Just a few years ago, the concept of the “smart city” was largely seen as a futuristic idea associated with digital control panels, autonomous transport, widespread sensor networks, and automated urban services.
Cooperation between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Kazakhstan in tourism is an important direction of bilateral relations and holds a special place within the broader framework of cultural and humanitarian ties between the two neighboring countries.
On May 25, 2026, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bobur Usmanov met with Aleksandr Ogorodnikov, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to Uzbekistan.
The UN General Assembly adopted by consensus, without a vote, the resolution Peaceful Settlement of Border Disputes, introduced by Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan and co-sponsored by 40 states.
The presentation took place in Islamabad at the National Language Promotion Department of Pakistan. The event introduced the Urdu-language book “Short stories of the 20th century”, which includes stories by renowned Uzbek writers, along with the dictionary “Urdu-Uzbek Similar Words Dictionary”.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended the send-off ceremony for Uzbekistan’s national football team ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
On May 22, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with a delegation from the United Arab Emirates led by Minister of Cabinet Affairs Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi.
Today's events and developments in the international arena once again demonstrate the growing need for the states of the Central and South Asian regions to achieve mutual understanding, solidarity, and a common goal.
Central and South Asia are increasingly facing the same reality: climate risks are no longer a distant forecast. Droughts, water scarcity, heatwaves, land degradation, dust storms, floods, and pressure on water, food and energy security are already affecting economies, public health, infrastructure, and the resilience of entire regions.
On May 21, 2026, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhromjon Aloev met with Mark Smith, Director General of the International Water Management Institute.
On May 21, 2026, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhromjon Aloev met with Turki Khalid Hamad Al-Mikrad, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Kuwait to Uzbekistan.
On May 21, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov met with Feridun Sinirlioğlu, the Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.