On July 24th an International Scientific and Practical Conference entitled “Brother Cities: A New Model of Sustainable Development and Public Diplomacy” was held in Samarkand.

Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan: Strategic Partnership, Institutionalization, and Mechanisms of Cooperation

The forthcoming state visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Kyrgyzstan on 30–31 July will mark a new milestone in the development of Uzbek–Kyrgyz relations, which have undergone a profound transformation in recent years—from overcoming accumulated disagreements to building a comprehensive model of strategic cooperation.

Uzbekistan–Kyrgyzstan: From Border Neighbourhood to Long-Term Economic Cooperation

In recent years, relations between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic have become one of the key pillars of regional cooperation in Central Asia. These relations are founded on a shared border, historical proximity, regular political dialogue between the heads of state, and growing interdependence in trade, transport and logistics, energy, industry, agriculture, and the development of border regions. 

A large-scale celebration of the nationwide holiday Navruz was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Bishkek.

It was attended by representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Kyrgyzstan, representatives of international organizations, experts, as well as representatives of Uzbek national cultural centers operating in Kyrgyzstan.