Uzbekistan and China: Strengthening Cooperation in Reviving the Silk Road Heritage

Cooperation between Uzbekistan and China has risen to the level of strategic partnership. This is largely due to the friendly relations between the leaders of the two countries and the wide-ranging cooperation directed at the interests of people from both countries.

Uzbekistan - SCO: Commitment to Dialogue and Regional Progress

On August 31 – September 1, the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will participate in the upcoming summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which will be held in the Chinese city of Tianjin.

The Trans-Caspian Route and the SCO: The Strengthening Role and Prospects of Uzbekistan

Amid global changes in world trade and logistics, the countries of Central Asia are becoming key links in the formation of new transport routes. Among them, the Trans-Caspian route, which connects China, Central Asia, the Caspian Sea, the Caucasus, and further to Europe, is gaining special significance.

Uzbekistan–China: Synergy of Potentials on the Path to New Opportunities

From August 31 to September 3, the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay an official visit to China.

After Uzbekistan gained independence, China became one of the first countries to recognize the new state. On January 2, 1992, diplomatic relations were established between the two countries, marking the beginning of the steady development of interstate dialogue.

Support for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises through the Opportunities of SCO Financial Institutions

In recent years, Uzbekistan has been consistently advancing integration processes within its foreign economic policy. Within this context, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has emerged as a strategic priority, serving not only as a platform for political dialogue but also as an important arena for cooperation in finance and investment.

Uzbekistan's Leading Initiatives in SCO Railway Projects

On the eve of the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, the issue of developing sustainable transport infrastructure in the region is gaining particular relevance. Today, transport corridors are not merely logistical routes, but strategic arteries through which not only cargo flows, but also mutual trust, economic partnership, and regional stability.

Uzbekistan's competitiveness and advantages in the SCO tourism market

In recent years, Uzbekistan has strengthened its position in the international tourism market, particularly in the region of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). From January to June 2025, the country welcomed over 5.3 million international tourists, more than double the figure of the previous year, while tourism service exports rose to USD 2.4 billion, marking a 164% increase.

In the first half of 2025, tourism projects worth more than $500 million will be implemented in Uzbekistan with the participation of Chinese investors

Uzbekistan – China: Mechanisms for attracting investments in the tourism sector

In recent years, tourism cooperation between Uzbekistan and China has reached a new level, marked by both an increase in tourist flows and the establishment of a strategic investment partnership. Tourism has become one of the key bridges for deepening economic, cultural, and people-to-people ties between the two countries. In this process, mechanisms such as attracting investments, regional development, and joint creation of new tourism products are being effectively implemented.

Uzbekistan-China railway routes: trade, transit, and new logistics centers

The historical roots of Uzbek-Chinese relations go back centuries and today serve as a solid foundation for the development of effective, mutually beneficial partnership at the present stage. The ancient Silk Road, which connected the regions and stimulated mutual cooperation and cultural exchange, is acquiring new significance today and continues to serve as an economic, cultural, and humanitarian bridge between countries and peoples.

The SCO’s Digital Transformation: Strategic Intentions and Structural Realities

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has entered a critical phase in its digital transformation agenda. Over the past five years, the bloc has increasingly integrated digitalization into virtually every aspect of its operations—ranging from e-governance and cross-border trade to cybersecurity, infrastructure development, and artificial intelligence. But as the SCO shifts from statements to implementation, it confronts a complex landscape defined by technological asymmetries, competing sovereignties, and external geopolitical pressures.