Tashkent to host First Central Asia – GCC Think Tank Forum

On 28-29 April 2025, Tashkent will host the First Central Asia –the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Think Tank Forum on the topic: “Strengthening Strategic Partnership: From Historical Ties to Comprehensive Cooperation”.

New Entry Procedure to Thailand – TDAC Digital Arrival Card Required from May 1, 2025

Starting May 1, 2025, Thailand will introduce a new digital arrival registration system for foreign visitors — the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), replacing the paper TM.6 form. All travelers, including Uzbek citizens, are required to complete the TDAC online before entry. 

Harvard Growth Lab: Uzbekistan climbs 25 positions in the Economic Complexity Index over 5 years

The Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR) has conducted an analysis of the Economic Complexity Index (ECI) published by the Growth Lab at Harvard University. According to the findings, Uzbekistan's economy demonstrates steady growth, with exports increasing by an average of 20.5% annually – significantly outpacing the growth rates of other countries in the region.

Tashkent to host international scientific and practical conference on water diplomacy

On April 10 this year, Tashkent will host an International Scientific and Practical Conference on the topic: “Water Diplomacy in Central Asia: Trust, Dialogue and Multilateral Cooperation for Sustainable Development.”

Address by the President of the Republic Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union

I am delighted to welcome the distinguished delegations from all continents of the world to Uzbekistan for the participation in the 150th Anniversary Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.

The Union Assembly bringing together 181 national parliaments and 15 regional associations, is held in the Central Asian region for the first time. We are immensely proud that the conference is being held in our magnificent capital city of Tashkent.

Address by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the Samarkand climate forum

I cordially welcome you all at our conference dedicated to the key challenge of the present day – the global climate change.

I am sincerely grateful for their attendance to my colleagues – leaders of the European Union and Central Asian countries;

Address by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the first “Central Asia – European Union” summit

I am delighted to welcome you all at the first Central Asia – European Union Summit.

I would like to express the words of special appreciation to the President of the European Council, Mr. Antonio Costa, President of the European Commission, Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, and all my colleagues - the leaders of the countries of the region, for supporting our initiative to hold the summit at this very place, the ancient city of Samarkand.