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…
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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…
Uzbekistan-Kyrgyzstan Border Issues
Photo by Jairph on Unsplash Good neighbourly relations and equal and constructive dialogue have always been priorities of the foreign policy of the Leadership of the Republic of Uzbekistan, writes Oleg Sherstnyov. On the way of strengthening independence, sovereignty and preserving the original culture of their peoples, the countries of Central Asia realise that antagonism in certain areas…
A Challenge to Xi Jinping’s Future
Uzbekistani Law Supports Fair Criticism of Journalists
Photo by AXP Photography on Unsplash Over the years of independence, Uzbekistan has implemented comprehensive measures to reform the entire social and political life of the country and identified further priority areas for these reforms. An emphasis is paid to further development of the media, writes Gulnara Babadjanova “Currently, Uzbekistan has 2,140 media outlets. 626 more than in…
Time for a New Stance on Climate Change
Photo by Tobias Rademacher on Unsplash Amid September’s soaring temperatures that took climate scientists globally by surprise, the Pope’s impassioned plea for a renewed stance on climate change resonated deeply. His pointed demand that affluent, industrialised countries enact meaningful change to combat this crisis was both timely and significant. In the same breath, he voiced the inconvenient truths…
Uzbekistan Strengthens Competition Policy
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash Economic relations are one of the important elements of civil society. They cannot appear and develop by themselves, but are formed under the influence of the state and society. If society has an influence on the economy through social norms, the state ensures its development based on the laws…
Breakthrough for Central Asian Cooperation
Photo by AXP Photography on Unsplash The Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States, held on September 14 in Dushanbe, had literal historical and political significance. It completed the full cycle of Central Asian summits began in 2018 at the initiative of Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and endorsed by the leaders of all countries in the…
The Wealth of a Nation
Photo by Shane Rounce on Unsplash One of the critical tasks Uzbekistan faces today in our complex era is the proper education of the younger generation and effective implementation of youth policy. Therefore, particular emphasis is placed in the country on addressing the pressing issues related to the health, social status, education, and employment of the youth on…