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...]
Uzbekistan supports the Taliban’s steps to integrate into the regional and broader international community – Foreign Minister Kamilov
Elvira Kadyrova The new Taliban government of Afghanistan is really eager to be integrated into the regional and broader international community. They are ready to take some positive steps --- such a confidence has been messaged by the minister of foreign affairs of Uzbekistan Abdulaziz Kamilov in an interview with the Russian TV channel Rossiya24. In early October, the … [Read more...]
FMs of the neighboring countries of Afghanistan met in Tehran
Elvira Kadyrova On 27 October 2021, the second meeting of the foreign ministers of the countries bordering Afghanistan took place in Tehran, Iran. The foreign ministers of China, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan attended in hybrid format the ministerial meeting. The disastrous withdrawal of the US-NATO troops from Afghanistan and the … [Read more...]
Briefing by Embassy of Uzbekistan in Ashgabat on upcoming presidential elections
On October 19, a briefing dedicated to the upcoming presidential elections in the Republic of Uzbekistan was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Turkmenistan. The event was attended by the heads and employees of diplomatic missions accredited in Ashgabat, representatives of the Turkmen public and the media. During the briefing, those present were informed … [Read more...]
Брифинг Посольства Узбекистана в Ашхабаде по поводу предстоящих президентских выборов
19 октября в Посольстве Республики Узбекистан в Туркменистане состоялся брифинг, посвященный к предстоящим выборам президента Республики Узбекистан. На мероприятии приняли участия главы и сотрудники дипломатических миссий, аккредитованных в г.Ашхабаде, представители туркменской общественности и СМИ. В ходе брифинга до сведения присутствующих доведена информация о ходе … [Read more...]
Can Uzbekistan adapt to the consequences of global climate change?
“Global climate change is one of the most serious challenges of our times. It is also becoming a significant obstacle to sustainable development”, - said Marat Aitov, Head of department of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of Uzbekistan in an analytical note “Can Uzbekistan adapt to the consequences of global climate change?”, reports “Dunyo” … [Read more...]
Visit of the President of Turkmenistan to Uzbekistan to forge the Turkmen-Uzbek strategic partnership
Elvira Kadyrova On 5 October 2021, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev had the summit talks in Tashkent. Traditionally, the talks started with tete-a-tete meeting and continued in an expanded format with the participation of a delegation of the two countries. Tete-a-tete Opening the meeting, Mirziyoyev … [Read more...]
First Day of Visit of Turkmen President to Uzbekistan: Economic Forum – Economic Breakthrough
nCa Report President Berdimuhamedov embarked on his two-day official visit to Uzbekistan on 4 October 2021. The highlight of the first day of the visit was the joint Turkmen-Uzbek economic forum, co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Minister of Investments and Foreign Trade Sardor Umurzakov, and Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan for agriculture, … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan will pay an official visit to Uzbekistan
At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, on 4-5 October 2021, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov will pay an official visit to Tashkent. The agenda of the upcoming summit includes issues of expanding and strengthening Uzbek-Turkmen friendship relations, good neighborliness and strategic partnership. It is … [Read more...]
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to visit Uzbekistan
President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov will pay an official visit to Uzbekistan on 4-5 October 2021. A number of events are expected to be held during the visit, including the Turkmen-Uzbek economic forum. During the visit, it is planned to sign a solid package of documents aimed to bring Uzbek-Turkmen political, trade and cultural ties to a higher level … [Read more...]
Shavkat Mirziyoyev: Our only true path is the path to knowledge
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the “Yangi Avlod” private school in the city of Andijan. The general education school, designed for one thousand places, received its first students this year. There are 55 classrooms, 3 laboratories and subject classrooms in two three-storey educational buildings. They are equipped with modern educational equipment. The school … [Read more...]
President Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev toured Karakalpakstan and Khorezm region
On September 21-22, 2021, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev visited the Republic of Karakalpakstan and Khorezm region to meet with voters of these regions. As part of the trip, President Sh.M. Mirziyoyev arrived in the Republic of Karakalpakstan on September 21. The head of state first visited the mausoleum of Musa Yerniyazov at the Shorsha Baba … [Read more...]
SCO Anniversary Summit in Dushanbe: the outcomes of 20 years summed up, goals for greater Eurasian cooperation outlined
Elvira Kadyrova On 17 September 2021, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit was held in Dushanbe, dedicated to the twentieth jubilee of the organization. The session of the SCO Council of Heads of Member States, held under the chairmanship of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, was attended by: President Xi Jinping of China Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi … [Read more...]
Turkmen delegation visited Tashkent
Elvira Kadyrova The Turkmen delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister Esenmyrat Orazgeldiyev paid a working visit to Uzbekistan on 13-14 September 2021. In Tashkent the delegation was received by the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, attended the sessions of the intergovernmental commission on trade, economic, scientific, technical, cultural and humanitarian … [Read more...]
FMs of Afghanistan neighboring countries met online
Elvira Kadyrova On 8 September 2021, at the initiative of Pakistan, an online ministerial meeting of the neighboring countries of Afghanistan was held. The videoconference, chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, was attended by the Foreign Ministers Wang Yi of China, Hossein Amir Abdullahien of Iran, Sirodjiddin Muhriddin of … [Read more...]
Pakistani FM visited Uzbekistan and Tajikistan
Elvira Kadyrova Foreign Minister of Pakistan Shah Mahmood Qureshi embarked on touring neighbor countries of Afghanistan. He has already visited Tajikistan and Uzbekistan on 25 August 2021 and will call on Turkmenistan and Iran. Here are some details of the visits, as informed by the foreign ministry of Pakistan and other official sources: Tajikistan Foreign Minister … [Read more...]
CSTO intends to strengthen the borders of Central Asia with Afghanistan
Elvira Kadyrova Afghanistan and security threats to the of the neighboring Central Asian region became key items on the agenda of the extraordinary online session of the CSTO (Collective Security Treaty Organization) Collective Security Council held on 23 August 2021 under the chairmanship of Tajikistan. It is noteworthy that along with the heads of the CSTO member-nations … [Read more...]
The New Uzbekistan is Becoming a Country of Democratic Transformations, Big Opportunities and Practical Deeds
Answers of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to the Questions of the Editor-in-Chief of the «Yangi Uzbekiston» Newspaper Salim Doniyorov Question: Mr. President, first of all, we express our gratitude to You for agreeing to give an interview to our newspaper. As it is well-known, in the past five years, the large-scale democratic … [Read more...]
Pakistani FM intends to visit the neighbors of Afghanistan
Elvira Kadyrova On 25-27 August 2021, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, is likely to visit the countries bordering Afghanistan. This was reported by several Pakistani media, citing diplomatic sources. The main purpose of the visit to Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Iran will be discussion of the situation in Afghanistan during an … [Read more...]
Afghanistan: Why the Taliban takeover was so fast and bloodless – what next now
Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova Everyone is in disbelief at the speed at which the Taliban took control of Kabul. How? Just how? --- The short answer: They found the path of least resistance. Here is the somewhat longer, though still incomplete, answer. The conditions were ripe Ghost army, ghost police The official figures put the strength of the Afghan … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan hosts regional mega event today
Turkmenistan will host a cluster of events today at Awaza, the Caspian tourist zone: 3rd Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia Dialogue of Women Leaders of Central Asia Economic Forum of Central Asia Exhibition of national products and services of Central Asia Festival of National Cuisines of Central Asia A gala concert will take place … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan aim at tangible trade increase
Elvira Kadyrova Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan have outlined measures that will upturn bilateral trade to US $ 1 billion, almost double the figures of 2020, when the trade exchange between the two countries was estimated at US $ 527 million. The relevant agreements were reached during the visit to Turkmenistan of the government delegation of Uzbekistan headed by Deputy Prime … [Read more...]
International conference on the possibilities of comprehensive connectivity between Central and South Asia: Outcomes
Elvira Kadyrova On 15-16 July 2021, Tashkent hosted a high-level International Conference "Central and South Asia: Regional Connectivity. Challenges and Opportunities". The forum, initiated by Uzbekistan, brought together high-ranking officials from 40 countries, as well as delegations of major partner international organizations and financial institutions. The key speakers … [Read more...]