Congratulations from foreign leaders on the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence offer an unusual snapshot of Tashkent’s foreign relations. The order in which the messages are published on the president’s official website is not, in itself, an official ranking of partners. But it does draw attention to which countries appear at the very top of …
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to elevate relations between their countries to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership. The announcement was made following talks between the two leaders in Tashkent on August 30. One of the key economic goals agreed upon during the meeting is to increase …
On August 24, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people on the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. As in the previous year, Zelenskyy publicly thanked Mirziyoyev for the congratulatory message. In 2026, both presidents emphasized the further development of bilateral relations, while Zelenskyy specifically highlighted trade and economic …
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan elevated their bilateral relations to a new level on August 23 by signing a Treaty on Eternal Friendship. At the same time, the two sides signed a package of agreements covering trade, investment, culture, tourism, and social security, aimed at the long-term development of bilateral relations. The Treaty on Eternal Friendship was …
Uzbekistan has adopted the Constitutional Law “On the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Uzbekistan,” which for the first time comprehensively defines the status, powers, and structure of one of the country’s key state institutions. The document signed by the president does more than describe the functions of the Presidential Administration. It turns the Administration …
Growing air traffic through Central Asia and Russia’s restrictions on aviation fuel exports have drawn increased attention to Uzbekistan’s aviation kerosene supply needs. A report on the performance of Uzbekneftegaz presented to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev suggests that the authorities increasingly view the oil and gas sector not only as a source of raw materials but …
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan signed a Treaty on Allied Relations following talks between President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President Sadyr Japarov held on July 30 in Cholpon-Ata on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul. The talks took place at the Rukh Ordo cultural center. The package of signed documents also included an agreement on the joint use of …
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a major video conference on July 27 dedicated to the fuel and energy sector. During the meeting, he sharply criticized the industry’s performance, dismissed the minister of energy and the head of a major power distribution company, and warned other senior executives that they could also lose their jobs by …
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has concluded a two-day official visit to Belarus that became one of the most significant events in bilateral relations in recent decades. The main outcome of his talks with President Alexander Lukashenko was the signing of a Declaration on the Establishment of a Strategic Partnership, along with a broad package …
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has concluded a state visit to Georgia, marking the first visit by an Uzbek leader to the country in 23 years. Following talks with Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili and Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, the two sides signed a declaration establishing a strategic partnership and a package of bilateral agreements covering …
