CENTRAL ASIA ON THE THRESHOLD OF A NEW ERA

Central Asia is entering a new, historically significant stage of its development. Today, we are moving toward genuine unity. For the first time in many years, an atmosphere of trust, good-neighborliness, and mutual respect is taking shape in our region — an atmosphere that serves as a solid foundation for joint progress.

Expanding regional transport capabilities in Central Asia is a key factor in integrating countries into the global economy

The foreign policy of modern Uzbekistan is focused on taking concrete measures to further strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation and long-term multilateral partnerships with all countries worldwide.

Uzbekistan’s cooperation with Central Asian countries in the field of tourism

Tourism is one of the key areas of regional cooperation in Central Asia, contributing to the strengthening of economic and cultural ties among neighboring countries. The Republic of Uzbekistan, with its rich historical and cultural heritage, ancient monuments of the Great Silk Road, and modern infrastructure, plays a central role in the development of this sector. In recent years, tourist contacts with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan have been actively expanding, laying the groundwork for the formation of a unified regional tourism space.

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan: Partnership for a Sustainable Future of the Region

Cooperation between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan in the field of ecology and environmental protection continues to demonstrate dynamic development and the strengthening of strategic interaction built on trust, mutual understanding and a shared commitment to ensuring environmental security in Central Asia.

Cooperation between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of tourism

Cooperation between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Kazakhstan in tourism is an important direction of bilateral relations and holds a special place within the broader framework of cultural and humanitarian ties between the two neighboring countries. Geographic proximity, a shared historical and cultural foundation, and the rich heritage of the Great Silk Road create favorable conditions for developing tourism interaction and strengthening friendly relations between the peoples.

Uzbekistan–United States trade: emerging upward dynamics

Uzbekistan’s trade relations with the United States have shown steady expansion over the past decade. In 2024, Uzbekistan exported $431 million worth of goods to the U.S. – a tenfold increase compared to 2014 ($42.4 million). The share of the U.S. in Uzbekistan’s total exports rose from 0.3% in 2014 to 1.6% in 2024, reflecting gradual diversification toward high-value markets.

Uzbekistan–U.S. Higher Education Cooperation Enters a New Stage: Opportunities and Prospects within the C5+1 Format

Today one of the priority directions of Uzbekistan’s foreign policy is the expansion of strategic partnerships and the exchange of modern knowledge and scientific innovations. In this process, cooperation with the United States–especially in higher education, science, and innovation–is reaching a new level.

Under the leadership of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the reforms implemented in education, the state policy aimed at human capital development, and the integrated “education–science–innovation” system have positioned Uzbekistan as an attractive partner on the international stage. Moreover, the C5+1 format between Central Asia and the United States is opening new opportunities for regional cooperation. Within this framework, Uzbekistan’s collaboration with American universities is already producing practical results not only in education but also in science, technology, and innovation.

Our main wealth — the great multinational people who consider Uzbekistan their only and sacred homeland

If the greatest gift given to human is life, then, without a doubt, the highest goal that humanity has always strived for is peace and harmony. That is why we always wish each other peace and tranquility, health and well-being.

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan: A New Stage of Strategic Partnership

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are demonstrating steady momentum in developing comprehensive cooperation, encompassing trade, investment, industrial cooperation, transport, energy, humanitarian aid, and education. The Strategic Partnership and Alliance Program for 2024–2034, adopted during President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's recent visit to Kazakhstan, has become a solid foundation for further strengthening the allied relations between the two fraternal states.

Central Asian Countries Unite for Sustainable Development

In recent years, Uzbekistan has significantly intensified its cooperation with Central Asian countries in the areas of environmental protection, sustainable natural resource management, and combating climate change. Joint programs, signed agreements, and multilateral initiatives have laid the foundation for creating a unified ecological space in the region — one built on the principles of sustainability and shared responsibility toward nature.