This week marks a major moment in Uzbekistan’s international diplomacy. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is set to hold key meetings with global partners, attend the historic UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, and host the Presidents of Serbia and Finland for official visits.

On 12 November 2025, Tashkent will host the International Forum on Multimodal Transport, bringing together leading experts, industry representatives, and policymakers to discuss the future of logistics, digitalization, and sustainable transport development.

Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay an official visit to Brussels on October 24 to sign the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) between Uzbekistan and the European Union, Euronews reports.

During her visit to the United Kingdom, Saida Mirziyoyeva proudly announced that the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at Oxford University will now offer courses in Uzbek and Old Uzbek languages.

On October 15, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih and heads of major Saudi corporations including ACWA Power, Vision Invest, Data Volt, Al Muhaidib Group, Saudi Tabreed, and Miahona.

On October 14, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of Russia Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation to discuss key issues on the bilateral agenda.

Brussels hosted the Global Gateway Forum, a key platform bringing together leaders and policymakers to discuss new formats of cooperation between the European Union and its global partners. Saida Mirziyoyeva took part in the event, emphasizing the importance of building sustainable ties between Uzbekistan and the EU.

On October 9, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Dushanbe on a working visit to take part in two major international events — the Central Asia–Russia Summit and the CIS Heads of State Council meeting.

The geopolitical landscape of the 21st century is rapidly transforming, marked by the rise of regional alliances and the emergence of new power centers. Against this backdrop, the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) is evolving into one of the key platforms capable of becoming an independent global actor. Rooted in shared historical and cultural ties, the OTS today represents a strategic alliance that combines political independence, economic interdependence, and a unified security agenda.

In 2028, Samarkand will host the International Astronautical Congress (IAC), marking the first time the prestigious event will take place in Central Asia. More than 10,000 participants — including scientists, engineers, representatives of space agencies, and business leaders — are expected to attend. A large-scale exhibition will also be held, showcasing the latest achievements of the global space industry.

Central Asian University has extended heartfelt congratulations to Jahongir Obidovich Ortiqkhojayev on the occasion of Teachers’ and Mentors’ Day, recognizing his outstanding contribution to the development of education, healthcare, and innovation in Uzbekistan.

In Seoul, Uzbekistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Olimjon Abdullaev held talks with South Korea’s Deputy Minister of Justice and Commissioner of the Immigration Service, Kim Jong Do, reports a "Dunyo" AA correspondent.

In New York, during the High-Level Week of the 80th UN General Assembly, the Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan, WHO, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and the Zamin Foundation co-hosted an event dedicated to advancing global efforts to improve survival rates of children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will take part in the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York next week, with his address scheduled for September 23.

In Geneva, Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan, took part in a series of important events dedicated to the 34th anniversary of the country’s independence.

The football academy of Namangan’s “Navbahor” will now be managed by specialists from the world-famous Dutch club “Ajax.”

Starting from the new academic year, Uzbekistan will introduce unified state exams for 9th and 11th grade students. Based on the results, graduates will be able to enter either vocational colleges or universities.

On the occasion of Teachers and Mentors Day, a group of educators in Uzbekistan has been awarded high state honors. The decree was signed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

On September 10, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals for the development of the financial technology sector, one of the fastest-growing industries worldwide.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has stressed the need for deep changes in the education sector and announced major personnel reshuffles in the higher education and science system.