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.
The Republic is adherent to the policy of non-alignment with military-political blocs, preventing the deployment of foreign military bases and facilities on its territory, as well as the participation of the country's military personnel in peacekeeping operations or military conflicts abroad. Uzbekistan stands for the solution of all contradictions and conflicts exclusively by peaceful means.
Uzbekistan is open to dialogue and is interested in expanding cooperation with all partners in the name of peace, progress and prosperity, relying on the following basic principles: sovereign equality of states, non-use of force or threat, inviolability of borders, non-interference in the internal affairs of other states; fulfillment of international obligations in good faith, respect and protection of human rights and other generally recognized principles and norms of international law; indivisibility of security, openness and pragmatism, development of comprehensive good-neighborly relations with contiguous countries, strengthening of regional and international cooperation.
One of the main and primary tasks of the foreign policy is the effective implementation of the Development Strategy of New Uzbekistan for 2022-2026.
The following tasks have been set for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to achieve this goal:
- forming the most favorable foreign policy conditions for efficient implementation of the democratic reforms in the country and dynamic processes of modernization of society and economy;
- preserving and strengthening peace and stability in Central Asia, turning the region into a zone of security and sustainable development;
- forming balanced and multidimensional system of strategic partnership with the leading states of the world and international organizations;
- promoting international initiatives of Uzbekistan on the most important areas of regional and international policy;
- facilitating the increase of the volume and expanding the geography of exports of domestic products;
- assisting attraction of foreign direct investments and high technologies to the priority sectors of national economy;
- assisting in attraction of foreign tourists and development the tourist infrastructure of the republic;
- rendering assistance in expansion and deepening of cooperation in the field of transport and transit, development of international transport communications and logistics infrastructure;
- ensuring comprehensive protection of the rights and interests of citizens and legal entities of the Republic of Uzbekistan abroad;
- strengthening the ties with the compatriots living abroad.
Uzbekistan is interested in active development and strengthening of mutually beneficial relations with the states of the Muslim world in the spheres of economy, transport communications, finance, investments and tourism, including within the framework of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Islamic Development Bank, the Economic Cooperation Organization.
Uzbekistan will make every effort to intensify cooperation with international financial institutions such as the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the Asian Bank for Infrastructure Investments and the European Investment Bank for the realization of the new projects in the spheres of energy, transport, agriculture, housing construction, small business development and private entrepreneurship.
Today, the Republic of Uzbekistan has established diplomatic relations with 159 countries around the world. Today, 46 embassies of foreign countries, 3 consulates general, 13 honorary consuls, 24 missions of international organizations, 26 representations of international intergovernmental and governmental organizations of foreign states, 1 trade mission are operating in Tashkent.
59 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.
