Uzbekistan

Stan’s the name: Inside Israel’s growing partnerships across Central Asia

From energy and agriculture to security and tourism, Israel’s ties with the Central Asian 'Stans' are ever-expanding.

Then-President Shimon Peres (L) and then-president of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev raise a toast at the reception at the President’s Residence in Astana during Peres’s visit to Kazakhstan in 2009.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev

Iran arranges diplomatic visit to Abraham Accords member Kazakhstan

 PROTESTERS, MOSTLY Houthi supporters, sit along an Iranian flag at a demonstration in support of Palestinians and Iran, in Sanaa last week. Aggression by proxies such as the Houthis must be treated as direct Iranian attacks, says the writer.

Iran engages in diplomatic blitz, strengthening ties with Iraq, Uzbekistan, UAE - analysis

A drone view of the downtown with the dome of the Khan Shatyr Shopping and Entertainment Center in Astana, Kazakhstan October 10, 2025.

Cove Capital to mine Kazakhstan tungsten in Trump-announced deal


Uzbekistan and Israel are strengthening their relationship

Uzbekistan and Israel have sought several opportunities for collaboration in recent months.

 Uzbekistan's Ambassador to Israel, Ms. Feruza Makhmudova with two Uzbekistani dancers; IMTM 2022, the 28th International Mediterranean Tourism Market.

From Tehran to Jerusalem, Uzbekistan bridges Israeli-Muslim divide

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: In this central Asian country where Jews have lived since the time of the Bible, Uzbek diplomates talk with Iran, the Taliban and Israel.

THE Khazrati Imam cathedral mosque in Tashkent, in the complex where one of the oldest copies of the Koran is housed.

High turnout in Uzbekistan's election, seen as victory for democracy

Democracy, not his presidency, was the focal point of the conversation when the country headed to the polls.

 Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev casts a ballot at a polling station during a presidential election in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, October 24, 2021.

Jewish-Uzbek historical archives open up to the public

During WWII, Uzbekistan became a sanctuary for refugees fleeing from Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, etc. Jewish refugees established a thriving cultural life there, including Yiddish theater.

VICTORY PARK, Tashkent.

Bukharian 24-year-old aims for NYC’s City Council

“The community is very conservative,” the 24-year-old said in an interview on Queens Boulevard and 63rd Drive.

Kalyan ensemble in Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Rivlin receives credentials of five new ambassadors to Israel

New ambassadors from Belgium, Uzbekistan, Sweden, Norway and Latvia presented credentials to President Reuven Rivlin during a ceremony held at the President's house.

President Rivlin with the Belgian Ambassador

Uzbekistan synagogue not evicted after construction company drops lawsuit

The firm withdrew its lawsuit during a court hearing on Aug. 5.

The Ashkenazi Synagogue of Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan Jews fight to save 124-year-old synagogue from demolition

At least three fires have occurred outside the synagogue since 2018 in what local Jews say is an attempt at intimidation

Kalyan ensemble in Bukhara, Uzbekistan

New winds blow over the parliamentary elections in Uzbekistan

Since President Shavkat Mirziyoyev officially assumed office late in 2016, Uzbekistan has faced sweeping transformations.

UZBEK PRESIDENT Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrives for a meeting with China’s president in Beijing.

Uzbekistan signs MOU with Watergen in battle against water shortages

Uzbekistan Minister of Innovation Ibrohim Abdurakhmonov signed the agreement, along with Watergen Vice President of Marketing and Sales Michael Rutman.

Uzbekistan signs an MOU with Watergen.