The Consulate General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Washington State commenced its operations in February 2026 as a diplomatic mission under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The Consulate General provides consular and visa services to citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan residing in the U.S. states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana, as well as to foreign nationals living within its consular jurisdiction.
Consul General of Uzbekistan
in the State of Washington
The upcoming visit of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Serbia could mark an important stage in the development of bilateral relations. Over the past year, the political dialogue between Tashkent and Belgrade has intensified noticeably and taken on a more systematic character. Against this backdrop, one of the key tasks now is…
Representatives of the Consulate General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Washington State met with Dr. Monica Brown, President of South Seattle College, Dean Ferdinand Orbino, and Program Director Joydeep Hazra to discuss opportunities for cooperation in practical and career-focused education. The meeting focused on bringing South Seattle College’s strong experience in hands-on education, which…
The Consulate General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Seattle welcomed Michael Wills, President of The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR), for a substantive discussion on Uzbekistan, Central Asia, and key global developments. Despite growing global challenges, Central Asia continues to demonstrate unprecedented positive momentum across political, economic, and social spheres. The countries of…
The Consulate General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Seattle hosted Rashad Hart, Founder and CEO of Black Healthcare Advocate, and his team for a discussion on potential cooperation in digital healthcare. The meeting focused on technology-driven healthcare solutions designed to help people live longer and healthier lives, with particular attention to accessible and user-friendly…
Representatives of the Consulate General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Seattle met with Dr. Mithra Sankrithi, President and CEO of RIC Enterprises, to discuss potential cooperation in clean energy technologies. The meeting focused on opportunities to introduce cost-effective and clean energy technologies in Uzbekistan, including innovative solutions in solar, wind, and hydrokinetic energy, as…
According to the Travel & Tourism Economic Impact Research 2026 report published by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), Central Asia was the world’s fastest-growing tourism region in 2025. WTTC conducts its annual research by dividing the world into 13 major regions. Based on the 2025 results, Central Asia ranked first globally across several…
Relations between Uzbekistan and the United States of America have reached a new level in recent years. Today, this cooperation encompasses strategic areas such as transport and logistics, aviation, infrastructure, digital technologies, financial services, industrial cooperation, and the development of international transport corridors. As a nation located in the heart of Central Asia, Uzbekistan places…
On August 7, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a telephone conversation with President Donald Trump of the United States of America. At the beginning of the conversation, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev once again congratulated President Donald Trump on the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. President Trump, in turn, noted that Uzbek-American relations…
On August 6, Akhror Burkhanov, Consul General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the State of Washington, met with Jun Qian, Vice President of Generative AI Services at Oracle Corporation. The discussion focused on Uzbekistan’s rapidly developing digital and innovation ecosystem, generative artificial intelligence, cloud technologies, large-scale data management, digital education, startup support, and the…
Representatives of the Consulate General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the State of Washington held a candid and constructive meeting with Jonathan Young, City Manager of SeaTac. The discussion focused on opportunities to further strengthen Uzbekistan’s ties with the City of SeaTac, the Greater Seattle area, and the broader U.S. Pacific Northwest. One of…
Representatives of the Consulate General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the State of Washington held a productive meeting with Suellen Tomlinson, Mitul Modi, and Liz Bickley of Korn Ferry. The discussion focused on creating a structured pathway to prepare and certify qualified nurses from Uzbekistan and connect them with potential healthcare employers in the…
The Consulate General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the State of Washington welcomed Jacqueline Miller, President and CEO of the World Affairs Council of Seattle, and Magda Davis, Director of Community Programs and Operations. During the meeting, the parties discussed opportunities to strengthen relations between Uzbekistan and Washington State and establish mutually beneficial cooperation…
Representatives of the Consulate General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the State of Washington met with Erick Rabins of PNRI Genetics. The discussion focused on transforming scientific ideas and research into successful businesses, commercializing innovative solutions, and connecting Uzbekistan with forward-looking companies and investors in Washington State and beyond. It was emphasized that the…
The Consulate General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the State of Washington welcomed Lenka Huang, Co-Founder of B.E.L.L.E. During the meeting, the parties held a comprehensive exchange of views on innovation, entrepreneurship, and opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation between Uzbekistan and the U.S. Pacific Northwest. The discussion highlighted Uzbekistan’s ongoing economic reforms and measures…
Today, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan are connected not only by a shared border and close historical and cultural ties. A common economic space is gradually emerging, built on mutual trade, industrial cooperation, joint investment, and direct ties between businesses and regions. Over the past decade, the two countries have moved from resolving accumulated issues to implementing…
Artificial intelligence is not only transforming economies—it is also reshaping where the world’s next centers of innovation will emerge. Representatives of the Consulate General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the State of Washington participated in the Seattle AI Innovation Summit and exchanged perspectives with technology leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, and investors at the heart of…
Connectivity is more than infrastructure-it is a gateway to opportunity. At the invitation of Michael Feldman and Laura Chirot, representatives of the Consulate General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the State of Washington visited the Amazon Spheres in Seattle. The meeting featured an engaging and forward-looking discussion on promising areas of cooperation and ways…
Representatives of the Consulate General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the State of Washington met with Miller Adams, Managing Partner of Pier 70 Ventures. The discussion focused on opportunities to connect Uzbekistan’s fast-growing startup ecosystem with the Pacific Northwest’s advanced innovation, venture capital, and technology networks. The parties explored prospects for cooperation in healthcare…
What does heritage look like through your eyes? The Consulate General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Seattle invites children, young people, and adults to express their creativity and tell meaningful stories through art. Participants may choose one of four categories: 🇺🇿 Discover Uzbekistan 🌍 Central Asia 🤝 Uzbekistan & Seattle: A Bridge of Friendship ✨ The Spirit of…
Representatives of the Consulate General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the State of Washington met with Holly Grambihler of GeekWire for an engaging conversation about Uzbekistan’s remarkable transformation and the new opportunities emerging across the country’s technology sector. During the meeting, information was shared on Uzbekistan’s rapid progress in digital innovation, startup ecosystem development,…
The Consulate General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the State of Washington welcomed Hans Krippaehne, Director of Investments at Fulcrum Capital. The discussion focused on the evolving dynamics of U.S. and global investment markets, emerging trends shaping international capital flows, and growing investment opportunities across Central Asia, particularly in Uzbekistan. During the meeting, information…
The team of the Consulate General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the State of Washington participated in a special meeting hosted by Asia Society Seattle. Sincere appreciation was expressed to Asia Society Seattle, its Executive Director Margaret Conley, and the organization’s distinguished members for their warm welcome and for providing an outstanding platform for…
Over the past decade, the socio-economic, cultural, humanitarian, scientific, and educational relations between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the countries of Central Asia have clearly demonstrated that the region’s strategic partners have entered a fundamentally new stage of mutually beneficial cooperation. Particularly noteworthy is the fact that the recent agreements and high-level meetings among the…
Just a few years ago, Central Asia and the Caucasus were rarely considered major players in the global technology landscape. Today, that perception is rapidly changing. The region is steadily strengthening its position on the global innovation map, attracting international investors, technology companies, entrepreneurs, and venture capital. What makes this transformation particularly remarkable is that…
Starting April 1, 2026, a value-added tax refund (Tax Free) system for foreign citizens has been launched at all international airports in Uzbekistan. The new system allows tourists to receive VAT refunds on goods purchased within the country. Refunds can be issued either in cash or transferred to a bank card. If a cashless method…
Representatives of the Consulate General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the State of Washington met with Seattle City Councilmember Robert Kettle. During the meeting, the parties discussed opportunities to further strengthen ties between Uzbekistan and the City of Seattle and develop new areas of mutually beneficial cooperation. The parties exchanged views on expanding collaboration…
Some places sell beautiful things. Others preserve beautiful memories. “Music for the Eyes,” located in Langley on Washington State’s Whidbey Island, is one of those truly special places. More than a store, “Music for the Eyes” has become a distinctive cultural bridge between Central Asia and the United States. During the visit, a warm meeting…
At the initiative of Uzbek compatriots residing in Seattle and the surrounding areas, the “Uzbek Mahalla” Community Association has been established in the State of Washington. The Association was officially registered in accordance with Washington State requirements. The legal recognition of this initiative through the Office of Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs marks an…
Former President of the Seattle–Tashkent Sister City Association. He led the organization from 2006 to 2016, making a significant contribution to strengthening cultural and educational cooperation between Seattle and Tashkent. He is the author of the book “Seattle & Tashkent: Fifty Years of a Remarkable Sister City Friendship (1973–2023),” which chronicles the 50-year history of cooperation between the two sister cities.
Co-President of the Seattle–Tashkent Sister City Association (STSCA). She has played a leading role in the organization for many years, contributing to the development of cultural, educational, and citizen diplomacy initiatives while strengthening the long-standing friendship and cooperation between the United States and Uzbekistan.
Co-Vice President of the Seattle–Tashkent Sister City Association (STSCA). He actively supports citizen diplomacy by promoting cultural, educational, and business cooperation between the United States and Uzbekistan, while helping organize initiatives and events that strengthen the long-standing partnership between Seattle and Tashkent.
A founding member and long-serving Chairman of the “Uzbek Mahalla” community organization, and former Vice President of the Seattle–Tashkent Sister City Association (STSCA). In recognition of his outstanding contribution to strengthening cultural, social, and diplomatic relations between Uzbekistan and the United States, fostering friendship between the two nations, and uniting the Uzbek diaspora in the United States, he was awarded Uzbekistan’s “Friendship between Nations” honor by the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Chairman of the “Uzbek Mahalla” Community Organization and a member of the Board of Directors of the Seattle–Tashkent Sister City Association (STSCA). He is actively engaged in strengthening the Uzbek community in Washington State by preserving national traditions, organizing cultural initiatives, and supporting the successful integration of newly arrived Uzbek immigrants into American society.
