
THE ROLE OF UZBEKISTAN IN TURKEY'S GEOPOLITICAL STRATEGY IN CENTRAL ASIA
Sh. M. Murtazayeva ,Abstract
This article is dedicated to analyzing Turkey’s foreign policy and geopolitical interests in Central Asia. In particular, it examines Uzbekistan’s role in Turkey’s regional strategy, the directions of bilateral cooperation, and the dynamics of relations within the framework of the Organization of Turkic States. Additionally, the study explores the application of soft power in Turkey-Uzbekistan relations and analyzes the key areas of strategic partnership between the two countries.
Keywords
Turkey, Uzbekistan, soft power, investment, geopolitics, Organization of Turkic States, sustainable development, capital, strategic partnership, Central Asia, diplomacy.
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