On November 7, 2025, a delegation from the College of Defence Management under the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of India, led by Lt Gen Harjeet Singh Sahi, visited the Diplomatic Academy under the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED).

   During the meeting, the Director of the Diplomatic Academy, A.Khaydarov highlighted the steady development of friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation between Uzbekistan and India. The guests were also briefed on the Academy’s structure, educational programs, and international cooperation, including joint initiatives with India’s MERI Group of Institutions, with which a book entitled “India-Uzbekistan perspectives on connectivity between South and Central Asia” was jointly released at the end of 2024. In addition, presentations were delivered on Uzbekistan’s renewed foreign policy strategy and current trends in cooperation in Central Asia.

   The discussion also covered issues related to the situation in Afghanistan, joint efforts to combat terrorism and extremism, the development of Uzbekistan’s transport and communications sectors, as well as the potential opportunities and prospects for further strengthening Uzbek–Indian relations.

On November 6, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, participated in the summit of Central Asia and the United States leaders in the “C5+1” format, held at the White House – the official residence of the President of the United States in Washington, D.C.

The event, chaired by the President of the United States Donald Trump, was also attended by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, and President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

The President of Uzbekistan expressed appreciation to the President of the United States for organizing the “C5+1” summit, which over the past 10 years since its establishment has become an effective mechanism for developing regional trade, transport and energy connections. It was emphasized that the current summit marks a new stage in the development of strategic dialogue between Central Asia and the United States.

To further expand cooperation within the “C5+1” framework, the Head of our state proposed a number of initiatives.

Primarily, it was suggested to establish a permanently functioning Secretariat, which would be hosted on a rotational basis among the participating countries.

The importance of creating a ministerial-level Coordinating council on investment and trade was highlighted to ensure a systematic dialogue between government institutions, companies and financial institutions. The launch of the “Central Asian Investment Partnership” Fund was also noted to be relevant.

The President of Uzbekistan also expressed readiness for active collaboration with the United States in implementing major transport, communication and energy projects connecting Central Asia with the South Caucasus and Europe.

It was proposed to establish a Special Committee to effectively coordinate efforts in the field of exploration, extraction, and deep processing of critical minerals, as well as the promotion of finished products in global supply chains.

In order to modernize agriculture in the region with the introduction of American technologies, the creation of a Regional partnership for agricultural technology innovation was initiated.

To strengthen humanitarian ties, the President of Uzbekistan advocated for the organization of a joint exhibition of the cultural heritage of Central Asian countries in leading American museums. 

The Head of our state proposed to hold the next summit in the city of Samarkand.

Other leaders also spoke at the event. 

Following the summit, a number of multilateral documents were adopted.

On November 6, as part of his working visit to Washington, D.C., President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held talks at the White House with President of the United States of America Donald Trump.

Issues of further strengthening Uzbek-American strategic partnership, enhancing political dialogue, and expanding trade, economic, investment and cultural-humanitarian cooperation were reviewed. Special attention was given to the practical implementation of agreements reached at the highest level in New York in September this year

The President of our country left an entry in the White House Guest Book.

Then, in the Oval Office, the leaders held talks during which they discussed issues related to further strengthening Uzbek-American strategic partnership relations, enhancing political dialogue, and expanding trade, economic, investment, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation. 

Special attention was paid to the practical implementation of high-level agreements reached in New York in September this year.

A thorough exchange of views took place on current global and regional issues, including deepening cooperation between Central Asia and the United States within the “C5+1” format.

The President of Uzbekistan sincerely congratulated Donald Trump on his significant achievements in domestic and foreign policy. His personal contribution and efforts toward the peaceful resolution of pressing international and regional conflicts was especially emphasized.

Donald Trump welcomed the productive outcomes of the meetings and negotiations held earlier between the leader of Uzbekistan, U.S. government officials, and heads of major American companies and financial institutions.

The leaders emphasized the importance of establishing and improving institutional mechanisms to advance joint projects.

At the conclusion of the negotiations, the Head of our state invited the President of the United States to pay an official visit to Uzbekistan at a convenient time.