Mirziyoyev Congratulates Pashinyan on Victory in Armenia's Parliamentary Elections
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has dispatched an official congratulatory message to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan following the victory of his "Civil Contract" party in the snap parliamentary elections. The Uzbek leader characterized the electoral outcome as a direct reaffirmation of the public's profound trust in Pashinyan’s strategic course toward securing long-term peace and stability in the South Caucasus, while expressing firm confidence in a substantial expansion of bilateral economic and political cooperation.
Netanyahu Seeks New Term Despite US Pressure
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is officially entering the fight to retain power. Despite internal division and heavy pressure from the White House, the Likud party has announced that its leader will run in the upcoming parliamentary elections.
First Visit in Seven Years: Xi Jinping Heads to North Korea Following Talks with Trump and Putin
An event capable of reshaping the geopolitical landscape of East Asia is on the horizon. Chinese President Xi Jinping is embarking on a two-day state visit to Pyongyang, marking his first trip to North Korea in nearly seven years. Remarkably, this itinerary follows on the heels of his high-profile separate discussions with the leaders of the United States and Russia in Beijing, and comes just a day after the DPRK openly challenged the international community by unveiling a new clandestine uranium enrichment facility. Kim Jong Un is visibly raising the stakes, seeking to formalize his country's nuclear state status before its primary economic benefactor.
"Civilized Divorce" Postponed: Armenia in No Rush to Leave EAEU for European Dream
The geopolitical equilibrium across the post-Soviet space has once again fractured as Yerevan finds itself wedged between Moscow’s stark economic warnings and the alluring prospects of European integration. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan delivered an emergency address aimed at defusing the diplomatic friction mounting since the EAEU summit in Astana. Against the backdrop of Vladimir Putin's declarations regarding a projected 14% drop in Armenia's GDP and signals of a "civilized divorce," the Armenian leader directly detailed why the nation is not yet positioned to anchor its future via a definitive national referendum.
The President of Uzbekistan emphasized the importance of further developing the multifaceted partnership with the UAE
On May 22, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with a delegation from the United Arab Emirates led by Minister of Government Affairs Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi.
Security Outweighs Economy: "Central Asia — China" Format Shifts Priorities
An unprecedented summit of law enforcement agencies took place in Astana, marking a tectonic shift in relations between Central Asian countries and China. Against the backdrop of rapid criminal digitalization and geopolitical instability, regional security can no longer remain an internal affair of individual states, requiring law enforcement in Astana, Tashkent, Bishkek, Dushanbe, Ashgabat, and Beijing to form a unified technological front.
The leaders of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan discussed pressing bilateral issues
A meeting between President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov took place on the sidelines of the informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Turkestan.
Tashkent and Brasilia: A New Bridge Between Central Asia and Latin America
Uzbekistan is discovering Latin America: the visit of Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira to Tashkent marked a shift from formal ties to a deep economic partnership. While global giants like Embraer and Petrobras explore synergies with Uzbek businesses, diplomats are structuring a framework for cooperation within BRICS and the UN. This is not merely a courtesy visit, but the start of a large-scale expansion of South American technology into the heart of Central Asia.
Trump in Beijing: A Grand Bargain or an Ultimatum for Xi Jinping?
World diplomacy is at a standstill in anticipation: on May 14–15, Beijing will become the arena for the most critical negotiations of the decade. U.S. President Donald Trump intends to personally persuade Xi Jinping to reconsider China's relations with Moscow and Tehran. At stake are not just trade preferences, but global stability—the outcome of this meeting will determine whether the world follows a path of escalation or finds a way to end the major conflicts of our time.
Macron in Yerevan: Armenia is No Longer a "Russian Satellite"
At the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a resonant statement regarding Armenia's foreign policy. According to the French leader, the country has achieved a fundamental breakthrough by shedding its status as a "Russian satellite" and transforming into an independent actor that commands the attention of the world's leading powers.
Azerbaijan may decide to terminate cooperation with the European Parliament
Azerbaijan is seriously considering the final termination of all interaction with the European Parliament, accusing the institution of systemic bias and interference in the region's internal affairs.
U.S. Prepares Record Rearmament in History
Donald Trump intends to raise U.S. defense spending to an unprecedented $1.5 trillion. The 2027 budget proposal, unveiled by the Pentagon, aims for a radical modernization of the Navy and the establishment of a national missile defense system.
The Start of a Great Friendship on the Global Diplomatic Map
Uzbekistan continues to actively develop the African vector of its foreign policy. It was recently announced that official diplomatic relations have been established with the Republic of Rwanda, a nation widely considered one of the most dynamically developing countries in East Africa.
Who Tried to Sabotage Balkan Stream Before the Hungarian Elections?
Europe's energy infrastructure has once again come under fire. Explosives were discovered in the Serbian town of Kaniža, just a few hundred meters from the critical "Balkan Stream" gas pipeline. The incident occurred at an extremely sensitive moment: days before the pivotal elections in Hungary and on the eve of US Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Budapest.
Tashkent Hosts Kazakh Delegation for Talks
A Kazakh delegation led by Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev has arrived in Uzbekistan for talks aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation.
The leaders of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan held a telephone conversation
On March 19, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
War or Peace: Spain Refuses to Participate in Middle East Operation
Spain has stated that it will not support military actions that contradict its political principles and may worsen international tensions. Amid the escalation of the Middle East conflict, Madrid confirmed its commitment to diplomatic resolution and protection of citizens’ interests.
Kazakhstan to vote on a new Constitution
Kazakhstan will hold a nationwide referendum on a new Constitution on March 15. The document proposes sweeping political reforms, including a shift to a single-chamber parliament and the creation of a vice-presidential institution.
Tashkent and Islamabad seal strategic partnership
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif signed a joint declaration following the first meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council. The document sets a course for expanding bilateral cooperation across key sectors.
President of Uzbekistan to pay a working visit to Switzerland
At the invitation of the President of the United States of America Donald Trump, on January 21, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev departed on a working visit to Switzerland to participate in the upcoming ceremony in Davos marking the signing of the charter of the Board of Peace, created at the initiative of the American leader.