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Analytical circles of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan outline plans for the future
Analytical circles of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan outline plans for the future
On September 24, in Cholpon-Ata, a delegation of Uzbekistan headed by the Director of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (ISRS) Eldor Aripov took part in the first meeting of the Uzbek-Kyrgyz Expert Council.
Cooperation with leading think tanks of Mongolia is expanding
Cooperation with leading think tanks of Mongolia is expanding
On September 18, 2024, a delegation of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies (ISRS), led by Deputy Director Bakhtiyor Mustafayev, took part in the first international Blue Sky Forum on Central Asia, organized by the National Institute for Security Studies of Mongolia in Ulaanbaatar.
ISRS hosted a meeting with a German journalist
ISRS hosted a meeting with a German journalist
On September 13 this year ISRS hosted a meeting between the Director of the Institute Eldor Aripov and the head of the geopolitical department of the German newspaper Berliner Zeitung Thomas Fasbender.
An international round table on Afghanistan was held in Termez
An international round table on Afghanistan was held in Termez
On September 11-12 this year, the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, together with the German Konrad Adenauer Foundation, held the international roundtable on the topic of "Central Asia and Afghanistan: A Vision for a Common Future".
ISRS hosted a meeting with the German Ambassador
ISRS hosted a meeting with the German Ambassador
On September 6 this year, a meeting was held at ISRS between the Institute director Eldor Aripov and the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to Uzbekistan Manfred Huterer.
Delegation of analytical centers of Uzbekistan visited Germany
Delegation of analytical centers of Uzbekistan visited Germany
From September 2 to 4 this year, a delegation from Uzbekistan, which included the heads and leading analysts of ISRS, IMRS, IACIR, IICA and the Bureau of German-Uzbek Business Cooperation, visited Berlin.
Tashkent to host an online conference “Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan: New prospects of mutually beneficial cooperation”
Tashkent to host an online conference “Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan: New prospects of mutually beneficial cooperation”
On August 27, Tashkent will host a hybrid online conference on “Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan: New prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation”.
ISRS hosted a meeting with the Atlantic Council expert
ISRS hosted a meeting with the Atlantic Council expert
On August 22, 2024, the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan hosted a meeting of the ISRS Director and the US Atlantic Council expert, Kiran Baez.
ISRS and KazISS signed a Memorandum on the establishment of the Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan Expert Council
ISRS and KazISS signed a Memorandum on the establishment of the Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan Expert Council
On August 8, within the framework of the state visit of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Kazakhstan, a Memorandum on the establishment of the Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan Expert Council was signed between the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies (ISRS) under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS) under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Eldor Aripov: “Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan need to focus on uniting common potentials with access to new economic opportunities”
Eldor Aripov: “Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan need to focus on uniting common potentials with access to new economic opportunities”
This opinion was shared by Eldor Aripov, the Director of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (ISRS), who addressed the first meeting of the Uzbekistan – Kazakhstan Expert Council on August 2 in Astana.
Representatives of the Regional Expert Council discussed work plans for 2024-2025
Representatives of the Regional Expert Council discussed work plans for 2024-2025
On July 26 this year, the First Meeting of the Working Groups of the Central Asia Regional Expert Council on the Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Returnees from armed conflict zones was held online.
ISRS hosted a meeting with a British expert
ISRS hosted a meeting with a British expert
On 24 July this year at the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan a meeting was held with Professor of Oxford University Peter Frankopan.
ISRS expands cooperation with leading think tanks in Japan
ISRS expands cooperation with leading think tanks in Japan
Uzbek delegation comprising representatives of analytical and scientific-academic circles is on a working visit to Japan. Deputy Director of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Mustafayev is also among the experts.
Bishkek hosts Uzbekistan – Kyrgyzstan conference
Bishkek hosts Uzbekistan – Kyrgyzstan conference
On July 4, Bishkek hosted a conference on “Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan – deepening and expanding a comprehensive strategic partnership”, organized by the National Institute of Strategic Initiatives (NISI) under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Eldor Aripov: Cooperation with UN is an essential foreign policy priority of Uzbekistan
Eldor Aripov: Cooperation with UN is an essential foreign policy priority of Uzbekistan
On 2 July, the Director of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of Uzbekistan (ISRS), Eldor Aripov, participated in the 2nd quarterly briefing of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNCTO) for Member States, held in a hybrid format chaired by Mauro Miedico, Officer-in-Charge, UNCTO, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.
Expert circles of Uzbekistan and China discuss prospects for developing bilateral interaction
Expert circles of Uzbekistan and China discuss prospects for developing bilateral interaction
Uzbekistan delegation led by the Director of the Institute of Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Eldor Aripov visits Beijing to attend a conference dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.
 ISRS hosted a meeting with the OSCE Project Co-ordinator  in Uzbekistan
ISRS hosted a meeting with the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan
On June 20th, 2024, the Institute of Strategic and Regional Studies (ISRS) under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan held a meeting with the Ambassador Antti Karttunen, Project Co-ordinator of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in Uzbekistan.
The Central Asia – China Forum kicks off in Tashkent
The Central Asia – China Forum kicks off in Tashkent
The Fourth Forum of Analytical Centers “Central Asia – China” on “Mutually beneficial cooperation on the way to universal prosperity and sustainable development” has kicked off in Tashkent.
Tashkent to host the 19th Shanghai Cooperation Organization Forum meeting
Tashkent to host the 19th Shanghai Cooperation Organization Forum meeting
On June 5 this year, the 19th Shanghai Cooperation Organization Forum meeting will be held in Tashkent under the chairmanship of the Uzbek side, organized by the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Tashkent to host Fourth Forum of Analytical Centers “Central Asia - China”
Tashkent to host Fourth Forum of Analytical Centers “Central Asia - China”
On June 4, the Fourth Forum of Analytical Centers “Central Asia – China” will be held in Tashkent on “Mutually beneficial cooperation on the path to shared prosperity and sustainable development”.

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