On April 5-10, 2019, Termez city of Surkhandarya region will host the first International Bakhshi Art Festival, which will be held at the initiative of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
Visa-free regime for 30 days has been established for Germany's citizens in order to strengthen the cultural, scientific, educational exchange between the countries, improve the investment climate and increase the tourist flow. The visa-free regime will enter into force from January 15, 2019.
On January 1, 2019, in accordance with the Decision of the Council of Heads of States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, representative of the Republic of Tajikistan Jumahon Giyosov took office as the Director of the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure, located in Tashkent city. This has been reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
On January 3, 2019, the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Belgium Dilyor Khakimov held negotiations with the President of the International Union of Judicial Officers Marc Schmitz.
The Ambassador of Uzbekistan to the Benelux countries Dilyor Khakimov met with representatives of the leading Belgian company in weaving industry.
The President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev expressed his deepest condolences to the President of Russia Vladimir Putin in connection with tragic consequences of the collapse of a residential building in the city of Magnitogorsk.
On December 29, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Abdulaziz Kamilov received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia Anak Agung Gde Alit Santhika, in connection with completion of his four-year diplomatic mission in Uzbekistan.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in his Address to the Oliy Majlis gave examples from history, quotes from our great ancestors. He drew attention to issues of development of the national idea, which is a source of inspiration and strength in achieving high goals.