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.
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Ahead of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s planned visit to Samarkand for the C5+1 summit, the Center for Economic Research and Reforms has examined the outlook for the Central Asia–U.S. platform and opportunities to further expand Uzbek-American cooperation. History of Visits Visits by U.S. secretaries of state to Uzbekistan date back to February…
On October 19, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who arrived in Uzbekistan to attend the C5+1 Ministerial Meeting and the second meeting of the Uzbekistan–U.S. Business and Investment Council. At the beginning of the meeting, Secretary Rubio conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from U.S.…
Today in Samarkand, following bilateral talks, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed the Artemis Accords, which set principles for international cooperation in the peaceful exploration and use of the Moon, Mars, comets, and asteroids. The signing opens up new opportunities for Uzbekistan to expand…
Today in Samarkand, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Bakhtiyor Saidov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held the inaugural meeting of the Uzbekistan–United States Enhanced Strategic Partnership Dialogue. The launch of this mechanism marks an important step toward further strengthening bilateral relations. “We had a comprehensive exchange of views on ensuring the full and…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was welcomed at Samarkand International Airport by Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Uzbekistan, along with other officials. During his visit to Samarkand, Marco Rubio is expected to meet with regional counterparts at a ministerial meeting in the Central Asia – U.S. (C5+1) format…
The Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Seattle held a productive meeting with Phoebe Wang, Chief AI Officer at Nuvini Group, to explore opportunities for cooperation in artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure. Among several timely topics, the discussion focused on the development and deployment of AI data center facilities in Uzbekistan, including potential partnerships and practical…
The Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Seattle held a productive meeting with Kyle Matison, President of Matison International Export Import Company LLC, to discuss opportunities to expand Uzbek exports to the United States. The discussion focused on strengthening bilateral trade relations, identifying competitive Uzbek products, and developing practical business partnerships with American companies. Matison International…
It was a pleasure to present Uzbekistan’s growing economic and investment opportunities during a fireside chat at a Keiretsu Forum Seattle Chapter Meeting. The discussion highlighted Uzbekistan’s ongoing economic transformation, improving business environment, expanding private sector, and the new opportunities emerging across technology, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, agriculture, and other high-growth industries. American companies, investors, and…
It was a pleasure to meet with The Seattle Public Library (@SPLBuzz) Executive Director and Chief Librarian Tom Fay and Director of Institutional and Strategic Advancement Rick Sheridan to discuss new opportunities for cultural and educational cooperation. As a practical first step, the Consulate General donated 10 books representing Uzbek literature, history, and national culture…
Representatives of the Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Seattle held a productive meeting with Anna Hong, Co-Founder and Head of B.E.L.L.E. Community. The discussion focused on strengthening connections between Uzbekistan and the Pacific Northwest’s technology, startup, and investment ecosystems, as well as exploring opportunities to transform promising ideas into practical partnerships. Anna Hong expressed her…
Hello, everybody. I’m Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson, and it’s a real pleasure and honor to extend my congratulations on behalf of the people of Washington State on the opening of the Consulate of Uzbekistan in Seattle, Washington. And as I understand it, it’s not only a first in Washington for Uzbekistan; it’s also the…
The Consulate General of the Republic of Uzbekistan has officially opened in Seattle, marking an important milestone in the continued development of relations between Uzbekistan and the United States. As Uzbekistan’s first consular mission in the Pacific Northwest, the new Consulate General will serve as an important platform for expanding multifaceted cooperation between the two…
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…
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.
