On July 24–25, Samarkand Will Bring Together Global Sister Cities at International Forum

On 24–25 July, 2026, the city of Samarkand will host the International Forum of Brother Cities.

The forum will serve as an important international platform for dialogue, aimed at expanding Uzbekistan’s international cooperation, strengthening partnerships between cities, and promoting public diplomacy.

The forum program includes:

Green Economy, Social Sustainability, and Transparent Governance: Uzbekistan’s New Development Formula

The global economy has entered a stage in which sustainable development is no longer merely a declarative agenda but has become one of the key criteria for assessing trust in governments, companies, and financial institutions. As a result, ESG standards are now viewed not as an image-building tool, but as a means of evaluating reliability, governance quality, technological maturity, and long-term competitiveness.

UZBEKISTAN AND BELARUS: A NEW STAGE OF STRATEGIC COOPERATION IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Today, the vocational education system is no longer limited to the transfer of knowledge alone; it has entered a fundamentally new stage focused on preparing learners for real working environments. International experience demonstrates that the most effective model for developing a highly qualified workforce is the balanced integration of theoretical knowledge with practical skills. Strengthening cooperation between educational institutions and industrial enterprises enables young people to acquire professional competencies through hands-on training during their studies, work with modern technologies, and gain a deeper understanding of the actual demands of the labour market.

Areas of Cooperation between Belarus and Uzbekistan in Strengthening Sustainable Transport Corridors in Eurasia

Belarus and Uzbekistan actively cooperate in the transport and logistics sector within the framework of the Coordinating Transport Conference of the CIS Member States (CIS CTC), the Organization for Cooperation of Railways (OSJD), and the Commonwealth Railway Transport Council (CIS RTC).

Uzbekistan and Georgia: From historical friendship to a strategic partnership

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a state visit to Georgia on July 2-3

Uzbekistan–Georgia Relations: Contemporary Priorities for Bilateral Development

The history of the partnership between Uzbekistan and Georgia provides a compelling example of how two countries, bound neither by alliance commitments nor by historical dependency, have come to recognize each other as genuine strategic partners.

Riding the wave of tourism growth, Uzbekistan and Belarus are expanding cooperation

Despite growing competition for tourist flows, international tourism is increasingly seen not only as an economic sector but also as an important tool for developing international cooperation. Today, the success of tourist destinations is determined not only by the number of visitors, but also by the ability of states to build sustainable partnerships, create new points of attraction, and effectively promote their potential in foreign markets.

Tourism as a bridge to economic development: A new stage in Uzbekistan–Georgia relations

The development of tourism in Uzbekistan is one of the priority areas of state policy being implemented under the leadership of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The country is consistently establishing new tourism centers, improving infrastructure, expanding transport accessibility, attracting investment, and supporting entrepreneurship in the tourism sector.