Events organized within the framework of Uzbekistan’s chairmanship in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization are continuing in the capital. The agenda includes topical issues of strengthening cooperation in various areas, including cultural and humanitarian exchange. The day before, Tashkent hosted an international tourism forum “A new stage of cooperation between the SCO countries: tourism and cultural […]
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan discussed the development of economic cooperation
Elvira Kadyrova The Minister of Industry and Construction Production of Turkmenistan Baymyrat Annamamedov met in Tashkent with the Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Investments and Foreign Trade of Uzbekistan Sardor Umurzakov. During the talks, the sides exchanged views on topical issues of bilateral cooperation. They stressed the tangible growth in the indicators of economic […]
Foreign ministers of Central Asian countries and Russia met online
Elvira Kadyrova On 22 April 2022, the 5th ministerial meeting under the format “Central Asia + Russia” was held via teleconference. The meeting was attended by foreign minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov, Deputy Prime Minister – foreign minister of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi, foreign minister of Kyrgyz Republic Ruslan Kazakbayev, foreign minister of Tajikistan Sirodjiddin Mukhriddin, […]
Afghanistan has denied the spread of misinformation that it allegedly plans to stop cooperation with Uzbekistan Railways JSC
On April 12-14, Termez hosted a meeting of the heads of Uzbekistan and Afghanistan railway departments. According to the official website of JSC “O’zbekiston temir yo’llari”, the delegation of Afghanistan was led by the head of the Afghan Railways Bakhtulrahmon Sharafat. The Afghan side expressed gratitude for the measures taken by the Uzbek side to […]
Uzbekistan elected as a member of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development of ECOSOC
On April 13, elections of members of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development for the period 2023-2026 were held at the UN headquarters in New York City as part of the annual meeting of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). During the event, Uzbekistan was unanimously elected by acclamation (universal approval) as […]
Uzbek embassy in Ashgabat hosts briefing on priorities of Uzbekistan during its presidency of SCO
On March 31, 2022, at the Yyldyz Hotel in Ashgabat, the Embassy of Uzbekistan held a briefing on the chairmanship of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the SCO in 2022. The event was attended by the heads of foreign diplomatic missions and international organizations, representatives of government agencies, public organizations and the media of Turkmenistan. […]
Third Ministerial Meeting of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries – Outcomes
Elvira Kadyrova On 31 March 2022, the third ministerial conference of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries took place in the Chinese city of Tunxi, which was attended by Russia, China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Heads of participating delegations: Russia – minister of foreign affairs Sergey Lavrov China – chairman of the meeting – state councilor, […]
MFA China: More details on Afghanistan’s Neighboring Countries meeting
Elvira Kadyrova During regular press conference on Monday, 28 Mar, foreign ministry of China briefed on upcoming ministerial conference of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries: State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will chair the third Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Neighboring Countries of Afghanistan in Tunxi, Anhui on 30-31 March 2022. Foreign Ministers or representatives […]
Results of the Tashkent International Investment Forum
The 1st Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) has completed its work in the capital. The event has become a large-scale business event that brought together more than 2 thousand participants – major investors and high-ranking guests from 56 countries of the world. The atmosphere of the Forum, as well as its rich business program, favored […]
China to host ministerial conference of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries
On 31 March 2022, Tunxi, China, will host the third ministerial conference of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries, including Russia, China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. This meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss the coordination of regional efforts on humanitarian and socioeconomic assistance to Afghanistan. The parties will compare approaches to countering the threats of […]