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.

At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, arrived in Azerbaijan on a working visit.

At the international airport of the city of Gabala, the leader of Uzbekistan was welcomed by the Minister of Culture of Azerbaijan, Adil Karimli, the Head of the Executive Authority of the Gabala District, Sabuhi Abdullayev, and other officials.

According to the program of the visit, tomorrow, October 7, the head of our state will take part in the official events of the Summit of the Organization of Turkic States.

Dear Teachers and Educators,

I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations on Teachers and Educators Day, which is celebrating on October 1. Your dedication, patience and generosity are crucial to educating and fostering the next generation, which is our nation's future.

I sincerely congratulate you for your significant commitment to contribution to education and teaching. I hope you stay well, find happiness, and carry on with your noble work.

Happy Educators and Teachers' Day!

Respectfully,

Director of the Diplomatic Academy A. Khaydarov

On September 20, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in the city of New York on a working visit to participate in the events of the 80th anniversary session of the United Nations General Assembly.

At the John F. Kennedy International Airport, the Head of our state was met by the Special Envoy of the US President for global partnerships Paolo Zampolli, chairman of the American-Uzbek chamber of commerce Carolyn Lamm and other officials. 

As reported earlier, the President of Uzbekistan will deliver a speech at the plenary session of the 80th General Assembly, as well as hold talks with the leaders of foreign states, heads of international organizations and financial structures. 

Separate meetings are planned with the heads of major American corporations and participation in the work of a “roundtable” with the representatives of leading US companies.

On September 6, 2025, a graduation ceremony was held at the Diplomatic Academy under the University of World Economy and Diplomacy for master’s students who had completed their studies.

The solemn event was attended by the leadership and faculty of the academy, the graduates’ parents, as well as students admitted to the Diplomatic Academy for the 2025/2026 academic year.

In their speeches, the graduates noted that their studies had provided them with valuable knowledge and practical skills. The academy’s leadership and professors congratulated the graduates on the successful completion of their master’s program and wished them great success in their professional careers for the benefit of the country.

On September 3, as part of the official visit program in Beijing, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in a solemn military parade dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in World War II, held at Tiananmen Square.

The event was attended by leaders and representatives of more than twenty countries, including the leaders of Russia, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Vietnam, Egypt and other countries.

In his address, President of China Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of preserving historical memory, maintaining peace and ensuring justice under current global conditions.

The parade featured 45 formations of the People’s Liberation Army of China. The latest models of missile systems, tanks, aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles produced by Chinese defense industry were showcased.

Such parades have been held in Beijing since 1949, while the most recent grand military review taking place on October 1, 2019 involved around 15 thousand participants.

The participation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the ceremonial events in Beijing became yet another confirmation of the consistent foreign policy course of our country, aimed at strengthening friendship and mutual understanding between nations, as well as developing constructive dialogue at regional and global levels in the name of peace, sustainable development and prosperity.

On August 31, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and his spouse took part in informal events of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit held at the Meijiang Convention Center in Tianjin.

The events were also attended by President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, President of the Republic of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko, Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh, heads of government of Egypt, Cambodia, Nepal, Armenia, as well as Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres.

Upon arrival at the Meijiang Congress Center, the Head of our state and his spouse were greeted by President Xi Jinping and his spouse.

The foreign leaders were then presented with a colorful concert program dedicated to the Tianjin SCO summit.

On August 28, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a Special Envoy of the President of the United States for global partnerships Paolo Zampolli, who’s currently in our country on a working visit.

The high representative of the USA Administration passed to the Head of our state sincere greetings and warm congratulations of the President Donald Trump in connection with the Independence Day of Uzbekistan. 

During the meeting, issues of further expanding Uzbek-American relations of strategic partnership and multifaceted cooperation were constructively reviewed. 

The continuing productive contacts on various levels were noted with special satisfaction. The constructive political dialogue is developing, active inter-parliamentary exchanges are taking place. Last month, events in the framework of Days of Uzbekistan were held in Congress, the first session of the Expanded strategic partnership dialogue will be held this autumn. 

Effective cooperation is organized in the sphere of security, combating terrorism, extremism and illegal migration. 

The United States is traditionally an important economic partner to Uzbekistan. The trade turnover grew by 15 percent in 2024. The project portfolio exceeds $11 billion. 

Over 100 leading American companies took part in the work of Tashkent investment forum in June this year. 

The major potential for promoting cooperation projects in the sphere of mineral resources, aviation, electronics, agriculture, digital technologies, finance, innovation, education and other priority areas, was noted.

The significance of deepening regional cooperation in the framework of “C5+1” format was emphasized.

The schedule of upcoming contacts and joint events was also reviewed.

On July 22, 2025, the Diplomatic Academy at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy held the final defense of master's dissertations of students of the faculties of Diplomatic and Consular Service and Economic Diplomacy.

The defense was the final stage of master's training, where students presented the results of their scientific research, covering a wide range of topics in the field of foreign policy, international relations, economic diplomacy and global cooperation.

The Certification Committee, which included the management of the Diplomatic Academy, professors, academic supervisors and invited experts, assessed the relevance, scientific novelty and practical significance of the submitted works. A diplomat from the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the UN Office and other international organizations in Geneva, S. Alisherova, also participated in the defense of master's theses via videoconference. Each master's student was given the opportunity to demonstrate not only the depth of theoretical knowledge, but also the ability to think analytically and reasonably defend their own conclusions.

From July 7 to July 11, 2025, the Diplomatic Academy at the UWED organized a free of charge short-term refresher course for employees of the State Unitary Enterprise “Uztextreyd” under the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the topic: “Fundamentals of Foreign Policy Activity of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Diplomatic Protocol, Etiquette and Negotiation Process”.

During the training, students mastered theoretical and practical skills in such key areas as: diplomatic protocol and etiquette, theory and practice of conducting business correspondence, organizing diplomatic events, conducting negotiations, methods of analytical activities, as well as developing protocol programs for official visits.

On June 11, 2025, the Diplomatic Academy at the UWED, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan awarded certificates of completion of short-term courses to students who successfully completed the training.

Starting from the 2025/2026 academic year, the Diplomatic Academy at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) is opening a one-year master's degree program in Management in collaboration with one of the prestigious higher education institutions in India, the MERI Group of Institutions.

“MERI Group of Institutions” is one of the prestigious private universities in India. Its expert group includes prominent Indian statesmen and diplomats. The areas of study are economics, business administration, management, international trade, journalism and information technology. Its curricula and programs are developed based on British educational standards. “MERI Group of Institutions” cooperates with leading universities in the USA, Canada, Great Britain, Japan and China.

Accordingly, the curriculum and subject programs of the master's degree program “Management” opened at the UWED were prepared by specialists of the MERI Group of Institutions based on international standards. Classes are conducted in English, and 50% of them are taught by foreign professors, qualified experts in the field of management and business.

During the master's degree, students will have the opportunity to study subjects related to narrow specialties such as economics, marketing, international business management, strategic management, finance on an elective basis. At the same time, students with high mastery of the courses will be sent to the university of the "MERI Group of Institutions" in Delhi in the spring of 2026 under the academic exchange program. During this visit, students will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the activities of large Indian companies along with their education.

Graduates of the master's degree are awarded a state diploma and an internationally recognized special certificate of the "MERI Group of Institutions".