A SIGNIFICANT STEP IN GLOBAL COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF PUBLIC SERVICE

Subtitle: Hosting the United Nations Public Service Forum in Uzbekistan demonstrates the strengthening of its role in the international community.

The United Nations Public Service Forum (UNPSF) is an international-level event held under the auspices of the United Nations, aimed at promoting innovation, efficiency, and sustainable development in public service. The forum is organized by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and has been held annually since 2003 to develop strategies for advancing public service in support of sustainable development.

UZBEKISTAN TO SHOWCASE DIGITAL REFORMS AT THE UN PUBLIC SERVICE FORUM

Today, Uzbekistan is demonstrating positive progress in the field of public service reform. Initiatives focused on digitalization, transparency, and professionalism are contributing to the overall improvement in the quality of civil service delivery. It is no coincidence that the United Nations Public Service Forum 2025 will be held in Uzbekistan from June 23 to 25. Beyond its primary mission, the forum will also serve as a platform to present Uzbekistan’s achievements and ongoing efforts in public administration, e-government, and digital transformation to the international community—an important milestone for the sovereign nation under the leadership of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

THE HOLDING OF THE UN PUBLIC SERVICE FORUM IN UZBEKISTAN: A HISTORIC MILESTONE FOR THE COUNTRY

From June 23 to 25, 2025, the city of Samarkand will host the United Nations Public Service Forum (UNPSF 2025). The central theme of this prestigious international event is “Five Years to 2030: Accelerating the Delivery of Public Services for a Sustainable Future.” The forum is organized jointly by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Hosting the forum offers Uzbekistan a unique opportunity to showcase and evaluate its public service reforms on a global stage.

UN PUBLIC SERVICE FORUM: AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE UZBEKISTAN’S REFORMS ON A GLOBAL SCALE

In recent years, Uzbekistan has undertaken large-scale reforms aimed at transforming its public administration and civil service systems. The primary goal has been to build an efficient, transparent, and citizen-oriented governance model. The progress and potential achieved in this area will be showcased at the UN Public Service Forum, to be held in Samarkand in June 2025. This will be the first time Uzbekistan hosts this prestigious forum, which reflects the strong and growing cooperation between the UN and Uzbekistan in the field of public service.

The International Competition for the 19th “Oltin Qalam” National Award has been announced

Attention, announcement! In cooperation with several partner organizations, the Union of Journalists of Uzbekistan announces the international competition for the 19th “Oltin Qalam” (Golden Pencil) National Award. The aim is to widely promote the highest achievements in national and global journalism, foster a new mindset in line with the spirit of New Uzbekistan, enrich national media content, honor human dignity in the country, elevate public consciousness and thinking, strengthen the atmosphere of openness and transparency in society, create conditions for media professionals to express their civic position, and encourage critical-analytical thinking and innovative approaches to creative work among journalists.

Eldor Aripov emphasized the importance of the Termez Dialogue for strengthening connectivity between Central and South Asia

The first session of the Termez Dialogue on Connectivity between Central and South Asia on the topic “Building a Common Space of Peace, Friendship and Prosperity” started today in Termez.

In his welcoming speech, Eldor Aripov, Director of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (ISRS), emphasized the significance of holding the forum in the city of Termez. "Located at the junction of Central and South Asia, this ancient city has served as a "nodal point" of interregional connectivity since time immemorial," the expert noted.

Eldor Aripov also added that Termez was a center of intercultural and religious dialogue, where the traditions of Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam were born and developed. The city was located between ancient states such as the Greco-Bactrian and Kushan kingdoms, and flourished during the Timurid era, becoming a major trade, craft and scientific and educational center.

Uzbekistan–Slovenia: 30 years of partnership and new horizons of cooperation

On May 21–22, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay an official visit to Slovenia.

Symbolically, this visit coincides with the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Uzbekistan and Slovenia, which have been steadily developing since January 16, 1995, encompassing political, economic, and cultural-humanitarian spheres.

Political interaction between Uzbekistan and Slovenia is considered by experts to have significant potential for further development and deepening, based on mutual respect and constructive dialogue. Both countries, aiming to diversify their foreign policy and economic ties, find common ground that promotes mutually beneficial exchange and strengthens bilateral relations. As a member of the European Union, Slovenia is an important partner for Uzbekistan in its efforts to deepen relations with the EU.

Uzbekistan and Hungary: Strategic partnership in a new era

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay an official visit to Hungary from May 19 to 21 and will also take part in the informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States, which will be held in Budapest.

Diplomatic relations between Uzbekistan and Hungary were established on 14 March 1992, shortly after Uzbekistan’s independence. Since then, bilateral cooperation has undergone a significant evolution - from formal interaction to building a constructive and mutually respectful dialogue.

The development of transport interconnectivity is the foundation for revitalizing connectivity between Central and South Asia

I. The role of the Termez Dialogue in shaping a new architecture of economic cooperation between Central and South Asian countries

In the context of accelerating geopolitical shifts, the fragmentation of global trade, and declining trust in multilateral institutions, the need to strengthen regional connectivity is more urgent than ever. Central and South Asia - regions historically linked by trade and cultural ties - are once again making efforts to deepen cooperation as a response to the growing instability of the global system.

The Termez Platform: Uniting Central and South Asia against Climate Change