On May 2, 2024, a scientific and practical conference on the topic "History, current state and further prospects for the settlement of the Middle East problem" was held at the Diplomatic Academy at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) with the participation of the faculty and undergraduates of the Academy, as well as graduate students of UWED.

The scientific and practical conference was led by the head of the Department of "Special Disciplines" of the Academy, Associate Professor A.KHashimov.

The director of the Diplomatic Academy, Doctor of Political Sciences, Professor A.Khaidarov opened the scientific and practical conference and in his opening speech noted that the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has a long history, which in recent times has led to several Arab-Israeli wars. It was also noted that in order to resolve this problem, the UN Security Council adopted a number of resolutions calling on the parties involved in the conflict to start peaceful negotiations. Several peace conferences have been held in the context of UN Security Council resolutions, including the Madrid Conference of 1991.

Norway also acted as an active mediator in conflict resolution, with the participation of which the Oslo 1 and Oslo 2 agreements were signed.

The conference featured presentations on the following topics:

Tukhlieva Malika Toraevna - The history and main stages of the Israeli-Palestinian problem.

Abdullayeva Ozoda Farman qizi - Factors and their causes hindering the solution of the Middle East problem.

Odilbek Abdugafforovich Manabov – The influence of American-Israeli relations on the stabilization of the situation in the Middle East.

Mahmudova Kamola Bahadir qizi - Assessments of Western experts on the situation in Palestine.

Kushaeva Nigina Bakhromzhonovna - The reaction of Arab countries to the situation in Gaza in the context of the settlement of the Middle East problem (on the example of Saudi Arabia).

Juraev Sardorbek – About the participation of the pro-Iranian Houthis in Yemen and Hezbollah in Lebanon in the recent events in Gaza.

Jorakulova Bakhtiniso Tajiddin qizi - Uzbekistan's position on the settlement of the Middle East problem.

The participants showed great interest in the topic of the conference "History, current state and further prospects for the settlement of the Middle East problem".

At the end of the event, detailed answers were given to the participants' questions and the necessary recommendations were given to take into account in the course of their further scientific work and practical activities.

On April 26 of this year, was held a scientific and practical conference on “soft power in the foreign policy of Uzbekistan” with the participation of students of the graduate stage of the Diplomatic Academy at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy.

The conference was hosted by Professor Jumayev Rustam Ziyatovich, doctor of political science. The Masters took part in the following subjects with their thesis:

Shakerov Ulan - Categorical analysis of the term" soft power";

Abdurasulova Mekhriniso - Japan's "soft power" policy in Central Asia;

Shamuratova Risolat - Cultural values of Uzbekistan;

Ergasheva Janar - Brand cities of Uzbekistan;

Khojamkulova Mahliyo - New Uzbekistan’s schools;

A'zamov Sobirkhoja - Humanitarian diplomat of New Uzbekistan.

Dedicated to the opportunities of the soft power policy of the New Uzbekistan, this conference was held in a heated mood, and the questions asked by the participants were given detailed answers by the professor and responsible staff of the Diplomatic Academy.

Based on the lectures of students, recommendations were made that should be taken in consideration in their future scientific work in the appropriate places, if certain aspects were recognized. This conference is planned to be held on an ongoing basis, and the participation of undergraduates of UWED is also envisaged next week.

On April 5, 2024, a scientific seminar of the methodological council was held with the participation of employees, researchers and students of the Diplomatic academy at the UWED on the topic “Actual problems of stabilizing the situation in Afghanistan”.

At the seminar Director of the Diplomatic academy, doctor of political science, professor A.Khaydarov, deputy director of the Institute of Advanced International Studies associate professor A.Umarov and also in online format professor I.Abdullaev of the University of Giessen delivered their reports. At the end of the seminar during the open discussion detailed answers were given to the questions of the participants. At the same time general opinion was expressed that more likewise events would be held in order to explore Afghanistan's role and place in the development of Central Asia.

From March 28 to April 4, 2024, a week-long 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, which is planned to be sent on a long-term trip.

In the educational process, listeners 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 April 4, 2024, all listeners, who successfully completed the course were awarded certificates of completion of short-term courses of the Diplomatic Academy under the UWED, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

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On March 28, American politician, Republican Party member, and U.S. senator from Montana Stephen Dines visited the University of World Economy and Diplomacy.

The guest was met by the first deputy chairman of the Senate of the Supreme Assembly of the Republic of Uzbekistan, rector of UWED Sodiq Solikhovich Safoev, and a heated dialogue was held in front of a wide audience. Questions of interest were presented by the audience and a detailed answer was received. In particular, issues of establishing cooperation with one of the prestigious universities of the United States, the University of Montana, were agreed.
The event was attended by the staff of the Diplomatic Academy under UWED and UWED, as well as students

On March 19 of 2024, the Diplomatic academy at the UWED organized a videoconference with the Educational Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic in order to start implementation the Memorandum of Understanding signed on November 10 of 2023.

During the conversation the participants discussed further steps of cooperation, including of issues related to the exchange of modern methods and methodologies for training diplomatic staff, as well as the organization of joint scientific conferences, lectures and seminars.

On March 13-15, 2024, the Director of the Institute of Diplomatic Studies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Mr. Walid Haggog, paid a working visit to Tashkent. During the visit, Walid Haggog met with the First Deputy Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Rector of UWED S.Safoev, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan B.Aloev, and Director of the IACIR at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan S.Valiev.

During the meeting with the First Deputy Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis and the Rector of UWED, the egyptian guest was informed about the main directions of socio-political and economic reforms and their tangible results achieved over the past six years in our republic. The issues of developing cooperation between the two diplomatic institutions of the two countries were discussed. Following the meeting, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Diplomatic Academy at the UWED and the Institute of Diplomatic Studies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Walid Haggоg was also received by First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Aloev. During the conversation, a range of issues related to the development of bilateral relations were touched upon and readiness was expressed to further expand multilateral cooperation, including the training of diplomatic personnel. 

During his stay in the republic, Walid Haggog also visited the IACIR at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, where further steps of  bilateral cooperation were discussed.

During his visit to UWED, V.Haggog gave a lecture for students and undergraduates of UWED and the Diplomatic Academy on the topic of “The role of Egypt in the Middle East”.

From February 10 to 24, 2024, a two-week 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 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan for employees of the Agency for foreign labor migration under the Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction of the Republic of Uzbekistan. 

During the course, the students mastered theoretical and practical skills in such areas as the basics of diplomatic protocol and etiquette, the theory and practice of business correspondence, organization of diplomatic receptions, negotiations, as well as the methodology for preparing programs of protocol events during official visits of various levels.

On February 24, 2024, participants of the course were awarded certificates of completion of short-term courses at the Diplomatic academy under the UWED Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The Astana-Tashkent video bridge on the impact of the construction of the Kush-Tepa canal in Afghanistan on the water supply situation in Central Asia and Kazakhstan has begun in the Sputnik Kazakhstan multimedia press center.

Afghanistan is rapidly digging the Kushtepa Canal, which will divert about a quarter of the annual flow of the Amu Darya River. The first section of 108 km of the planned 285 km has already been commissioned. At the same time, the Taliban are building a channel using outdated technologies. Accordingly, the actual water intake from the Amu Darya may be much higher than planned.How will this situation affect water management activities in Central Asia and Kazakhstan in particular? How much can this aggravate the already difficult situation associated with the lack of water in recent years?
How can the construction of this canal affect the fate of the Aral Sea? What can the countries of the region do to solve the impending problem? The participants of the meeting will answer these and other questions.

Speakers:

In Astana:

Ruslan Kazkenov, Chief expert of the International Center for Geopolitical Forecasting "East-West", Kazakhstan.

In Tashkent:

Abdusamat Akhatovich Khaidarov, Director of the Diplomatic Academy at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Doctor of Political Sciences.