On 26 June 2026, the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) hosted the Tashkent Dialogue on the Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone under the theme "A Safe Nuclear Future for Central Asia: From Non-Proliferation to Risk Management".

The event was jointly organized by the Institute for Advanced International Studies at UWED, the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies (USA).

The Dialogue was opened with welcoming remarks by S.Safoyev, Rector of UWED; E.Aripov, Director of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies; A.Vasilyeva, Director of the Monterey Initiative at the Middlebury Institute; and M.Tleuberdi, Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan to the International Organizations in Vienna (online).

During the Dialogue, national and international experts discussed strengthening the global non-proliferation regime, ensuring the safe development of peaceful nuclear energy, managing nuclear and radiological risks, enhancing cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and improving national regulatory systems. Particular attention was also paid to the impact of climate change on nuclear safety and to strengthening the security of Central Asia’s transport and logistics infrastructure.

At the conclusion of the event, participants emphasized the importance of expanding regional cooperation, sharing best practices, and developing effective mechanisms to address emerging challenges in nuclear and radiation safety.