrency mining operations and electricity theft across the country. Illegal Cryptocurrency Mining In the first half of 2025, authorities identified and recovered 32 million somoni ($3.52 million) in damages linked to stolen electricity used to power cryptocurrency mining equipment. “There are individuals who import mining equipment from abroad and operate cryptocurrency farms illegally,” Vokhidzoda said. Currently, 4-5 criminal cases are under investigation involving the installation and operation of such devices. Cryptocurrency, he noted, is a digital currency maintained through a decentralized payment system, with mining requiring high-powered computers, stable...

Urban Renewal

Thousands of Illegal Structures Demolished in Bishkek as City Pushes Urban Renewal

Labor Market

Kazakhstan to Require Up to 3 Million Skilled Workers in Coming Years

Migration

Kyrgyzstan Launches “Mekenim 1+1” Program to Support Returning Migrants

Caspian Sea

Kazakhstan PM Urges Joint Action to Save the Caspian Sea

Helicopter Crash

Kazakhstan: Two Bodies Recovered from Lake Where Military Chopper Crashed

Search teams, including divers, have recovered two bodies from a lake in Kazakhstan where a military-operated helicopter crashed more than two weeks ago, the Ministry of Defense said Sunday. “Currently, an identification procedure is being carried out with the participation of competent authorities,” the ministry said on Telegram. It said the search operation was being conducted “around the clock” and involved personnel and resources from multiple government ministries and agencies. Authorities have said three people were on the chopper. Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations launched an intensive search and rescue operation after the EC145 helicopter was reported missing on July...

Education

Tajikistan to Introduce 10-Point Grading System in Schools

Beginning September 1, secondary schools in Tajikistan will adopt a new 10-point grading system, the country’s Minister of Education and Science, Rahim Saidzoda, announced at a press conference today, according to Khovar. Saidzoda stated that preparations are already underway for the system’s implementation, including the development of new grade books. The reform is part of a broader effort to align Tajikistan’s educational standards with international practices. Experts emphasize that one of the key objectives is to standardize national grading in line with global benchmarks, making Tajik school diplomas more readily accepted abroad. This change is expected to facilitate Tajik students’...

Justice

Kyrgyzstan Proposes Controversial Criminal Code Changes Targeting Recidivism, Limiting Official Liability

Kyrgyzstan’s Interior Ministry has submitted a bill aimed at restoring the concept of recidivism to the Criminal Code and limiting the liability of civil servants if their actions are deemed to protect national security. The proposal has sparked heated debate in both parliament and the public. Proposed Changes The draft law would reintroduce harsher penalties for repeat offenders. Recidivism, abolished in 2019 to ensure fairer treatment of convicted criminals, would once again become a legal category. According to the explanatory note, the earlier reform failed to yield the desired outcomes. "The abolition of the concept of recidivism did not have...

UN Adopts AI Resolution for Central Asia at Tajikistan’s Initiative

On July 25, 2025, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution titled “The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Creating New Opportunities for Sustainable Development in Central Asia.” The resolution was spearheaded by Tajikistan. A Historic Decision by the General Assembly According to Tajikistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the resolution sets a “historic precedent” in shaping a global framework for the ethical and secure use of artificial intelligence. It also emphasizes the importance of responsible governance, including mechanisms for national and regional self-regulation and oversight of AI technologies. Regional AI Center to Be Established in Dushanbe A central component...

International Affairs

International Diplomacy

Tokayev Congratulates Putin After Alaska Meeting; Russian Leader Also Briefs Mirziyoyev

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to the leaders of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan by telephone on Sunday, briefing them about his talks in Alaska with U.S. President Donald Trump about ending the war in Ukraine. Trade and joint energy projects between Russia and the Central Asian countries were also discussed. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan congratulated Putin on “the results” of the meeting with Trump and said “the negotiations contributed to a better understanding by the American side of the Russian position on Ukraine, which will help find common ground on this complex issue,” Tokayev’s office said. “Kassym-Jomart Tokayev considers the...

Peace Talks

Trump-Putin Alaska Summit Ends Without Ceasefire

Peace Talks

Trump–Putin Talks in Alaska: What Could They Mean for Central Asia?

Bilateral Relations

Uzbekistan, India Boost Strategic Partnership in High-Level Call

Middle Corridor

How Could the Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Accord Benefit Central Asia?

International Diplomacy

Despite War’s Challenges, Kazakhstan Says Trump-Putin Meeting Was “The Beginning”

Kazakhstan has praised Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump for their meeting in Alaska, describing it as “the beginning of high-level negotiations on the situation in Ukraine.” President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev “regards the summit as a historic event, made possible by the political will and sincere determination of both leaders to seek common approaches to resolving contemporary global challenges, including the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine,” Tokayev´s press secretary, Ruslan Zheldibay, said on X on Saturday. Tokayev’s statement generally aligned with the positive statements made by Putin and Trump after their meeting on Friday, even though the two leaders...

Refugees

Uzbekistan Introduces Comprehensive Support for Palestinian Evacuees

Uzbekistan has introduced comprehensive measures to assist Palestinian women and children evacuated from Gaza late last year, including financial aid, housing support, free education, and healthcare. A presidential decree published on August 14 announced the creation of a special fund to finance these programs, UzA reported. On December 26, 2024, 100 injured Palestinian women and children were evacuated from Rafah to Uzbekistan. They were admitted to hospitals and rehabilitation centers for treatment and provided with medication and medical examinations. Authorities say the new measures aim not only to address urgent needs but also to help the group adapt and integrate...

Education

Tashkent Medical University Accused of Forcing Students to Study in Russian City Reportedly Under Drone Attacks

Tashkent State Medical University (TSMU) has rejected social media allegations that its students are being forced to study in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, a city some reports claim is “under Ukrainian drone attacks.” The university called the reports “baseless and false,” stressing that the students are enrolled in a joint degree program requiring them to complete the final two years at a partner institution abroad. Videos shared by local media this week showed students opposing the move, citing recent drone strikes in the region that reportedly killed one person and injured several others. They claimed a previous rector had promised to...

War in Ukraine

Astana’s Delicate Role in Ukraine Peace Efforts

Despite its close economic, historical, and cultural ties with Russia, Kazakhstan has maintained constructive relations with Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. That diplomatic balance was on display again on August 10, when President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to discuss prospects for a peace agreement. According to official sources, Ukraine initiated the call, and Tokayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s “unconditional interest in establishing a lasting peace in Ukraine based on the principles of international law.” Astana supports a “joint search for a peaceful solution on a fair basis” and consistently advocates compliance with the UN Charter, the inviolability of...

Life & Culture

Sports

Kazakh Soccer Players Involved in Brawl Face “Severe” Penalties

The Kazakhstan Football Federation said on Friday that it is considering lifetime bans for players involved in a brawl during a youth championship match. Teen-agers lashed out at one another with kicks and punches during the soccer match between the Turan and Ekibastuz teams in the southern Kazakh city of Shymkent. The referee issued several red cards after the melée. The match was part of a national championship among teams of football centers and academies, involving players born in 2011. “Football is a game based on respect, fair competition and the principles of Fair Play. Any acts of aggression and...

Mountaineering

A Tale of Two Mountain Climbers in Asia: One Prevails, Another Succumbs

Food

Despite Official Optimism, Southern Kyrgyzstan Struggles with Food Shortages

Mountain Climbing

Kyrgyzstan’s Eduard Kubatov Conquers K2 Without Supplemental Oxygen

Archaeology

Archaeologists in Tajikistan Uncover 7th-Century Sewer System

Tourism

Switzerland to Help Tajikistan Promote Tourism Globally

A meeting in Geneva has set the stage for closer cooperation between Tajikistan and leading Swiss tourism organizations to promote its tourism potential internationally. Expanding Tajikistan’s global presence Deputy Chairman of the Tajik Tourism Development Committee Ziyodullo Salimzoda and Tajik Ambassador to Switzerland Sharaf Sheralizoda held talks with Geneva Tourism Office Director General Adrien Genier, as well as executives from Swiss companies Trade Wings Voyages and Executive Travel. Discussions focused on increasing Tajikistan’s visibility in the global tourism market. Proposals included organizing presentations of Tajik tourist routes in Switzerland, launching advertising campaigns, and participating in specialized international tourism events. Tourism...

Minimum Wage

Kazakhstan to Freeze Minimum Wage in 2026 Despite Earlier Promises

Kazakhstan will maintain its current minimum wage of 85,000 KZT per month (approximately $157) in 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin confirmed at a recent press conference. This announcement contradicts earlier statements made in June by Minister of Labor and Social Protection Svetlana Zhakupova, who indicated that the government intended to raise the minimum wage from January 1, 2026. Finance Minister Madi Takiev had even suggested a possible increase to just over 90,000 KZT ($166). However, Zhumangarin stated that the proposed adjustment has been scrapped. “We currently have no plans to increase the minimum wage....

Culture

Kyrgyzstan Hosts Inaugural World Festival of Traditional Culture and Music “Rukh Sanat”

From August 1-3, the cultural and ethnographic complex Rukh Ordo, on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul, hosted Kyrgyzstan’s first World Festival of Traditional Culture and Music, Rukh Sanat. The event brought together more than 130 performers, researchers, and artisans from 37 countries. The festival opened with a parade of participants and a theatrical ceremony celebrating nomadic traditions and harmony with nature. Kyrgyz Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev described Rukh Sanat as “a new cultural doctrine” where tradition “sounds, lives, and interacts.” [caption id="attachment_34893" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Image: TCA/Maria Malinovskaya[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34892" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Image: TCA/Maria Malinovskaya[/caption] The...

Demographics

From Boom to Bust: Kyrgyzstan Grapples with Falling Birth Rate

The population of Central Asia when the Soviet Union collapsed in late 1991 and the five Central Asian republics became independent countries was some 50 million people. Thirty-four years later, the population of the region is about 80 million. However, in Kyrgyzstan, the birth rate has been declining in recent years, and it has officials confused and alarmed. The Data Kyrgyz parliamentary deputy Dastan Bekeshev raised the matter on August 7, noting the country has seen a steady fall in the number of babies born from 2019, when it reached a record of some 173,000, to about 140,000 in 2024....

Justice

Polygamy

Kyrgyzstan Parliament’s Secret Polygamy Law Repeal Blocked by President Japarov

On June 25, 2025, Kyrgyzstan’s parliament, the Jogorku Kenesh, voted to repeal Article 176 of the Criminal Code, which criminalizes polygamy. The initiative was debated behind closed doors, without public hearings, and only came to light after the bill was submitted to President Sadyr Japarov for approval. According to the presidential administration, Japarov returned the bill for further revision. Before doing so, he sought official assessments from several key state bodies, including the Ombudsman’s Office, the Prosecutor General’s Office, the National Agency for Religious Affairs, the National Academy of Sciences, the Ministry of Justice, and the Constitutional Court. These institutions...

Espionage

Kazakhstan Confirms Detention of Military Attaché Worker in Poland

Human rights

UN Special Rapporteur Urges Turkmenistan to Release Activist Murat Dushemov

Environment

NCOC Wins Temporary Reprieve in Environmental Case in Kazakhstan

Crime

Kazakhstan Proposes Stricter Measures for Convicted Pedophiles, Including Pre-Release Chemical Castration

Forced Labor

State Workers in Turkmenistan Once Again Forced to Fund Cotton Harvest

As the cotton harvest begins in Turkmenistan, reports from the independent outlet turkmen.news indicates that the annual season is once again marred by forced labor practices. Pay or Work the Fields In Lebap and Mary provinces, state employees, including teachers, doctors, and workers from the Turkmenabat silk production association and a local knitwear factory, are being compelled to contribute financially toward the harvest. The daily levy stands at 30 manats (approximately $1.50). Since August 3, similar demands have reportedly extended to medical and educational staff in Mary province. As in previous years, state workers are frequently presented with a coercive...

Social Media

Tajikistan May Revisit Sentences for Social Media ‘Likes’ and Comments

Tajikistan may review criminal cases in which individuals were convicted solely for “likes” and other digital interactions on social media. This was announced on August 7 by Rustam Mirzozoda, Chairman of the Supreme Court of Tajikistan. Possibility of Sentence Review According to Mirzozoda, existing legislation permits the review of such cases, though most convictions to date have been based on additional charges. “If the sentence was handed down solely on the basis of ‘likes and reposts,’ the courts are ready to review such decisions,” Mirzozoda stated. He added that no appeals have yet been filed with Tajikistan's courts on this...

Human Rights

‘No Complaints,’ Says Tajikistan Ombudsman Amid Allegations of Journalist Mistreatment

Representatives from the Office of the Human Rights Ombudsman in Tajikistan stated they have met with several imprisoned journalists and received no formal complaints from them. The announcement was made by Khusniddin Nidoev, deputy head of the department for civil and political rights protection, during a press conference on August 4. Visit to the Detention Facility According to Nidoev, he personally visited the “First Soviet” correctional colony on May 5, where he met with journalists Daler Emomali, Zavkibek Saidamin, Abdullo Gurbati, and Ahmad Ibrohim, editor-in-chief of the regional newspaper Paik. “We are in constant contact with them. Even during phone...

Fraud

Uzbek National in U.S. Faces Deportation Following Voter Fraud Conviction

An Uzbek citizen, Sanjar Djamilov, is facing deportation from the United States after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit voter registration fraud, according to a U.S. court ruling reported by Florida Politics. Djamilov, 33, who resides in St. Petersburg, Florida, was sentenced to time served and placed under supervised release pending deportation. He has been remanded to the custody of U.S. Marshals and is awaiting processing by the Bureau of Customs and Immigration. If deported, he will be barred from re-entering the U.S. without explicit government authorization. The court imposed a $100 assessment on Djamilov, but waived restitution and other...

Environment

Lake Issyk-Kul

Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul and China’s Qinghai Become Sister Lakes

Kyrgyzstan and China’s Qinghai Province have signed a memorandum of intent to establish “twin” or sister-lake relations between Lake Issyk-Kul and Qinghai Lake, the Kyrgyz Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Technical Supervision announced. The two lakes share many natural similarities. Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan’s largest lake, measures 182 km in length and up to 60 km in width. Saline and surrounded by mountain ranges, it is the country’s leading tourist destination. Qinghai Lake, located in northwest China’s Qinghai province, is the country’s largest lake, renowned for its scenic beauty and diverse birdlife. It stretches 105 km in length and 63 km...

Climate Change

Climate Study’s Dire Forecast Undermined by Faulty Uzbekistan Data

Electric Vehicles

South Korean Firm to Launch EV Charging Station Production in Kyrgyzstan

Irrigation System

Kyrgyzstan Restores Irrigation System Amid Growing Water Demand

Water

Kyrgyzstan Moves to Address Falling Water Levels in Lake Issyk-Kul

Water Supply

Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan to Supply 600 Million Cubic Meters of Water to Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan will send about 600 million cubic meters of water to Kazakhstan over the next two weeks to help offset shortages in the country’s southern regions, Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev announced at a government briefing. Bozumbayev said Central Asia is experiencing a low-water year, with inflows into the Syr Darya River, which supplies Kazakhstan’s Turkestan and Kyzylorda regions, at only 30-40% of normal levels. Prolonged high temperatures have further increased irrigation demand, deepening the shortfall. He noted that Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov raised the issue with his Kyrgyz and Uzbek counterparts during the International Environmental Conference in...

Environmental Risk

Uzbekistan Approves Controversial ‘Sea Breeze Project’ at Charvak Reservoir

The Uzbek government has approved the contentious “Sea Breeze Uzbekistan” project at the Charvak reservoir in Tashkent region, despite vocal opposition from environmental activists and mounting public concern. Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov signed Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 490, granting “Sea Breeze Uzbekistan” LLC a 25-year direct lease on 577 hectares of land to develop a $5 billion all-season resort complex. Amid widespread protests, the Ministry of Ecology and the Ministry of Water Resources released back-to-back statements pledging strict government oversight throughout the project’s implementation. The Ministry of Ecology stated that it will supervise adherence to environmental legislation, including the...

transboundary water

Transboundary Water Inflows Boost Lake Balkhash Levels

Kazakhstan received 10.2 billion cubic meters of water from China in the first half of 2025 through transboundary rivers, the country’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation announced. Of this total, 4.6 billion cubic meters were supplied via the Irtysh River and 5.6 billion cubic meters via the Ili River. The increased inflow from the Ili River has enabled the Kapchagay Reservoir in the Almaty region to reach full capacity for the second consecutive year. This marks a significant improvement, as 2024 was the first time in a decade the reservoir had filled completely. As a result, 8.52 billion cubic...

Tourism Development

Charvak Resort Plan Sparks Public Outcry in Uzbekistan

A proposed tourism development at Uzbekistan’s Charvak reservoir has drawn widespread public scrutiny following an announcement by Azerbaijani businessman Emin Agalarov. The project, dubbed “Sea Breeze Uzbekistan,” envisions a vast resort complex covering 500 to 700 hectares and featuring hotels, cottages, pools, sports facilities, restaurants, retail outlets, a bridge across the reservoir, and event venues. Public reaction has been swift, with critics raising concerns over transparency and environmental impact. The hashtag #SaveChorvoq has gained traction as citizens question the lack of open consultation. Minister Calls for Transparency and Public Input Speaking at a July 23 press conference near the Charvak...

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Kazakhstan Pushes Nationwide AI Rollout Amid Cybersecurity Risks and Skills Shortages

Opinion: Over the Past Eight Years, New Uzbekistan Has Absorbed Over $113 Billion in Foreign Investments

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Tajikistan Authorities Step Up Crackdown on Illegal Mining and Electricity Theft

Kazakhstan: Two Bodies Recovered from Lake Where Military Chopper Crashed

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Kyrgyzstan Proposes Controversial Criminal Code Changes Targeting Recidivism, Limiting Official Liability

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Tokayev Congratulates Putin After Alaska Meeting; Russian Leader Also Briefs Mirziyoyev

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