Expert-Diplomatic Dialogue on Regional Cooperation was held in Tashkent

On 30 October 2026, an expert and diplomatic dialogue entitled “Central Asia and Azerbaijan: A New Political Environment Based on Trust and Cooperation” was held in Tashkent.

The event focused on the outcomes of the informal Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, held on 31 July in Cholpon-Ata, and the Eighth Consultative Meeting, held on 8 October in the Avaza National Tourist Zone.

The dialogue was attended by the Ambassadors of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan to Uzbekistan, the leadership of the International Institute for Central Asia, representatives of the diplomatic corps, expert and analytical circles, the media, as well as students of the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan undertaking practical training at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Uzbekistan.

During the event, participants exchanged views on strengthening political trust, good-neighbourly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation between the countries of Central Asia and Azerbaijan, as well as on implementing the agreements reached at the highest level.

In his remarks, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Uzbekistan Sh. Meredov emphasized that the meetings in Cholpon-Ata and Avaza had given fresh impetus to regional cooperation based on the principles of mutual respect, equality and due regard for national interests.

Particular attention was paid to the initiatives put forward by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov during the Consultative Meetings, as well as to the country’s foreign policy based on its status of permanent neutrality and the principles of the UN Charter and international law.

The participants underscored the importance of further developing open and constructive dialogue among the countries of the region, diplomatic missions and the expert community.