On 17 April 2025, at the Diplomatic Academy at the UWED, Building B at 12am in Room 210, there will be an online lecture on “Geopolitical interests of the USA, China and Russia in Central Asia” by representatives of SIOI, Italy.

On April 9, Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

The two sides held a substantive exchange of views on current issues of the bilateral agenda, placing particular emphasis on strengthening the strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and the United States of America.

During the talks, key areas of cooperation were discussed, including the expansion of political dialogue, the deepening of economic and investment ties, the development of regional cooperation, as well as ensuring security and stability in Central Asia. The Uzbek side highly appreciated the support provided by the United States for the ongoing reforms in the country.

Both parties confirmed their commitment to maintaining the positive momentum of Uzbekistan–U.S. relations. An agreement was reached to continue high-level dialogue and practical cooperation across a wide range of areas within the framework of the strategic partnership.

On April 11, 2025, a meeting was held at the Diplomatic Academy at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) with Sheikh Ahmed bin Hashel Al-Maskari, Head of the Department for Gulf States and Central Asia at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman. The Ambassador of Oman to Uzbekistan, Al-Sayyida Wafa Jabr Nasser Al-Busaidi, also took part in the meeting.

During the discussion, the parties addressed cooperation in the training of young diplomats.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Hashel Al-Maskari emphasized the high level of trust and historical closeness between the two countries and expressed his wish to deliver lectures on the foreign policy of Oman and the policies of the Gulf States.

The meeting was held in a constructive spirit and confirmed mutual interest in further strengthening bilateral cooperation.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov met with Founder, Chairman & CEO of Global Infrastructure Partners, Senior Managing Director BlackRock Adebayo Ogunlesi in New York. 

During the meeting, opportunities were explored to deepen cooperation, focusing on sustainable investments in various areas. Uzbekistan is committed to creating a favorable investment climate, and BlackRock’s expertise aligns with the country’s strategic goals for modernization and connectivity. Both sides are looking forward to building a strong partnership to implement transformative projects in the region.

On April 10 President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with a delegation of the World Bank Group headed by managing director of operations Anna Bjerde.

Issues of further development of Uzbekistan's full-scale strategic cooperation with the World Bank were discussed, primarily in the sphere of this global financial institution's support to the ongoing strategy of economic reforms in our country.

At the beginning of the meeting, Anna Bjerde conveyed to the Head of our state sincere greetings and best wishes from World Bank President Ajay Banga.

The highest level of productive partnership relations achieved in recent years was noted with deep satisfaction.

Currently, Uzbekistan is one of the largest partners of the bank - the portfolio of projects exceeds $12 billion. The World Bank provides financial, advisory and technical support for the implementation of reforms aimed at ensuring sustainable development of priority sectors of the economy and social sector.

With the bank's assistance, a new procedure has been adopted to improve the mechanism, accelerate the preparation and improve the quality of projects with the participation of international financial institutions.

Priorities for further practical partnership include poverty alleviation, primarily through job creation for women and youth, including in the tourism sector, support for the private sector and public-private partnership programs, transformation and privatization of state-owned enterprises.

Special attention was paid to joint plans in the field of decarbonization, urbanization and modernization of infrastructure, energy efficiency, improvement of the investment climate, assistance in the country's accession to the WTO.

There was also an exchange of views on the promotion of major regional projects.

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A pivotal moment was the formalization of the Treaty on Allied Relations between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.

In a landmark trilateral summit, Presidents emphasized the importance of resolving border issues and signed the Treaty on the Junction Point of State Borders

The culmination of these events was the inauguration of the Friendship Stele at the tri-border area, symbolizing the enduring bonds and collaborative spirit among the three nations. This monument stands as a testament to our commitment to peace, mutual respect, and shared prosperity.

These developments underscore a new era of cooperation in Central Asia, paving the way for enhanced regional integration and collective progress.

On March 28, 2025, Mr. Oliver Stolpe, the Regional Representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for Central Asia, Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan gave a lecture at the Diplomatic Academy at the UWED on the topic: “Key challenges facing Central Asia in the areas of drugs, crime, corruption and terrorism and UNODC ongoing programme portfolio in support of Government`s efforts to address these challenges”.

Particular attention was paid to strengthening the rule of law and international cooperation in the fight against organized crime.

The meeting was attended by the faculty and postgraduate students of the Diplomatic Academy’s, as well as students and doctoral students of UWED. The lecture aroused wide interest and active discussion among the audience, which confirms the relevance of the topics raised and the need for further cooperation in the field of regional security.

On March 28, 2025 at 11:00 a meeting with the head of the regional office of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) O.Stolpe will be held at the Diplomatic Academy at the UWED.

During the meeting, the head of the regional office will make a presentation on the topic “Key challenges facing Central Asia in the areas of drugs, crime, corruption and terrorism and UNODC ongoing programme portfolio in support of Government`s efforts to address these challenges”.

The Diplomatic Academy at the UWED hosted an online meeting with representatives of the Italian Society of International Relations (SIOI)
On March 25, 2025, the Diplomatic Academy at the UWED hosted the first joint online meeting with representatives of the Italian Society of International Relations (SIOI), which was attended by the faculty and postgraduate students of the Diplomatic Academy as well as the UWED students and doctoral students. The Italian side was represented by Ambassador Maurizio Menni, Prof. Giulio Pecora and the SIOI staff.
During the presentation, SIOI representatives emphasized Italy's involvement in EU initiatives. Additionally, it was mentioned that Italy enjoys cordial relations with the Central Asian countries and is presently collaborating with them to develop renewable energy sources.
In addition, new diplomats received guidance from Italian officials on how to present the country. According to SIOI experts, Uzbekistan is an intriguing nation from a historical perspective. It was suggested to aggressively use the media as a tool that molds public perception about a certain country in order to boost the country's recognition. The significance of regional and international collaboration between Italy and Uzbekistan was again underlined by SIOI representatives.
I. Fayzullaev, dean of the Diplomatic Academy's Faculty of Retraining and Advanced Training of Diplomatic Personnel, spoke about the Republic of Uzbekistan's revised foreign policy, highlighting the country's willingness and openness to international collaboration.