Uzbekistan aims to significantly enhance its collaboration with the United States across various sectors, including politics, security, economy, education, science, and healthcare. This information is outlined in a draft state program for 2025 that has been presented for public discussion.
According to the document, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan has set a goal to establish close working contacts with representatives of the new U.S. administration by the end of the current year. As part of strengthening bilateral relations, a high-level visit is planned.
One of the key points of the program is to hold the first round of an expanded strategic partnership dialogue with the U.S. at a high level. This dialogue is intended to identify priority areas for cooperation and the mechanisms for their implementation.
Uzbekistan also intends to intensify its participation in the "C5+1" format, which brings together five Central Asian countries and the U.S. Plans include holding a ministerial meeting, organizing working group sessions, and preparing for a jubilee summit.
In the field of security, Uzbekistan seeks to expand its interaction with the U.S. Particular attention will be given to issues of information sharing and experience in combating transnational crime, terrorism, and extremism. The Republic aims to continue close cooperation with American partners to maintain high standings in international rankings that reflect the situation regarding security and human rights.
In addition to political and economic cooperation, Uzbekistan plans to strengthen its ties with the U.S. in the humanitarian sphere. Development of collaboration in education, science, healthcare, environmental protection, and other areas of mutual interest is envisioned. In particular, plans include the implementation of joint projects in higher education, scientific research, and student exchanges.