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 »

“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 »