USAID and the U.S. National Academy of Sciences (NAS) announced that the  2019 PEER Women in Science Mentoring Program  will support networks of female scientists conducting research on the development and uptake of effective tools and approaches for preventing, detecting, and treating TB. USAID and NAS encourage applicants from diverse academic backgrounds including, but not limited to, the behavioral and social sciences, …

Media Note August 19, 2019 Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, David Hale, will travel to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan on August 20-23. In Nur-Sultan, Under Secretary Hale will meet with senior government officials to discuss the U.S. – Kazakhstan enhanced strategic partnership and our ongoing close cooperation on bilateral and global issues.  While in …

Tashkent – USAID is supporting private-sector led economic growth in Afghanistan by hosting a week-long workshop “Facilitating Trade, Promoting Economic Growth,” to promote trade between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan.  The workshop participants learned about gaining market access by leveraging World Trade Organization (WTO) membership; the importance of transparent government procurement processes for foreign direct investment; ways to …

U.S. former First Lady and environmentalist Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson once said, “The environment is where we all meet; where we all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share.”  From April 29 to May 3, we mark the importance of our shared environment by celebrating Air Quality Awareness Week.  …

Over 30 representatives from 13 major American companies interested in trade and investment in Uzbekistan visited Tashkent last week for discussions with the Government of Uzbekistan and meetings with business contacts, including numerous local companies and members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Uzbekistan (AmCham). On March 24, Ambassador Spratlen delivered a keynote address at a widely …

To promote U.S. business opportunities in Uzbekistan, a U.S. trade mission and a business roundtable with the Government of Uzbekistan are taking place March 22 to 24.  The business roundtable is co-organized by the Government of Uzbekistan, the U.S. Embassy, the U.S. Department of Commerce, AmCham Uzbekistan, and the American-Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce.  While the …

As blooming flowers usher in the beauties of spring and the fresh breezes of a new beginning, I want to wish all Uzbeks happiness and joy on the occasion of Navruz on behalf of the people of the United States of America and the colleagues and friends at the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent. In my …

The list of higher education institutions sending the most Fulbright U.S. students and scholars abroad in academic year 2015-16 highlights the strong institutional diversity within the Fulbright Program. Topping the Fulbright U.S. Student Program (recent college graduates, graduate students, and early career professionals) list is Harvard University with 31 grantees, and topping the list of …

On January 19, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal welcomed an Uzbek government delegation led by Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov to Washington for the sixth U.S.-Uzbekistan Annual Bilateral Consultations.  As part of the consultations, the delegation met with Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Heather Higginbottom …

Dear Friends, As 2015 draws to a close, I want to send a message of thanks and best wishes.  It is hard to believe nearly a year has passed since my January 19 arrival.  U.S. Embassy Tashkent staff and I have received warm welcomes when we have traveled around the country and the year has …

The U.S. embassy in Tashkent is pleased to announce the launch of the “Learn English with Alumni” project.  U.S. Exchange Alumni will conduct two different English language courses three times a week, each class lasting an hour and a half.  The first program, “Language in Use,” will cater to people of any age learning English.  …

International student enrollment in the U.S. up ten percent to nearly one million Students from Uzbekistan increased by 6% to 491 November 16, 2015 – The 2015 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, released today, finds the number of international students at U.S. colleges and universities had the highest rate of growth in 35 …

The United States welcomes the release of former member of parliament and human rights activist Murod Juraev after 21 years in prison. We regard Mr. Juraev’s release as a positive step and urge the Government of Uzbekistan to build on it by making it a prelude to the release of other long-held journalists, activists, and …

The following is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Mark Toner: Secretary Kerry met with Uzbekistan’s President Islam Karimov today to discuss U.S.-Uzbekistan relations and to review opportunities to cooperate on a range of bilateral and regional issues. The Secretary expressed U.S. respect for Uzbekistan’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. He thanked President Karimov for hosting the …

SECRETARY KERRY: Well, thank you very much, Mr. Minister. Thank you for a generous welcome here to this very beautiful city of Samarkand. I’m particularly grateful to our hosts, President Karimov and to Foreign Minister Kamilov, for inviting us all here and for hosting this particular meeting. And I’m grateful to each of our fellow …

The United States of America is strongly committed to the prosperity, sovereignty, stability, and security of the five Central Asian countries as well as a vision of regional economic connectivity through its New Silk Road initiative. Since Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan gained independence in 1991; the United States has provided approximately …

SECRETARY KERRY: Excuse me. Well, Mr. President, thank you. Thank you very much for your very generous welcome here to Uzbekistan and to Samarkand. It’s a great privilege for me to be here, and it is a magnificent city – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. So I already wish I had more time to be …

The foreign ministers of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, the Republic of Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Secretary of State of the United States of America issue this Joint Declaration of Partnership and Cooperation . This meeting follows a ministerial level meeting of the six countries on September 26, 2015, in New …

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan from October 28 to November 3. While in Vienna, Secretary Kerry will hold bilateral and multilateral meetings with foreign counterparts to discuss the ongoing crisis in Syria. The Secretary will then travel to Bishkek, Samarkand, Astana, Dushanbe, and Ashgabat …

The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce a special opportunity for emerging civil society leaders to participate in a 9-18 month professional fellowship in the United States. All Fellows will be placed at a leading social change organization in the United States. Individuals in the nonprofit/NGO sectors with two or more years of …

The U.S. Department of State has announced that online registration for the 2017 Diversity Visa Program (also known as the Diversity Visa Lottery or Green Card Lottery) will be open to the public from October 1, 2015, until November 3, 2015. To qualify, an individual must be from a qualifying country, such as Uzbekistan, and …

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) announced the successful return of the final 5 kilograms (approximately 11 pounds) of highly enriched uranium (HEU) spent fuel from the IIN-3M “Foton” research reactor in Tashkent, Uzbekistan to Russia. This is the eighth shipment of HEU from Uzbekistan since 2004 and …

The United States Embassy in Tashkent is hosting a Town Hall and Emergency Preparedness Meeting for U.S. citizens on September 28 at 6:00 pm at the Radisson Blu hotel.  Food and drinks will be provided.  You’ll have an opportunity to meet U.S. Ambassador Pamela L. Spratlen who will speak briefly about issues relevant to U.S. …

On behalf of the American people and my colleagues at the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, I would like to offer heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the people of Uzbekistan on the occasion of the 24th anniversary of your independence. The United States was one of the first countries to recognize Uzbekistan’s independence on December …

Nearly twenty years ago in the United States Senate, I voted against the Defense of Marriage Act for a simple reason: No law should deny the right of gay and lesbian Americans to marry the person they love. Today, by making marriage equality the law of the land, the Supreme Court reaffirmed one of our …

On behalf of the U.S. Department of State, Teresa and I wish all Muslims a happy and blessed Ramadan. Ramadan is a season for heightened reflection, worship, compassion, and community. For Muslims everywhere, this special month provides spiritual nourishment and reinforces appreciation for the universal value — and values — of humanity.  It is also …

On June 11, Ambassador Spratlen met with Ms. Elena Urlaeva, Chairperson of the Human Rights Alliance, to discuss her recent work and published reports starting May 31 that drew international concern about her. The Ambassador reaffirmed that U.S. government’s efforts to strengthen bilateral relations with Uzbekistan include a focus on the role of a vibrant …

In observance of the World Day Against Child Labor, established by the United Nations’ (UN) International Labor Organization (ILO), the U.S. government commends the Government of Uzbekistan on its efforts to eliminate child labor in the cotton sector, and collaboration with the ILO and World Bank.  The U.S. government is proud to assist these efforts …

Posted by Thomas A. Shannon A vibrant, free, and independent press is a staple of any open society. But today freedom of the press is purposefully and systematically challenged on every continent. It is steadily dismantled by governments that fear the free flow of information, block websites, stifle civil society, and deny access to journalists. …

United States Mission to the OSCE As delivered by Ambassador Daniel B. Baer to the Permanent Council, Vienna | June 4, 2015 The United States would like to draw attention to two human rights-related cases in Uzbekistan. The United States is deeply concerned about recent reports that respected human rights activist Elena Urlaeva was detained …

THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning, everybody.  Thank you, Secretary Carter, for your leadership of our men and women in uniform.  General Dempsey; Major General Buchanan; Mr. Patrick Hallinan, Executive Director of Army National Military Cemeteries; Chaplain Studniewski; members of our armed services, veterans, and, most of all, families and friends of our fallen — it is …

On the tenth anniversary of the events that took place in Andijan on May 13, 2005, the United States extends its deepest sympathy to the families and friends of all those who lost their lives or suffered as a result.  We share many common goals with Uzbekistan and remain committed to encouraging accountability, reconciliation, democratic …

In this week’s address, the President honored the 70th anniversary of V-E Day.  On this occasion, we commemorate the Allied victory in Europe during World War II.  It is a day to pay tribute to the men and women who decades ago served and sacrificed for the cause of freedom.  This was the generation that, …

In honor of Mother’s Day, which American people celebrate on the second Sunday in May, I join my colleagues at the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent to highlight the great significance of the role of mothers in America.  I am certain this value is echoed in every community in every corner of the world, including in …

On behalf of the Embassy of the United States of America and the American people, I would like to extend all the very best to you and your families on the 70th anniversary of Victory Day.  As we commemorate the anniversary of the end of one the most devastating wars in world history, we also …

On May 3rd, we honored journalists who defend democratic ideals through their commitment to discovering and telling the truth. In doing so, we also paid tribute journalism itself, a profession to that is essential to good governance and the functioning of democracy. This is a critically important time to acknowledge the contributions of journalists. As …

On 27 April, U.S. Ambassador to Uzbekistan Pamela Spratlen and Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulaziz Kamilov signed Amended Letter of Agreement #13.  It is the amendment to the August 14, 2001 Letter of Agreement on narcotics control and law enforcement assistance between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the …

Today, the President submitted the Protocol to the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia to the U.S. Senate for its advice and consent to ratification.  This is the latest step demonstrating the U.S. commitment to nuclear non-proliferation and to reducing nuclear dangers worldwide. The President looks forward to working closely with the Senate …

Press Statement by John Kerry, Secretary of State I join the people of the United States in expressing our deepest condolences to all of those affected by today’s earthquake in Nepal, including the families of those who died in Nepal, India, China, and Bangladesh. We are working closely with the government of Nepal to provide …

The Republic of Uzbekistan supports the agreement reached in Lausanne on April 2, 2015, on key parameters of a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the “Group of Six” of international mediators on Iran’s nuclear program. As the initiator of the conclusion of the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone …

OSCE/ODIHR Limited Election Observation Mission Republic of Uzbekistan, Presidential Election, 29 March 2015 Statement of Preliminary Findings and Conclusions (PDF 230 KB) Source: http://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/uzbekistan/141941 Also read: OSCE Press Statement Uzbekistan 2015 Presidential Election (PDF 295 KB)

The U.S. Embassy in Tashkent is pleased to bring Ari Roland, one of America’s famous Jazz Quartets, back to Uzbekistan April 8-13.  The first time Quartet visited Uzbekistan was in 2009.  The Quartet will stay in Tashkent to share ideas and best practices with arts students, teachers, and the general public. Members of the Quartet …

Aziz do’stlar! On behalf of the United States of America and on behalf of the colleagues and friends at the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, I wish happiness to everyone on the occasion of Navruz.  As the spring is now here, I would like to wish everyone peace, good health and success, as we all …

On February 27, 2015, the U.S. State Department’s Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) Program presented information technology (IT) equipment to the Refresher Training Faculty of the Higher Military Customs Institute, worth $28,300.00. The IT equipment includes, among other items, 21 personal computer work stations with 19-inch monitors and uninterrupted power supply units.  The …

The Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Uzbekistan, Pamela Spratlen, presented her credentials to the President of Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov, on January 27, 2015.  Ambassador Spratlen expressed her desire to continue strong, candid, and fruitful cooperation between Uzbekistan and the United States, as the two countries have been engaged in …

Remarks at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy Thank you very much. Thank you Vice Rector Turdiev for your wonderful introduction. And I also want to acknowledge our excellent Ambassador George Krol who is here with us today for his service to our country and to the U.S. – Uzbek partnership. Let me tell …

Well, once again, thank you very much for coming so late in the evening. I’m really delighted to be here in Uzbekistan. This is my first visit as Assistant Secretary, and I want to thank the Government and people of Uzbekistan for the warm hospitality. And I thank our most excellent Ambassador, Ambassador George Krol, …

The American Embassy in Tashkent congratulates all the citizens of Uzbekistan on the 22nd anniversary of the Uzbek Constitution. Every nation’s constitution reflects the unique culture, circumstances, and values of its people. Moreover, a constitution is a key document that defines and protects every citizen’s universal rights. We believe that the constitutions of the United …

Over 200 scientists, diplomats, representatives of international organizations, and government officials from Central Asia gathered in Urgench October 28-29 for an international conference dedicated to seeking solutions to the problems of the Aral Sea Basin region.  The event was organized by the Government of Uzbekistan as current chair of the International Fund for Saving the …

On November 5, Ambassador Krol and the Director of the State Archeological and History Museum, Abdurashid Zakrilayev, inaugurated an exhibition of restored archeological artifacts at the Bukhara State Archeological and History Museum “Ark” in Bukhara.  Representatives from the Ministry of Sport and Culture of Uzbekistan, historians, restorers, U.S. Embassy employees, and journalists participated in the …

The U.S. Department of State has announced that online registration for the 2016 Diversity Visa Program (also known as the Diversity Visa Lottery or Green Card Lottery) will be open to the public from October 1, 2014, until November 3, 2014. Each year, the U.S. government makes 50,000 permanent residence visas available through the Diversity …

On behalf of the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent and the people of the United States, allow me to extend warmest wishes to the people of Uzbekistan on the holy occasion of Qurbon-Hayit. Muslims around the world, including those in Uzbekistan as well as in the United States, celebrate this holiday. I wish all families health, …

On October 3, over 600 guests gathered at the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent together with Uzbek artists Rayhon, Shahzod Band and Jazzirama to celebrate Daniel Pearl World Music Days. Every October musicians across the United States and around the world join together to inspire unity and friendship through music, counter cultural and religious intolerance, foster …

The Seventh Annual American Film Festival, organized by the U.S. Embassy Tashkent in cooperation with the National Agency Uzbekkino, will be held at the Alisher Navoi Cinema Palace September 26-28, 2014. The theme of this year’s Festival is “Growing up in America.”  The selected films will tell different stories of growing up in America and …

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Uzbekistan as you celebrate 23 years of independence. Your Foreign Minister, Abdulaziz Kamilov, visited Washington, D.C., in my first month as Secretary of State. We discussed Uzbekistan’s important role in bringing peace and prosperity to the entire region. …

I join the people of the United States of America and President Barack Obama in offering heartfelt congratulations and good wishes to the people of this beautiful country on the occasion of the 23rd anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence. Uzbekistan has accomplished much during its relatively short 23 years of independence. In the midst of difficult …

On behalf of the people of the United States and my colleagues at the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to all people of the Muslim faith in Uzbekistan on the occasion of Ramadan-Hayit. During the past holy month, a time of blessings and forgiveness, millions of Muslim Americans …

On Wednesday, July 16, 2014, First Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Asilbek Khudayarov, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent Philip Kosnett, and the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Uzbekistan Dr. Asmus Hammerich announced the delivery of four GeneXpert rapid tuberculosis testing machines to the Ministry of Health.  The ceremony took place at …

The United States Embassy in Tashkent expresses its deepest condolences to the wife, children, friends and colleagues of Angren-based human rights activist Abdurasul Khudoynazarov who passed away at the age of 58 after a struggle with a ruthless disease. Abdurasul Khudoynazarov’s dedication and courage on the path of the protection of human rights in Uzbekistan …

Today, the United States remembers the events that took place in Andijon nine years ago and extends heartfelt sympathy to all who suffered during and as a result of that tragedy.  As a principle the United States encourages reconciliation, accountability and respect for the rights of all citizens as the best means to ensure future …

The inaugural U.S.-Uzbekistan Joint Committee Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation will be held May 5-7, 2014 in Tashkent.  This is in furtherance of the 2010 U.S.-Uzbekistan Science and Technology Agreement, signed by then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and First Deputy Prime Minister Rustam Azimov.  Approximately 30 U.S. scientists, university researchers, and representatives from …

The “Painting of the Ambassadors,” found by accident in 1965, is currently housed in the Afrosiyob Museum. This masterpiece of Sogd art, which dates back to the 7th century, is well known throughout the world. Unfortunately, due to its age, this masterpiece is in danger of disintegrating. Because of its current state of deterioration, it …

Officials from the United States and the Republic of Uzbekistan met in Tashkent on March 26 to discuss ways to further strengthen cooperation to counter nuclear smuggling. These discussions are a continuation of the ongoing bilateral cooperation between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the United States since the two countries signed a Joint Action Plan …

On Wednesday, April 2, 2014, Ambassador of the United States to Uzbekistan George A. Krol, First Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Asilbek Khudayarov, and Chairperson of the Board of the International Non-governmental Charitable Foundation (INCF) “Sog’lom Avlod Uchun” Svetlana Imanova, announced a new U.S. Government program, implemented by USAID in cooperation with the Government of …

On behalf of the U.S. Embassy and the people of the United States of America, allow me to convey warmest wishes to the people of Uzbekistan on the occasion of Navruz. From the first days of its independence, Uzbekistan revived the public celebration of Navruz throughout the country. Since then this traditional eastern New Year …

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Fatema Sumar will travel March 16-19 to Uzbekistan.  During her visit, Deputy Assistant Secretary Sumar will seek to further broaden and deepen the U.S. – Uzbekistan relationship. Ms. Sumar will meet with government and business leaders in Tashkent to discuss the full range of …

The United States condemns the Russian Federation’s invasion and occupation of Ukrainian territory, and its violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity in full contravention of Russia’s obligations under the UN Charter, the Helsinki Final Act, its 1997 military basing agreement with Ukraine, and the 1994 Budapest Memorandum. This action is a threat to the …

THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Over the last several days, the United States has been responding to events as they unfold in Ukraine. Throughout this crisis, we have been very clear about one fundamental principle: The Ukrainian people deserve the opportunity to determine their own future. Together with our European allies, we have urged an …

On January 31, Uzbek scholars and journalists joined U.S. Ambassador George Krol at the Ambassador’s Residence in Tashkent for a presentation of a new Uzbek-English / English-Uzbek dictionary, published with the financial support of the United States government. The dictionary’s author, Shavkat Butaev, and other experts at the Uzbek World Languages University and the Uzbek …