Uzbekistan stands for the “one China” policy and believes in Taiwan being an integral part of the PRC, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan states. Vice President Lai Ching-te, who stands for the island’s independence, won the presidential elections in Taiwan last Saturday.
Russian MFA spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Zakhar Prilepin’s words on Uzbekistan’s annex to Russia “do not even remotely reflect the official position of the Russian Federation.” Earlier, Russian Ambassador to Uzbekistan Oleg Malginov expressed the same perspective.
During his visit to the UAE, Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister familiarized himself with cloud seeding technology and discussed with the President of the World Meteorological Organization, the prospects for introducing this experience in Uzbekistan, especially in the Aral Sea region.
Former Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, Vladimir Norov, announced his retirement after 45 years of service in government agencies and embassies. He said he has set up a consultancy company and intends to use all his contacts to promote Uzbekistan’s foreign policy.
Uzbekistan and Sierra Leone signed a joint communiqué establishing diplomatic relations in New York. The move makes Sierra Leone the 143rd country with which Uzbekistan has established diplomatic ties.
Bobur Usmanov has been appointed Uzbekistan’s new Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Foreign ministers of Afghanistan’s neighbours met in Samarkand, addressing the nation’s complex situation and emphasizing the need for economic projects, infrastructure development, and regional collaboration to counter terrorism and narcotics trafficking for a peaceful future.
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