Address by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the informal summit of the Organisation of Turkic States

I am indeed pleased that we are meeting today in the beautiful city of Budapest, which for centuries has stood as a vital bridge between East and West.

Let me echo the words of appreciation to His Excellency Viktor Orbán, the distinguished Prime Minister of Hungary, for hosting today’s meeting at a high-level.

Termez platform – dialogue for ensuring security and stability in Central and South Asia

The first meeting of the Termez dialogue on interconnectedness between Central and South Asia on the topic “Building common peace, friendship and prosperity” will take place in Termez on May 19-21 of this year in order to strengthen interregional political and economic intercooperation, as well as to develop and improve mechanisms and forms of interaction in the field of ensuring regional security and stability.

Central and South Asia: steps to restore forgotten ties

As is known, the first meeting of the Termez Dialogue on Connectivity between Central and South Asia, dedicated to the theme "Building a Common Space for Peace, Friendship, and Prosperity," will be held in Termez on May 19-21, 2025. This meeting is expected to be attended by representatives of the foreign policy agencies of Central and South Asian countries, which are becoming the focus of world politics, as well as representatives of specialized UN organizations, international and regional organizations such as the CIS, the SCO, the CICA, and leading specialists and experts in relevant fields.

The development of transport interconnectivity is the foundation for revitalizing connectivity between Central and South Asia

In the context of accelerating geopolitical shifts, the fragmentation of global trade, and declining trust in multilateral institutions, the need to strengthen regional connectivity is more urgent than ever. Central and South Asia - regions historically linked by trade and cultural ties - are once again making efforts to deepen cooperation as a response to the growing instability of the global system.

The Termez Platform: Uniting Central and South Asia against Climate Change

From 19 to 21 May 2025, the city of Termez will host the inaugural meeting of the Termez Dialogue on Connectivity between Central and South Asia, under the theme “Building a Common Space of Peace, Friendship, and Prosperity.” This dialogue platform is being launched as part of Uzbekistan’s ongoing efforts to strengthen interregional connectivity and foster deeper partnerships between Central and South Asia.

Uzbekistan nominated for Chairmanship of the UN Tourism Comission for Europe for 2025–2027 term

Uzbekistan has nominated its candidacy for the Chair of the UN Tourism Comission for Europe (CEU) for the 2025–2027 term.

The first meeting of the Termez Dialogue on Connectivity between Central and South Asia to take place in Termez from May 19 to 21

On May 19-21, 2025, Termez will host the first meeting of the Termez Dialogue on Connectivity between Central and South Asia on the topic: “Building a Common Space of Peace, Friendship and Prosperity”.