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Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan relations
March 22, 2021
Border Issue Tops Agenda in Kyrgyz State Visit to Uzbekistan
By Umida Hashimova
In the Kyrgyz president’s first state visit to Uzbekistan earlier this month, border issues topped the agenda.
March 11, 2021
Kyrgyz President Japarov Touches Down in Tashkent
By Catherine Putz
Following recent visits to Russia and Kazakhstan, new Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov is in Uzbekistan for a state visit.
August 24, 2020
Abdullaev Extradited to Uzbekistan Then Released, Investigation Pending
By Catherine Putz
The specifics of the charges against 47-year old Uzbek journalist Bobomurod Abdullaev remain unclear, but the case is drawing significant attention.
August 12, 2020
Uzbek Journalist Detained in Kyrgyzstan at Tashkent’s Request
By Catherine Putz
In 2018, Bobomurod Abdullaev walked out of jail in Uzbekistan after a surprising conclusion to a case levied against him by the state. New charges could mark a step backward.
August 02, 2019
Water and Railways Discussed By Kyrgyz and Uzbek Prime Ministers
By Catherine Putz
It may lack big headlines, but the normal continuance of diplomacy between neighbors is important in Central Asia.
April 18, 2017
Why Uzbekistan’s Shifts on Water Politics Matter
By Casey Michel
Recent statements from Uzbek officials drop previous vitriol in favor of diplomatic neighborliness.
November 02, 2016
Mirziyoyev Keeping Up the Good Neighbor Act
By Catherine Putz
Time will be the true test, but on regional relations the likely next Uzbek president looks to be making progress.
September 16, 2016
Commonwealth of Independent States Gather for Jubilee Summit
By Catherine Putz
Sometimes the jubilee you planned for isn’t the jubilee you get.
September 02, 2016
Islam Karimov Is Dead, Long Live Islam Karimov
By Catherine Putz
Signs point to a funeral tomorrow. Who will show up?
August 26, 2016
Who Is Skipping the World Nomad Games?
By Catherine Putz
The official website lists 53 nations, but Uzbekistan isn't on the list.
August 23, 2016
Uzbekistan Gears Up to Celebrate Independence... by Shutting the Kyrgyz Border
By Catherine Putz
Nothing says happy birthday like shutting out the neighbors.
June 15, 2016
Uzbekistan Prepares for SCO Summit by Closing Its Borders
By Catherine Putz
As a security measure, Uzbekistan has reportedly closed its borders with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
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