A major sensation has unfolded at the UN headquarters: Germany, the recognized political powerhouse and largest economy in Europe, has suffered a historic defeat in the Security Council elections. During a secret ballot in the General Assembly, Berlin failed to secure the required minimum votes, conceding its positions to Portugal and Austria. While African and Latin American candidates clinched their mandates unchallenged, an intense diplomatic deadlock emerged within the Asian group, leaving diplomats eagerly anticipating a second round of voting.

The global community is watching closely as a new geopolitical duel unfolds between Washington and Tehran. Speaking from the sidelines of the QUAD summit in India, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made it unequivocally clear that the White House has no intention of playing endless diplomatic games with the Iranian nuclear dossier. The American leadership is imposing strict timelines and openly threatening to deploy an alternative scenario if Iran attempts to stall negotiations or dictate unfavorable terms.

On Wednesday morning, Beijing became the epicenter of global diplomacy as Chinese President Xi Jinping received Russian President Vladimir Putin amid intensifying global conflicts. While Western leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, vainly hoped China would urge Moscow to halt its war in Ukraine, the leaders of the two powers focused on dismantling unilateral U.S. hegemony. Xi Jinping firmly established an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East as the overarching priority, leaving the Ukrainian case entirely outside the scope of public demands.

Global diplomacy is shifting into high gear. Just a week after Donald Trump’s high-profile departure from Beijing, the Chinese capital is preparing to host Vladimir Putin. Xi Jinping’s unique diplomatic marathon places the Middle Kingdom at the heart of a global triangle where energy security and the fate of a new world order are being decided amidst Middle Eastern crises and blocked straits.

The talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing have become a centerpiece of global politics. This marks the first visit by a U.S. leader to China in nine years, with the stakes at an all-time high: from a fragile trade truce to the prevention of war with Iran. The meeting, which began at the Great Hall of the People, unexpectedly moved to the ancient Temple of Heaven, solidifying the personal rapport between the two leaders.

In the heart of Beijing, at Tiananmen Square, a historic meeting took place between the leaders of Tajikistan and China. Emomali Rahmon and Xi Jinping opened a new chapter in bilateral relations, emphasizing the status of their strategic partnership amidst the echoes of an artillery salute. This visit is designed not only to bolster existing agreements but also to define the regional development vector for the years to come.

On May 6, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djurić, who was visiting our country.

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas has sharply criticized direct contact with the Kremlin amid intensifying dialogue between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. While Washington discusses temporary ceasefires, Brussels is bracing for long-term confrontation, labeling the role of "supplicant" in negotiations with Russia as a national humiliation for Europe.

Strategically significant negotiations took place in Saint Petersburg between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Held against the backdrop of a sharp escalation in the Middle East, the meeting demonstrated an unprecedented level of coordination between Moscow and Tehran in countering external pressure.

For the first time since 2016, an official U.S. State Department delegation visited Havana for direct talks with the Cuban leadership. The meeting took place against a backdrop of severely strained relations and a critical energy crisis on the island, exacerbated by American sanctions.

Uzbekistan and Oman are entering a new phase of institutional partnership. During an online meeting of inter-parliamentary cooperation groups, the two sides outlined a roadmap to intensify ties in key economic sectors—ranging from transportation to high-level investments.

On March 31, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev, who arrived in our country on an official visit.

On March 26, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon held private talks and the first meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council at the Kuksaroy residence.

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan has signed Decree No. PP–95 dated March 12, 2026, approving an international treaty between the governments of Uzbekistan and Turkey on cooperation in regional development.

Dear President Trump, Your Excellencies! Allow me to express my sincere gratitude to the President of the United States of America, His Excellency Donald Trump for convening inaugural meeting of the Board.

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has dismissed Kamchybek Tashiev from his post as head of the State Committee for National Security, marking a potentially significant shift in the country’s political power balance.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev departed for Pakistan on February 5 for a state visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

Former South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck Soo has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for aiding in the declaration of martial law and forging a presidential decree. The case is linked to former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s actions in December 2024.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has sharply criticized US foreign policy under Donald Trump, warning that global democracy is under threat like never before. According to him, values are being undermined by the United States, which previously helped build the international order.

On December 20, an official meeting ceremony was held at the Kantei residence for the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev.