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About the activities of the Diplomatic Academy at the University of world economy and diplomacy

About the activities of the Diplomatic Academy
at the University of world economy and diplomacy

Based on the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated July 23, 2022, PQ-330 “On measures to systematically reform the activities of the University of world economy and diplomacy”, since September 2022, the Diplomatic academy at the University of world economy and diplomacy (UWED) has begun its activities.

 

In a relatively short time, organizational and regulatory documents of the Diplomatic academy were developed and approved based on the tasks set by the head of state. In particular, the Staffing table of the Diplomatic academy, curricula and training programs, a system for assessing the readiness of attendants were adopted and the Scientific council composition was also formed.

 

Currently, the staff of the Diplomatic academy (according to the staffing table of 2022) has been reached to 90%. Employment contracts were signed between employees and the Diplomatic academy. Charters of the departments have been developed and approved. The official website of the Diplomatic academy has been launched.

 

On November 1, 2022, the representatives of state bodies, heads of diplomatic missions of a number of foreign states accredited in Uzbekistan took part in the opening ceremony of the Diplomatic academy.

 

For the first training course of the Diplomatic academy on the systematic training of diplomats of the reserve level on the topic “Foreign political and foreign economic activity of the Republic of Uzbekistan”, 26 students were admitted, consisting of representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Investments and Foreign Trade, the Ministry of Defense and the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan .

 

From November 19 to December 17, 2022, special training courses on the topic “Diplomatic protocol and international negotiations” were organized for the employees of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

 

The educational process of the Diplomatic academy involves domestic and foreign specialists with deep theoretical knowledge and extensive practical experience in the field of international relations.

 

On December 27, 2022, students who successfully completed the abovementioned courses were awarded with the certificates of the Diplomatic academy.

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SHORT AND LONG-TERM PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS OF THE DIPLOMATIC ACADEMY

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The course "Foreign political and foreign economic activity of the Republic of Uzbekistan" for the systematic training of the diplomats of reserve level, one-year form of study: study period October-June

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The course "Fundamentals of foreign political and foreign economic activity of the Republic of Uzbekistan" for diplomatic staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, going on a long business trip abroad

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The course "Fundamentals of foreign political and foreign economic activity of the Republic of Uzbekistan" for the systematic and intensive training of appointed Ambassadors

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Based on the relevant provision of the Decree “On the organization of the training of employees with a minimum of three years of work experience in the narrow specialties of the master's degree” provides for the organization of the following specialized areas of the master's degree:

 

  • "Diplomatic and Consular service"
  • "Economic diplomacy"

 

It provides for a one-year form of study in the master's degree and the issuance of a certified diploma.

 

The following issues will be addressed on the topic "Implementation of joint educational programs” of postgraduate and post-graduate education in partnership with leading foreign educational institutions:

 

  • Negotiations with leading specialized educational institutions in foreign countries on the establishment of a joint master's degree and the signing of relevant agreements.
  • A joint system of post-graduate education with leading specialized educational institutions in foreign countries, including the corresponding specialized Council for the protection of doctoral and dissertations (PhD, candidate of philosophical sciences and doctor of sciences) to develop negotiations for the establishment and to sign the relevant contracts.
  • Conduct organizational work on inviting leading foreign experts/specialists to conduct classes (lectures, trainings, seminars) in the master's degree.

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03.Реализация совместных образовательных программ магистратуры и послевузовского образования

По теме "Реализация совместных образовательных программ магистратуры и послевузовского образования” с ведущими зарубежными образовательными учреждениями предусматривается решение следующих вопросов:

 

  • Вести переговоры с ведущими специализированными образовательными учреждениями зарубежных стран о создании совместной магистратуры и подписывать соответствующие соглашения.
  • Создание совместной системы послевузовского образования с ведущими специализированными учебными заведениями зарубежных стран, в том числе соответствующим специализированным советом по защите докторских и кандидатских диссертаций (PhD, кандидат философских наук и доктор наук), а также подписание соответствующих соглашений.
  • Проведение организационной работы по приглашению ведущих зарубежных экспертов/специалистов для проведения занятий (лекций, тренингов, семинаров) в магистратуре.

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Uzbekistan’s Pragmatic Engagement with Afghanistan: Significant for the Region

Amb Skand Ranjan Tayal

 

November 5, 2024  

 

During a recent visit to Tashkent, I had attended the roundtable on ‘Foreign Policy of Uzbekistan: Openness and Prosperity for Peace’ on 25 October 2024. The speakers were some of the prominent policy makers with long experience of diplomacy and international relations.

 

Senator Sodyq Safoev, former Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, defined the Uzbek policy as ‘pragmatic’ with emphasis on ‘managing the borders’ particularly with its Central Asian neighbors. He observed that Uzbekistan had a ’pro-active’ foreign policy and was emerging as a regional power in Central Asia and beyond.

 

The pragmatic neighbourhood policy of Uzbekistan is visible in its relations with the ruling establishments in Afghanistan, pivoting smoothly from recognition and support to the Ghani government to tacit acceptance of the Taliban regime immediately after August 2021.

 

At the roundtable Ambassador Ismatulla Irgashev, Special Representative of the President of Uzbekistan for Afghanistan shared his thoughts on ‘Achieving lasting peace in Afghanistan is an essential strategy of Uzbekistan’s foreign policy’. He said that Uzbekistan desired friendly relations with all its neighbours and had no wish to interfere in the internal affairs of any country. He noted that Uzbekistan has had contacts with the Taliban movement since the 1990s and post-2021, Uzbekistan could be a bridge between the global community and Taliban regime. Any armed resistance to the Taliban regime was futile and would only result in more bloodshed and chaos in Afghanistan prolonging the suffering of the people.

 

Uzbek Prime Minister Abdullah Aripov was in Kabul on 17-18 August 2024 for ‘strengthening bilateral trade and investments’. An exhibition of Uzbek products was opened in Kabul by the Uzbek PM. This was the highest-level visit of any foreign dignitary to Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover. During the visit reportedly trade and investments worth more than $ 2 billion were discussed including a $100 million project to develop gas fields in Afghanistan. A preferential trade agreement has come into force on 1 October eliminating import duties on 14 types of goods. Phyto-sanitary requirements for Afghan agricultural products have been relaxed by Uzbek customs.

 

There are reports that Afghan cotton would be sourced by Uzbek spinning mills. Also, there was a recent agreement to refine Afghan crude in Fergana refinery in Uzbekistan.

 

During the trip there was an opportunity to visit the Termez International Trade Center operating from ‘Airitom Free Zone’ designed for duty free trade with Afghanistan. The 36 hectare heavily fenced zone is adjacent to the 3 km. long ‘Friendship Bridge’ across Amu Darya linking Termez with Hairatan in Afghanistan. Afghans are allowed to visit visa free for stay upto 15 days. Most of them come for a day, though. They are allowed to bring and take goods up to 10kg duty free. Uzbeks are allowed to buy up to $300 worth Afghan goods duty free. The complex is just two months old and was buzzing with construction and commercial activity with a good number of Afghan men moving around. More than 5000 Afghan men, women and children visit the complex on Fridays to sample Western branded food and to have a good time as an escape from the strict Afghan society.

 

The complex has a 70-bed hospital with four Operation Theaters and is already operational. Two Indian para medics are working there. Afghan patients demand to see Indian doctors so appointment of some Indian doctors is expected.

 

The Zone has been developed by Akfa Group in Public-Private-Partnership mode. Its founder Jakhangir Artikkhodjayev is a former mayor of Tashkent.

 

Uzbekistan is positioning itself as a transit point for regional trade with Afghanistan. More than 200 large trucks cross into Afghanistan daily from the Friendship Bridge. Most of the Western and UN aid to Afghanistan is supplied through this route. Uzbek-Afghanistan trade was $900 million in 2023 and is likely to rise to $1.5 billion in 2025.

 

Some source of friction looming on the horizon is Afghanistan’s digging a 285 km canal from Kosh to Tepa to divert the waters of Amu Darya for irrigation. After its completion, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan are likely to lose 15% of their intake from this mighty river. Uzbeks acknowledge the right of Afghanistan to use these waters but are upset that the canal is being dug in a primitive manner which would lead to massive wastage of water. Uzbeks have offered their expertise for lining the canal to prevent seepage.

 

Uzbekistan has continued to have their Ambassador in Kabul after August 2021 but he has not presented fresh credentials to the “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’. It recently received a representative of the Taliban government in Tashkent. However, he is not permitted to fly the Emirate flag or display the IEA name on their building.

 

Uzbekistan is keen to have India’s support for the proposed railway line from Termez to Mazar-e-Sharif to Kabul to Peshawar in Pakistan. One branch of this railroad is planned towards Herat and then towards Iran. Uzbeks are confident that in due course, India will also benefit from this connection. Finance for this $5 billion project is yet to be tied up.

 

Among our friendly countries, Uzbekistan has the closest ongoing communication, contacts and understanding with the Taliban regime. South Block will be well advised to coordinate our policy towards Afghanistan with Uzbekistan and focus on Humanitarian assistance for alleviating the suffering of the Afghan people. Any form of economic engagement could come thereafter.