Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan's collaboration in transport and logistics is a prerequisite for improving connectivity across Eurasia. The newspaper UzDaily has published articles with the views of experts of the leading think tanks of Uzbekistan on transport cooperation with Turkmenistan. Ares Bayazitov, chief researcher at the International Institute of Central Asia, shared … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan upgrade cooperation in tourism
On 14 July 2022, on the sidelines of the state visit of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Uzbekistan, an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the field of tourism was signed. The document provides for wide media coverage of joint international conferences, forums, seminars and exhibitions aimed at promoting the tourism potential of countries and … [Read more...]
European Union and Central Asia will hold the first regional conference on connectivity in November 2022
On 17-18 November 2022, the first EU-Central Asia Conference on Sustainable Connectivity and a Ministerial Meeting will be held in Samarkand. Preparations for the forum were discussed in Tashkent by the EU delegation headed by Luc Devigne, Deputy Managing Director for Eastern Partnership, Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia of the European External Action Service. According … [Read more...]
Tashkent Summit Talks: Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan strategic partnership moves on a new stage – 19 bilateral agreements signed
nCa Report On Thursday, 14 July 2022, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev had summit talks in Tashkent. The head of Turkmenistan, having arrived on a two-day state visit to Uzbekistan, went with a delegation from the airport to the Yangi Uzbekistan Park. The Turkmen leader laid flowers at the Independence Monument. Serdar … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan’s leading think tank and the Institute of International Relations of the foreign ministry of Turkmenistan inked a cooperation agreement
The International Institute of Central Asia, headquartered in Tashkent, and the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan signed a cooperation agreement on 14 July 2022 on the sidelines of the state visit of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Uzbekistan. As the newspaper UzDaily.uz reports, the document provides … [Read more...]
Center for Economic Research and Reforms of Uzbekistan unveiled data on Turkmen-Uzbek trade
In 2021, Uzbekistan conducted trade relations with 182 countries of the world. Turkmenistan's share in Uzbekistan's foreign trade was 2.1%, 1.2% in exports and 2.8% in imports, reports the newspaper Review.uz with reference to the Center for Economic Research and Reforms of Uzbekistan. Last year, the bilateral trade between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan amounted to US$902 … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Uzbek forum in Bukhara culminated in striking deals worth US $ 451 mln
The investment and trade agreements totaling US $ 451 million have been signed Wednesday, 13 July 2022, at the first Turkmen-Uzbek interregional forum in Bukhara. The event brought together heads of ministries, departments, industry associations, commercial banks, chambers of commerce and industry, heads of local administrations and representatives of business circles from … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan are aiming to boost mutual trade to US $ 2 billion
Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan in charge of trade Batyr Atdayev met with the Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan - Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Sardor Umurzakov in Bukhara on Wednesday (13 Jul). During the negotiations, the steady growth of trade turnover between the two countries was mentioned and an agreement was reached to increase trade to US$2 billion … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan will pay an official visit to Uzbekistan
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov will pay a state visit to Uzbekistan on 14-15 July 2022 at the invitation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, reported the foreign ministry of Uzbekistan. The agenda of the summit talks includes issues of further development and strengthening of Uzbek-Turkmen friendship relations, good-neighborliness and strategic partnership, … [Read more...]
Expert and Academic community discussed in Tashkent the prospects for the development of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan relations
The Tashkent-based International Institute of Central Asia (IICA) hosted Tuesday (12 July) an international conference entitled "Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Prospects for development at a new historical stage of interaction". The Forum was organized by IICA and the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The event brought … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan to hold bilateral meetings
An online meeting, held at the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade of Uzbekistan, has discussed preparation for bilateral events and visit of the Turkmen delegation to Bukhara, which take place on 12-14 July 2022. According to the ministry‘s press service, the parties are going to hold the following bilateral meetings: Turkmen-Uzbek Interregional Forum in Bukhara … [Read more...]
Cooperation between Uzbekistan and the EU is reaching a new level
On July 6 this year, the initialing ceremony of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the European Union took place in Brussels. The event was attended Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Investments and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sardor Umurzakov – from the Uzbek side and Head of the Cabinet of the EU High … [Read more...]
Central Asian countries and strategic partners supported Uzbekistan’s actions to calm the unrests in Karakalpakstan
nCa Report Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have expressed support for Uzbekistan in connection with the recent unrests in Karakalpakstan, a republic that is part of Uzbekistan. The ministry of foreign affairs of Turkmenistan issued a press release on Tuesday, 5 July, which states the following: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Foreign Ministry’s press release on recent events in Karakalpakstan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan expresses concerns about the events that have taken place in the Republic of Karakalpakstan of the Republic of Uzbekistan in recent days. The Turkmen side supports the timely and decisive actions of the leadership of Uzbekistan to protect the constitutional order and the rule of law in the country, the safety and tranquility of … [Read more...]
Turkmen leader to visit Uzbekistan
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov discussed preparations for the upcoming visit of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Uzbekistan during a telephone conversation on Wednesday, 29 June. The Uzbek leader called Arkadag Berdimuhamedov to congratulate him on his … [Read more...]
Regional Leaders congratulated Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on his birthday
Before the start of the Caspian Summit, the Presidents of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia and Iran met with the ex-President of Turkmenistan Arkadag Berdimuhamedov, who celebrated his 65th birthday on 29 June. Presidents Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan, Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan, head of upper house of Russian parliament Valentina Matvienko … [Read more...]
First Forum of Central Asian Ombudsmen adopted the Tashkent Declaration focused on human empowerment
On Tuesday, 28 June 2022, Tashkent hosted the First Forum of Central Asian Ombudsmen dedicated to cooperation in ensuring human rights and freedoms, Uzbek news agency Dunyo reported. The meeting, organized by the Office of the Commissioner of the Oliy Majlis for Human Rights (Ombudsman) under the Government of Uzbekistan with the assistance of USAID, highlighted the … [Read more...]
THE MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM IS TO ENSURE IN PRACTICE THE HONOR AND DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN AND THE INTERESTS OF THE PEOPLE
Speech by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the meeting with the members of the Constitutional Commission of the Oliy Majlis on June 20, 2022 Dear members of the commission and participants of the meeting! I am glad to meet with you today, at a time of very important political reforms for our people. In a short time, the Constitutional … [Read more...]
Official announcement on the establishment of an International Multifunctional Transport and Logistics Hub for Humanitarian Assistance on the initiative of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev
Today, the threat of a humanitarian crisis is growing in many regions of the world, associated with the severe economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, disruption of global supply chains and logistics, as well as destructive climate change. The continuing grave humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is of particular concern. Today, the Afghan people are facing … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan to hold a referendum on amendments to the Constitution
On 20 June 2022, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with members of the constitutional commission on the reform of the country's Basic Law. Consideration of proposals to introduce the following amendments to the Basic Law was noted as a priority direction of the constitutional reform: - moratorium on the death penalty; - Reflection of the … [Read more...]
Transit of goods via the territory of Turkmenistan – details
Since 1 June 2022, Turkmenistan has opened transit for foreign vehicles between the Farap (border with Uzbekistan) and Serakhs (border with Iran) checkpoints. The press service of the Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan posted a message on its Telegram channel (https://t.me/Mintrans_uz/9845) unveiling the details and requirements for foreign vehicles engaged in transit cargo … [Read more...]
Tour of the US State Department delegation to Central Asia – outcomes
nCa Analysis Last week, a US State Department delegation led by Assistant Secretary of State for Central and South Asian Affairs Donald Lu visited four Central Asian countries – Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. He was accompanied by the National Security Council’s Senior Director for Russia and Central Asia Eric Green, Deputy Assistant Secretary of … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan’s chairmanship in the SCO: effective partnership, long-term goals and objectives
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 strengthen … [Read more...]
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 a member of the Commission on Science … [Read more...]
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. During the event, … [Read more...]
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 – … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 a confidential dialogue, a … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
The First International Investment Forum kicks off in Tashkent
On March 24, the First Tashkent International Investment Forum has kicked off in the capital. President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended the plenary session. According to the press service of the President of Uzbekistan, the session was also attended by the President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Odile Renaud-Basso, … [Read more...]
TIIF 2022: Over 1.5 thousand participants, 50 world-class speakers, 30 thematic events
On March 24-26, Tashkent will host the First Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF). According to Uzbekistan MIFT, the forum will be attended by representatives of business and political circles from around the world. Over 1.5 thousand people from 56 countries have applied so far, including foreign media representatives. The forum will become an important … [Read more...]
Tashkent to host High-Level International Conference on Regional Cooperation of Central Asian States in the Fight Against Terrorism
On March 3-4, 2022, a high-level international conference on the topic: “Regional cooperation of Central Asian countries within the framework of the Joint Action Plan for the Implementation of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy”, will be hosted in Tashkent. The landmark event, supported by international community, will become the practical implementation of the … [Read more...]
NEW UZBEKISTAN ON THE WAY OF THE ONGOING REFORMS
Akmal Saidov, First Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Director of the National Center for Human Rights Last year the Uzbek people has celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Independence. During last 5 years the large-scale creative and improving work is being carried out on the idea “New Uzbekistan”. Human rights … [Read more...]
First Summit India-Central Asia
Elvira Kadyrova On 27 January 2022, the first India-Central Asia Summit took place in online format under the chairmanship of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The summit was attended by Presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. This high-level event was timed to the 30th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between … [Read more...]
Kabul connected to Turkmen electricity amid grid accident in Central Asia
Uzbekistan has cut off electricity export to Afghanistan as a result of massive blackout, hit three Central Asian countries on Tuesday. “Fortunately, DABS technical team has succeeded to connect Turkmenistan's electricity to Kabul for the first time”, said in a press release Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat, country’s main power utility. Due to a major power outage in the … [Read more...]
China and Central Asia – towards further strengthening strategic ties
Elvira Kadyrova On 25 January 2022, the China+Central Asia online summit was held under the chairmanship of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The high-level event was timed to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Central Asian countries and China. The summit was attended by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan friendship and good neighborliness inviolable
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan have been neighbors in peace and harmony since ancient times. Our countries are linked by shared history, culture and values, similarity of languages, traditions and customs. In 2022, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan celebrate the 29th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan are peace-loving countries, good … [Read more...]
Turkic countries reaffirmed their firm support and solidarity with Kazakhstan
Elvira Kadyrova On 11 January 2022, the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States held an extraordinary meeting via videoconference on 11 January 2022 to discuss the recent developments in Kazakhstan. The Meeting started with observation of a minute of silence to commemorate memories of those who lost their lives during the unrest. Deputy Prime … [Read more...]
New Delhi hosted a ministerial meeting of “India-Central Asia” dialogue
Elvira Kadyrova On 19 December 2021, the third meeting of the foreign ministers of the India-Central Asia Dialogue took place in New Delhi, India. The delegation of Turkmenistan was headed by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov. The meeting was attended by Minister of External Affairs … [Read more...]
ISRS: It is important to consolidate the efforts of the international community in providing urgent humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan
On November 26, the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, together with the Institute for Foreign Affairs and Trade under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, organized an online webinar on “New political reality in Afghanistan. Possible directions of cooperation between Uzbekistan and the EU” with the … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan: On the prospects of creating a Trans-Afghan transport corridor
Within the framework of the new regional policy pursued by Uzbekistan over the past five years to build constructive and mutually beneficial ties with neighboring countries, the development of cooperation with Afghanistan has been identified as one of the priorities. Uzbekistan has always advocated the early stabilization of the situation in this country, which is an important … [Read more...]
Ashgabat hosts 25th ECO Summit
The 15th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) was held in the capital today [28 Nov] under the chairmanship of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The venue for the high-level meeting was a new fashionable hotel with a multi-profile business center "Garagum", where all conditions have been created both for receiving distinguished guests and for holding … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan ease restrictions on international cargo transportation
Elvira Kadyrova Two checkpoints, closed since 2020, have been reopened on the Turkmen-Uzbek border on 26 November, reported the press service of the Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan. Contactless cargo transportation for international road transport with Turkmenistan has been resumed at the Khujaili - Kunya-Urgench and Shavat-Dashoguz checkpoints. Transportation is … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan intend to increase mutual trade turnover to 10 billion US dollars
Elvira Kadyrova The two major economies of Central Asia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, intend to increase the volume of mutual trade turnover to US $10 billion over the next five years. The plans were announced on Friday, 26 November, during talks between the prime ministers of the two countries held in Kazakhstan's Turkestan. Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Askar Mamin and Prime … [Read more...]
Istanbul hosted 8th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States – Turkmenistan became observer member
Elvira Kadyrova On 12 November 2021 President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov attended Eighth Summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Istanbul, Turkey. Turkmenistan has joined the organization as an observer country. The summit has decided to rename the “Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States” to the “Organization of Turkic States”. The Ninth … [Read more...]
Turkmen FM took part in the foreign ministers’ meeting of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-speaking Countries
Elvira Kadyrova Turkmenistan, based on the principles of its neutral status, considers the consolidation of countries' efforts to maintain and strengthen international peace, universal security and stability as a priority direction of its participation in the activities of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-speaking States, stated foreign minister Rashid Meredov during his … [Read more...]
First Economic Forum “Central Asia – European Union”
Elvira Kadyrova On 5 November 2021, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan hosted the First International Economic Forum "Central Asia - European Union". The event gathered Prime Ministers and Deputy Heads of Government of Central Asian countries, as well as ministers and senior officials from over 15 EU member-states, representatives of the private sector of the EU and Central Asia, … [Read more...]