Uzbek President Urges International Community To Avoid Isolating Afghanistan

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has called on the international community to prevent Afghanistan’s isolation and to engage in constructive dialogue with the Taliban.

Speaking at the Tashkent Investment Forum, Mirziyoyev underscored the importance of fostering peaceful and sustainable development in Afghanistan, which he said is vital for regional stability and progress.

“Another issue on the global agenda is supporting the peaceful and sustainable development of neighbouring Afghanistan,” Mirziyoyev said, according to the official website of the Uzbek presidency. “Now more than ever, it is important to establish constructive dialogue with the authorities in Kabul and to prevent their international isolation.”

While Uzbekistan has not formally recognised the Taliban administration, it maintains active diplomatic and economic relations with the group, in line with its broader regional engagement strategy.

The Uzbek president stressed that stability and economic growth in Afghanistan are crucial for the long-term development of neighbouring countries.

In a similar appeal made in April, Mirziyoyev urged the international community not to forget Afghanistan, citing its strategic significance and the potential consequences of disengagement.