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Mirziyoyev: Central Asia’s stability depends on close partnership with Russia

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the Central Asia–Russia summit in Dushanbe

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 »

Mirziyoyev at the Summit of the Organization of Turkic States: Conflicts with no end in sight also affect our countries

resident of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev speaks at the summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Gabala

Speaking at the summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Gabala, Azerbaijan, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev called for strengthening global security and expressed concern over protracted wars — including the conflict in Ukraine. “The most pressing issues, conflicts and wars that are continuing to escalate across the Eurasian region, with no end in… Read More »

Mirziyoyev met with Putin in Minsk — bilateral relations discussed

Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Vladimir Putin posing for press at their meeting in Minsk, June 27, 2025

On June 27, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with President of Russia Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) summit in Minsk. Uzbekistan participates in the organization as an observer. According to the official statement from the Uzbek president’s press service, the meeting focused on the current state… Read More »

President of Uzbekistan to attend EAEU Summit in Minsk

The EAEU summit in Minsk, June 26–27, 2025 - President Shavkat Mirziyoyev

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a working visit to the city of Minsk on June 26–27 at the invitation of the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko. The head of Uzbekistan will take part in the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council (SEEC), where Uzbekistan holds observer status. It is… Read More »

Uzbekistan MFA advises citizens against traveling to Israel and Iran after U.S. strikes on Iran

Political map of the Middle East with Iran and Israel

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan has urged citizens to refrain from traveling to Israel and Iran following U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran. Uzbekistan also expressed deep concern and called on all parties in the region to achieve peace through negotiations. This was reported on Sunday by the MFA spokesperson on his… Read More »