Marco Rubio to Visit Uzbekistan and Central Asia in 2026
Rubio said the visit would likely span a week or longer
Diplomacy
Tajikistan and the Taliban: Tentative Talks Shadowed by New Border Clashes
Tentative talks between Dushanbe and Kabul are overshadowed by back-to-back shoot-outs along the frontier near the Pyanj River
Belarus Opposes Politicization of UNESCO Work
President Mirziyoyev Meets US Delegation Led by Trump’s Special Envoy
Both sides discussed the strengthening of the strategic partnership
US Envoys Visit Tashkent as Mirziyoyev Prepares for Washington C5+1 Summit
As part of their trip, Gor and Landau travelled to Samarkand
US Envoys in Tashkent to Discuss Critical Minerals, Energy and C5+1 Partnership
A key focus will be the upcoming 10th anniversary of the C5+1 diplomatic platform
Uzbekistan’s Vladimir Norov Receives China’s Friendship Award
The award is the country’s highest state accolade for foreign experts
Uzbekistan Appoints First Ambassador to South Africa
The ceremony took place at the Sefako Makgatho residence
Mirziyoyev Reaffirms Uzbekistan’s Support for Independent Palestinian State
Putin and Mirziyoyev to Meet in China Ahead of SCO Summit
President Putin will be in China from August 31 to September 3
American Corner to Open in Tashkent with US Envoy’s Visit
Zampolli will meet Uzbekistan’s Olympic medallists
Japan and Uzbekistan Hold First Strategic Dialogue Between Foreign Ministers
They also presented agreements on two grant projects
Washington Mayor Proclaims September 1 as Uzbekistan’s 34th Independence Day
It reflects the growing partnership between the two nations
Uzbekistan Honours French Ambassador Aurélia Bouchez with Order of Friendship
Cooperation has extended to education, healthcare and cultural exchange
Aliyev and Pashinyan Agree in Washington on Peace Framework
The statement emphasises a commitment to building a future free from the conflicts of the past.
Uzbekistan Appoints First Ambassador to Sri Lanka
Rohan Ambagolla expressed his sincere appreciation
Uzbekistan and Eritrea Establish Diplomatic Relations
Eritrea has become the 161st country with which Uzbekistan has established official interstate relations
Russia Accuses ICC of Double Standards over Taliban Arrest Warrants
Top Russian lawmaker says International Criminal Court ignored Western war crimes in Afghanistan
Kazakhstan to Make Official Documents from Hemp
Uzbekistan Backs Italy’s Ukraine Peace Push, Proposes Security Alliance
Putin Urges Ukraine to Resume Direct Talks in Istanbul
He makes the statement at a late-night Kremlin press conference on May 11
Turkmenistan’s Neutrality Gains Global Recognition at UNGA
Resolution adopted at 79th UNGA session