This article provides an in-depth analysis of the contractual-legal and institutional foundations of the Republic of Uzbekistan's transport diplomacy. The research examines the interrelationship between the national legislative base, international conventions, bilateral and multilateral agreements, and institutional structures. Results demonstrate that since 2016, Uzbekistan has implemented comprehensive legal reforms in the transport sector, including the establishment of the Ministry of Transport in 2019, adoption of the Law «On Transport» in 2021, and accession to more than 30 international conventions.

transport diplomacy, legal framework, institutional foundations, international conventions, TRACECA, CAREC, SCO, railway transport, transit policy, Uzbekistan.

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