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OSCE Launches Cybersecurity Training Programme for Government Institutions of Uzbekistan

From e-government to digital public services, Uzbekistan is steadily advancing the digitalization of its core state functions. However, digital transformation is impossible without robust cybersecurity. To support this, from 14 July to 21 August,...

Pakistan Leads Regional Defense Conference for Top Military Leaders

(MENAFN) On Saturday, Pakistan convened a critical regional conference for top military leaders, hosting defense chiefs from the US, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The Islamabad meeting, themed "Strengthening Bonds, Securing...

Uzbek, Russian Leaders Hold Phone Talks to Boost Strategic Partnership

(MENAFN) Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a phone call, the Uzbek presidential press office reported on Wednesday. During the conversation, the leaders focused on enhancing the broad strategic...

Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, made a phone call to Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

AZERBAIJAN, July 24 - 24 July 2025, 11:20 On July 24, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, made a phone call to Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The head of state congratulated Shavkat Mirziyoyev on...

Air China Kicks Off First Direct Flight to Tashkent, Uzbekistan

(MENAFN) On Saturday, Chinese airline Air China commenced its inaugural direct flight connecting Beijing with Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan. The first flight successfully arrived at Tashkent International Airport, where officials held a...

Uzbekistan Launches Landmark Youth Climate Leadership Project

DOHA, QATAR, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Uzbekistan, in partnership with Education Above All Foundation (EAA) and the Ministry of Preschool and School Education (MoPSE) of Uzbekistan, has...

Minister Dion George: Closing remarks of Cites Rhinoceros Enforcement Task Force Meeting

Good afternoon, delegates. I am delighted to be here to wrap up this important week of meetings. I hope that, apart from the crucial discussions, you have managed to carve out some time to experience South Africa’s warm hospitality. I am told that...

Minister Dion Georege: CITES Rhinoceros Enforcement Task Force meeting

Good afternoon, delegates. I am delighted to be here to wrap up this important week of meetings. I hope that, apart from the crucial discussions, you have managed to carve out some time to experience South Africa’s warm hospitality. I am told that...

Uzbekistan Nears Joining WTO After Finalizing Deal with UK

(MENAFN) Uzbekistan has wrapped up bilateral trade negotiations with the United Kingdom as part of its ongoing efforts to join the World Trade Organization (WTO), according to Azizbek Urunov, the Uzbek president’s special envoy on WTO matters....

OSCE supports consultations on the New National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security

On 6 October 2025, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, in co-operation with the National Human Rights Centre and the Committee on Family and Women of the Republic of Uzbekistan, organized national discussions in Nukus on the current...

China Gears Up to Host SCO Foreign Ministers Summit

(MENAFN) China is set to convene foreign ministers from member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on Tuesday, according to an official announcement. The high-level diplomatic gathering will be held in the northern city of...

Indian Foreign Minister Makes First Visit to China in Five Years

(MENAFN) Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has arrived in China for his first trip in five years, signaling a renewed phase of warming relations between the two Himalayan neighbors. Upon reaching Beijing, Jaishankar held talks with Chinese...

OSCE supports Autumn Biodiversity Monitoring Expedition in the Aral Sea Region

As part of the OSCE project “Promoting Environmental Security through Advancing Sustainable Development and Climate Resilience Practices”, a scientific field expedition was conducted to Lake Sudochie, located in the Muynak district of the Republic...

Kenyan politician states Trump’s tariffs will only accelerate de-dollarization

(MENAFN) Booker Omole, General Secretary of the Communist Party Marxist – Kenya, has warned that US President Donald Trump’s proposed 10% tariff on imports from BRICS nations will likely backfire, accelerating global efforts to reduce reliance on...

Bolivian president urges to stop using US dollar

(MENAFN) Bolivian President Luis Arce has called on countries worldwide to abandon the US dollar in favor of using national currencies for international trade. Speaking to RT during the 17th BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Arce emphasized the need...

Uzbekistan Endorses National Plan to Combat Childhood Cancer

(MENAFN) Uzbekistan has formally endorsed a nationwide plan to combat childhood cancer, according to local news outlets citing the nation's health ministry on Sunday. Reports indicate that Uzbekistan has adopted a national strategy spanning from...

BRICS Bank Welcomes Colombia, Uzbekistan as New Members

(MENAFN) The New Development Bank (NDB), widely recognized as the BRICS Bank, has officially welcomed Colombia and Uzbekistan as new members, bringing its total membership to 11 countries. This announcement was made by NDB President Dilma Rousseff...

Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan exchanged signed documents

AZERBAIJAN, July 2 - A document exchange ceremony between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Uzbekistan was held on July 2, with the participation of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev....

Presidents of Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan visited Shahbulag Castle in Aghdam

AZERBAIJAN, July 3 - 03 July 2025, 22:10 On July 3, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov visited Shahbulag Castle in...

Second meeting of Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Supreme Interstate Council was held in Baku

AZERBAIJAN, July 2 - The second meeting of the Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Supreme Interstate Council was held in Baku on July 2, with the participation of Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the...