استقبل رئيس #جامعة_الأمير_سلطان، د. أحمد اليماني، سفير جمهورية أوزبكستان لدى المملكة السيد نادر جان تورغونوف، بحضور نائب الرئيس للحياة الطلابية د. هبة خشيم، وذلك في لقاءٍ ناقش سبل تعزيز التعاون الأكاديمي، واستعرض فرص بناء شراكات مستقبلية في مجالات التعليم، والبحث العلمي، والتبادل الثقافي.
On May 4, 2026, the Gulf Research Center (GRC) organized a Gulf-Central Asia roundtable at its office in Riyadh, bringing together ambassadors and representatives from the Republic of Kazakhstan @EmbassyArabia, the Republic of Uzbekistan @UzbekEmb_riyadh , the Kyrgyz Republic @KyrgyzEmbKSA, the Republic of Tajikistan @TJ_Emb_KSA, Republic of Azerbaijan @AzEmbRiyadh, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
The discussion focused on recent regional developments and their implications, as well as on identifying avenues for concrete cooperation between the Gulf and Central Asia. Particular attention was given to the evolving dynamics of Gulf-Central Asia relations in light of ongoing geopolitical and economic shifts. This meeting forms part of the GRC’s Gulf-Central Asia Research Program, which aims to advance research, dialogue, and practical cooperation across key areas of mutual interest between the two regions.
استقبل الأمين العام لـ #الندوة_العالمية د. صالح بابعير، بمكتبه بالأمانة العامة في الرياض، سفير جمهورية أوزبكستان لدى المملكة العربية السعودية، سعادة الأستاذ نادرجان تورغونوف، حيث جرى خلال اللقاء بحث سبل التعاون في مجالات تمكين الشباب والبرامج التنموية.
The Gulf Research Center (GRC), in partnership with the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (ISRS), convened the second edition of the Gulf-Central Asia Think Tank Forum, held online this year on April 20, 2026.
The seminar brought together leading think tanks from both regions and featured opening remarks by His Excellency Jasem AlBudaiwi @GCCSG, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), who highlighted key priorities shaping the evolving Gulf-Central Asia relationship.
The forum focused on two main thematic sessions:
- Regional Security Dynamics & Conflict Spillover: Examined the evolving security environment amid rising geopolitical competition and conflicts, highlighting shared risks such as spillover effects, non-state actors, and transnational threats. The discussion also addressed developments in Afghanistan, the Middle East, Ukraine, and the South Caucasus, while identifying opportunities to strengthen Gulf-Central Asia coordination.
In this context, participants discussed the shared positions of Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan in support of the security of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, including the condemnation of Iranian attacks on GCC countries, and emphasized that the security and stability of the Gulf constitute a fundamental pillar of regional and international security. They also addressed the importance of strengthening joint coordination in combating extremism and terrorism.
- Trade, Energy, and Transport Corridors: Explored trade, investment, energy cooperation, and connectivity, highlighting how both regions can leverage their strategic geography to deepen economic interdependence. Discussions emphasized the role of connectivity initiatives, evolving energy landscapes, and logistics networks in supporting diversification and long-term regional integration.
This forum forms part of an ongoing GRC-ISRS partnership aimed at strengthening dialogue and collaboration among think tanks in the Gulf and Central Asia.
معالي الأمين العام لمجلس التعاون @jasemalbudaiwi : العلاقات بين دول مجلس التعاون ودول آسيا الوسطى تقوم على أسس راسخة من التاريخ المشترك والمصالح المتبادلة، ونحن على ثقة بأن هذه الشراكة ستشهد مزيدًا من النمو والازدهار في السنوات القادمة.
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The Gulf Research Center (GRC), in partnership with the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (ISRS), is organizing the second edition of the Gulf-Central Asia Think Tank Forum. This year’s forum will be held online under the theme “Strengthening Gulf–Central Asia Cooperation in a Shifting Regional Order.”
The closed seminar will take place on April 20, 2026, and will bring together a distinguished group of speakers.
The forum aims to strengthen and further develop relations between the Gulf and Central Asia, while also deepening institutional cooperation among think tanks in both regions.
Had a phone conversation with H.H. Prince @FaisalbinFarhan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Sincerely congratulated my colleague on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr and wished peace, prosperity, and sustainable development to the entire Muslim Ummah.
We discussed further developing the steadily strengthening partnership between #Uzbekistan and #Saudi_Arabia.
Also exchanged detailed views on the situation in the #Middle_East, emphasizing the need to ensure peace and stability in the region and to resolve all issues through political and diplomatic means.
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Saudiya Arabistoni Podshohligi tashqi ishlar vaziri Faysal bin Farxon Ol Saud Hazrati Oliylari bilan telefon orqali muloqot o‘tkazdik.
Hamkasbimizni Ramazon hayiti ayyomi munosabati bilan samimiy tabriklab, butun musulmon ummatiga tinchlik, farovonlik va barqaror taraqqiyot tiladik.
O‘zbekiston va Saudiya Аrabistoni o‘rtasida izchil mustahkamlanib borayotgan sheriklikni yanada rivojlantirish masalalarini muhokama qildik.
Yaqin Sharqdagi vaziyat yuzasidan atroflicha fikr almashib, mintaqada tinchlik va barqarorlikni taʼminlash, barcha masalalarni siyosiy-diplomatik yo‘l bilan hal etish zarurligini taʼkidladik.
تصدّرت كسوة الكعبة المشرفة افتتاح مركز الحضارة الإسلامية في طشقند، كهدية من خادم الحرمين الشريفين، سلّمها وزير الحج إلى الرئيس الأوزبكي، في مشهد يجسّد عمق الروابط الإسلامية.
ويحتضن المركز إحدى أقدم نسخ «مصحف عثمان»، فيما أكد السفير لـ«عكاظ» أن هذه الهدية تعبّر عن مكانة المملكة الراسخة في قلوب المسلمين حول العالم
عبدالعزيز الشهري @abdalaziz_12345
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🇺🇿's President H.E. Shavkat Mirziyoyev spoke with 🇧🇭's King H.M. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The leaders discussed recent events in the Middle East affecting regional security and stability.
The President expressed support and solidarity with the leadership and people of Bahrain.
Had a constructive phone conversation with H.E. @AymanHsafadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of #Jordan.
Exchanged views on the evolving situation in the region and its implications for regional stability and security.
Conveyed the sincere words of support and solidarity of the President of the #Uzbekistan H.E. @president_uz to the leadership and people of #Jordan.
Underscored the importance of resolving all emerging challenges exclusively through peaceful, political and diplomatic means, in full accordance with international law.
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Iordaniya Bosh vazir oʻrinbosari, tashqi ishlar va ekspatriatlar masalalari boʻyicha vaziri Ayman Safadi janoblari bilan telefon orqali muloqot qildik.
Mintaqadagi vaziyatning rivojlanishi, barqarorlik hamda xavfsizlikka taʼsiri yuzasidan fikr almashdik.
Oʻzbekiston Respublikasi Prezidenti Shavkat Mirziyoyev Janobi Oliylarining Iordaniya rahbariyati va xalqiga qaratilgan samimiy qoʻllab-quvvatlovi va birdamligini yetkazdik.
Barcha yuzaga kelayotgan masalalarni xalqaro huquq normalariga toʻliq rioya qilgan holda, faqat tinch, siyosiy va diplomatik vositalar orqali hal etish muhimligini taʼkidladik.
Had a candid phone conversation with my colleague, Foreign Minister of #Bahrain H.E. Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani (@bahdiplomatic).
Exchanged views on the developments in the #Middle_East.
Conveyed the solidarity of the President of the #Uzbekistan H.E. @president_uz to the Leadership and people of #Bahrain.
Emphasized the importance of strict adherence to international law in ensuring regional stability.
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Hamkasbim, Bahrayn tashqi ishlar vaziri Abdullatif bin Rashid al-Zayani janoblari bilan telefon orqali samimiy muloqot qildik.
Yaqin Sharqdagi vaziyatning rivojlanishi yuzasidan fikr almashdik.
Oʻzbekiston Respublikasi Prezidenti Shavkat Mirziyoyev Janobi Oliylarining Bahrayn Rahbariyati va xalqiga yo‘llagan birdamlik so‘zlarini yetkazdik.
Mintaqaviy barqarorlikni taʼminlashda xalqaro huquq normalariga qatʼiy amal qilish muhimligini taʼkidladik.
Had a phone conversation with H.H. @FaisalbinFarhan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of #Saudi_Arabia.
Discussed the current situation in the region and its potential implications for security and economic stability.
Conveyed the solidarity of the President of the #Uzbekistan H.E. @president_uz to the Leadership and people of #Saudi_Arabia.
Emphasized the importance of de-escalation, confidence-building measures, and intensified diplomatic engagement.
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Saudiya Arabistoni Podshohligi tashqi ishlar vaziri Faysal bin Farxon Ol Saud Hazrati Oliylari bilan telefon orqali muloqot qildik.
Suhbat chog‘ida Yaqin Sharqdagi murakkab vaziyatni atroflicha muhokama qilib, uning xavfsizlik va iqtisodiy barqarorlikka taʼsiri yuzasidan fikr almashdik.
Oʻzbekiston Respublikasi Prezidenti Shavkat Mirziyoyev Janobi Oliylarining Saudiya Arabistoni Rahbariyati va xalqiga yo‘llagan birdamlik so‘zlarini yetkazdik.
Shuningdek, mintaqada keskinlikni pasaytirish, ishonchni mustahkamlash, tinchlik va barqarorlikni taʼminlash maqsadida diplomatik saʼy-harakatlarni kuchaytirish zarurligini qayd etdik.
Tashkent hosted the 13th session of the Islamic World Cultural Heritage Committee. Attended representatives from @ICESCO_En member states. Discussions on heritage management, digitization, cultural tourism, & more. Over 100 nominations reviewed, including Uzbekistan's sites!
Tashkent hosted V “Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Linguistic Training Program: Arabic in #CentralAsia”, organized by #SBAF, @icesco_baku & @tsuos_uz. Over 40 scholars joined workshops on modern #Arabic teaching methods, reflecting rising interest in #Arabic across region. 🇺🇿🇸🇦
IsDB Group Chairman H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser held bilateral talks with H.E. Dr. Djamshid Kuchkarov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan, on the sidelines of the 2nd AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies.
The discussions focused on deepening cooperation between Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 and #IsDB, and on advancing priority development outcomes through a practical pipeline of high-impact initiatives.
#AUCEME2026 #Uzbekistan #IsDB #AlUlaConference #EconomicCooperation #EmergingMarkets #DevelopmentFinance
Uzbekistan's Deputy PM (@GOVuz) and Minister @minecofinuz H.E. @KuchkarovJA & @isdb_group President Dr. Muhammad Al-Jasser inked $94M deal for SmartEd project's phase during @AlUlaCEME. Builds/equips 58 schools, adds 2431 classrooms for ~73k students, trains 36k+ teachers/staff.