CIS intelligence chiefs meet in Samarkand as Mirziyoyev calls for diplomatic conflict resolution

The 21st meeting of the Council of Heads of Security and Intelligence Agencies of the CIS member states began on October 17 in Samarkand. At the opening session, Secretary of the Security Council under the President of Uzbekistan Viktor Makhmudov read a welcoming message from President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to the participants. In his address, the… 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 »