Following the talks held in the city of Samarkand , President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz adopted a Joint Declaration.

During the official visit, 8 bilateral documents were signed, in particular:

– intergovernmental Agreement on a comprehensive partnership in the field of migration and mobility;

– intergovernmental Declaration on cooperation in the field of veterinary medicine and animal husbandry;

– intergovernmental Declaration on cooperation in the field of sustainable use of water resources within the framework of the Green Central Asia initiative;

– Joint Declaration on Cooperation in the Field of Critical Minerals;

– Agreement on cooperation in the field of transport;

– Memorandum of cooperation on climate change within the framework of the Paris Agreement.

In addition, the Program for Technological Partnership and Industrial Cooperation for 2024–2026 was adopted, and a package of agreements and contracts was concluded at the level of leading enterprises of Uzbekistan and Germany.

With the theme "If we stand together - we are a single people; if we unite - we are a strong country!" a spiritual-educational lesson honoring Uzbekistan's 33^rd anniversary of Independence was held on September 8, 2024, at the Diplomatic Academy at the UWED for postgraduates of the academic year 2024–2025.

Information on Uzbekistan's recent rapid development and its history of independence were covered in the class, including the bravery of our forefathers, who battled for our country's freedom and prosperity.

The achievement of the current prospects and progress was also mentioned. In particular, after 2016, when our nation entered a new stage of development under the leadership of President Sh. M. Mirziyoev, it was emphasized that radical reforms were being carried out in all spheres and sectors and that processes of democratic renewal were underway.

It was observed that freedom is the sole foundation upon which the past era can construct a free and happy living as well as a bright future. It was mentioned how our great-grandfathers fought for the freedom and tranquility of the Motherland.

It's also claimed that the names of repression victims and progressive Jadids who lost their lives for our independence would serve as the cornerstone for the creation of a new, independent Uzbekistan, owing to the restoration of historical justice and truth.

Postgraduate students of the Academy asked questions about the processes of Uzbekistan's diplomatic development, and answers were provided in the areas of our nation's political, economic and social development as well as pertinent slides were also displayed.

On August 27, 2024, an international conference was held at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy on the topic "Afghanistan under the Taliban: How Do Neighbors and Powers Respond to Them?". The conference was opened by the First Deputy Chairman of the Senate Oliy Majlis, Rector of UWED Sodyq Safoev.

Experts from Central Asia, Germany, China, India and Russia, representatives of the Diplomatic Academy and professors of the UWED took part in the conference. The political, economic and social stability of Afghanistan was discussed in detail at the conference.

During the discussion experts exchanged opinions on the issues of cooperation in political, diplomatic, trade and economic relations between the interim government of Afghanistan and the main subjects of regional and global politics. Experts paid special attention to the new trends, problems and development prospects of regional security system.

On August 13 of this year, the Diplomatic Academy at the UWED held a meeting with the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Republic of Uzbekistan A. Faruk.

At the meeting discussed the exchange of experience and knowledge in the field of training diplomatic personnel, mutually beneficial cooperation between the diplomatic academies of the two countries. The conversation was sincere and friendly.

On August 9 of this year, a working meeting was held at the Diplomatic Academy at the UWED with the Director of the «India-Central Asia Foundation» (ICAF) Dr. R. Dwivedi and members of his delegation.

During the conversation, issues of cooperation in educational and academic fields between the ICAF and the Diplomatic Academy at the UWED were discussed. Among other things, the release of a book entitled “India-Uzbekistan Perspectives on Connectivity Between South and Central Asia”, which is planned to be published in Uzbek, English and Russian in accordance with previously reached agreements, was discussed. The conversation was held in a friendly and constructive atmosphere.

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From July 3 to July 13, 2024, a short-term course "Updated foreign policy of Uzbekistan,” soft power" in modern diplomacy, diplomatic protocol and etiquette " was organized at the Diplomatic academy under UWED for employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

In the educational process, course participants acquire theoretical and practical skills in such areas as the basics of diplomatic protocol and etiquette, the theory and practice of conducting business correspondence, the organization of diplomatic receptions, negotiations, as well as the methodology for preparing Protocol event programs on official visits at various levels.

On July 13, 2024, all trainees, who successfully completed the course were awarded certificates of completion of short-term courses of the Diplomatic Academy at the UWED, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

From June 24 to July 5, 2024, a short-term course "Fundamentals of foreign policy of the Republic of Uzbekistan, diplomatic protocol, etiquette and negotiation process" was organized at the Diplomatic Academy at the UWED for employees of the National Agency for social protection under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

In the educational process, attendees mastered theoretical and practical skills in such areas as the basics of diplomatic protocol and etiquette, the theory and practice of conducting business correspondence, the organization of diplomatic receptions, negotiations, as well as the methodology for preparing Protocol event programs on official visits at various levels.

On June 5, 2024, all attendees of the course were presented with certificates of successful completion of short-term courses of the Diplomatic Academy under the TIV UWED of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Dear Abdurafik Abduvalievich!

On this important, solemn day, I congratulate you on the 70-year anniversary of the University of world economy and diplomacy, Diplomatic Academy teams and personally on my behalf.

Such a date is an important stage in a person's life, in which new perspective goals are determined on the basis of rich life experience.

Over the years, you have worked in various organizations, in the diplomatic sphere and in responsible positions in the public administration system. As Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Kuwait, Qatar, the Kingdom of Bahrain, you have fulfilled a worthy representative duty, and now in the position of head of the Department of Special Sciences of the Diplomatic Academy at the University of world economy and diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, you are sharing your rich experience with students, undergraduates.

I consider your important social activity, local diplomacy I would like to emphasize your sincere care to preserve and continue the rich traditions.

As a talented diplomat and mentor, you have taken a rich professional path, achieved important achievements in your important, noble and spiritual activities.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, we wish you strong health above all, family happiness, every new day will give you new strength and energy for new victories and subsequent creative successes.

With sincere reverence,

Abdusamat Khaydarov

Tashkent сity, July 5, 2024

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