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Chang Jun Yan urges not to copy external integration models mechanically, but to follow one’s own path
Chang Jun Yan urges not to copy external integration models mechanically, but to follow one’s own path
Speaking at the scientific-practical conference on regional identity, held on August 15 within the framework of the Central Asian Expert Forum (CAEF) in Tashkent, Dr. Chang Jun Yan, Head of Military Studies Programme at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, placed particular emphasis on the model of regionalism within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Susan Elliott: Uzbekistan Demonstrates Impressive Results
Susan Elliott: Uzbekistan Demonstrates Impressive Results
On 19 August, during the High-Level Meeting in Tashkent between Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and European partners on the theme “Cooperation for Common Development,” Susan Elliott, Director General of the U.S. National Committee on Foreign Policy, shared her assessment of the reforms being implemented in Uzbekistan.
Rashid Alimov Emphasizes Uzbekistan’s Key Role in Shaping Central Asia’s Climate Agenda
Rashid Alimov Emphasizes Uzbekistan’s Key Role in Shaping Central Asia’s Climate Agenda
On 19 August, in Tashkent, during the High-Level Meeting between Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and European partners on the theme “Cooperation for Common Development,” former SCO Secretary-General Rashid Alimov highlighted the crucial role of Uzbekistan in shaping and strengthening Central Asia’s climate agenda.
Yerkin Baidarov: Regional identity as the basis for Central Asian integration
Yerkin Baidarov: Regional identity as the basis for Central Asian integration
Yerkin Baidarov, a researcher at the R.B. Suleimenov Institute of Oriental Studies of the Committee of Science under the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, shared his views while speaking on August 15 at the scientific-practical conference on regional identity within the framework of the Central Asian Expert Forum (CAEF) in Tashkent.
Antti Karttunen: Central Asia demonstrates significant resilience in the face of acute challenges
Antti Karttunen: Central Asia demonstrates significant resilience in the face of acute challenges
This view was expressed by Antti Karttunen, Head of OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, speaking at the 8th Central Asian Expert Forum.
NISI: Central Asia – A Cohesive Region with Shared Aspirations
NISI: Central Asia – A Cohesive Region with Shared Aspirations
Speaking at the 8th Central Asian Expert Forum, Deputy Director of the National Institute of Strategic Initiatives under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Shumkarbek Adilbek uulu, stated that “Central Asia today is no longer a fragmented collection of states, but an increasingly cohesive region with common aspirations”.
Dumitru Lipcanu: “Uzbekistan strengthens its status as a key center of connectivity in Asia”
Dumitru Lipcanu: “Uzbekistan strengthens its status as a key center of connectivity in Asia”
UNHCR Representative for Central Asia, Dumitru Lipcanu, highly appreciated the importance of the First Meeting of the Termez Dialogue on Connectivity between Central and South Asia, held on May 19-21.
Zhang Ming: Today’s Forum is of long-term importance for the development of the SCO in a new era
Zhang Ming: Today’s Forum is of long-term importance for the development of the SCO in a new era
Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Forum session “The Role of the SCO in New Conditions: Joining Efforts for the Sake of Universal Security, Stability, and Prosperity” with a welcoming speech, SCO Secretary-General Zhang Ming focused special attention on the organization’s achievements.
Li Yongquan: “The Central Asia – China format is an important guarantee of cohesion”
Li Yongquan: “The Central Asia – China format is an important guarantee of cohesion”
Musa Dzhamanbaev: The Forum will add new dynamics to enhancing traditionally friendly ties between Central Asia and China
Musa Dzhamanbaev: The Forum will add new dynamics to enhancing traditionally friendly ties between Central Asia and China
Speaking at the Forum of “Central Asia – China” think tanks on “Mutually beneficial cooperation on the path to shared prosperity and sustainable development”, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kyrgyz Republic Musa Dzhamanbaev emphasized that...
Traditionally, Italy and Uzbekistan have always been close friends
Traditionally, Italy and Uzbekistan have always been close friends
This statement was made by the former Italian Ambassador to Uzbekistan, member of the Mediterranean Institute for Asia and Africa (ISMAA) Riccardo Manara, at the conference on “Uzbekistan – Italy: New horizons of cooperation” held on December 13 in Tashkent.
The political will of Uzbekistan and Türkiye Leaders gives a new impetus to strengthening bilateral cooperation
The political will of Uzbekistan and Türkiye Leaders gives a new impetus to strengthening bilateral cooperation
This was stated by the President of the Marmara Group Foundation Akkan Suver, addressing the roundtable discussion “Uzbekistan – Türkiye: Comprehensive Strategic Partnership”.
Olgan Bekar: Economic and trade ties serve as a driver of cooperation
Olgan Bekar: Economic and trade ties serve as a driver of cooperation
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Türkiye to the Republic of Uzbekistan Olgan Bekar, addressing the roundtable discussion on “Uzbekistan – Türkiye: Comprehensive Strategic Partnership”, noted essential factors that contribute to strengthening bilateral cooperation.
The visit of the President of Uzbekistan to Germany to enhance economic cooperation
The visit of the President of Uzbekistan to Germany to enhance economic cooperation
Director of KfW Regional Office for Central Asia Andreas Schneider noted that the visit of the President of Uzbekistan to Germany will be a powerful impetus in strengthening bilateral cooperation in the banking and financial system.
Eduard Kinsbruner: “Large-scale preparations are underway in Germany for Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s visit”
Eduard Kinsbruner: “Large-scale preparations are underway in Germany for Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s visit”
Experts from leading analytical centers in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and America, who arrived in Uzbekistan as observers to the referendum on constitutional reform, were invited to the international conference “Uzbekistan – Germany: New horizons of cooperation”, in Tashkent.
Large-scale reforms in Uzbekistan give a powerful impetus to further strengthen multifaceted cooperation between Uzbekistan and Germany
Large-scale reforms in Uzbekistan give a powerful impetus to further strengthen multifaceted cooperation between Uzbekistan and Germany
This was stated by the representative of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation Aziz Tatybayev at the conference “Uzbekistan – Germany: New horizons of cooperation” held in Tashkent, timed to coincide with the visit of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Germany.
An expert from Germany highly appreciates the dynamics of cooperation in the judicial and legal sphere
An expert from Germany highly appreciates the dynamics of cooperation in the judicial and legal sphere
The Project Manager for Central Asia at the German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation Angela Lummel took part in the conference “Uzbekistan – Germany: New horizons of cooperation”.
Ambassador of Germany to Uzbekistan Tilo Klinner: “In recent years, changes have been taking place in Uzbekistan in all spheres of society”
Ambassador of Germany to Uzbekistan Tilo Klinner: “In recent years, changes have been taking place in Uzbekistan in all spheres of society”
Ambassador of Germany to Uzbekistan Tilo Klinner took part in the conference “Uzbekistan – Germany: New horizons of cooperation”, in Tashkent.
Farid Shafiyev: Uzbekistan’s chairmanship in the OTS gave a new impetus to its development
Farid Shafiyev: Uzbekistan’s chairmanship in the OTS gave a new impetus to its development
The Chairman of the Center of Analysis of International Relations Farid Shafiyev shares his opinion:
Yusuf Burak Rende: 300-320 days a year are sunny in the Turkic states
Yusuf Burak Rende: 300-320 days a year are sunny in the Turkic states
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