Paper short abstract:

The formation of a completely new system of relations in Central Asia essentially leads to the transformation of the national interests of the states of the region to new realities, their practical adaptation and possible consolidation of approaches is achievable only on the basis of collective actions of two or more states with joint coordination of actions.

Paper long abstract:

The formation of a completely new system of relations in Central Asia essentially leads to the transformation of the national interests of the states of the region to new realities, their practical adaptation and possible consolidation of approaches is achievable only on the basis of collective actions of two or more states with joint coordination of actions. It is thanks to the new quality of Uzbekistan's bilateral relations with Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan that close regional cooperation is beginning to form in the region.

As the basic components of growth, fundamentally new trends of regional development are strengthening in Central Asia, the new environment has significantly intensified trade and economic ties between the countries of Central Asia in post-pandemic period. Thus, by the end of 2021, Uzbekistan's trade turnover with the countries of the region exceeded $ 2.8 billion USA, for 200 million USD less than it was before pandemic, dynamic shows positive process. As the head of Uzbekistan noted at the recent summit of the heads of Central Asian states, in the coming years the volume of mutual trade will reach 5 billion US dollars.