TASHKENT, Monday, October 13, 2025 : Central Asia\u2019s transformation into a region of peace, dialogue and cooperation will take center stage at the first-ever Fergana Peace Forum, scheduled to be held on October 15\u201316 at Fergana State University in Uzbekistan.<\/p>\n
DR. ABROR YUSUPOV, PHD IN POLITICAL SCIENCE AND DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR ANALYSIS OF DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES, IN AN EXCLUSIVE TALK, SAID THE REGION\u2019S STEADY SHIFT FROM GEOPOLITICAL TURBULENCE TO AN ERA OF MUTUAL TRUST AND INTEGRATION IS A TESTAMENT TO THE POWER OF DIPLOMACY OVER CONFLICT.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\u201cExperts often quote the Latin phrase\u00a0si vis pacem, para bellum<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 \u2018if you want peace, prepare for war.\u2019 Yet, the Central Asian experience demonstrates the opposite: peace can be achieved through dialogue, good neighborliness, and cooperation,\u201d Dr. Yusupov said.<\/p>\n
He said over the past decade, Central Asia\u2019s GDP has grown more than 6% annually, double the global average, driven by political stability, economic reforms, and strengthened regional ties.<\/p>\n
The region\u2019s leaders have prioritized the resolution of border disputes and the creation of a common economic space, supported by cultural and humanitarian initiatives that reinforce a spirit of unity and solidarity.<\/p>\n
A landmark step, Dr. Yusupov highlighted, was the March 31, 2025 trilateral summit in Khujand, where the presidents of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan signed an agreement defining the junction point of their state borders, a symbolic affirmation that peace and harmony outweigh territorial tensions.<\/p>\n
Quoting Uzbekistan\u2019s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Dr. Yusupov recalled, \u201cToday, Central Asia is different \u2013 it is united and strong, open to dialogue and full-scale partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added that the guiding principle for the region\u2019s diplomacy is now clear: \u201cIf you want peace, be friends with your neighbors.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Fergana Valley, chosen as the venue for the forum, embodies this philosophy. Historically a melting pot of cultures, religions, and languages along the Great Silk Road, it remains a symbol of coexistence. The valley spans Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, housing about 17 million people, and has long been a crossroads of trade, learning, and harmony.<\/p>\n
The Fergana Peace Forum will bring together government officials, business leaders, and scholars from across the region, alongside representatives from major international bodies including the CIS, SCO, OSCE, UNDP, EU, and other global partners.<\/p>\n
Dr. Yusupov emphasized that Uzbekistan\u2019s inclusive policies such as offering education in multiple languages and supporting over 17 national cultural centers in Fergana, Andijan, and Namangan demonstrate how diversity can become a strength.<\/p>\n
Backed by both domestic and international organizations, including the World Bank, UN Women, and the International Organization for Migration, numerous local initiatives are enhancing social protection, women\u2019s empowerment, and interethnic harmony in the region.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe first Fergana Peace Forum opens a new page in the development of good neighborly relations in Central Asia,\u201d Dr. Yusupov concluded. \u201cIt reflects the valley\u2019s historic role as a space for mutual understanding and will further strengthen regional stability and cooperation.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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