On June 19, 2025, the Director of the Diplomatic Academy at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) of Uzbekistan A.Khaydarov held a meeting with the leadership of the Diplomatic Academy and the Institute of Current International Problems of the MFA of Russia.

A.Khaydarov spoke about the scientific and educational activities carried out by UWED and the Diplomatic Academy entrusted to it, about partnerships with Russian state and educational organizations.

The Russian side provided information on the scientific and publication activities of the Diplomatic Academy of the MFA of Russia and the Institute of Current International Problems, the publication of the "New Diplomatic Dictionary" and other initiatives of the Academy and the Institute.

The parties also discussed the prospects for establishing bilateral ties, possible practical formats of interaction. The Russian side was given a draft Memorandum of Understanding between the two academies for consideration. During the visit, a meeting and discussion with the staff of the Academy and IAMP took place, where issues of cooperation and security on the Eurasian continent, the problems of relations between Russia and Uzbekistan with Afghanistan, as well as possible joint events and publications were discussed. A.Khaydarov highlighted the main aspects of Uzbekistan's foreign policy and the current state of relations with Afghanistan, and also answered numerous questions from the interested audience. The meeting was held in a friendly and constructive atmosphere.