nCa Report Presidents of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Kyrgyzstan, 26-27 January 2023. He held talks with President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov in the narrow and expanded formats. According to the Uzbek and Kyrgyz media, 25 documents were signed during the visit. Separately, a joint business forum was held on 25 January 2023. Among the main […]
Узбекистан – Кыргызстан: новый этап политико-дипломатических отношений
Президент Узбекистана Шавкат Мирзиёев по приглашению Президента Кыргызской Республики Садира Жапарова посетит эту соседнюю страну с официальным визитом. В последние годы в политико-дипломатических отношениях двух стран произошли большие позитивные изменения. В основе сотрудничества лежат признанные на двусторонней основе национальные интересы и политическая воля глав двух государств, а также отношения, основанные на доверии и взаимопонимании. О сути […]
Uzbekistan – Kyrgyzstan: a new stage of political and diplomatic relations
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, at the invitation of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadir Japarov, will pay an official visit to this neighboring country. In recent years, great positive changes have taken place in the political and diplomatic relations between the two countries. Cooperation is based on bilaterally recognized national interests and the political […]
EBRD investments in Uzbekistan reached USD 900 million in 2022
“In 2022 the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) invested almost US$ 900 million (€839 million) in 26 projects in Uzbekistan, making it the leading recipient of its funding in Central Asia for the third year running. Investments were made in sectors ranging from renewable energy to banking,” says a presser by EBRD issued […]
Chinese-Uzbek joint venture to produce electric vehicles
The UzAuto of Uzbekistan and the BYD of China have registered a joint venture in Uzbekistan for the production and sale of NEVs (New Energy Vehicles). BYD is the global market leader in NEVs, which are also called EVs (Electric Vehicles). According to the Uzbek website Podrobno.uz, “BYD Uzbekistan Factory is the first joint venture […]
Uzbekistan to build 250 micro hydropower units in massive drive to achieve energy security
Uzbekistan is taking several steps simultaneously to meet its electricity requirements. These include a string of solar and wind powerhouses and nuclear energy plant. Together with this, there plans to build 250 micro hydropower units at suitable locations across the country. This year, seven hydro plants and 10 micro hydroelectric plants with total capacity of […]
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy revealed some details of the gas deal with Gazprom
On 24 January 2023, negotiations on cooperation in the gas sector were held between the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Russian company Gazprom, which considered technical possibilities of natural gas supplies from Russia to Uzbekistan. “In accordance with the signed Roadmap, the bilateral working group agreed on the technical measures […]
Uzbekistan will import oil produced by Petronas in Turkmenistan
The oil and gas company of Uzbekistan “Uzbekneftegaz” held a working meeting with the delegation of the company “Petronas Carigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn Bhd”, which is on a working visit to Uzbekistan. “During the talks, the parties first of all considered the implementation of the agreements reached earlier and the issue of expanding bilateral cooperation. The […]
Institute of Forecasting and Macroeconomic Research of Uzbekistan assessed the intraregional cooperation in Central Asia
Today, more and more countries are paying attention to deepening integration processes with their neighbors. This is especially evident within the regions. There is an increase in the so-called regionalization. Regionalization is a response of countries to external conditions, a potential to strengthen their positions on the global market and address existing intraregional challenges collaboratively. […]
Uzbekistan is making efforts to increase the population of Turkmen kulans
31 Turkmen kulans were sent from the Bukhara specialized nursery “Jeyran” to the state reserve “Sudoche-akpetki”, the Ministry of Natural Resources of Uzbekistan reports. The government decree adopted in June 2021 envisages the resettlement of 175 Turkmen Kulans to protected natural territories located in the Republic of Karakalpakstan. The ministry notes that work in this […]
Uzbekistan sold $1.07 billion worth of gas to China in 2022
In 2022, the volume of gas supply from Uzbekistan to China through the pipeline amounted to 1.07 billion dollars, which is 33.9% more than in 2021. “Gazeta.uz” paid attention to the information of the General Customs Department of the People’s Republic of China . Export value increased by 33.9% compared to 2021 ($799 million). At […]
Turkmenistan leadership congratulates President Mirziyoyev on his birthday
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, congratulated President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on his birthday in separate phone calls. He turned 66. According to the press office of the President of Uzbekistan, special attention was paid to the issues of increasing […]
Uztrasngaz: Turkmenistan has resumed gas supplies to Uzbekistan
Since 21 January 2023, Turkmenistan has resumed gas supplies to Uzbekistan, the Uzbek energy company engaged in the transportation, storage and sale of gas Uztransgaz reports with reference to the notification of the State Concern Turkmengaz. According to the press release, 16 million cubic meters of natural gas are imported daily through the Deryalyk gas […]
Turkmenistan may become a transit corridor for Uzbekistan to transport goods to Russia
Russia and Uzbekistan are exploring the possibility of organizing export-import cargo transportation along the multimodal route Uzbekistan–Turkmenistan–Caspian Sea–Russia and back. This was discussed at the meeting of the Minister of Transport of Uzbekistan Ilkhom Makhkamov with the State Secretary – Deputy Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation D. Zverev. Issues of bilateral cooperation in […]
Turkmenistan participated in the meeting of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea in Dushanbe
On 5 June 2023, a regular meeting of the Board of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) was held in Dushanbe, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Tajikistan reports. The delegation of Turkmenistan was headed by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Annageldy Yazmyradov. The meeting was attended by high-ranking […]
Kazinform: The future of Central Asia discussed in Kazakhstan
Today (20 January), the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KISS) under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan hosted an expert meeting “Central Asia-2030: Images of the Future”, Kazinform reports. The event discussed topical issues of the development of cooperation between the Central Asian countries in […]
Turkmenistan-Tajikistan-Uzbekistan Trilateral Summit
nCa Report The presidents of Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan met in Ashgabat on 4 August 2023 for their first trilateral summit. In this report, we are giving the summarized versions of their speeches and some meetings on the sidelines of the main event. * * * Speeches of the presidents at the summit Here we […]
Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan-Tajikistan Trilateral Summit — Joint Statement
The Presidents of Turkmenistan, the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan, on behalf of their states, hereinafter referred to as the “Parties”, proceeding from the desire to further strengthen and deepen comprehensive ties on the basis of friendship and good neighborliness, common history, traditions, culture and civilizational proximity of the peoples of the […]
UNESCO launches a new regional project on Cryosphere in Central Asia
On 6-7 July 2023, the UNESCO Almaty Cluster Office in cooperation with the Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme organized an inception workshop on “Strengthening the resilience of Central Asian countries by enabling regional cooperation to assess high altitude glacio-nival systems to develop integrated methods for sustainable development and adaptation to climate change” project at UNESCO Headquarters in […]
President of Uzbekistan visits Singapore – Eight documents signed
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan visited Singapore, 16-17 January 2023. During the visit he had separate meetings with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and President President Halimah Yacob. It was a fruitful visit that led to the signing of eight documents: (1) Transport Co-operation Agreement between the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Uzbekistan […]
Uniting for Progress: EU and UN Support the Launch of the Central Asian Alliance to End Gender-Based Violence
UN Kazakhstan, Elnara Bainazarova, RCO Communications and Advocacy Adviser Caption: Official launch of the Central Asian Alliance to End Gender-Based Violence Photo: © UN Women Steering Committee meeting of the Spotlight Initiative Regional Programme for Central Asia and Afghanistan The Central Asian Alliance to End Gender-Based Violence was officially launched on 27 June in […]
UNODC and CARICC organized a Regional Training on Joint Cross Border Operations for Law Enforcement Agencies of Central Asia
On 7 – 11 August 2023, a regional training on joint cross border operations for law enforcement officers from the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, UNODC said in a press release. The event was conducted within the framework of […]
UNRCCA conducts national consultations on the counter-terrorism early warning network for Central Asia
In July 2023, the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), in close partnership with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), held a series of national consultations on the Counter-Terrorism Early Warning Network for Central Asia. The purpose of these meetings was to discuss substantial and operational issues of the […]
Chinese and Russian scientists recreated the image of a Neanderthal child who lived on the territory of Uzbekistan
Paleoanthropologists of Jilin University with the help of digital 3D restoration technology recreated the appearance of a Neanderthal boy whose skull was discovered in the Paleolithic cave Teshik-Tash on the territory of Uzbekistan, the Uzbek website Podrobno.uz reports. The fossilized skull of a Neanderthal child aged 8-9 years who lived between 300,000 and 40,000 years […]
Upshot of Turkmenistan-Tajikistan-Uzbekistan Trilateral Summit – The whole is greater than the sum of the parts
Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova There are several reasons why the trilateral format of apex diplomacy has gained popularity: A trilateral format is a midway house between bilateralism and multilateralism. The trilateral format affords the flexibility to split some of the issues to their bilateral base as and when required. The consensus reached in a […]
Uzbekistan – TURKSOY: development of cultural diplomacy to promote the great heritage of ancestors
Durbek Sayfullayev, Vice-Rector of Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor Cultural diplomacy is one of the most important directions of Uzbekistan’s foreign policy. It contributes to the strengthening of the country’s position and authority in the world community. Uzbekistan attaches great importance to the role of cultural diplomacy and puts […]
Representatives of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Russia and Kyrgyzstan discussed regular cargo freight in the Caspian Sea
The organization of regular marine freight service between the port of Turkmenbashi and Russian ports on the Caspian Sea was discussed on Tuesday, 17 January in Astrakhan, TASS reports. The negotiation brought together representatives of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. According to the Chairman of the Government of the Astrakhan region Denis Afanasyev, regular sea transportation […]
Uzbekistan — International observers note the high level of organization of presidential elections
Today, July 9, in the afternoon, meetings were held at the Central Election Commission with observers from international organizations and foreign states who arrived in our country to monitor the process of preparing and holding early elections of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Among them were delegations headed by Ambassador of the Ministry […]
Uzbekistan – Russia: overview of trade and economic cooperation
On 18 September 2023, the 4th meeting of the Joint Commission at the level of the heads of government of Russia and Uzbekistan took place in Moscow. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said at the meeting: “For us, Uzbekistan is one of the leading economic partners in the Central Asian region. Russia, in turn, occupies […]
Uzbekistan actively tries to overcome the double landlockness, harnessing the connectivity options through the Caucasus
Elvira Kadyrova Last week, Uzbekistan secured several agreements aimed at improving the logistics of its commodity flows towards Turkey and Europe through the Caucasus region. The development of international transport corridors and the creation of favorable conditions for increasing transit traffic became one of the main topics of Uzbekistan-Azerbaijan intergovernmental commission session, which took place […]
Uzbekistan and Iran discuss multimodal corridor through Turkmenistan
Iran and Uzbekistan have agreed on the development of a trilateral multimodal transport corridor Uzbekistan – Turkmenistan–Iran. The relevant agreements were reached at the talks between the Minister of Transport of Uzbekistan Ilkhom Makhkamov and the Minister of Road Economy and Urban Development of Iran Mehrdod Bazrposh in Tashkent, on Monday, 19 June. Within the […]
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Sign Gas Supply Contract, Eyeing Long-Term Deal
Uzbek company UzGasTrade and Turkmenistan’s State Concern Turkmengaz have inked a short-term contract for the supply of Turkmen gas in the amount of up to 2 billion cubic meters per year, Uzbekistan’s Energy Minister Zhurabek Mirzamakhmudov said in an interview with the International Information Center of Turkmenistan. The deal was signed on the sidelines of […]
Uzbekistan announces early presidential elections
Early presidential elections in Uzbekistan will be held on 9 July 2023. The corresponding decree was signed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev President Mirziyoyev announced the conduct of early presidential elections during a meeting with the heads of the two chambers of Parliament, political party leaders, judicial and executive officials, and members of the public on […]
Uzbekistan explores road transit through Afghanistan as a gateway to South Asia
Uzbekistan is actively working on issues of establishing transport connectivity with South Asia in order to overcome landlockedness and access to open oceans. In particular, Tashkent is exploring the possibilities of using the transit potential of Afghanistan to access Pakistan and the ports of the Indian Ocean. This is evident from the trip undertaken on […]
Uzbekistan to start importing Russian gas in October – by September, the Uzbek gas transportation system to get ready for receiving supplies
A contract for the supply of Russian gas to Uzbekistan and a Roadmap for preparing the nation’s gas transportation system for the acceptance and transportation of Russian pipeline gas were signed last week on the sidelines of the 26th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. UzGasTrade JSC and Gazprom Export LLC concluded the gas purchase and […]
Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan are on final stage of negotiations on the Trans-Afghan Corridor
The railway agencies of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan are holding the final stage of negotiations on the Trans-Afghan railway line, the Information and Analytical Media Center of Uzbekistan Temir Yullari JSC (Uzbek Railways) reports. The Trans-Afghan Railway line is a large-scale project that will open up new prospects for transport cooperation and development in the […]
Uzbekistan: Establishing the principle for the implementation of a friendly and peaceful foreign policy – a new constitutional value
Azamat TOSHEV, Vice Chairman of the Committee of the Interethnic Relations and Friendly cooperation with Foreign Countries Located at the crossroads of the Great Silk Road, Uzbekistan for centuries served as a strong bridge connecting Europe, the Middle East, South and East Asia with its rich cultural and historical heritage. Hundreds of great scientists who […]
Uzbekistan: Mirziyoyev reelected with 87.05% of votes
The incumbent president of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has been reelected for a fresh term with 87.05% of cast votes. The constitutional reforms introduced in April this year have increased the term of office of the president from 5 to 7 years. A president cannot serve for more than two consecutive terms under the amended constitution. […]
Uzbekistan: President Mirziyoyev proposed to adopt the SCO Code of Good Neighborliness, Trust and Cross-Border Partnership
In his speech at online SCO Summit on 4 July 2023, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev assessed the cardinal changes taking place in the system of international relations – the intensification of geopolitical tensions and escalation of conflicts, the emergence of new risks and threats to global stability and sustainable development, the growing challenges in […]
Uzbekistan: President Mirziyoyev proposes to develop GCC-Central Asia Agreement on friendship, regional connectivity and cooperation, to create a visa-free tourist space “Gulf-Central Asia”
Addressing at the GCC-Central Asia Summit in Jeddah on 19 July 2023, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted that despite the current risks and challenges, both regions continue to remain a space of peace, stability and progress. The Central Asia and the Gulf states are reliable and long-term partners. In the political sphere, the leader […]
Uzbekistan: Socio-Economic Aspects of Constitutional Reform
Obid Khakimov, Director of the Center for Economic Research and Reforms under the Administration of the Republic of Uzbekistan Regarding social and economic trends in Uzbekistan According to the updated Constitution, “Uzbekistan is a sovereign, democratic, rule-of-law, social and secular state with a republican form of government.” For the first time in the history of […]
Uzbekistan: The role of international observation in democratic elections
Gulnoza Rakhimova, The permanent member of the Central Election Commission The participation of international organizations and foreign observers in elections is essential for the open and transparent conduct of democratic elections. At the same time, international election observation helps ensure the implementation of citizens’ electoral rights, promotes bilateral exchange of knowledge and information on the […]
Uzbekistan’s Textile Plant Goes Green: Using Dust for Fuel and Melt Water for Irrigation
One of the largest textile enterprises of Uzbekistan, Global Textile Infinity, has been operating in the Fergana region of Uzbekistan since 2018. A leading Uzbek textile company employs 2,000 people and produces cotton yarn and knitted fabric of the highest quality. The company uses Swiss Rieter Machine works equipment, as well as its own quality […]
Voter turnout was about 70% in presidential elections of Uzbekistan
The presidential elections were held in Uzbekistan on 9 July 2023. According to the election commission of Uzbekistan, 69.85% of voters had cast their votes by 17:00. The Central Election Commission said that 13.459 million out of 19.27 million registered voters cast their votes. The early election was called after the approval of the constitutional […]
White House Gears Up for C5+1 Summit with Central Asia
The US President Joe Biden will meet with the presidents of five Central Asian nations: Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan for the first-ever C5+1 presidential summit. The statement was made by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan during a recent press briefing. “The C5+1 actually began in 2015. It has been strengthened in […]
Women Leaders of Central Asia to Focus on Achieving Gender Equality in the Context of Climate Change at the Dushanbe meeting
A regional meeting of members of the Dialogue of Women Leaders of Central Asia will be held in Dushanbe on 14 September 2023, within the framework of the Fifth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian states and the regular meeting of the Council of the Heads of the Founding States of the International […]
World Bank: A High-level Workshop Convenes Experts to Discuss Early Assessment Findings on One Health Approach for Central Asia Program
Government officials representing health, environment, agriculture and finance sectors from countries across Central Asia participated in the One Health Regional Technical Workshop, entitled Developing the Central Asia One Health Framework for Action that took place in Samarkand today. The discussion focused on the early assessment findings of the Central Asia One Health Framework for Action, […]
XI Jinping: China stands for multilateralism and strengthening peace for the sake of universal security
During his remarks at SCO Summit on 4 July 2023, President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping, focusing on the shocks that the modern world is experiencing, noted that humanity is facing unprecedented serious challenges. “What to choose, unity or split? Peace or conflict? Cooperation or confrontation? These issues have become relevant again […]
Xi Jinping: Working Together for a China-Central Asia Community with a Shared Future Featuring Mutual Assistance, Common Development, Universal Security, and Everlasting Friendship
On 19 May 2023, President Xi Jinping chaired the inaugural China-Central Asia Summit in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan, President Sadyr Zhaparov of Kyrgyzstan, President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan attended the Summit. The presidents reviewed the history of friendly exchanges between […]
Xi’an China-Central Asia Summit adopted nine multilateral documents
The China-Central Asia Summit in Xi’an, which took place on 18-19 May 2023, the following multilateral documents on cooperation were adopted: Xi’an Declaration of China-Central Asia Summit; Memorandum of Understanding on “China-Five Central Asian Countries” Industrial and Investment Cooperation; Memorandum of Understanding on Strengthening Economic and Trade Cooperation between the Economic and Trade Ministries of […]