On October 15–16, 2025, the city of Fergana will host the inaugural session of the Fergana Peace Forum under the theme: “The Fergana Valley: Uniting Efforts for Peace and Progress.”

Annotation. The Ferghana Valley is the historical heart of Central Asia, where a new model of regional cooperation based on trust, good neighbourliness and sustainable development is currently taking shape. The initiative
of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to hold the Ferghana Peace Forum reflects a common desire among the countries of the region to strengthen mutual understanding and create the area of peace, stability, and shared prosperity.

Experts often use the Latin phrase “si vis pacem, para bellum”, which translates as “if you want peace, prepare for war”. They emphasis that only force can guarantee peace.

The first session of the Fergana Peace Forum, titled “Fergana Valley: Uniting Efforts for Peace and Progress” is scheduled for October 15–16, 2025, in the city of Fergana.

Next week, the city of Fergana will transform into a focal point for international dialogue and cooperation, hosting key stakeholders from across the region and beyond. This gathering underscores the city’s growing importance as a center for promoting peace, mutual understanding, and collaborative development in Central Asia.

On October 12 of this year, the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Oman, H.E. Mr. Abdusalom Khatamov, held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Qais Al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion of the Sultanate of Oman.

During the meeting, the prospects for establishing and developing mutually beneficial cooperation between “Salam Air” and our Republic were discussed. In particular, special attention was given to launching direct flights, expanding the geography of flights, and developing tourism and business ties.

On October 10, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev participated in a regular meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States, held in Dushanbe.

A meeting was held between the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, in the city of Dushanbe.