Uzbekistan deepened military cooperation with the United States with the passage in May 2024 of an agreement to protect classified military information shared between its Ministry of Defense and the U.S. Department of Defense.
The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation between the two countries and improve Uzbekistan’s security and defense capabilities. It will facilitate the exchange of classified military information on relevant issues and provide a framework for Uzbekistan to receive military-technical assistance from the U.S.
Ravshanbek Alimov, chairman of the Uzbek Senate Committee on International Relations, stressed the need for Uzbekistan to develop military cooperation with the U.S. and other countries. In this regard, ratifying the agreement between the Uzbek and American defense agencies on protecting classified military information “is a logical extension of efforts to develop bilateral relations,” Alimov said.
In praising the law, Senate Chairwoman Tanzila Narbaeva emphasized that it covers mutually beneficial information sharing, including the provision of military equipment and training for Uzbek troops.
The ratification follows visits to Uzbekistan by Gen. Michael Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command. Gen. Kurilla visited Uzbekistan to better understand the threats it faces and find ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
As Uzbekistan strengthens military ties with the U.S., the agreement marks a key step in its defense strategy and position in Central Asia.
Sources: KUN.UZ, Podrobno.uz