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CICA: 28 member states seek to turn regional dialogue into practical action

The Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), which brings together 28 states, is looking for ways to strengthen cooperation in regional security, economic development and responses to new challenges. Since 2024, when the chairmanship passed to Azerbaijan, discussions have focused on strengthening the organization's institutional framework and making cooperation more practical. Topics raised include migration, climate change, artificial intelligence, finance, education,

Sevara Azamova
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Baku to attend the 7th CICA Summit

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev is visiting Azerbaijan on a working visit on October 14–15 at the invitation of Ilham Aliyev. On October 15, he will take part in the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku. The agenda includes strengthening trust, peace and security in Asia, the forum's institutional development, transport connectivity, digitalization and sustainable economic growth. Bilateral meetings are planned, and the Baku Declaration is expected to be adopted.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
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President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev concluded his working visit to Baku

Shavkat Mirziyoyev concluded his working visit to Azerbaijan. He met with President Ilham Aliyev, took part on October 15 in the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia, where he proposed a trust infrastructure concept and an AI initiative, held meetings with the leaders of Qatar, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, and departed for Tashkent.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the CICA Summit in Baku Proposed the Concept of an 'Infrastructure of Trust' in Asia

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev spoke on October 15 at the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku. He proposed developing a Concept for building an infrastructure of trust in Asia, put forward initiatives on the responsible use of AI and climate resilience, announced Uzbekistan's readiness to host a forum on human capital development in 2027, and invited participants to the Non-Aligned Movement summit in Tashkent.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with the Emir of Qatar in Baku

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, on the sidelines of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia summit in Baku, held a meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The sides noted the development of strategic partnership, growth in investments since the beginning of the year, and discussed the participation of the Uzbek delegation in the Doha Forum in December.

Aziz Karimov
1 min read
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the CICA Summit in Baku proposed three initiatives: trust, AI and climate

President of Uzbekistan spoke at the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia in Baku. He proposed developing a Concept for Building a Trust Infrastructure in Asia, an Asian Initiative on Technological Trust and Responsible Use of AI with an expert platform under CICA, as well as a partnership on climate resilience. Uzbekistan is ready to host a forum on human capital development in 2027 and invites participants to the twentieth summit of the Non-Aligned Movement.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
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Seventh CICA Summit Held in Baku: Conflicting Countries Gathered at One Table for the First Time Since the Start of the War with Iran

Azerbaijan hosted the seventh CICA summit in Baku, bringing together leaders and delegations of conflicting states — Israel, Iran, Qatar, the UAE, Turkey, Russia, Palestine and Asian countries. Israeli President Isaac Herzog held meetings with Aliyev and Bahrain's foreign minister; a number of delegations walked out during his address. The Baku Declaration was adopted, Azerbaijan's chairmanship extended for 2026–2028, and Laos became a full member. Azerbaijan hosted the seventh CICA summit in Baku, bringing together leaders and delegations from conflicting states including Israel, Iran, Qatar, UAE, Turkey, Russia, Palestine, and Asian nations. Israeli President Isaac Herzog held meetings with President Aliyev and the Bahraini Foreign Minister; several delegations left the hall during his speech. The Baku Declaration was adopted, Azerbaijan's chairmanship extended for 2026–2028, and Laos became a full member.

Aziz Karimov
7 min read
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Laos Joins the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia

Laos signed the founding documents to join the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku on October 14, becoming the organization's 29th member. Final approval of Laos' membership is expected at the 7th CICA Summit on October 15 in Baku. CICA, founded in 1992 on Kazakhstan's initiative, unites 28 states covering about 90% of Asia's territory and population, cooperating in five dimensions: military-political, economic, humanitarian, environmental, and new challenges and threats.

Aziz Karimov
1 min read
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President of Uzbekistan to visit Azerbaijan

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a working visit to Azerbaijan on October 14-15 at the invitation of President Ilham Aliyev. He will attend the seventh CICA summit in Baku, whose agenda includes strengthening trust, peace and security in Asia, transport connectivity, digitalization and sustainable economic growth. A Baku Declaration and a package of decisions to enhance the Organization's role are expected. Mirziyoyev will also hold bilateral meetings with heads of foreign delegations.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read