Photo by Qasim Mirzaie on Unsplash The sustainable development of Afghanistan is a guarantee of stability and prosperity for the entire Central Asian region, writes Axmad Mamasadikov, The geostrategic position of Uzbekistan determines its role in the development of the logistics potential of the region, together with the countries of Central Asia and Afghanistan. Currently, Afghanistan is gradually…
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Protection of Rights for Prisoners in Uzbekistan
Photo by photo_comments on Unsplash The issue of ensuring human rights does not lose its relevance, regardless of whether a person is at large or serving a sentence. Convicts and prisoners also have certain rights established by law. In particular, Article 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan establishes that persons deprived of their liberty have…
Host Cities for International Organisations
Photo by Michael Beener on Unsplash Bringing together international headquarters cities and highlighting the challenges and opportunities they face was subject of a debate hosted by Alain Hutchinson, Brussels Commissioner for Europe and International Organisations. Strasbourg, Vienna, Geneva, The Hague, Montevideo and Montreal were represented. The discussions provided an opportunity to share best practice in this area and to gain a better understanding of…
New Round of Reforms for Uzbekistan
Photo by AXP Photography on Unsplash Reform of public administration is seen as the key to development in Uzbekistan, writes Jorabek Nematov Administrative reforms began in Uzbekistan in 2017, by the decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On approval of the concept of administrative reforms in the Republic of Uzbekistan”. In order to correctly assess…
Europe and Latin America
Photo by Parker Hilton on Unsplash MEPs and Latin American parliamentarians have highlighted the importance of revitalising rules-based multilateralism and working together to recover from recent crises. The 15th Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (EuroLat) that took place this week in Madrid concluded its work on Thursday (27 July) with participants highlighting the need to continue promoting and strengthening…
Address by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Photo by AXP Photography on Unsplash We republish here in full the address by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the First Summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council and Central Asian countries. I am indeed pleased to see you all today at the First Summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council and Central Asian countries….
Improved Bilateral Ties for Israel and Morocco
Photo by Charles Smart on Unsplash According to an official statement from the Royal Office of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco, the King has received a letter from the Prime Minister of the State of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu. In this letter, the Israeli Prime Minister has announced the decision of the State of Israel to ‘recognise the sovereignty of Morocco…
Russia Weaponises Hunger
Photo by Tim Krauss on Unsplash Russia’s decision to halt an agreement that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa where hunger is a growing threat has been condemned. Russia’s announcement on Monday that it would end the agreement on the export of Ukrainian grain, also to the Middle East and Asia, has provoked a…
EU-Tunisia Agreement
Photo by Ryan Spencer on Unsplash The EU and Tunisia have signed what both sides call a “comprehensive” new agreement. It was penned by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and the Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, alongside the President of Tunisia, Kaïs Saied. They have agreed to…
Israeli-Palestine Conflict Debated in EP
Photo by Latrach Med Jamil on Unsplash Some MEPs have criticised a European Parliament recommendation adopted this week in Strasbourg on the EU’s relations with the Palestinian Authority. It received strong criticism from the European Conservatives and Reformists Group. After the vote, ECR Shadow Rapporteur Charlie Weimers said, “Instead of focusing on the EU’s relations with the Palestinian…










