On 7 - 11 August 2023, a regional training on joint cross border operations for law enforcement officers from the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, UNODC said in a press release. The event was conducted within the framework of the Cross-Border Cooperation … [Read more...]
UNRCCA conducts national consultations on the counter-terrorism early warning network for Central Asia
In July 2023, the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), in close partnership with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), held a series of national consultations on the Counter-Terrorism Early Warning Network for Central Asia. The purpose of these meetings was to discuss substantial and operational issues of the … [Read more...]
Chinese and Russian scientists recreated the image of a Neanderthal child who lived on the territory of Uzbekistan
Paleoanthropologists of Jilin University with the help of digital 3D restoration technology recreated the appearance of a Neanderthal boy whose skull was discovered in the Paleolithic cave Teshik-Tash on the territory of Uzbekistan, the Uzbek website Podrobno.uz reports. The fossilized skull of a Neanderthal child aged 8-9 years who lived between 300,000 and 40,000 years ago … [Read more...]
Upshot of Turkmenistan-Tajikistan-Uzbekistan Trilateral Summit – The whole is greater than the sum of the parts
Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova There are several reasons why the trilateral format of apex diplomacy has gained popularity: A trilateral format is a midway house between bilateralism and multilateralism. The trilateral format affords the flexibility to split some of the issues to their bilateral base as and when required. The consensus reached in a trilateral … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan – TURKSOY: development of cultural diplomacy to promote the great heritage of ancestors
Durbek Sayfullayev, Vice-Rector of Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor Cultural diplomacy is one of the most important directions of Uzbekistan's foreign policy. It contributes to the strengthening of the country's position and authority in the world community. Uzbekistan attaches great importance to the role of cultural … [Read more...]
Representatives of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Russia and Kyrgyzstan discussed regular cargo freight in the Caspian Sea
The organization of regular marine freight service between the port of Turkmenbashi and Russian ports on the Caspian Sea was discussed on Tuesday, 17 January in Astrakhan, TASS reports. The negotiation brought together representatives of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. According to the Chairman of the Government of the Astrakhan region Denis Afanasyev, regular … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan — International observers note the high level of organization of presidential elections
Today, July 9, in the afternoon, meetings were held at the Central Election Commission with observers from international organizations and foreign states who arrived in our country to monitor the process of preparing and holding early elections of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Among them were delegations headed by Ambassador of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan – Russia: overview of trade and economic cooperation
On 18 September 2023, the 4th meeting of the Joint Commission at the level of the heads of government of Russia and Uzbekistan took place in Moscow. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said at the meeting: "For us, Uzbekistan is one of the leading economic partners in the Central Asian region. Russia, in turn, occupies the first place in foreign trade with … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan actively tries to overcome the double landlockness, harnessing the connectivity options through the Caucasus
Elvira Kadyrova Last week, Uzbekistan secured several agreements aimed at improving the logistics of its commodity flows towards Turkey and Europe through the Caucasus region. The development of international transport corridors and the creation of favorable conditions for increasing transit traffic became one of the main topics of Uzbekistan-Azerbaijan intergovernmental … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and Iran discuss multimodal corridor through Turkmenistan
Iran and Uzbekistan have agreed on the development of a trilateral multimodal transport corridor Uzbekistan – Turkmenistan–Iran. The relevant agreements were reached at the talks between the Minister of Transport of Uzbekistan Ilkhom Makhkamov and the Minister of Road Economy and Urban Development of Iran Mehrdod Bazrposh in Tashkent, on Monday, 19 June. Within the framework … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Sign Gas Supply Contract, Eyeing Long-Term Deal
Uzbek company UzGasTrade and Turkmenistan's State Concern Turkmengaz have inked a short-term contract for the supply of Turkmen gas in the amount of up to 2 billion cubic meters per year, Uzbekistan’s Energy Minister Zhurabek Mirzamakhmudov said in an interview with the International Information Center of Turkmenistan. The deal was signed on the sidelines of the visit of the … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan announces early presidential elections
Early presidential elections in Uzbekistan will be held on 9 July 2023. The corresponding decree was signed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev President Mirziyoyev announced the conduct of early presidential elections during a meeting with the heads of the two chambers of Parliament, political party leaders, judicial and executive officials, and members of the public on Monday, … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan explores road transit through Afghanistan as a gateway to South Asia
Uzbekistan is actively working on issues of establishing transport connectivity with South Asia in order to overcome landlockedness and access to open oceans. In particular, Tashkent is exploring the possibilities of using the transit potential of Afghanistan to access Pakistan and the ports of the Indian Ocean. This is evident from the trip undertaken on 26-27 August … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan to start importing Russian gas in October – by September, the Uzbek gas transportation system to get ready for receiving supplies
A contract for the supply of Russian gas to Uzbekistan and a Roadmap for preparing the nation's gas transportation system for the acceptance and transportation of Russian pipeline gas were signed last week on the sidelines of the 26th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. UzGasTrade JSC and Gazprom Export LLC concluded the gas purchase and sale agreement for a period … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan are on final stage of negotiations on the Trans-Afghan Corridor
The railway agencies of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan are holding the final stage of negotiations on the Trans-Afghan railway line, the Information and Analytical Media Center of Uzbekistan Temir Yullari JSC (Uzbek Railways) reports. The Trans-Afghan Railway line is a large-scale project that will open up new prospects for transport cooperation and development in the … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan: Establishing the principle for the implementation of a friendly and peaceful foreign policy – a new constitutional value
Azamat TOSHEV, Vice Chairman of the Committee of the Interethnic Relations and Friendly cooperation with Foreign Countries Located at the crossroads of the Great Silk Road, Uzbekistan for centuries served as a strong bridge connecting Europe, the Middle East, South and East Asia with its rich cultural and historical heritage. Hundreds of great scientists who made a great … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan: Mirziyoyev reelected with 87.05% of votes
The incumbent president of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has been reelected for a fresh term with 87.05% of cast votes. The constitutional reforms introduced in April this year have increased the term of office of the president from 5 to 7 years. A president cannot serve for more than two consecutive terms under the amended constitution. There were four candidates … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan: President Mirziyoyev proposed to adopt the SCO Code of Good Neighborliness, Trust and Cross-Border Partnership
In his speech at online SCO Summit on 4 July 2023, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev assessed the cardinal changes taking place in the system of international relations – the intensification of geopolitical tensions and escalation of conflicts, the emergence of new risks and threats to global stability and sustainable development, the growing challenges in the field of … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan: President Mirziyoyev proposes to develop GCC-Central Asia Agreement on friendship, regional connectivity and cooperation, to create a visa-free tourist space “Gulf-Central Asia”
Addressing at the GCC-Central Asia Summit in Jeddah on 19 July 2023, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted that despite the current risks and challenges, both regions continue to remain a space of peace, stability and progress. The Central Asia and the Gulf states are reliable and long-term partners. In the political sphere, the leader of Uzbekistan noted the … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan: Socio-Economic Aspects of Constitutional Reform
Obid Khakimov, Director of the Center for Economic Research and Reforms under the Administration of the Republic of Uzbekistan Regarding social and economic trends in Uzbekistan According to the updated Constitution, "Uzbekistan is a sovereign, democratic, rule-of-law, social and secular state with a republican form of government." For the first time in the history of our … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan: The role of international observation in democratic elections
Gulnoza Rakhimova, The permanent member of the Central Election Commission The participation of international organizations and foreign observers in elections is essential for the open and transparent conduct of democratic elections. At the same time, international election observation helps ensure the implementation of citizens' electoral rights, promotes bilateral exchange … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan’s Textile Plant Goes Green: Using Dust for Fuel and Melt Water for Irrigation
One of the largest textile enterprises of Uzbekistan, Global Textile Infinity, has been operating in the Fergana region of Uzbekistan since 2018. A leading Uzbek textile company employs 2,000 people and produces cotton yarn and knitted fabric of the highest quality. The company uses Swiss Rieter Machine works equipment, as well as its own quality laboratory, to ensure that … [Read more...]
Voter turnout was about 70% in presidential elections of Uzbekistan
The presidential elections were held in Uzbekistan on 9 July 2023. According to the election commission of Uzbekistan, 69.85% of voters had cast their votes by 17:00. The Central Election Commission said that 13.459 million out of 19.27 million registered voters cast their votes. The early election was called after the approval of the constitutional referendum in April … [Read more...]
White House Gears Up for C5+1 Summit with Central Asia
The US President Joe Biden will meet with the presidents of five Central Asian nations: Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan for the first-ever C5+1 presidential summit. The statement was made by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan during a recent press briefing. “The C5+1 actually began in 2015. It has been strengthened in the years … [Read more...]
Women Leaders of Central Asia to Focus on Achieving Gender Equality in the Context of Climate Change at the Dushanbe meeting
A regional meeting of members of the Dialogue of Women Leaders of Central Asia will be held in Dushanbe on 14 September 2023, within the framework of the Fifth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian states and the regular meeting of the Council of the Heads of the Founding States of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea, the Tajik agency "Khovar" … [Read more...]
World Bank: A High-level Workshop Convenes Experts to Discuss Early Assessment Findings on One Health Approach for Central Asia Program
Government officials representing health, environment, agriculture and finance sectors from countries across Central Asia participated in the One Health Regional Technical Workshop, entitled Developing the Central Asia One Health Framework for Action that took place in Samarkand today. The discussion focused on the early assessment findings of the Central Asia One Health … [Read more...]
XI Jinping: China stands for multilateralism and strengthening peace for the sake of universal security
During his remarks at SCO Summit on 4 July 2023, President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping, focusing on the shocks that the modern world is experiencing, noted that humanity is facing unprecedented serious challenges. "What to choose, unity or split? Peace or conflict? Cooperation or confrontation? These issues have become relevant again in our time. My answer is … [Read more...]
Xi Jinping: Working Together for a China-Central Asia Community with a Shared Future Featuring Mutual Assistance, Common Development, Universal Security, and Everlasting Friendship
On 19 May 2023, President Xi Jinping chaired the inaugural China-Central Asia Summit in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan, President Sadyr Zhaparov of Kyrgyzstan, President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan attended the Summit. The presidents … [Read more...]
Xi’an China-Central Asia Summit adopted nine multilateral documents
The China-Central Asia Summit in Xi'an, which took place on 18-19 May 2023, the following multilateral documents on cooperation were adopted: Xi'an Declaration of China-Central Asia Summit; Memorandum of Understanding on "China-Five Central Asian Countries" Industrial and Investment Cooperation; Memorandum of Understanding on Strengthening Economic and Trade … [Read more...]
Xi’an Declaration of the China-Central Asia Summit
The Xinhua News Agency published the full text of the Xi'an Declaration of the China-Central Asia Summit. Here we are producing its unofficial, slightly paraphrased translation: May 18-19, 2023 President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.K.Tokaev, President of the Kyrgyz Republic S.N. Japarov, President of the Republic of … [Read more...]
Slovakia nominates new ambassador to Uzbekistan (concurrently to Turkmenistan and Tajikistan)
Slovakia has appointed Viktor Borecky as its new ambassador to Uzbekistan. He will concurrently be accredited to Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. President Zuzana Caputova handed the credentials to the newly appointed ambassador at the presidential palace in Bratislava on 10 January 2023. The new ambassadors to Romania and Latvia and Lithuania were also handed the … [Read more...]
Chinese-built 1500-megawatt power plant ready for inauguration in Uzbekistan
A 1500-megawatt power plant built by China was ready for inauguration in Syr Darya, said the Ambassador of China to Uzbekistan Jiang Yan at a press conference in Tashkent on 30 December 2022. She said that in 2020, the Chinese company China Gezhouba Group Corporation began to build it. The new TPP (thermal power plant) will generate 10 billion kWh annually and will save … [Read more...]
First-ever in the world, eTIR operations launched in air freight between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan
On 27 December 2022, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan launched the world's first cargo transportation project using eTIR, Uzbek news agency "Dunyo" reports. The project involves the state Customs Committees of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan, UN Economic Commission for Europe, the International Road Transport Union, the Association of International Road Carriers of Uzbekistan (AIRCUZ), … [Read more...]
Telephone conversation between Chairman of Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan and President of Uzbekistan
A telephone conversation took place on 29 December 2022 between Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan, and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the President of Uzbekistan. According to UzA, the official news agency of Uzbekistan, the sides exchanged greetings and best wishes and discussed the issues related to further deepening of the … [Read more...]
TASS Report: Russia in Central Asia – work in five directions
2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and the countries of Central Asia (CA), which were once Soviet republics, but after the collapse of the USSR began their journey as independent states. TASS presents report about how Central Asian economies look today, as well as about the role that Russia plays in this … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan stresses importance of the early launch of a border trade zone with Turkmenistan
On Wednesday, 28 December, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Investments and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan to discuss the progress of work on the creation of the "Uzbek-Turkmen border trade zone - Trade Center" in the Shavat district of the Khorezm region. The meeting was attended by heads of involved ministries and departments, industry associations, local … [Read more...]
First container train from Uzbekistan crosses Caspian, carried by Turkmen ship Balkan from Turkmenbashi to Baku
According to several media reports including APA and Qafqazinfo of Azerbaijan, the first container train from Uzbekistan has crossed the Caspian Sea. The crossing, from the Turkmenbashi Port of Turkmenistan to the Baku Port of Azerbaijan was made with the help of the feeder ship Balkan. MV Balkan is part of the Turkmen maritime fleet. Under an arrangement agreed upon in … [Read more...]
Informal CIS summit in St. Petersburg
nCa Report An informal meeting of the leaders of the countries participating in the Commonwealth of Independent States took place at the Boris Yeltsin Presidential Library in St. Petersburg. The meeting was attended by Vladimir Putin, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, President of … [Read more...]
CANWFZ Chairmanship passes to Tajikistan
The Chairmanship of the CANWFZ (Central Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone treaty) has passed to Tajikistan. The consultative meeting of the treaty member states was held through the video link on 22 December 2022. Kyrgyzstan, the current chair, handed the chairmanship to Tajikistan. During the meeting Kyrgyzstan presented information about outcomes of its activities as the … [Read more...]
Saudi ACWA Power has bagged 1500-MW wind power project in Uzbekistan. This is 5th power project of ACWA Power in Uzbekistan
The ACWA Power of Saudi Arabia has won the contract to build a 1500-megawatt wind power plant in the Karakalpakstan region of Uzbekistan. This is the fifth power project of ACWA Power in Uzbekistan. The project cost of the Karakalpakstan project is USD 1500 million. This brings the total value of the ACWA Power projects in Uzbekistan to more than USD 4.2 … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan plans to nearly triple the storage of its main underground storage of natural gas
Uzbekistan is planning to increase the capacity of its largest underground Gazli Gas Storage located in the Bukhara region, informs the Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan. The Gazli Gas Storage can currently hold 3 billion cubic meters of gas. This capacity will be raised to 4.5 billion cubic meters next year and within a period of 2-3 years it will be brought to 8 billion … [Read more...]
9th meeting of Foreign Ministers of Japan+Central Asia dialogue held in Tokyo
On 24 December 2022, the 9th meeting of Foreign Ministers under the Central Asia plus Japan dialogue took place at the Iikura House in Tokyo, chaired by Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa, the Japanese Foreign Ministry reports. The agenda of the meeting included topics of cooperation between Japan and the Central Asian region, as well as issues of regional and … [Read more...]
President of Kazakhstan visited Uzbekistan, 21-22 Dec 2022. Here is our condensed report.
nCa Report President Tokayev of Kazakhstan visited Uzbekistan, 21-22 December 2022. It was a visit jam-packed with solid results. In addition to the meetings at the highest level including the summit talks with President Mirziyoyev, there was a joint business forum. Here is a summarized version of the outcomes of the visit: In all, 15 documents were signed. The total … [Read more...]
ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN H.E. MR. SHAVKAT MIRZIYOYEV TO THE OLIY MAJLIS AND THE PEOPLE OF UZBEKISTAN
Assalomu alaykum, dear compatriots! Distinguished deputies and senators! Dear guests! Our beloved Uzbekistan is moving towards the new era of the national development. The profound changes are taking place in all areas of our life. Thankfully, this year our population has exceeded more than 36 million. Approximately 900 thousand new generation are joining … [Read more...]
Послание Президента Республики Узбекистан Шавката Мирзиёева Олий Мажлису и народу Узбекистана
Дорогие соотечественники! Уважаемые депутаты и сенаторы! Уважаемые гости! Узбекистан уверенно вступает в новый этап своего развития. Огромные изменения происходят во всех сферах нашей жизни. В этом году численность населения страны превысила 36 миллионов, ежегодно пополняясь новым почти 900-тысячным поколением, что нас, конечно, радует. Мы стараемся создавать все … [Read more...]
Japan and Central Asia: dynamics of the current partnership
Elvira Kadyrova Japan is actively developing bilateral relations with Central Asian countries, being one of the region's long-term partners. The spheres of interaction are quite diverse – from energy to social projects and personnel training, from major investments that drive forward the national economy to projects that improve the lives of small rural communities. The … [Read more...]
Chinese and Uzbek scientists found out the causes of the Aral eco-disaster
After five years of joint scientific research, Chinese and Uzbek scientists have identified key factors of the drying up of the Aral Sea over the past 20 years, including climate warming and the lack of water-saving technologies on agricultural land, Xinhua reports. The Aral Sea, located between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, was once the fourth largest inland water body in the … [Read more...]
Foreign Ministers of Japan and Central Asian countries will meet next week in Tokyo
The 9th meeting of Foreign Ministers in the "Central Asia + Japan" format will be held in Tokyo on 24 December 2022 at the Iikura House, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said in a press release. The meeting will be chaired by Foreign Minister of Japan Hayashi Yoshimasa. The meeting, which will be attended by the chief diplomats of Japan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, … [Read more...]
What will happen to the EAEU?
A meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council was held in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The summit of the EAEU leaders took place against the backdrop of a difficult geopolitical situation and the pressure of harsh sanctions against two of the five members of the union. This context has become a serious test of strength for the association, which, against all odds, continues … [Read more...]
Akramjon Nematov: “Central Asian countries need to develop consolidated approaches to ensure food security”
Editor’s note: Akramjon Nematov, the first deputy director of the institute for strategic and interregional studies under the president of Uzbekistan (ISMI) participated in the Central Asia Experts Forum, held in Ashgabat on 10 December 2022. Here we are producing two reports from the website of ISMI about his participation in the forum. Ed. “Central Asian countries need to … [Read more...]