Permanent Mission of Uzbekistan in Geneva

11/06/2026

Jeneva shahrida “Better Cotton” bosh direktori Nik Uezerill bilan uchrashuv o‘tkazdik.

Suhbat davomida mamlakatimizda paxta-to‘qimachilik tarmog‘ini modernizatsiya qilish, eksport salohiyatini kengaytirish va xalqaro barqarorlik standartlarini joriy etish bo‘yicha amalga oshirilayotgan islohotlar yuqori baholandi.

O‘zbekistonda “Better Cotton” vakolatxonasining ochilishi mamlakatimizning barqaror paxta ta’minot zanjirlaridagi ahamiyati ortib borayotganining amaliy e’tirofi ekani ta’kidlandi. Xalqaro sertifikatlashtirish xarajatlarini qoplash, moliyaviy ko‘mak hamda soliq va bojxona imtiyozlari “Better Cotton” dasturini kengaytirishga xizmat qilayotgani qayd etildi.

Shuningdek, shartnoma asosida ishlovchi fermerlar ishtirokida pilot loyihalarni amalga oshirish, xalqaro brendlar bilan hamkorlikni kengaytirish va ularning mamlakatimiz paxta-to‘qimachilik korxonalariga tanishuv tashriflarini tashkil etish masalalarini muhokama qildik.

Joriy yil sentabr oyida O‘zbekistonda xalqaro paxta ishlab chiqaruvchilari forumini o‘tkazish rejalarini ham ko‘rib chiqdik.
👉 https://senat.uz/international-cooperation/post-5226



Tanzila Narbaeva

11/06/2026

10/06/2026

“Сonsular Services” мобил иловасини юклаб олиш учун
QR-ҳаволалар

Хориждаги Ўзбекистон фуқаролари учун консуллик хизматлари мобил иловаси ишга туширилди Хорижда истиқомат қилаётган ёки чет элга сафар қилишни режалаштираётган Ўзбекистон Республикаси фуқаролари диққатига! Фуқароларга консуллик масалаларини тезкор ва масофавий тарзда ҳал этишда қулайлик яратиш, шунингдек, зарур маълумотларни тўғридан-тўғри мобил қурилма орқали тақдим этиш мақсадида расмий мобил илова ишлаб чиқилди ва ишга туширилди. Замонавий рақамли ечимларни ўзида мужассам этган ушбу илова қуйидаги асосий вазифалар ва имкониятларни тақдим этади:
* Дипломатик ваколатхоналар геолокацияси ва контактлари: Ўзбекистон Республикасининг чет эллардаги барча элчихоналари ва консуллик муассасаларининг аниқ манзиллари, харитадаги геолокацияси (жойлашуви) ҳамда тўлиқ алоқа маълумотлари бир тизимга жамланган. Шунингдек, иловада «Консуллик округлари»ни текшириш функцияси мавжуд бўлиб, у орқали қайси загранмуассаса сиз турган мамлакат ёки ҳудудга масъул эканлигини осонгина аниқлаш мумкин.
* Масофавий консуллик хизматлари: Ҳозирги вақтда фуқаролар илова орқали қуйидаги муҳим консуллик хизматлари учун масофавий тарзда ариза топширишлари мумкин: — Ватанга қайтиш гувоҳномасини расмийлаштириш; — Вақтинчалик ва доимий консуллик ҳисобига туриш. *(Изоҳ: Келгусида кўрсатиладиган консуллик хизматлари рўйхати босқичма-босқич кенгайтирилади).*
* Анкеталарни автоматик тўлдириш тизими: Консуллик хизматларидан фойдаланиш жараёнини соддалаштириш мақсадида ариза ва анкеталарни тўлдиришда янги техник имконият жорий этилди. Тизим сўровномалардаги асосий мажбурий майдонларнинг тахминан 80 фоизини автоматик тарзда тўлдириш имкониятини беради, бу эса фуқароларнинг вақтини сезиларли даражада тежайди.
* Виза талаблари тўғрисида маълумотнома (Тест режимида): Иловада Ўзбекистон фуқаролари учун хорижий давлатларга кириш визалари талаблари акс эттирилган махсус ахборот бўлими ташкил этилган. Айни пайтда ушбу бўлим *тест режимида* ишламоқда ва маълумотлар базаси мунтазам равишда тўлдириб борилмоқда. Иловадан фойдаланиш мутлақо бепул бўлиб, уни қуйидаги расмий ҳаволалар орқали юклаб олишингиз мумкин:
Google Play (Android):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=consular_services_uzb.org&hl=ru
App Store (iOS):
https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/mfa-uz/id1818537775
*Хориждаги вақтингизни тежанг ва консуллик хизматларидан замонавий рақамли технологиялар ёрдамида хавфсиз ҳамда қулай тарзда фойдаланинг.*

Запущено мобильное приложение консульских услуг для граждан Узбекистана за рубежом Вниманию граждан Республики Узбекистан, проживающих за рубежом или планирующих зарубежные поездки! В целях создания удобств для оперативного и дистанционного решения консульских вопросов, а также предоставления всей необходимой информации напрямую через мобильное устройство, разработано и запущено официальное мобильное приложение. Интегрировав в себя современные цифровые решения, данное приложение предоставляет следующие основные функции и возможности:
* Геолокация и контакты дипломатических представительств: В единой базе собраны точные адреса, геолокации (расположение на карте) и полные контактные данные всех посольств и консульских учреждений Республики Узбекистан за рубежом. Кроме того, в приложении внедрена функция проверки «Консульских округов», с помощью которой можно быстро определить, какое именно загранучреждение курирует страну или регион вашего пребывания.
* Дистанционные консульские услуги: В настоящее время посредством приложения граждане могут дистанционно подавать заявки на получение следующих консульских услуг: — Оформление сертификата на возвращение на Родину; — Постановка на временный и постоянный консульский учет. *(Примечание: Перечень доступных консульских услуг в будущем будет поэтапно расширяться).*
* Система автоматического заполнения анкет: В целях упрощения процесса пользования консульскими услугами внедрена новая техническая возможность. Система позволяет автоматически заполнять около 80% основных обязательных полей в заявлениях и анкетах, что существенно экономит время граждан при подаче обращений.
* Справочник по визовым требованиям (в тестовом режиме): В приложении создан специальный информационный раздел с актуальными сведениями о требованиях к въездным визам иностранных государств для граждан Узбекистана. На данный момент раздел функционирует в *тестовом режиме*, информационная база регулярно дополняется и обновляется. Приложение предоставляется на безвозмездной основе. Загрузить его можно по следующим официальным ссылкам:
Google Play (Android):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=consular_services_uzb.org&hl=ru App Store (iOS):
https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/mfa-uz/id1818537775
*Экономьте свое время за рубежом и пользуйтесь консульскими услугами безопасно и комфортно с помощью современных цифровых технологий.*

09/06/2026

Jeneva shahrida o‘tayotgan Xalqaro mehnat konferensiyasining 114-sessiyasi doirasida Xalqaro kasaba uyushmalari konfederatsiyasi Bosh kotibi Lyuk Triangl bilan uchrashuv o‘tkazdik.

Muloqotimiz chog‘ida mehnat huquqlarini himoya qilish, munosib mehnat sharoitlarini ta’minlash, ijtimoiy adolat tamoyillarini mustahkamlash hamda ijtimoiy sheriklik institutlarini rivojlantirish yuzasidan fikr almashdik.

Shuningdek, mamlakatimizda mehnat munosabatlarini takomillashtirish, xodimlar huquq va manfaatlarini ishonchli himoya qilish, xalqaro mehnat standartlarini milliy qonunchilikka izchil joriy etish borasida amalga oshirilayotgan islohotlar yuqori baholandi.

Inson qadri, uning mehnat huquqlari va ijtimoiy himoyasini ta’minlash davlat siyosatining ustuvor yo‘nalishlaridan biri sifatida, mazkur sohadagi ilg‘or tajriba va yondashuvlarni joriy etish masalalariga alohida e’tibor qaratildi.
👉 https://senat.uz/international-cooperation/post-5194



Tanzila Narbaeva

04/06/2026

Building Effective Transport Connectivity in the Context
of Global Change

The current stage of global economic development is characterized by a large-scale transformation of international supply chains and growing geopolitical uncertainty. In this context, transport connectivity is becoming a key factor in ensuring economic security and sustainable development.
These processes are particularly relevant for the countries of Eurasia. Comprehensive transport and logistics cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Uzbekistan, which serve as key links in the new transit corridor architecture, is of strategic importance here.
Russian-Uzbek cooperation is demonstrating stable positive dynamics. By the end of 2025, the total volume of freight traffic between the countries reached 18.2 million tons, an increase of 13.6 percent compared to the previous year. Exports accounted for 3.6 million tons, imports for 9.2 million tons, and transit for 5.4 million tons.
Rail transport traditionally forms the bulk of freight turnover. In 2025, volumes reached 12.9 million tonnes, representing a 12.3 percent increase compared to the previous year, while transit traffic increased by almost 15 percent to 4.8 million tonnes.
The development of strategic industrial cooperation has become an important stage of cooperation. Specifically, a large-scale project to transfer the Tashkent Passenger Carriage Construction and Repair Plant to the trust management of Transmashholding JSC is being implemented. The signed agreements provide for the complete modernization of the plant by the end of 2026, with the prospect of its phased privatization.
In terms of passenger rail transportation, service has been fully restored on the Tashkent-Moscow and Tashkent-Kazan routes. The launch of train service from Andijan to Moscow and the establishment of direct rail service between the two countries' tourist centers are currently on the agenda.
The development of road transportation also remains an important area of cooperation. By the end of 2025, the volume of road freight transport exceeded 5.2 million tons, representing a 16.5% increase. At the same time, passenger bus service continues to develop. Regular bus services have been established from Tashkent to Novosibirsk, Kazan, Perm, Krasnodar, Ufa, Moscow, and St. Petersburg.
Routes to Nizhny Novgorod, Tyumen, and Yekaterinburg are planned for 2026–2028. To improve service quality, unified service standards, monitoring systems, and digital services, including electronic ticket booking, are being implemented.
Significant results have also been achieved in aviation services. In 2025, more than 34,000 bilateral flights were operated, representing a 4.8% increase, carrying over 4.2 million passengers. Currently, flights operate at a frequency of 340 per week, involving over 45 Russian airlines and leading Uzbek carriers (Uzbekistan Airways, Qanot Sharq, Panorama Airways, and My Freighter).
A breakthrough was reached in June 2025 in Moscow by aviation authorities. The parties agreed to increase the frequency to 1,000 scheduled flights per week. If these quotas are fully utilized, the annual passenger capacity will exceed 16 million passengers. The most significant area of cooperation is the joint development of new international transport corridors, the key one being the multimodal corridor "Belarus – Russia – Kazakhstan – Uzbekistan – Afghanistan – Pakistan." The project was initiated by the signing of a memorandum on the development of this corridor in 2023 at the first SCO Transport Forum.
In April 2024, the first meeting of the working group was held in Termez, where the parties signed a roadmap providing for the analysis of cargo flows, the implementation of electronic digital documents, and the optimization of customs procedures. After Pakistan joined the memorandum, a number of additional meetings of the working group were held throughout 2025, during which tariff conditions, logistics solutions, and the organization of test container shipments along the route were agreed upon.
This transport corridor has the potential to become one of the most important routes in the Eurasian space, providing direct transport and logistics links between the Union State of Belarus and Russia, the countries of Central Asia, and the markets of South Asia.
Russian-Uzbek cooperation in transport and logistics has become a full-scale strategic partnership. The synchronized development of all modes of transport, deep industrial cooperation, and the joint development of new transit routes form a reliable framework for Eurasian connectivity, capable of ensuring economic growth throughout Greater Eurasia.

Leading specialists of the Center for the Study of Transport and Logistics Development Problems under the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Sh. Akhmedov and M. Tohirov

02/06/2026

A SHARED GENETIC CODE: THE REVIVAL OF THE CULTURAL AND CIVILISATIONAL HERITAGE OF CENTRAL AND SOUTH ASIA

Historically, Central and South Asia constituted a macro-region of intensive cross-cultural and civilisational exchange.
The peoples of the two regions were repeatedly incorporated into common state formations and shared political, economic, cultural and humanitarian spaces. It was through these territories that major routes passed, connecting the Middle East, Europe, India and China. Close contacts facilitated the dissemination of scientific knowledge and philosophical ideas, as well as achievements in medicine, astronomy, mathematics, architecture, diplomacy and systems of public administration.
In contemporary conditions of global turbulence and a deficit of mutual trust, understanding the deep historical and civilisational commonality of Central and South Asia is of particular importance. This is not only a matter of retrospectively analysing trade ties or political contacts of the past. Data from modern population genetics confirm the existence of stable, centuries-long anthropological interconnections among the population of the macro-region.
The results of large-scale palaeogenetic studies, including the sequencing of ancient DNA (aDNA) from representatives of the Indus civilisation, together with archaeological and linguistic evidence, make it possible to reconstruct the directions of migration flows and the transformation of the gene pool over millennia.
Studies of the ancient population of southern Uzbekistan and of the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex (BMAC) demonstrate the genetic continuity of local populations and their close contacts with ancient communities of the Iranian Plateau, north-western India and the Indus basin.
The specific nature of these processes in the Late Bronze Age and the Early Iron Age indicates that the territories of present-day southern Uzbekistan functioned as a space of permanent demographic and cultural exchange. They formed part of a single area of intensive circulation of people, technologies and cultural practices. This factor shaped the closeness of anthropological, linguistic and religious processes in Central and South Asia without erasing their autochthonous identities.
This is not a question of genetic homogeneity, but of a centuries-old system of demographic interactions that shaped the closeness of anthropological, linguistic, cultural and religious processes in Central and South Asia.
In this context, Uzbekistan attaches special importance to the restoration of deep historical and cultural relations in order to create a solid foundation for enhancing connectivity. After 2016, the country’s modern foreign policy is based on the synergy of pragmatic economic and transport partnership and the recognition of the common historical destiny of the macroregion.
At the same time, within the framework of the “Termez Dialogue”, projects are being formed for the joint study of Buddhist and Islamic heritage. The exceptional syncretism of the monuments of southern Uzbekistan (Kara-Tepe, Fayaz-Tepe and Kampyrtepa) reflects the historical synthesis of Indian, Hellenistic, Iranian and Central Asian traditions, marking the routes of the transfer of Buddhism from India to East Asia.
A new stage of civilisational synthesis is associated with the integration of the region into the Islamic space from the eighth century onward. Termez became one of the key intellectual centres of the Muslim world, as evidenced by the influence of Sufi networks and the legacy of the outstanding thinker al-Hakim at-Termizi, whose works retain authority in both Central and South Asia. In the Timurid era, these ties served as a basis for the formation of the unique Indo-Muslim civilisation of the Great Mughals, whose origins directly go back to the cultural matrix of Mawarannahr.
Relying on this historical and civilisational foundation, Tashkent today advocates the creation of a common cultural and humanitarian platform for Central and South Asia, one that demonstrates a high degree of complementarity with the foreign policy strategies of key South Asian states.
India: New Delhi views Uzbekistan’s initiatives through the prism of its own Connect Central Asia concept. Cultural and historical parallels (the Baburid era, Sufism and Buddhist heritage) enable India to expand its humanitarian presence in the region, as reflected, in particular, in the opening of branches of leading Indian universities (Amity and Sharda) in Uzbekistan.
Pakistan: For Islamabad, deep spiritual ties with Samarkand and Bukhara are critically important. The development of programmes of “ziyarat tourism” (pilgrimage tourism) acts as a catalyst for humanitarian contacts and contributes to the growth of mutual trust necessary for implementing large-scale trans-regional transport projects.
Afghanistan: For Kabul, Uzbekistan’s depoliticised initiatives open a legitimate channel of interaction with the outside world, allowing the country to integrate into regional economic processes without being drawn into political confrontation.
The strategic potential of the macro-region is closely linked to its demographic characteristics. Central and South Asia are among the youngest regions in the world: the share of the population under 30 exceeds 60 per cent, while the median age is about 28. This demographic resource serves as a key driver of sustainable growth and the activation of intersocietal ties, which makes the development of human capital particularly urgent.
In these conditions, joint work in the field of human capital development becomes increasingly important. This includes the training of qualified personnel, the expansion of scientific and academic cooperation, the exchange of knowledge and technologies, and the intensification of youth and public contacts.
Uzbekistan is consistently scaling up inter-university and scientific and academic cooperation in the macro-region. A practical example of this activity is Termez, where programmes of vocational and language training for Afghan students have been launched with the support of international organisations. As a result, the city is being transformed into a major educational and humanitarian hub at the junction of the two regions.
In this context, Tashkent’s modern initiatives aimed at restoring trans-regional connectivity appear as a natural continuation of a historical model of development determined by the deep interdependence of states.
The contemporary foreign policy course of Uzbekistan is based on the synergy of pragmatic economic and transport partnership and the recognition of the macro-region’s shared historical destiny. In implementing this strategy, Termez, an ancient intellectual and logistical hub linking Mawarannahr, Afghanistan and the Indian subcontinent, acquires special significance.
Its historical role was shaped by a unique geostrategic position. Already in antiquity, Termez was an important centre of the Greco-Bactrian and Kushan worlds. It was the Kushan Empire that created one of the first stable political and economic spaces uniting the territories of present-day Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India.
Today, Uzbekistan is institutionalising this heritage by creating new multilateral dialogue platforms. The key element of this architecture is the international platform “Termez Dialogue”, which is focused on developing transport and logistical connectivity, humanitarian diplomacy and academic interaction.
The expert community notes the qualitative evolution of this platform. The second session of the “Termez Dialogue”, scheduled for 4–6 June 2026 in Tashkent, Termez and Samarkand, marks a transition from conceptual discussions to the formation of applied mechanisms of cooperation in politics, logistics, climate adaptation and cultural exchange. The forum is acquiring the status of a specialised international platform for developing multilateral approaches to regional security and the Afghan settlement process.
The fundamental distinction of Uzbekistan’s approach lies in its reliance on the concept of “inclusive regionality”, which presupposes the obligatory inclusion of Afghanistan in the system of trans-regional ties. Tashkent proposes an alternative model of diplomacy, viewing humanitarian cooperation as an instrument for reducing interstate contradictions and overcoming regional fragmentation.
Thus, contemporary Uzbekistan is carrying out a conceptual rethinking of the historical experience of interaction between Central and South Asia in relation to the realities of the twenty-first century. By developing the “Termez Dialogue” platform and stimulating trans-regional connectivity, Tashkent is transforming historical memory of a single civilisational space into a viable mechanism of multilateral integration, humanitarian partnership and indivisible regional security.

Alisher Sabirov
Doctor of Historical Sciences
Nizami National Pedagogical University
of Uzbekistan

02/06/2026

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

Since ancient times, Central and South Asia have been closely connected through trade, cultural exchange and political processes. Geographical proximity and ancient trade routes contributed to active dialogue between peoples and civilizations, the exchange of goods and culture as well as the formation of a shared historical and cultural identity in the region. Following the acquisition of independence, the Central Asian states began gradually developing their own foreign policy and economic strategies toward South Asia.
Given the significance of Central and South Asia, shaped by their strategic location, abundant natural resources, demographic potential and historical heritage, these regions have become the subject of extensive scientific research. Thus, from the perspective of the regional security complex, scholars consider Central and South Asia as two independent yet equal regions. In this context, it is important to emphasize the transformation of Afghanistan’s role as a key component of the regional security complex, facilitating interconnectedness and the gradual rapprochement between South and Central Asia.
It should be noted that Uzbekistan, located in the heart of Central Asia, plays a key role in ensuring regional security and stability. At the same time, the country, actively promoting constructive foreign policy initiatives aimed at strengthening peace and cooperation in the region, acts as the locomotive of economic interconnectedness between Central and South Asia. Recognizing the growing demand for mutual ties between the regions, in July 2021 in Tashkent a high-level international conference “Central and South Asia: Regional Connectivity. Challenges and Opportunities” was held. There the proposal to develop and submit for consideration to the UN General Assembly a draft special resolution “On Strengthening the Connectivity between Central and South Asia” was put forward. As a result, in July 2022, the UN member states unanimously approved the adoption of this resolution, which became another vivid testament to the recognition of our country’s role and authority in deepening interconnectedness, establishing dialogue with the region and maintaining peace and stability.
It should be emphasized that the resolution calls on states to unite their efforts in combating common challenges and threats to stability and security in Central and South Asia, recommends continuing and deepening interregional cooperation by expanding transport infrastructure and information-communication technologies, as well as by developing new international transport corridors that provide convenient, sustainable, commercially viable, affordable, accessible, inclusive and safe routes to seaports.
In these processes, Termez has the potential to become a unique platform for connecting the two regions, both in terms of ensuring regional security and in terms of developing trade and economic relations. At the same time, the city of Termez, historically considered as one of the centers of dialogue between peoples and civilizations, the development of trade, humanitarian, and other ties, for many centuries occupied a strategically important position in the region. Thus, the era of the Kushan Empire, Termez served as a major cultural center where various civilizations actively interacted. The city was a significant hub for the transmission of Buddhist art and literature, which spread widely across Central and South Asia. Moreover, from a geographical point of view, Termez was a link between Central and South Asia. It was also one of the key points on the Great Silk Road connecting East and West.
At the present stage, Termez serves as a starting point for the implementation of a number of transport and infrastructure projects, such as the “Termez – Naibabad – Maydan Shahr – Logar – Kharlachi” railway, the “Surkhan – Puli-Khumri” power lines, and others. In general, the significance of the Termez platform lies in the following:
Firstly, in the context of ensuring regional security and stability, the city of Termez has consistently held a central position. Following the events of 11/9/2001 the “Termez Strategic Air Transport Point” was established here, which operated from 2002 to 2015 and ensured the logistics of humanitarian cargo for the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. This experience further reinforced the city’s significance as a secure transit and supply hub during times of military instability.
In addition, Termez is actively used within the framework of Uzbekistan’s joint initiatives with international partners in combating terrorism, drug trafficking, and cross-border crime. In this context, the “Friendship Bridge” connecting Uzbekistan and Afghanistan, plays an important role in ensuring control not only over the movement of people and cargo, but also in monitoring the illegal trafficking of drugs (including synthetic drugs) coming from Afghanistan, which is important for maintaining regional security (for example, employees of the “Ayritom” border customs post in Surkhandarya region in March of this year prevented an attempt to illegally import a batch of narcotic drugs with a total weight of 70 kg and in May of this year – 600 kg).
At the same time, Termez is considered a platform for constructive resolution of border issues. Thus, on August 22-28, 2024, a regular meeting of the working groups of the joint Uzbek-Tajik demarcation Commission was held in Termez. During the meeting, joint work continued on coordinating the passage of the design demarcation line of the Uzbek-Tajik state border, following which a corresponding protocol was signed.
Secondly, the trade, economic, and logistical significance of the city of Termez, as a material foundation for long-term peace and security in Central and South Asia, is determined by its strategic location and modern logistical infrastructure.
In particular, in 2022, “The Termez Cargo Center terminal” received the status of an international multifunctional logistics hub serving cargo flows to Afghanistan and South Asian countries. This, in turn, has elevated its status in international humanitarian infrastructure (from 2025 it has been integrated into the UN High Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs warehouse network) and contributed to the expansion of humanitarian shipments’ geography (in 2022 humanitarian aid was delivered by air from Termez to flood victims in Pakistan, and in 2023, the UNHCR Regional Humanitarian Logistics Center in Termez sent 12 truckloads of over 48,000 blankets to Afghanistan). It is noteworthy that Termez’s infrastructure is being actively utilized by international organizations to deliver food and medicine to South Asia, which contributes to reducing social tension and preventing the escalation of conflicts caused by humanitarian crises.
Furthermore, the opening of the Termez International Trade Center in August 2024, designed to create a favorable business environment and logistics, simplify administrative procedures and create conditions for entrepreneurs, on the one hand, enhances the city’s economic attractiveness and, on the other hand, stimulates the growth of economic cooperation between Central and South Asia. In this context, it should be noted that on the territory of the Center (37 hectares, 500 meters from the border with Afghanistan), where 3 thousand retail outlets are located, a 15-day visa-free regime has been introduced for visitors.
In this regard, Termez is also considered a suitable platform for conducting bilateral economic relations. Thus, in March and April of 2024 year, representatives of the Afghan delegation, headed by the Minister of Trade N. Azizi and business circles of the Balkh province, visited the city of Termez, where they held a meeting with the Uzbek side to develop bilateral trade and economic cooperation and expand cooperation in such sectors as agriculture, textiles, pharmaceuticals, food, and mining.
Thirdly, the cultural and humanitarian potential of Termez is considered to be of considerable importance. Thus, in 2018, at the initiative of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, an educational center for Afghan citizens was created. This educational institution is the only one in the world that provides training exclusively for Afghans in 17 areas of higher and 16 areas of secondary specialized, vocational education. During his functioning, about 700 Afghan citizens underwent training, meanwhile 200 of them are girls.
The institution actively maintains international relations and cooperation with donor countries and foreign organizations such as UNDP, EU, GFR, Slovakia, India. Thus, in January 2023, the “EU Knowledge Center” was opened on the basis of this educational institution to train and educate Afghan citizens (this is a coworking space that provides a platform for joint work, self-learning, and establishing professional connections). Overall, the establishment of an educational center for Afghanistan in Termez will expand access to quality education for Afghan citizens, as well as provide an educational environment and technologies for vocational training.
Therefore, Central and South Asia, dynamically developing regions with stable economic growth and new development opportunities, have significant potential due to their rich resources, economic complementarity, demographic potential, common tasks, and geographical proximity. At the same time, Uzbekistan’s efforts are aimed at integrating the two regions within a single space of cooperation, security, and sustainable development.
In these processes, the “Termez platform” not only serves as a constructive mechanism for ensuring security and stability in Central and South Asia, but also has the potential to become an additional tool for developing trade, economic and transport links between the regions. At the same time, a promising area of cooperation for both regions is considered to be, first of all, security issues, including the fight against terrorism, extremism, drug trafficking, as well as the development of interaction in the fields of transport, tourism, and education.

Gulamov Asliddin Gapparovich,
Researcher at the Higher School of Strategic Analysis and Prognosis of the Republic of Uzbekistan