Uzbekistan-EAEU: Further Steps to Expand Multilateral Cooperation within Regional Structures

On June 26–27, the President of Uzbekistan to pay a working visit to Belarus

At the invitation of the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a working visit to the city of Minsk on June 26–27.

According to the press service of the leader of our country, the President of Uzbekistan will participate in the regular meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in the status of the Head of an observer state.

The summit’s agenda includes discussions on the further expansion of multilateral cooperation within the framework of the organization. Priority areas of practical interaction will also be considered

The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is an international integration economic association created on the basis of the Customs Union and the Common Economic Space. It began its work on January 1, 2015, following the entry into force of the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union, signed by the heads of Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Russia on May 29, 2014, in Astana. Armenia and Kyrgyzstan joined the treaty in 2015.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PARLIAMENTARISM: SIGNIFICANCE, CHALLENGES, AND PROSPECTS IN THE GLOBAL DEMOCRATIC AGENDA

Parliamentarianism in the Face of Global Challenges

Parliaments play a key role in the system of democratic governance, ensuring the representation of citizens' interests, exercising oversight of the executive branch, and carrying out legislative functions. In the context of increasing global polarization, declining trust in state institutions, and growing pressure on freedom of expression and parliamentary independence, the question of rethinking and strengthening the role of parliaments becomes particularly relevant.

In this context, the International Day of Parliamentarism, observed annually on June 30, takes on not only symbolic but also practical significance. It underscores the role of parliaments as key pillars of democratic transformations while simultaneously serving as a global platform for addressing current challenges, advancing institutional reforms, and developing innovative models of representation that align with the political and social realities of the 21st century.

Modern parliaments are expanding beyond internal regulatory institutions to become active participants in the global political and legal architecture, engaging in the resolution of transnational challenges such as climate change, digital transformation, migration crises, public health protection, and human rights safeguarding. In this context, parliamentary diplomacy, transparency, and inclusiveness are acquiring a new dimension.

Experts from leading think tanks of Uzbekistan and Mongolia to discuss ways to deepen bilateral cooperation

Transport and Logistics Cooperation between Uzbekistan and Mongolia: History, Current State and Prospects

Introduction. Uzbekistan and Mongolia, two landlocked countries in Central and East Asia respectively, have been actively developing cooperation in transportation and logistics in recent years. Historically, direct links between them have been underdeveloped due to geographical remoteness and lack of a common border, but political will and mutual interest in expanding trade routes have given impetus to new initiatives.

History of cooperation: from the establishment of diplomatic relations to new initiatives

Uzbekistan and Mongolia established diplomatic relations on January 25, 1992, shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union. However, for the first decades, contacts in the field of transportation and logistics remained sporadic. A revival of interest in cooperation began in the second half of the 2010s against the backdrop of Uzbekistan's policy of openness and Mongolia's desire to diversify its foreign relations. In 2019, Ulaanbaatar hosted a roundtable that emphasized “great potential for the development of Mongolian-Uzbek relations” and appointed the first Mongolian ambassador to Uzbekistan (part-time) in a long time.

Trust-Based Cooperation in the Agricultural Sector is Expanding

Uzbekistan–Mongolia Cooperation: A New Stage in Bilateral Relations

Uzbekistan and Mongolia, despite the absence of a shared border and geographical proximity, continue to demonstrate consistent progress in their political, economic, and investment ties. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in January 1992, both countries have steadily strengthened bilateral cooperation, advancing toward a qualitatively new level of partnership.

On the State and Prospects of Trade and Economic Cooperation Between Uzbekistan and Mongolia

The Economy of Mongolia

According to the Asian Development Bank, Mongolia maintained economic stability in 2024, with GDP growing by 4.9% and reaching $21.3 billion. The largest share of Mongolia's GDP structure is occupied by services (46.8%), followed by mining and quarrying (25.2%), agriculture (13%), and other sectors (15%).

Mongolia possesses significant mineral resources, with over 8,000 known deposits and approximately 1,200 mines extracting more than 80 types of minerals. The country has vast reserves of coal (33.4 trillion tonnes), iron ore (1.84 trillion tonnes), oil (332 million tonnes), copper (69.9 million tonnes), uranium (192 thousand tonnes), and gold (448.1 tonnes).

New stages of cooperation between Uzbekistan and Mongolia in the field of geological exploration and mining industry

Mongolia: rich in mineral resources and potential for cooperation

Mongolia is located in Northeast Asia with a population of about 3.5 million people and an area of more than 1.56 million square kilometers. This state, despite its relatively small population, has huge natural resources, including large reserves of uranium, gold, copper and other rare earth metals. According to the World Nuclear Association, Mongolia ranks 12th in the world in terms of uranium reserves, its confirmed resources are about 60.5 thousand tons of uranium, and geological studies, in turn, show the potential of up to 1.32 million tons of uranium. Gold and copper also play an important role in the country's economy. Mongolia has one of the leading copper exports in the world, its gold mining industry holds a significant share in exports and as of 2019 accounts for 90 percent of total mineral production.