STRATEGIC COOPERATION BETWEEN UZBEKISTAN AND KAZAKHSTAN IN STRENGTHENING ECONOMIC, POLITICAL AND CULTURAL RELATIONS IN CENTRAL ASIA
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.54251/2522-4026.2025.11.25qazKeywords:
Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, political dialogue, friendship, good neighbourliness, mutual understanding, interests of the regionAbstract
The present paper states that today, the foreign policy of the New Uzbekistan, which is
opening up in the international arena as a state whose main goal is to ensure a free, well-ordered and
prosperous life for the people, is at the center of attention of the entire world community. Moreover,
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are becoming the author of several global initiatives. Consequently, it is
essential to date, our government has established diplomatic relations with more than 147 countries around
the world, and 55 diplomatic and consular missions of Uzbekistan operate in foreign countries. Kazakhstan
has established more diplomatic relations compared to its neighboring states. In addition, Uzbekistan is a
member of more than 100 international organizations and is developing partnerships with multilateral
cooperation structures. Today's turbulent times require a rational and consistent continuation of foreign
policy.
