President of Uzbekistan instructed Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ease visa terms with the UK, Germany and other countries for citizens seeking education abroad. Additionally, the head of Youth Affairs Agency announced loans for travel expenses for Work and Travel participants.
Foreign Ministry of Uzbekistan expressed deep concern over the worsening situation in the Middle East. It warned that further escalation could significantly increase security risks in the region with unpredictable global consequences.
Uzbekistan calls on the parties involved in the Middle East conflict for restraint and political settlement. “Escalating tensions in the region could lead to more serious consequences and a broad military confrontation,” the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan strongly denounced the Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus. “It is absolutely unacceptable to attack diplomatic and other missions of foreign countries and it violates principles of international diplomatic law,” the ministry stated.
Timur Rahmonov has been appointed as the new ambassador of Uzbekistan to Latvia. Previously, he served as the consul general in Novosibirsk, a position he held since 2021.
Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov held talks with leadership of Afghanistan in Kabul. They discussed development of trade, transit, investments in Afghanistan, cooperation in use of water resources and other matters. Photos.
Uzbekistan stands for the “one China” policy and believes in Taiwan being an integral part of the PRC, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan states. Vice President Lai Ching-te, who stands for the island’s independence, won the presidential elections in Taiwan last Saturday.
Russian MFA spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Zakhar Prilepin’s words on Uzbekistan’s annex to Russia “do not even remotely reflect the official position of the Russian Federation.” Earlier, Russian Ambassador to Uzbekistan Oleg Malginov expressed the same perspective.
During his visit to the UAE, Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister familiarized himself with cloud seeding technology and discussed with the President of the World Meteorological Organization, the prospects for introducing this experience in Uzbekistan, especially in the Aral Sea region.
Former Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, Vladimir Norov, announced his retirement after 45 years of service in government agencies and embassies. He said he has set up a consultancy company and intends to use all his contacts to promote Uzbekistan’s foreign policy.
Uzbekistan and Sierra Leone signed a joint communiqué establishing diplomatic relations in New York. The move makes Sierra Leone the 143rd country with which Uzbekistan has established diplomatic ties.
Bobur Usmanov has been appointed Uzbekistan’s new Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Foreign ministers of Afghanistan’s neighbours met in Samarkand, addressing the nation’s complex situation and emphasizing the need for economic projects, infrastructure development, and regional collaboration to counter terrorism and narcotics trafficking for a peaceful future.
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