Managing Director
@IICAinTashkent
. 23 years in the Foreign Service. Former NSC Chief Advisor, First Deputy Foreign Minister, & ๐บ๐ฟ Amb. to ๐บ๐ธ, ๐จ๐ฆ, & ๐ง๐ท.
Have had the privilege to meet with
@SecretaryPete
, the youngest person to serve as the Secretary of Transportation (
@USDOT
) in the Biden-Harris Administration (
@WhiteHouse
). Pleasantly surprised by his knowledge of
#Uzbekistan
being deployed to neighboring
#Afghanistan
in 2014.
Itโs been a great honor to serve as the Uzbekistan Ambassador to the U.S., Canada, and Brazil over the past years. As I step down from this role & return to Tashkent, I am proud of what we achieved - thank you all for your tremendous support and friendship I will always treasure.
FM Kamilov:
#Uzbekistan
urges to cease immediately military actions and any violence in
#Ukraine
.
@GOVuz
will continue providing humanitarian aid to ๐บ๐ฆ. Uzbekistan supports Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. ๐บ๐ฟ doesn't recognize so-called DPR and LPR.
So glad to share that Aziza Izamova, a daughter of a good colleague of mine
@uzbekmfa
, has received 5 year PhD scholarship from the Department of History of Art & Architecture at
@Harvard
(
@harvardhaa
). She is among a few to study at the cutting edge University. Sincere congrats!
#DiscoverUndiscoveredUzbekistan
: It was a surprise for many in the
#UzbekSSR
in 1978, when Communist authorities decided to roll out a red carpet for a celebrated and self-avowed Muslim, legendary boxer,
#MuhammadAli
. Ali claimed heโd piled on 4 kg during his stay in
#Uzbekistan
.
Starting a regular column
#DiscoverUndiscoveredUzbekistan
: Believe only a few people know the Samarkand
#TilyaKoriMadrasah
(the last of the
#Registan
's major buildings) ceiling has been painted with such intricate detail that it's actually flat and looks like a dome!๐ง
Great news! Just confirmed. The
#NiagaraFalls
@NiagaraParks
will be illuminated ๐บ๐ฟ colors on September 1 at 10:30 pm to recognize the 30th Anniversary of
#Uzbekistan
's Independence. Everyone can see the Falls while illuminated staying safe at home via .
Welcome back Ambassador Khazar Ibrahim of
#Azerbaijan
to
#Washington
, DC! Having served
@azembassyus
twice,
@hazar_khazar
now took up his new mandate to proudly represent his nation in the U.S. My warmest congratulations to you on your appointment! ๐บ๐ฟ๐ฆ๐ฟ dostluฤumuz ษbษdi olsun!
First Lady and First Vice President of
#Azerbaijan
Mehriban Aliyeva is sharing the video of
#Samarkand
at night as the historic capital of
#Uzbekistan
is hosting the Presidential Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (
@Turkic_States
).
Today is not only the
#ValentinesDay
, but also the Bday of Great King
#Babur
, the founder of the
#MughalEmpire
in ๐ฎ๐ณ, direct descendant of
#AmirTimur
. His dynasty ruled upto mid 19th century facilitating science, art, literature & architecture including 1/7 wonders -
@TajMahal
.
The
#plov
is set to go to our guests who joined us today to celebrate virtually a New Year in Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Middle East and far beyond. Navruz muborak! P.S. Happening now
@UZEmbassyDC
โs backyard.
Mullah Baradar has confirmed that the next intra-Afghan peace talks will take place in Samarkand. Min Kamilov meets the Taliban pol chief after 20 yrs since he held first talks with Mullah Muttawakil, FM of the Head of the Taliban Mullah Omar, in 1999, Kandahar. Very symbolic!
The
#Plov
cooking process
@UZEmbassyDC
's backyard started today early in the morning (at 5.30 am). So this is how most favorite
#Uzbek
dish should look like before it is served to the guests of the
#Nowruz
celebration.
Navro'z muborak, aziz do'stlar!
Uzbekistan continues opening up to the world. Following the earlier introduction of e-visa system for 51 countries, the Government decided to extend the list by 76 starting from February 2019. Check and travel to Uzbekistan.
My warmest wishes to my fellow Ambassador
@ElinSuleymanov
& the great team of
@azembassyus
as people of
#Azerbaijan
celebrate
#RepublicDay
. ๐บ๐ฟ๐ฆ๐ฟ relations have long, strong & solid roots. We remain committed to boosting the brotherly ties btwn our two nations. Happy Republic Day!
Today on the frontpage
@nytimes
: "The massive exercise, which will span two weeks, will see more than 1.4 million applicants take a three-hour test while seated at desks on the running tracks or walkways of the stadiums".
Just delivered to
#Tashkent
- 3 mln
@moderna_tx
#COVID19
vaccines. Very timely support saving thousands of lives. Grateful to
@POTUS
,
@jakejsullivan
,
@SecBlinken
, & all partners who made it happen. We highly value this act of true friendship as ๐บ๐ฟis facing 30 yrs of Independence.
Look what I saw
@metmuseum
- folio from the so called โTashkent Quran", one of the oldest surviving Quran manuscripts in existence that dates back to late 8th-early 9th century. About 1/3 of the original manuscript is housed in the Hast-Imam Library in
#Tashkent
,
#Uzbekistan
.
Turkmenistan Delegation in Kabul for Trade Talks with Afghanistan"
A high-level Turkmenistan delegation is in Kabul to discuss trade and transit with Afghanistan's leadership.
Trade between the two nations reached $481 million in 2023, with Turkmenistan exporting electricity,
#Uzbekistan
athletes who picked up 3 gold and 2 bronze medals ensuring the 32nd place among 205 nations and 2nd in
#CIS
region at the
#Olympics
in
#Tokyo2020
are warmly welcomed at the
#Tashkent
Airport right after the plane landed.
Faoliyatim boshlanganining ilk haftasi. Mamlakatimizda tashkil etilgan Markaziy Osiyo xalqaro instituti tahlil markazi direktori etib tayinlanganim men uchun katta sharafdir. Oโzbekiston xavfsiz va farovon Markaziy Osiyoni barpo etish tarafdori boโlib qolar ekan, men yurtimizda,
As part of Special Operation Mehr-3 (Kindness), 25women & 73kids were brought from
#Syria
to
#Uzbekistan
.
They'll be provided w/ well-equipped housing, medical & psychological assistance, new IDs. All the necessary conditions'll be created for their peaceful life in the society.
Breaking News: the flight from Baghdad just landed with 64 Uzbek children on board. The operation to deliver them back home was commissioned by President Mirziyoyev together w/ Iraqi Gov and UNICEF. 39 boys and 25 girls, incl 14 kids under 3 yrs old and 2 orphans, are safe now!๐
โฆ
#Uzbekistan
is absolutely sincere in conducting its
#Afghan_policy
. We donโt have political goals or hidden motives in relation w/ ๐ฆ๐ซ. We are guided by very simple & pragmatic principle: if there is a
#peace_in_neighbor
โs_house, then there is a peace in yours.
Truly grateful to
@StaceyPlaskett
for the chance to introduce her to key pillars of
#Uzbekistan
policy towards the U.S. We'll continue to work closely on shared priorities as our nations are now embarking on yet another stage in a year of the 30th Anniversary of diplomatic ties.
Look at this SUV parked this afternoon
@UZEmbassyDC
โs front yard, guess, by a visitor to a Consular office! A pretty attractive license plate is the reason why it should not go unnoticed. P.S. Correct spelling is
#TaSHkent
, capital of
#Uzbekistan
.
Pre-departure dinner in
#Tashkent
. I didnโt know that this incredibly meaty
#beshbarmak
is served on a large platter - too much even for three. A first course of mutton broth (
#shorpo
) was truly delicious. Big mistake to order a dozen side dishes to go with it.
Breaking news: The Central
#Synagogue
in
#Tashkent
, built in 1929, won't be demolished. The developer recalled its claim to construct Apart buildings on the place of worship. The State Committee for Relig Affairs's been advocating for keeping it untouched.
Incredibly fabulous finding related to Uzbekistan history Iโve ever seen. Unfortunately, many our invaluable treasuresโve been smuggled&sold out globally. Hope once lost pearl of the Temurโs Empire could be brought back home&displayed to the public. ๐บ๐ฟdeserves as no other nation!
A heartstoppingly beautiful 15th century Timurid Qur'an copied on Ming Dynasty gold-painted colored paper, is coming up for auction
@ChristiesInc
in London on 25th July. Estimate $780 000 - $1.2m.
Only four other similar Qur'ans written on Chinese paper like this are known. 1/2
Great catching up with Ambassador
@McFaul
, director
@FSIStanford
, one of the most respected former U.S. Government servicemen.
#Uzbekistan
along with the region has dramatically changed since he visited
#Tashkent
over a decade ago as a Special Assistant to the U.S. President.
After 20 years pause,
@uzbekmfa
has resumed foreign internship programs deploying students to ๐บ๐ฟ diplomatic missions abroad. Happy to welcome Shakhriyor Babayev from my Alma Mater
@uwed_uzbekistan
joining the
@UZEmbassyDC
team for the next 2 months. Wishing him the best of luck!
Big thanks to Yerzhan Aka Ashikbayev
@KZAmbUS
, a good friend of mine, for this unforgettably beautiful farewell reception
@KazakhEmbassy
generously hosted as I complete my tenure in the U.S. That's exactly how true brotherly nations treat each other. Much obliged, Mr. Ambassador.
Agreement on launching Webster Universityโs full fledged campus in Tashkent has been signed on Feb 5. Along with TESL WU will offer both bachelor and master degree programs. A truly milestone event commemorating the opening first ever US university in Uzbekistan!
#DiscoverUndiscoveredUzbekistan
:
Central part of
#Tashkent
city is also a home for remains of ancient
#MingUrik
fortress, literally meaning 'Garden of thousand apricots'. It was part of the historical town of
#Choch
, existed I-VII centuries AD. Now there is a museum on its place.
Please be notified that on June 4, 2019, BBCโs correspondent Avazbek Takhirov has been accredited at the Uzbekistan Foreign Ministry. A long awaited decision since first American news outlets, VOA and ., have been registered in ๐บ๐ฟ.
Happy Republic Day of Turkey ๐น๐ท. Sending warmest wishes to all those who are celebrating Turkey's National Day and wishing the Turkish people lasting peace and prosperity.
#CumhuriyetBayram
ฤฑKutluOlsun!
@TurkishEmbassy
@HMuratMercan
As the sun rises in
#Tashkent
and we all are about to step in the first day of the Holy month I wish our compatriots in
#Uzbekistan
and far beyond along with Muslims across the globe
#Ramadan
Mubarak/Ramazon Muborak.
Attending Brazil National Day
@OAS
to commemorate the bicentennial anniversary of the Independence of
#Brazil
. Congratulations again on this momentous occasion to Ambassador Forster (
@BRAmbassadorUS
) and
@BrazilinUSA
team! I wish you all a safe, happy, and healthy celebration!
Spent a great deal of time over the weekend w/ Bukharian Jews community in
#NewYork
attending the Reception to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of ๐บ๐ฟIndependence. A song is performed by a 3rd generation of Jews from CA who are taught
#Shashmaqam
, classical & folk music from๐บ๐ฟ&๐น๐ฏ.
Uzbekistan and Afghanistan Forge New Economic Horizons
In a bid to strengthen economic ties and foster mutual trade, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan recently convened a high-profile business forum in Tashkent. The event, graced by delegates from both nations' business sectors, aimed
Followed by
@TheEconomist
that named ๐บ๐ฟ the most improved nation in โ19, now,
@CNN
calls ๐บ๐ฟ top travel destination for 2020 w/ โuntouched history and remarkable foodโ. Another recognition of ๐บ๐ฟ achievements on New Yearโs eve!
While walking down the streets in
#Tashkent
, I ran into this worshiper praying at the stationery store. The old town is known as the most conservative part of the capital city & everyone there, as all across ๐บ๐ฟ, is free to practice his/her religion w/ no fear of being persecuted.
#DiscoverUndiscoveredUzbekistan
:
Raised from ruins
#Tashkent
of 70s after devastating earthquake. Multinat'l&secular city w/muezzin chanting the adhan, insatiable tourists among cheerful kids, 1st ever subway in
#CA
w/brutal architecture above&more magnetic scenes of those times.
Behind the scenes of shooting โฒโฒRich traditionsโฒโฒ about ๐บ๐ฟ tourism potential for the debut issue of Forbes
#Uzbekistan
magazine. Credit to
@Forbes_uz
.
Very pleased to announce that ๐บ๐ฟ is
@TheEconomist
โs country of the year. โUzbekistan still has a long way to go, but no other country travelled as far in 2019โ,
@TheEconomist
indicates in its December edition.
A long-awaited decision โ
@SecPompeo
today removed Uzbekistan from the Special Watch List - finally๐บ๐ฟis no longer considered as violating
#ReligiousFreedom
. Grateful to those whoโve been w/๐บ๐ฟall these 3 yrs of journey supporting us in making this progress.
Today,
#Uzbekistan
and the U.S. mark 31 years of diplomatic relations. Driven by shared values & firmly anchored in our common goals, ๐บ๐ฟ๐บ๐ธ Strategic Pโship is continuing to grow. Look forward to forging deeper links by building on our long-lasting friendship in the years to come.
On my way to
#Bloomington
, I made a stop in
#Cloverdale
, a small rural town in
#Indiana
, to greet Durdona from ๐บ๐ฟ Namangan, one of 35
@FLEXProgram
students currently arriving in 21 ๐บ๐ธ states. Thankful to this American family for being a great host to her for one academic year.
Today we opened our doors to the public, and even to the pets๐ during Passport DC Around the World Embassy Tour. Indeed, it offers authentic learning opportunities for the thousands of people who attend the Embassy. Explore and increase your awareness of Uzbekistan!
Just touched down in
#Tashkent
. Tomorrow, Iโll be joining the First Inaugural Session of the Strategic Partnership Dialogue between
#Uzbekistan
and the U.S. that will be followed by the Annual Ambassadorial Meeting bringing together all the ๐บ๐ฟ Chiefs of Missions across the world.
Excellent news!
@MurielBowser
, Mayor of the U.S. capital, proclaimed September 1, 2021, as "UZBEKISTAN INDEPENDENCE DAY-30 ANNIVERSARY" in Washington, DC.
@uzbekmodernist
, a former
@PeaceCorps
volunteer, who has dedicated over 20 yrs researching&wide-spreading our culture in the U.S., translated Abdulla Qodiriy's
#BygoneDays
, today's been awarded by
@president_uz
w/the Order DUSTLIK (Friendship). My sincere congrats, well-deserved!
75 yrs ago the deadliest
#WWII
took half a mln of
#Uzbekistan
's pop (10%) out of 2 mln mobilized. 1,5 mln ppl evacuated from battlefields incl 200K kids found their new home in ๐บ๐ฟ. To tribute all who had fallen
@president_uz
opened
#VictoryPark
Memorial Complex!
Very grateful to
@KassenovaNargis
@DCRES_Harvard
for the warm welcome
@Harvard
. Fascinated touring the campus, the Alma Mater of eight U.S. presidents and 188 living billionaires, the most of any university. I was very fortunate to explore some of the 12 degree-granting Schools.
Always a productive time talking to
@UsAmbUzbekistan
. Thank you for an excellent discussion. It's vital to coordinate
@UZEmbassyDC
&
@usembtashkent
efforts in advancing ๐บ๐ฟ๐บ๐ธ ties. Agenda for 2021 is to start w/ the U.S. Gov Del. visit led by
@DFCgov
CEO
@AdamUSDFC
this week.
C5+1 Ministerial is taking place in
#Astana
,
#Kazakhstan
. This is the 14th meeting since the U.S. - Central Asia multilateral platform established back in 2015 in
#Samarkand
,
#Uzbekistan
.
A news everyoneโs been waiting for -
@cottoncampaign
, a coalition of rights groups & 330+ international brands, has finally lifted the boycott of
#Uzbek
cotton & textile products. This decision was followed by
@ilo
โs report stating the complete eradication of forced labor in ๐บ๐ฟ.
1st time staying in
#Muynak
, 150km from
#AralSea
, most affected by the disaster, formerly a sea port. However, it's recovering fast - new airport opened in '20, once abandoned fish conserving plant revived its operations.
#ShipGraveyard
& Museum are must visit places.
#Tashkent
will be hosting this year the Central Eurasian Studies Society
@CESS_news
7th Reg Conf. On June 25-28 the
#UWED
will bring together the worldโs top-notch scholars, experts & academia on CA studies. Happy the initiative put forward by
@UZEmbassyDC
is becoming a reality!
โฆ
@FLEXProgram
โฉ student from
#Uzbekistan
Roziniso Olimjonova is displaying the National Flag in front of the State Capitol in
#Michigan
where she is currently studying at a local high school.