On October 28 at “Kuksaroy” residence, an official meeting ceremony was held for the President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić who’s paying an official visit to our country. 

Negotiations between President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić took place at the "Kuksaroy" residence with the participation of official delegations.

The prospects for further strengthening practical cooperation between Uzbekistan and Serbia were discussed.

Warmly welcoming the Serbian leader, the Head of our state emphasized that the first summit in the history of cooperation will be historic and bring Uzbek-Serbian relations to a qualitatively new level.

- Your official visit in the year of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations is a historic event. Uzbekistan has great sympathy for Serbia. Our peoples are bound by strong ties of friendship and a similar mentality, - said the President of Uzbekistan.

Priority attention is being paid to increasing trade turnover and preparing a comprehensive cooperation program in key sectors such as mechanical engineering, pharmaceuticals, the chemical industry, information technology and digitalization, the agro-industrial complex, tourism, and many others.

The importance of developing new transport routes between Central Asia and the Balkans, including within the Trans-Caspian corridor, was noted.

In order to promote the economic agenda of cooperation, an agreement was reached to hold the first meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission in Tashkent next year.

Issues of cooperation in the areas of organized labor migration, culture, humanitarian affairs, and education were discussed.

The leaders also exchanged views on pressing issues on the regional and international agenda.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the American delegation headed by the Special Envoy of the U.S. President for South and Central Asian affairs Sergio Gor.

The meeting was also attended by deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and other officials from the American side. 

Issues of further developing Uzbek-American relations of strategic partnership in the context of implementing high-level agreements reached in New York City on September 23 this year, were reviewed.

In the beginning of the meeting Sergio Gor passed to the Head of our state sincere greetings and warm wishes from the President of the United States of America Donald Trump.

The intensive political dialogue, exchanges on various levels, active business contacts were noted with satisfaction. The volume of trade turnover is growing, a visit of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce was successfully organized in the beginning of October. 

The importance of promoting projects in the sphere of industry, finance, critical minerals, energy, digitalization, agriculture and other priority areas based on the adopted “road map” was noted. 

The sides also discussed issues of strengthening partnership in the sphere of security, combating terrorism and extremism, as well illegal migration.

An exchange of views on the topical aspects of global and regional agenda also took place.

The schedule of the upcoming events was also reviewed, including in the framework of “C5+1” summit, which will take place next week in Washington D.C. 

At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Uzbeksitan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, on October 28-31 President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić will pay an official visit to our country.

In accordance with the program of stay in the city of Tashkent, summit talks will be held during which prospects of further developing Uzbek-Serbian multifaceted cooperation will be discussed. 

At the center of attention – strengthening partnership in key sectors, including machine building, agricultural complex, pharmaceuticals, information technologies, digitalization, tourism and other important areas.

Issues of cooperating in the sphere of organized labour migration, cultural, humanitarian and educational sectors, will be reviewed. An exchange of views will take place on topical issues of international agenda.

As a result of the talks it’s planned to sign a package of bilateral agreements.

Aleksandar Vučić will also participate as a distinguished guest in the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Assembly, which will commence this week in the city of Samarkand.

On October 24, in the city of Brussels, in the presence of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the President of the European Council António Costa, and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, a solemn ceremony was held to sign the Agreement on Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the European Union.

The document renews and significantly expands the legal framework of Uzbekistan–EU cooperation, which has so far been based on the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement signed in 1996.

Negotiations on the draft of the new Agreement began in February 2019 and were completed in July 2022. The initialing took place on July 6, 2022, in Brussels.

The document consists of 9 sections, 356 articles, and 14 annexes. It covers virtually all areas of bilateral relations and establishes a comprehensive legal foundation for strengthening political dialogue and deepening cooperation across all mutually beneficial spheres — with special emphasis on trade and investment, sustainable development, science and education, innovation and high technologies, the environment, and climate change.

The signing of the Agreement marks the beginning of a new stage in Uzbekistan’s relations with the EU and elevates their multifaceted partnership to an unprecedentedly high level.

At the invitation of the President of the European Council, António Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will be an official visit to the city of Brussels on October 23–24.

According to the Press Service of the President of Finland, the talks between the heads of the two states will focus on issues of regional and international importance.

During the visit, Alexander Stubb will take part in a business forum, deliver a lecture at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy, and meet with experts in foreign policy.

The delegation of the President of Finland will also include representatives of the country’s trade and industry sectors.

ℹ️ For reference: previously, President Mauno Koivisto visited Uzbekistan in 1992.

A meeting was held at the Diplomatic Academy under the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) with the Director of the Diplomatic Academy under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye.

On October 13, 2025, UWED  hosted a scientific-practical conference titled “Strategic Vision of Uzbekistan and Turkey”, which brought together representatives of international expert and analytical circles.

During the forum, participants discussed key topics such as:
• “Uzbekistan–Turkey: New Horizons of Strategic Cooperation,”
• “Security, Connectivity, and Multilateral Relations among the Members of the Organization of Turkic States,”
• “Seeking a Path in a Fragmented World Order.”

As part of the event, meetings were also organized for foreign guests at relevant institutions and government bodies of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

In particular, on October 13, 2025, a meeting took place at the Diplomatic Academy under UWED with Mr. Mesut Özcan, Director of the Diplomatic Academy under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye.

During the discussion, the parties exchanged views on further deepening bilateral cooperation between the diplomatic academies of Uzbekistan and Türkiye, and explored prospects for implementing joint educational programs.

Special attention was also given to organizing a lecture on “Economic Diplomacy” for students and trainees of the Diplomatic Academy, holding joint scientific-practical events, and publishing a joint collection of academic articles.

On October 9, 2025, the staff of the Diplomatic Academy under UWED congratulated the Deputy Director for Academic Affairs, D. Amanov, on his 60th anniversary.

On behalf of the team, the Director of the Academy, A. Khaydarov, extended his best wishes to D. Amanov, wishing him good health and success in his professional and scientific activities.

On October 9, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, arrived in the Republic of Tajikistan on a working visit.

At Dushanbe International Airport, the head of our state was welcomed by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan, Kohir Rasulzoda, and other official representatives.

According to the visit program, the leader of Uzbekistan will take part in the second summit in the “Central Asia – Russia” format, as well as in the next meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States.

On October 7, 2025, the presentation of the monograph "Heritage as a Factor of Uzbekistan's Soft Power Diplomacy. A Territory of Meanings" by well-known art critic of Uzbekistan, Dr. Shakhnoza Ganieva was held at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy.

This monography provides an in-depth analysis of Uzbekistan's rich cultural heritage, its significance in the system of modern international relations, and its potential for implementing the country's soft power concept. The author's scientific and theoretical ideas serve as an important tool for strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties between states and promoting Uzbekistan's national values ​​in the international arena.

Speaking at the event, Prof. A. Khaidarov, Director of the Diplomatic Academy at UWED, praised the monograph, noting that the ideas presented in it serve as an important methodological source not only for the academic community but also for Uzbek diplomats. He emphasized that such scientific works were of great importance in shaping Uzbekistan's positive image on the international stage through the tools of cultural diplomacy.

During the presentation participants exchanged views on the monograph's main provisions and discussed the role of the country's cultural and civilizational potential in soft power diplomacy.

From September 22 to October 4, 2025, short-term advanced training courses were organized at the Diplomatic Academy at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy for the representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan and their family members.

Leading experts from the University of World Economy and Diplomacy, the Diplomatic Academy, as well as representatives of India’s top educational institution — “MERI Group of Institutions” participated in the training process.

During the training, participants acquired theoretical and practical skills in such areas as the fundamentals of diplomatic protocol and etiquette, the theory and practice of official correspondence, the organization of diplomatic receptions, conducting negotiations, and the methodology for preparing programs of protocol events during official visits at various levels. A series of lectures on the subject of "Digital Diplomacy" were delivered by professors and teachers of the Indian “MERI Group of Institutions”.

Participants who successfully completed the training were awarded certificates of completion of the short-term courses of the Diplomatic Academy.