On 16 November, following the seventh Consultative Meeting of the heads of Central Asian states in Tashkent, a Joint Statement was adopted. The meeting was attended by the presidents of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. In addition, the leaders approved the following documents:
A detailed review and assessment of the speeches of Donald Trump and the leaders of Central Asia: what is the “new era” they are talking about — explored in our analysis of the C5+1 summit in Washington. 1. Context and key statements by Trump at C5+1 In his opening remarks at the C5+1 summit, organized… Read More »
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev called for closer coordination and cooperation with Russia while speaking at the second “Central Asia–Russia” summit, held on October 9 in Dushanbe. The summit, chaired by Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon, brought together the leaders of Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Key topics included trade, investment, infrastructure, energy, and regional security.… Read More »
The press service of the President of Uzbekistan published congratulations addressed to Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the 34th anniversary of the country’s independence. The publication noted that greetings were received from “heads of foreign states, parliaments and governments, leaders of major international and regional organizations, large corporations and companies, prominent foreign politicians, public and religious figures.”… Read More »
Thousands of migrants from Uzbekistan are taking part in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Some voluntarily sign contracts in exchange for citizenship and money; others are coerced or pressured after being accused of crimes. Upon returning, they risk imprisonment at home. This is reported by Yuliya Paramonova in her article “‘We’ll plant drugs, jail you, label… Read More »
On July 14, a ceremony was held at the Termez training ground in Surkhandarya Region to mark the start of joint tactical exercises of the armed forces of Uzbekistan and Russia, named Hamkorlik-2025. The drills are being conducted under the bilateral military cooperation plan between the two countries. Statement by the Ministry of Defense of… Read More »
In recent days, two major topics have dominated conversations in Uzbekistan — the record appreciation of the national currency and the escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran. As the U.S. dollar rate fell to 12,559 soums — its lowest level since July 2024 — both the public and businesses are increasingly curious… Read More »