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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the UAE Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed held telephone talks with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. The parties discussed bilateral relations, strategic partnership and the situation in the Middle East, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening security and stability in the region.
Javlon TursunovTalks in Oslo on October 20 with the participation of Zelensky, Witkoff, Støre and Stubb concluded with agreement on a unified position on further steps toward settlement and engagement with Russia. This was reported by Axios correspondent Barak Ravid. On October 21, Witkoff will travel to Russia for a meeting with Putin.
Sevara AzamovaSheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, will begin an official visit to Greece on Wednesday at the invitation of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The talks focus on expanding bilateral cooperation; the visit coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Greece.
Sevara AzamovaSheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, held a meeting with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who is on an official visit to the UAE. The sides discussed relations between the two countries, after which the Crown Prince accompanied the guest on a tour of the Zayed National Museum.
Javlon TursunovUzbekistan's Ambassador to Brunei (residing in Kuala Lumpur) Karomiddin Gadoev presented his credentials to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. The parties agreed to develop cooperation in trade, economic, cultural, educational and tourism spheres. Gadoev also met with representatives of Brunei's foreign affairs ministry.
Javlon TursunovMaldives President Mohamed Muizzu arrived in Islamabad on a three-day state visit — the first visit by a Maldivian leader to Pakistan in 11 years. He will meet President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, discuss trade, defense, maritime security and climate, with agreements and memorandums expected to be signed.
Sevara AzamovaIsraeli President Isaac Herzog met in Budapest on Tuesday with Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok and Prime Minister Péter Magyar. The sides discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation, and Magyar accepted an invitation to visit Israel. Reports that there were no Israeli flags on the motorcade have not been officially confirmed.
Sevara AzamovaPakistan's Army Chief of Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Tuesday with a delegation of Pakistani officials. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that the visit is primarily aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, rejecting suggestions that it involves delivering a political message or a military threat. The visit takes place against the backdrop of ongoing tensions between Iran and the US, where diplomatic efforts have stalled, with Pakistan playing a mediating role.
Javlon TursunovRussian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said Moscow would welcome practical steps by South Korea to normalize bilateral relations, but noted that Seoul ties them to the end of the conflict in Ukraine. He also said the possible resumption of direct flights was discussed.
Javlon TursunovSeoul decided to withdraw part of the embassy staff in Kyiv after recalling its ambassador on October 8. The move followed a dispute over the transfer of two captured North Korean servicemen: Seoul accuses Kyiv of violating a confidential agreement, while Ukrainian authorities deny its existence.
Javlon TursunovTurkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a meeting with Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot in Brussels, diplomatic sources said. The visit takes place within the framework of the 4th meeting of the foreign, justice and interior ministers of the two countries.
Otabek YusupovIran's Foreign Ministry summoned German Ambassador Axel Dittmann in response to the summoning of Iran's ambassador in Berlin, where Tehran was accused of planning attacks on pro-Israeli figures. Iran called the accusations unsubstantiated.
Otabek YusupovUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been awarded the Order 'For Outstanding Merit' for his contribution to the development of strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and the United States and to strengthening friendly ties between the peoples of the two countries. The decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan was announced on October 19, 2026.
Aziz KarimovTurkey's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the ninth conference on mediation will be held in Istanbul on October 23–24 under the motto 'Partnership and New Perspectives for Peace: Mediation in a Changing World.' The event will take place under the auspices of Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and will bring together participants to discuss the role of diplomacy and mediation in conflict prevention.
Aziz KarimovManila summoned Chinese ambassador Jing Quan over his statements, which it interpreted as a threat of force. The ambassador rejected that interpretation and filed his own protest. The conflict has strained bilateral relations amid disputes in the South China Sea.
Aziz KarimovThe fourth ministerial meeting between Turkey and Belgium will take place on October 20 in Brussels. Turkey will be represented by the foreign, interior and justice ministers, Belgium by the deputy prime minister and three ministers. They will discuss counterterrorism, judicial and police cooperation, defense industry, visas and migration. Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan will also meet with Kallas and Rutte.
Otabek YusupovRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit Tehran on Monday, where, according to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB, he will hold talks on bilateral relations, regional and international issues. He is expected to meet with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The visit is part of ongoing bilateral consultations.
Aziz KarimovJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday sent a personal monetary offering to Yasukuni Shrine on the occasion of the autumn festival, and earlier sent a ritual masakaki offering. The shrine was also visited by the land minister and a ruling party representative. China's Foreign Ministry lodged a stern protest, calling the shrine a symbol of Japanese militarism.
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