A significant milestone in Uzbekistan’s foreign policy was marked on April 14, 2025, when the first Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Uzbekistan to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Baxtiyor Ibragimov, presented his credentials to the Chair of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Željka Cvijanović. This event signifies the official beginning of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened China with new, heavy trade tariffs. If Beijing does not cancel its 34% tariffs by April 8, 50% tariffs will be imposed on products imported from China starting April 9, Trump said. In this case, the total tariffs on Chinese imports will amount to 104%.

Why was Samarkand chosen? The answer is simple: this city is not only a symbol of the past but also an important center for the future. The President of Uzbekistan stated this in an interview with Euronews.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu once again threatened on Wednesday to seize part of the Gaza Strip. According to him, if HAMAS does not release the hostages, Israel will escalate its military measures.

The leaders of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Sadyr Japarov, held a telephone conversation, during which they discussed the progress of implementation of bilateral agreements and major joint projects.

The Uzbek delegation, led by the First Deputy Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis, Sodiq Safoyev, participated in the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, held at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

The border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, which has been closed for nearly four years, is expected to reopen tomorrow, March 13, 2025. This was reported by the administration of Sughd region to Asia-Plus.

"In order to further increase the flow of Muslim tourists from Malaysia and Indonesia to Uzbekistan, the 'Ikhlas' travel company, operating within the group, is ready to establish close cooperation with tour operators in your country. Additionally, the company is planning a delegation visit to Uzbekistan to initiate practical steps for launching future flights and to get acquainted with the infrastructure created for tourists," said Benjamin Ismail, the director of Malaysia's leading airline.

Uzbekistan and Pakistan are focusing on strengthening economic, trade, and transport ties. The leaders discussed strategic initiatives, increasing trade turnover to $2 billion, developing the Trans-Afghan railway, and new projects in business and culture.

In Germany's snap parliamentary elections, the CDU/CSU bloc, led by Friedrich Merz, is leading with 28.6% of the vote. However, forming a government will not be easy for him: the party has not received an absolute majority, and the second largest faction - the ultra-right "Alternative for Germany" (ADG) - remains isolated.

Uzbekistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bakhtiyor Saidov, received the credentials of Ricardo Martínez Vázquez, the newly appointed Ambassador of Spain to Uzbekistan, whose residence is in Moscow. This was reported by Dunyo news agency.

Following the negotiations held in Kuwait City, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and the Emir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Sabah, adopted a joint statement on developing a comprehensive partnership between Uzbekistan and Kuwait.

European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Uzbekistan on April 3–4 to participate in the first European Union — Central Asia summit, the EU delegation in Uzbekistan reported.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev discussed with the management of Malaysia's Petronas Corporation the prospects for cooperation in the oil and gas sector, petrochemicals, and renewable energy. The meeting took place at the company's headquarters in Kuala Lumpur

On February 4, the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev went to Malaysia at the invitation of the Prime Minister Anvar Ibrahim. This visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation between the countries.

Ahmad al-Shara, who had been serving as Syria’s acting leader since early December, was appointed president of the country on Wednesday, January 29, following a meeting involving factions of the Military Operations Command and the Syrian Revolutionary Forces. The announcement was made by a military spokesperson.

On January 15, negotiations took place at the "Qasr Al Shati" residence in Abu Dhabi between the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

A Coordination Council for organizing the activities of analytical and research structures is being established in Uzbekistan. The council will be overseen by Presidential Advisor Sardor Umurzakov and will regularly present proposals on the country’s domestic and foreign policies to the head of state.

After much deliberation, Emmanuel Macron has appointed his ally, centrist, and leader of the Democratic Movement party, François Bayrou, as the Prime Minister of France. This was reported by BFMTV, citing the Élysée Palace.

The next session of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis was held, during which deputies considered the candidates for government positions.