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11.11.2024

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Participation in the international conference "India's Relations with Central, South and Southeast Asia: Challenges and Opportunities" in New Delhi

November 8, 2024. An international conference on "India's Relations with Central, South and Southeast Asia: Challenges and Opportunities" organized by MERI Group Institutions was held in New Delhi. The conference was attended by the leadership of India-Central Asia Foundation, former Deputy Foreign Ministers of India, as well as Ambassadors of Central Asian countries accredited in India and representatives of think tanks of Southeast Asian countries.

 

During the first part of the conference, in accordance with the agreement reached, the Diplomatic Academy together with the India-Central Asia Foundation held a presentation of the book "Indo-Uzbek Perspectives on Connectivity between South and Central Asia". The book was prepared on the initiative of the Diplomatic Academy at the UWED in cooperation with the India-Central Asia Foundation. The presentation of the book was organized in support of the initiative of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sh.M.Mirziyoyev on development of cooperation between Central and South Asia, put forward during the international conference "Central and South Asia: Regional Interconnectedness. Challenges and Opportunities" in Tashkent in 2021.

 

The book was published in Uzbek and Russian languages by the Diplomatic Academy at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The English version of the book was published in New Delhi by the India-Central Asia Foundation. The foreword to this joint publication was written by the First Deputy Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Rector of the UWED S. Safoyev and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of India and former Ambassador of India to Uzbekistan Gitesh Sharma.

 

This joint work by Uzbek and Indian scholars reflects the fundamental approach of Uzbek President Sh. M. Mirziyoyev and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the development of bilateral and interregional cooperation and focuses on topics that are becoming increasingly relevant in today's world, covering history, politics, economics, investment, security and culture. Undoubtedly, the publication of this book will contribute to greater mutual understanding between the parties in a rapidly changing world.

 

The second part of the conference focused on economic ties, the role of soft power in strengthening cooperation, political relations and regional geopolitics, as well as possible options for the development of cooperation between India, Central Asia and Southeast Asia.

 

Participants of the conference, including former Indian ambassadors to Uzbekistan Ashok Sharma, Gitesh Sharma, as well as representatives of think tanks of India and Southeast Asian countries, expressed a common point of view on the need to further develop interregional cooperation that meets the interests of the countries of these regions.

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25.10.2024

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Experts on the specifics of parliamentary elections in Uzbekistan

On October 27 of this year, elections of deputies of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis, regional, city and district councils will be held in Uzbekistan. The election campaign started on July 26 and is held under the slogan "My choice is my prosperous Homeland." The main features of the upcoming electoral event and its impact on the domestic and foreign policy of the country were discussed by experts from the two countries at a round table organized by the Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Yekaterinburg.

 

Director of the Diplomatic Academy at the UWED, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Abdusamat Khaidarov noted that the upcoming elections are held in accordance with the new version of the Constitution adopted at a national referendum. Early elections of the President of Uzbekistan were held last year, and this year – elections to parliament, legislative and representative authorities on the basis of universal, equal and direct suffrage. First of all, it should be borne in mind that the formation of new authorities will take place within the framework of a majority-proportional system, which provides for the active participation of both candidates and parties themselves and in conditions of a significant increase in the norms of parliamentarism. The E-Saylov information system, in fact, takes the conduct of elections to a completely new level in terms of technology and openness.  The voting process itself, for the convenience of expression of will, will take place with the maximum degree of digitalization, and more than a thousand international observers will observe the election process, half of whom represent reputable international associations – the CIS, SCO, OTS and many others. There is no doubt that the upcoming elections will have a significant impact on the development of the political system and the pace of socio-economic growth of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

 

Consul General of Uzbekistan in Yekaterinburg Jahongir Parmanov stressed that not only 150 deputies of the Legislative Chamber, but also 65 deputies of the Jokarga Kenes of Karakalpakstan, as well as deputies of regional, Tashkent and 208 district (city) Kengashes will be elected in the upcoming elections. Thus, about 30 thousand candidates and about 90 thousand of their proxies are expected to actively participate in the electoral process, as well as more than 120 thousand members of election commissions as organizers and over 70 thousand local and international observers. For the first time, the elections will be held on the basis of a majority-proportional or, as it is also called, a mixed system. The President of Uzbekistan proposed to switch to a mixed electoral system to enhance the role of political parties in March, meeting with deputies. And on May 8, Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree on the introduction of a majority-proportional electoral system. In order for the elections to be successful here, in the Ural Federal District, a working group has been established on the basis of the Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Yekaterinburg. In general, economic and humanitarian ties between the regions of the Ural Federal District and Uzbekistan are becoming stronger and larger every day – there is a constant exchange of delegations, business forums are held, a Trading house of Uzbekistan has been opened in Yekaterinburg, and now mutual visits for next year are being actively worked out. One of the elements of mutual cooperation is the holding of this "round table", which shows the importance not only of interregional economic cooperation, but also of expert dialogue between analytical centers of the two countries.

 

According to head of the Center for Global Studies and International Relations at the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Vadim Kozyulin, the political system of Uzbekistan is characterized by a certain harmony. The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis, consisting of 150 deputies, has the main functions of approving the budget, drafting and passing laws.  The upper house of Parliament, the Senate, is a territorial representation body consisting of 65 members, nine of whom are appointed by the President from among the most respected and honored citizens.

 

It should be noted that the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, who has the right of veto and a wide range of powers, is responsible for the implementation of laws and foreign policy. Russian political scientists are closely monitoring the ongoing changes and programs of political parties. There are five parties operating in the political space – the Liberal Democratic Party of Uzbekistan, the Milliy Tiklanish Democratic Party, the People’s Democratic Party of Uzbekistan, the Adolat Social Democratic Party, the Environmental Party of Uzbekistan, and in the current realities of the majority-proportional system their role is radically increasing. According to Vadim Kozyulin, following the results of the elections, Uzbekistan will maintain its current foreign policy orientation – active participation in regional international organizations of the CIS and SCO with an eye to the course chosen by Shavkat Mirziyoyev for a comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia, as noted in the joint Samarkand declaration in September 2022.

 

Chief researcher at the International Institute of Central Asia of the Republic of Uzbekistan Azizkhan Nazirov, agrees with him: "The ongoing elections to the national parliament, legislative and representative authorities really demonstrate a qualitatively new approach to the formation of the political system of Uzbekistan," the expert added. – And in this context, it also coincides with Uzbekistan’s approaches to relations with its closest neighbors, primarily with Russia. Uzbekistan is the largest country in Central Asia, trying to set a trend for sustainable development throughout the region and building a whole system of mutual cooperation. And the stronger Uzbekistan is, the more profitable it will be for our closest friends, including Russia."

 

Head of the Russian office of the International consulting company “Anyway Law” Master of Private Law of the Russian Federation, Andrey Sapegin, stressed that Uzbekistan is an advanced country in the field of electoral legislation – all election regulation is reflected in one law. There is no doubt that Russia will gradually come to a similar codification. The majority-proportional system of formation of legislative and representative power, as well as separate quotas for women, lead to an increase in the degree of democratization of society. Also, as an important aspect, it can be noted that the election results are determined by a simple majority of votes, eliminating the need for repeated rounds of elections.

 

Summing up the meeting, moderator of the round table, Director of the Center for European-Asian Studies Andrey Rusakov thanked all participants for their opinions and stressed the importance of expert dialogue between Uzbekistan and Russia. Thus, the course of strategic partnership between the two countries, announced by two presidents – Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Vladimir Putin, is taking place not only in the format of economic cooperation, but also discussions on a wide range of issues of mutual interest. It is important that both countries actively participate in the activities of such iconic integration associations as the SCO and the CIS, regularly "checking the clock" to coordinate mutual positions. The ongoing political reform in Uzbekistan significantly increases the role of political parties, which will also contribute to increasing the level of competition between various approaches to the strategic development of the country. There is no doubt that in the end this will serve to strengthen the role of Uzbekistan as a locomotive for the development of Central Asia and strengthen the strategic partnership between Russia and Uzbekistan.

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24.10.2024

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PRESS RELEASE

On October 23, 2024, the Diplomatic Academy at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy hold a presentation of the book “Prospects of India and Uzbekistan on Connectivity between South and Central Asia”. Attendees included the Diplomatic Academy and the UWED administration and teachers, the Indian Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Uzbek article writers, and students.
The Diplomatic Academy at the UWED and the India-Central Asia Foundation released the book "Prospects of India and Uzbekistan in Developing Connectivity in South and Central Asia" in Uzbek, English, and Russian.

 

Dr. A. Umarov, the first vice-rector of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy, gave a welcome address to kick off the program. He pointed out that the development of bilateral cultural and economic cooperation between India and Uzbekistan is facilitated by historical and cultural links as well as shared customs and traditions. Thus, this contributes to the constructive and long-lasting growth of our nations' collaboration in the tourist and education sectors.

 

According to him, the fundamental approach of the President of Uzbekistan Sh.M. Mirziyoyev and the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi served as a solid foundation for strengthening and promoting bilateral cooperation.

 

The book focuses on topics that are becoming increasingly relevant in the modern world, covering history, politics, economics, investment, security and culture. In his opinion, such studies will contribute to regional peace and security in Central and South Asia.

 

H.P. Smita Pant, India's ambassador to Uzbekistan, spoke at the event and expressed satisfaction with the results of Uzbek-Indian collaboration in a number of areas. She expressed her gratitude to the authors from India and Uzbekistan for their efforts in creating the aforementioned book. The Indian Ambassador underlined that the two counties' scientists working together will strengthen their bilateral connections and provide new horizons for collaboration.

 

Dr. Ramakant Dwivedi, Director of the India-Central Asia Foundation (ICAF), Prof. A. Khaydarov, Director of the Diplomatic Academy, and Prof. Anil Sharma, a member of the ICAF Governing Council and one of the book's authors, all gave speeches. They stressed that India and Uzbekistan's political, economic, cultural, and security cooperation is reflected in the book.
Every speaker made it abundantly evident that the two nations' intellectual circles must continue to work together in order to foster the growth of bilateral cooperation.

 

All the speakers clearly pointed out the need for continued cooperation between the academic circles of the two countries, which will contribute to the expansion of bilateral collaboration.

 

At the end of the event, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Diplomatic Academy at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy and the India-Central Asia Foundation.

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22.10.2024

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Diplomatic Academy representatives participated in the events of “Week of International Partnership Initiatives in Uzbekistan”

On October 21, 2024, an international round table on the topic "From Poverty to Prosperity" was organized in the Renaissance Hall complex in Tashkent as part of the International Cooperation Initiative Week. The event was attended by foreign partners, including experts, representatives of international and regional organizations, as well as civil society institutions, the UWED Diplomatic Academy.

 

Current efforts to combat poverty and potential future strategies were considered during the round table. As mentioned, one of the nation's policy focuses since 2020 has been the fight against poverty.

 

A methodology for Uzbekistan has been developed, and a practice for calculating minimum consumption costs to determine the level of poverty has been introduced, according to the speakers, who also mentioned that the standards of the "Multidimensional Poverty Index" and international experience have been studied this year.

 

Representatives of international organizations who spoke at the meeting said that the international community recognized Uzbekistan's effective fight against poverty and expressed its readiness to further increase cooperation with it in this direction.

 

This conference created a new platform for exchanging experiences with foreign experts. In addition, practical proposals and recommendations were presented, which in the future will become a new step in reducing poverty on a global scale.