News ISRS

Afghanistan’s economic recovery is the key to lasting peace in the country
Afghanistan’s economic recovery is the key to lasting peace in the country
On August 31-September 1 this year, an important political event took place in Tianjin: the regular meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
ISRS hosted a meeting with World Bank Representative
ISRS hosted a meeting with World Bank Representative
On August 29, 2025, the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (ISRS) hosted a working meeting with Yeraly Beksultan, Senior Specialist at the World Bank’s Uzbekistan Office.
Central Asia and China at the Contemporary Stage of Development: A Partnership Oriented Toward a Common Future
Central Asia and China at the Contemporary Stage of Development: A Partnership Oriented Toward a Common Future
At the contemporary stage, the development of constructive relations with China has become one of the key priorities of the foreign policy of the Central Asian countries. In recent years, these countries have achieved a high degree of political trust and stable economic interaction.
Uzbekistan and the SCO: Prospects for Multifaceted Cooperation
Uzbekistan and the SCO: Prospects for Multifaceted Cooperation
Over the course of twenty-four years, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has undergone a significant process of formation and development, becoming an integral component of the modern international relations system.
International Forum participants visit Samarkand
International Forum participants visit Samarkand
Participants of the High-Level Meeting “Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Europe – Cooperation for Common Development” initiated by the Nizami Ganjavi International Center, held in Tashkent, visited Samarkand on August 20.
Tashkent hosts high-level meeting of Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Europe
Tashkent hosts high-level meeting of Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Europe
On August 18, a High-level meeting between Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Europe kicked off in Tashkent under the slogan “Cooperation for Common Development.” The forum will go on until August 20.
Amitav Acharya: Central Asia Should Rely on Its Own Identity and Regional Autonomy
Amitav Acharya: Central Asia Should Rely on Its Own Identity and Regional Autonomy
Central Asia should rely on its own identity and regional autonomy. This view was expressed by renowned scholar of regionalism Amitav Acharya in his address to participants of the 8th Central Asian Expert Forum (CAEF), held in Tashkent on 14–15 August 2025.
Amitav Acharya: The issue of regional identity is becoming increasingly relevant for the states of Central Asia
Amitav Acharya: The issue of regional identity is becoming increasingly relevant for the states of Central Asia
This assessment was shared by the distinguished scholar Amitav Acharya in his address to the participants of the 8th Central Asian Expert Forum, held on August 14-15 in Tashkent.
Eldor Aripov: The CAEF is becoming a laboratory for generating new ideas and proposals
Eldor Aripov: The CAEF is becoming a laboratory for generating new ideas and proposals
Today in Tashkent, the 8th Central Asian Expert Forum (CAEF) opened under the motto “Central Asia – A Common Space of Trust, Security, and Sustainable Development”.
Tashkent hosts the 8th Central Asian Expert Forum
Tashkent hosts the 8th Central Asian Expert Forum
On August 14-15, 2025, the VIII Central Asian Expert Forum (CAEF) will be held in Tashkent under the title “Central Asia – a common space of trust, security and sustainable development”.
Representatives of the ISRS took part in the 4th Regional Working Group Meeting to discuss a mutually beneficial water-energy mechanism
Representatives of the ISRS took part in the 4th Regional Working Group Meeting to discuss a mutually beneficial water-energy mechanism
Representatives of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (ISRS) took part in the 4th Regional Working Group Meeting to discuss a mutually beneficial mechanism for water and energy cooperation in Central Asia, which took place on July 10, 2025 in Astana.
A meeting with representatives of the Berghof Foundation took place
A meeting with representatives of the Berghof Foundation took place
On July 4, 2025, an online meeting was held between the First Deputy Director of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (ISRS) Akramjon Nematov and the head of the Afghanistan, Central and South Asia Unit of the German Berghof Foundation Basir Feda.
ISRS Director took part in the 13th World Peace Forum in Beijing
ISRS Director took part in the 13th World Peace Forum in Beijing
From July 2 to 4 this year, the 13th World Peace Forum was held in Beijing under the slogan “Advancing Global Peace and Prosperity: Shared Responsibility, Benefit and Achievement.”
A meeting was held with representatives of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
A meeting was held with representatives of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
On July 3, 2025, an online meeting of representatives of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (ISRS) and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) took place. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Kingdom of Sweden Rakhmatulla Nurimbetov also took part in the dialogue.
ISRS hosted a meeting with UN representatives
ISRS hosted a meeting with UN representatives
On June 30, 2025, the Director of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies Eldor Aripov met with representatives of key UN departments in our country, including ILO, UNESCO, IOM, UNODC, UNAIDS, UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, FAO and UNFPA.
Experts from leading analytical centers of Uzbekistan and Mongolia discuss outcomes of the Uzbekistan President’s first state visit to Ulaanbaatar
Experts from leading analytical centers of Uzbekistan and Mongolia discuss outcomes of the Uzbekistan President’s first state visit to Ulaanbaatar
On June 26, 2025, the first Uzbekistan – Mongolia expert forum was held on “Uzbekistan and Mongolia: New Prospects for Mutually Beneficial Cooperation”, dedicated to the outcomes of the first state visit of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Mongolia.
Akramjon Nematov: “The Resilience of Central Asia is a Key Factor for the Stability of the Entire Eurasian continent”
Akramjon Nematov: “The Resilience of Central Asia is a Key Factor for the Stability of the Entire Eurasian continent”
On June 23-25, 2025, the 11th International Scientific and Expert Forum “Primakov Readings” was held in Moscow, organized by the Institute of World Economy and International Relations of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IMEMO RAS).
Experts from leading think tanks of Uzbekistan and Mongolia to discuss ways to deepen bilateral cooperation
Experts from leading think tanks of Uzbekistan and Mongolia to discuss ways to deepen bilateral cooperation
On June 26, 2025, an online forum will be held on the topic: “Uzbekistan and Mongolia: new prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation.”
ISRS held a meeting with the Ambassador of Singapore to Uzbekistan
ISRS held a meeting with the Ambassador of Singapore to Uzbekistan
On June 20, 2025, ISRS Director Eldor Aripov met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Singapore to Uzbekistan Zulkifli bin Baharudin.
IOM delegation visits ISRS
IOM delegation visits ISRS
On June 20, 2025, a working meeting was held between the Director of the ISRS Eldor Aripov and the delegation of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) headed by the Coordinator for Central Asia Serhan Aktoprak and the Chief of the IOM office in Uzbekistan Andrew Gray.

Popular

Uzbekistan and France: Mutually beneficial cooperation for the benefit of progress and prosperity

Uzbekistan and France: Mutually beneficial cooperation for the benefit of progress and prosperity

Within the foreign policy framework, Uzbekistan is actively developing partnerships with European states, considering them as important strategic partners for implementing projects in economics, politics, and humanitarian initiatives.

11.03.2025

Cooperation of Central Asian countries in the field of energy security:  problems and solutions

Cooperation of Central Asian countries in the field of energy security: problems and solutions

Ensuring energy security is one of the main challenges of our time for almost every state, regardless of the level of economic development.

12.03.2025

New Horizons of Cooperation: Results of Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s Visit to Paris

New Horizons of Cooperation: Results of Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s Visit to Paris

On March 13, the three-day state visit of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, to France concluded, marking a historic milestone in bilateral relations. This visit, unprecedented in scale and significance, signified a qualitative transition to a new stage of cooperation between the two nations. As part of the visit, over 20 agreements and contracts were signed, covering a broad range of sectors, including politics, the green economy, agriculture, energy, healthcare, education, and culture.

15.03.2025