CONSULTATIVE MEETINGS OF HEADS OF CENTRAL ASIAN STATES - A NEW VECTOR OF THE DEVELOPMENT
Keywords:
Central Asia, Regionalism, Uzbekistan, Consultative Meetings, Regional Cooperation, Border Agreements, Economic IntegrationAbstract
This article analyzes new approaches to Central Asian integration that began after 2016. It refers to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's active foreign policy and efforts to strengthen regional cooperation. The results demonstrate that Uzbekistan's new approach and political dialog within the framework of the Consultative Meetings have served to address regional challenges and deepen integration.
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