Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan Reports on Outcomes of Public Borrowings (2017–2025)

Uzbekistan’s total external debt amounted to $75.4 billion as of October 1, 2025.

According to the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan (MIIT), $37.4 billion of this amount accounts for the government’s external debt.

Linguistic Analysis of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan’s 2026 State of the Nation Address

The analysis covers the key thematic and semantic emphases of the President’s speech, the structure of core concepts and their interrelations, priority directions of state policy, as well as the strategic benchmarks for the country’s socio-economic development in 2026.

Active Diplomacy of Uzbekistan: 2025 — From Dynamic Dialogue to Tangible Results

The year 2025 marked a stage of qualitative renewal and consolidation of Uzbekistan’s foreign policy positions. Amid a complex and ambiguous international environment characterized by rising geopolitical tensions, the transformation of global institutions, and intensifying competition for resources and markets, Uzbekistan, under the leadership of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, consistently pursued an open, pragmatic, active, and proactive foreign policy. This approach not only helped preserve the stability of external relations but also infused them with new substantive content aligned with the country’s long-term interests and domestic development priorities.

Akramjon Ne’matov: In his Address, President of Uzbekistan placed a key emphasis on the country’s socio-economic development, the enhancement of citizens’ well-being and the strengthening of the economy’s competitiveness

Comment from the First Deputy Director of the Institute for Strategic and Interregional Studies (ISRS) under the President of Uzbekistan to Dunyo Information Agency

The focal points of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s address to the Oliy Majlis and the people of Uzbekistan as well as the signals conveyed to both domestic and international audiences, were highlighted in a commentary by Akramjon Ne’matov, the First Deputy Director of the Institute for Strategic and Interregional Studies (ISRS) under the President of Uzbekistan, in an interview with Dunyo IA correspondent.

From Economic Growth to Societal Development: Uzbekistan’s Priorities in the New Political Cycle

The traditional annual Address of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev delivered on the eve of the New Year, became an important programmatic statement summarizing the results of the outgoing year and outlining the country’s strategic development priorities for the period ahead.

The Economics of Cooperation: Trade and Investment Draw Tashkent and Ashgabat Closer Together

In recent years, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan have been shaping a new model of economic interaction in which the driving force is no longer political declarations but the tangible expansion of trade, industrial cooperation, and investment ties. The two countries are gradually transitioning from episodic initiatives to a systemic partnership grounded in predictable regulation, regular intergovernmental dialogue, and the steady growth of joint economic projects. While high-level contacts set the overall strategic direction, the substance of bilateral relations today is increasingly defined by concrete economic decisions and infrastructure-driven development.

Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan: Regional proximity, mutual trust and outcomes of cooperation

Today, the process of mutual integration and sustainable development among the Central Asian republics has entered a new phase. Recent reforms and transformations in Uzbekistan are contributing not only to the development of the entire region but also to the strengthening of mutual trust between countries. These changes are increasingly having a tangible impact on the lives of the peoples living across the region.

Uzbekistan–Japan: Expanding the Boundaries of Strategic Partnership

In December 2025, the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay an official visit to Japan and take part in the high-level Central Asia + Japan Dialogue summit.

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two states on 26 January 1992, the development of Uzbek–Japanese cooperation has been one of the key priorities of Uzbekistan’s foreign policy in the Asia-Pacific region. Based on mutual respect and trust, Tashkent and Tokyo are today building dynamic, multi-tiered cooperation covering politics, security, the economy, investment, innovation, education, culture, tourism, and interaction within regional formats.

The Constitution of Uzbekistan: a foundation for modern statehood and human dignity

The 33rd anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan is a momentous occasion for the nation. For the first time in our independent statehood, a Constitution adopted through the will of the people stands as a cornerstone of modern governance. It embodies the rich experience of national state-building, addresses pressing societal and administrative challenges, and presents a carefully considered strategy for the relationship between the individual, society, and the state amidst complex global geopolitical developments. In essence, the renewed Constitution reflects our irreversible commitment to democratic reforms in both state governance and human rights.

New Uzbekistan: From Constitutional Reforms to Constitutional Stability

The year 2025 is marked by an exceptional concentration of commemorative and landmark anniversaries. It is particularly noteworthy that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act of the CSCE. At the anniversary 80th session of the General Assembly, the international community once again reaffirmed the need to transform the UN’s work identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, revising the procedure for implementing mandates, and exploring potential structural changes and program restructuring.