Embassy of the United States Tashkent, Uzbekistan

General Petraeus Visits Tashkent
On August 18, General Petraeus, Commander of the United States Central Command, visited Tashkent.

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Under Secretary William Burns Visits Tashkent
U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs William Burns led a high-level delegation to Uzbekistan on July 12-13, meeting with President Islam Karimov and senior government officials to discuss issues ranging from regional security to economic development and strengthening of civil society institutions.

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Sculpture Commemorating Hurricane Katrina
Well known Uzbek sculptor Rashit Suleymanov presented the U.S. Embassy with a sculpture he made in memory of the people who died when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Louisiana, on August 29, 2005.

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General Petraeus Visits Tashkent

On August 18, General Petraeus laid a wreath at the Monument...

Salsa and Merengue Spice-up Weekly Chai Chat

The U.S. Embassy Tashkent became a center of Latin dancing...

Digital Video Conference for journalists

On July 30, the U.S. Embassy sponsored a Digital Video Conference...

Grant Supports Restoration of Historic Mosque

A grant from the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent will help...

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Embassy's Contest for Journalists

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Chai Chat Club - August Topics

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U.S. Independence Day Celebration
The U.S. Embassy in Tashkent celebrated the American Independence Day with a reception for nearly 700 of its friends, colleagues and partners...

Scholar Philippa Strum (in the center), met informally with members of the Women’s Club “Concorde” during her tour of Uzbekistan

U.S. Scholar Holds Talks on Women’s Issues
A top U.S. scholar toured Uzbekistan in June, leading discussions on topics such as women’s issues and religious diversity in America...

During the Pre-Departure Orientation, students outlined their goals and expectations for their educational experience in the U.S.

Orientation Helps Students Prepare for Experience in U.S. Schools
A group of 28 students and scholars prepared for their upcoming journeys to study and teach at American universities at a recent orientation session, where they learned the nuts-and-bolts of travel logistics, dealing with medical issues...

English Language Specialist Vivian Leskes Ward led seminars on techniques of teaching English language

Teachers Learn New Techniques from English Language Specialist
An English professor who has taught students from Indonesia to Siberia came to Uzbekistan in June to lead seminars on teaching English through conversation, literature and essays. Vivian Leskes Ward, a professor of English as a Second Language at Holyoke Community College...

U.S. Ambassador Richard Norland visited the Yodgorlik Silk factory in Margilon, where factory manager Yusufjon Mamayusupov explained techniques for dying the materials

Ambassador Visits Ferghana and Namangan Regions
U.S. Ambassador Richard Norland met with beekeepers, farmers, carpet makers, potters and workers in a silk factory during a visit to the Ferghana and Namangan provinces of the Ferghana Valley. The Ambassador, his wife Mary Hartnett, and Dr. Philippa Strum...

Ambassador Richard Norland moderated a discussion after the screening of U.S. President Barack Obama’s Address to the Muslim World on June 9 at the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent

Uzbek Citizens React to Obama’s Speech to the Muslim World
Citizens of Uzbekistan said they found U.S. President Barack Obama’s Address to the Muslim World “really touching,” “important,” and “very clear in his mind” during a discussion of the speech on June 9. About 50 people, both Americans and citizens of Uzbekistan...

Steven Bergen (right), a program manager with the U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation, speaks with Dr. Mansur Amonov of the Tashkent State Agrarian University

Foundation Works with Scientists in Uzbekistan on Research Projects
Representatives of a U.S. program that funds scientific research in nations of the former Soviet Union visited Uzbekistan in May and June to evaluate projects that could improve air quality, advance medical techniques and lead to new types of digital video...

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