Photo by Kama Tulkibayeva on Unsplash In 2016, Uzbekistan embarked on a path of large-scale reform of its economic sphere. Six years later, the country has moved from a closed to an open model, writes Muhammaddiyor Orzikulov According to the data of World Bank, Uzbekistan has one of the fastest growing economies in the world….
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Uzbekistan’s Progressive Foreign Policy
On December 8, Uzbekistan celebrates the 31st anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution. The new edition of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan was adopted in a referendum held on April 30, 2023. In the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the main rules related to foreign policy are reflected in Articles 15,…
Protecting Children in Armed Conflicts
In 2022, a total of 2,496 children, some as young as 8-years-old, were verified by the United Nations as detained for their actual or alleged association with armed groups, including groups designated as terrorists by the U.N. The highest numbers were recorded in Iraq, in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and in the Syrian Arab Republi, writes…
Europe Must Defend its Values at Home and Abroad
Photo by Christian Wiediger on Unsplash The past two months have been a troubling and difficult time for Europe. While the war in Ukraine continues to raise concerns about the continent’s security, our attention has been divided by the outbreak of fighting between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East. While both issues are hitting international headlines, on…
Protecting Victims of Trafficking in Uzbekistan
Speaking at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sh. Mirziyoyev noted that “we will resolutely continue the policy of building a New Uzbekistan as a legal, secular, democratic and social state. In our Basic Law, we reaffirmed our commitment to the principles of human rights, freedom…
Taiwan working with the world towards a net-zero future
Climate change is impacting the world at an unprecedented rate. The concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere continues to rise and global average temperatures have reached record highs. But it is not too late. If we act now, we can still achieve a livable and sustainable future. Taiwan is working together with the international…
How Iran is Setting up a Global Terrorist Network against Israel (DIE WELT)
Photo by Charles Smart on Unsplash The Jewish state is not only being attacked by its neighbours, but also by many other countries. The German media (DIE WELT) has received information from the secret services proving that there is a trail all the way to the Sahara. A militia is forming there against Israel and its leaders are…
Human Rights in Uzbekistan
Photo by AXP Photography on Unsplash Uzbekistan supports the UN Call to Action for Human Rights. The importance of human rights is at the forefront of the continuous efforts to modernize the political, legal, and socio-economic aspects as outlined in the Uzbekistan 2030 Strategy. This Strategy aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030 and…
Why We Must Support Political Prisoners
France-Uzbekistan Partnership
Photo by Giuseppe Mondì on Unsplash France pays special attention to Central Asia as a region with an important geopolitical position, significant energy and other resources, and great economic, investment, transportation, communication and humanitarian potential, writes Mukhiddin Khashimov. Uzbekistan is considered by France as a large and influential state in Central Asia, which plays a key strategic role…