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Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan strengthen strategic cooperation: military exercises, water and geology

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hold folders with signed documents after talks in Tashkent

The presidents of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, in Tashkent on November 15 held negotiations that resulted in a joint statement and a broad package of intergovernmental agreements. The main cooperation areas include security, natural resources, the economy and social sectors. A central element of strategic interaction is the creation of bilateral… Read More »

Trump and Central Asia: Comparative analysis of speeches and strategic priorities at the C5+1 summit

C5+1 in Washington: Analyzing Trump’s meeting with Central Asian leaders

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 »

Mirziyoyev to visit Washington next week – U.S. Embassy – Gor and Landau in Uzbekistan (update)

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev meets U.S. Special Envoy Gor and Deputy Secretary Landau in Tashkent, October 27, 2025

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will make an official visit to Washington next week, the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent reported late Monday evening. “A very productive meeting with Uzbek President Mirziyoyev ahead of his visit to Washington next week! Uzbekistan is eager to invest in the U.S. and expand economic ties. The bilateral partnership is… Read More »

“Birlik – 2025”: Large-scale military exercises begin in Uzbekistan with participation of five countries

Troops during the Birlik – 2025 exercises at Kattakurgan training ground

At the Kattakurgan training ground in Uzbekistan’s Central military district, large-scale military exercises have commenced involving units from the Ministries of Defense of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Azerbaijan. On October 14, the opening ceremony of the Regional Joint Exercise “Birlik – 2025” was held. The exercise represents one of the largest operational drills organized… Read More »