The UN General Assembly adopted by consensus, without a vote, the resolution Peaceful Settlement of Border Disputes, introduced by Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan and co-sponsored by 40 states. Akramjon Nematov, First Deputy Director of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of Uzbekistan, commented to IA Dunyo on the significance of the adopted document in the context of changing perceptions of our region on the international stage.

At the International Congress Center, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the launch ceremony of a nationwide movement aimed at promoting a culture of reading in Uzbekistan.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed projects selected as part of the “Kelajak uchun” (For the Future) forum of promising initiatives.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev participated in the award ceremony for the “Uzbekistan Government Quality” programme at the International Congress Center.

On May 22, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with a delegation from the United Arab Emirates led by Minister of Cabinet Affairs Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi.

On May 21, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Feridun Sinirlioğlu, who arrived in Uzbekistan on an official visit.

During the meeting, appreciation was expressed for his efforts in strengthening and advancing bilateral relations between Uzbekistan and Algeria.

The parties discussed promising avenues for further expanding the strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and Qatar, including cooperation in the fields of trade and economy, investment, finance, transport and logistics, energy and infrastructure.

On May 15, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev paid a working visit to the city of Turkestan, where he took part in the informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States. The visit featured an extensive political, economic, and humanitarian agenda, as well as a series of high-level bilateral meetings. In an interview with the correspondent of Dunyo IA, First Deputy Director of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of Uzbekistan Akramjon Nematov shared his views on the significance of the summit, emerging trends in the development of the OTS, and Uzbekistan’s initiatives.

The contemporary system of international relations is being shaped by rapid geopolitical changes, growing fragmentation, disruptions in transport and supply chains, climate change, and increasing risks to food and energy security. Under these conditions, trust, dialogue and practical cooperation among states are becoming more important than ever. For Central and South Asia — two historically interconnected regions with significant yet not fully realized potential — connectivity has acquired not only economic, but also strategic, political and civilizational significance.