Major Achievements from Uzbekistan- Turkey Negotiations
During the recent visit of Türkiye’s Ministers of Foreign and Internal Affairs and the head of the Intelligence Agency to Tashkent, significant agreements were reached to enhance bilateral cooperation between Uzbekistan and Türkiye. The main goal of this collaboration, as stated by political analyst Fazliddin Madiev, is to streamline the exchange of information between the two countries and provide mutual alerts about potential threats.
Relations between Uzbekistan and Türkiye have entered a new phase, marked by an increase in high-level meetings and improvements in trade, economic, and social ties. The focus now is on institutionalizing relations between law enforcement agencies and resolving legal issues that have been pending. Key negotiations were held in Tashkent on September 12, involving the Foreign Ministers, Interior Ministers, and security service heads of both countries.
In a discussion with political analyst Fazliddin Madiev, insights were shared regarding the recent meeting. Madiev highlighted the significance of the signed “roadmap” for institutionalizing cooperation, stressing the importance of intelligence sharing on security, information security, cyber threats, and counterterrorism. The meeting’s purpose is to streamline the exchange of information and provide mutual warnings about various threats.
Topics such as terrorism, extremism, irregular migration, and the joint fight against smuggling were also addressed during the discussions. The issue of irregular migration has become a point of concern in Türkiye, with a surge in arrivals from countries like Afghanistan leading to intensified efforts to tackle this challenge.
The discussion also touched upon the potential influence of political motives in the fight against irregular migration. Instances of Uzbek citizens facing deportation from Türkiye have raised questions about the treatment of individuals at borders. The need for transparent explanations and resolutions in such cases to avoid escalating tensions between the two countries was emphasized.
Overall, the recent meeting between Uzbekistan and Türkiye signals a commitment to enhancing cooperation and addressing mutual security challenges through intelligence sharing and coordinated efforts. The focus now is on implementing the agreed-upon measures to strengthen ties and promote security and stability in the region.
