Foreign policy and Safety

The Republic of Uzbekistan conducts an open, mutually beneficial and constructive foreign policy based on the national interests of the country. Current foreign policy of Uzbekistan is formed taking into account the dynamic changes in the world and the region as well as large-scale reforms within the country.

The main goal of the foreign policy of the Republic of Uzbekistan is strengthening of the independence and sovereignty of the state, further enhancing the role and place of the country in international arena, joining the ranks of the developed democratic states, creating security, stability and good neighborliness belt around Uzbekistan.

Today, the Republic of Uzbekistan has established diplomatic relations with 159 countries around the world. Today, 47 embassies of foreign countries, 3 consulates general, 13 honorary consuls, 26 missions of international organizations, 28 representations of international intergovernmental and governmental organizations of foreign states, 1 trade mission are operating in Tashkent.

60 diplomatic and consular missions of the Republic of Uzbekistan are accredited in foreign countries and international organizations. Uzbekistan is a member of more than 100 international organizations and develops interaction with various structures of multilateral cooperation.

 

Over the past years major work has been conducted on strengthening the defense capacity of the country. 

The National army is equipped with modern weapons and equipment. Combat and psychological level of preparation of the soldiers is constantly improved and the potential of the defense security is strengthened. 

New tactical techniques have been introduced in the Ministry of Defense's forces, the number and intensity of exercises has been increased by 1,5 times, and unmanned aerial vehicle units and specialist training centers have been created.

As a result of the work undertaken to digitize the army, the effectiveness of information security, management, and services provided has significantly improved.

On the initiative of the Head of State, the military education system has been radically overhauled, and a University of Military Security and Defense has been established, staffed by qualified professors, teachers, and instructors.

Advanced digital learning technologies, including those based on artificial intelligence, as well as modern assessment systems have been introduced into the educational process, bringing the quality of military training to a new level.