APEC in Shenzhen gives Beijing and Washington a venue to test whether shared interest in predictability can outlast the next tariff dispute, with supply chains across Asia watching for signals.
A Business Diplomat communicates well, builds trust and develops relationships based on common benefit, says Sherzod Abdunazarov, Consul General of Uzbekistan in Istanbul. The order of the three is a method. Interviewed by: Muhammadillo Shermatov Interviewee: Sherzod Abdunazarov, Consul General of Uzbekistan in Istanbul
A Business Diplomat is a person who brings together the world of business and the culture of diplomacy, says Sherzod Abdunazarov, Consul General of Uzbekistan in Istanbul. Interviewed by: Muhammadillo Shermatov Interviewee: Sherzod Abdunazarov, Consul General of Uzbekistan in Istanbul
Protocol knowledge strengthens mutual trust and prevents misunderstandings, says Sherzod Abdunazarov, Consul General of Uzbekistan in Istanbul, who sees right communication and mutual respect at the foundation of successful business relationships. Interviewed by: Muhammadillo Shermatov Interviewee: Sherzod Abdunazarov, Consul General of Uzbekistan in Istanbul
Protocol knowledge makes it easier to communicate correctly with people from different cultures and to conduct negotiations more soundly, says Sherzod Abdunazarov, Consul General of Uzbekistan in Istanbul. Interviewed by: Muhammadillo Shermatov Interviewee: Sherzod Abdunazarov, Consul General of Uzbekistan in Istanbul
A Business Diplomat develops relationships among different parties based on common benefit, says Sherzod Abdunazarov, Consul General of Uzbekistan in Istanbul. Relationships that rest on shared interest, he suggests, outlast those that rest on goodwill alone. Interviewed by: Muhammadillo Shermatov Interviewee: Sherzod Abdunazarov, Consul General of Uzbekistan in Istanbul
From a psychological perspective, a Business Diplomat is a person of high empathy, emotional intelligence and communicative flexibility, says Prof. Dr. Hazrat Jabbarov, who creates trust and manages partners’ inner motivation. Interviewed by: Mirzojon Qalandarov, Lecturer Interviewee: Prof. Dr. Hazrat Jabbarov, Professor and Doctor of Psychological Sciences (DSc), Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies
ANKARA – The 13th Summit of the Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) opened in Ankara on Friday under the theme “Turkic Century: Unity in Language, Thought and Deed.”
Business Diplomat evokes trade reconceived as the most effective, sustainable and creative activity, says Prof. Dr. Mehmet Evkuran, considered together with the non-commercial factors that shape it and linked to culture, politics and bureaucracy. Interviewed by: Asst. Prof. İsmail Polat Interviewee: Prof. Dr. Mehmet Evkuran
Business people must understand a country’s sociology, psychology, economy, public attitudes and politics, says Prof. Dr. Ragıp Kutay Karaca. Their investments, he adds, increasingly become a matter of diplomacy. Interviewed by: Asst. Prof. İsmail Polat Interviewee: Prof. Dr. Ragıp Kutay Karaca
APEC in Shenzhen gives Beijing and Washington a venue to test whether shared interest in predictability can outlast the next tariff dispute, with supply chains across Asia watching for signals.
ANKARA – The 13th Summit of the Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) opened in Ankara on Friday under the theme “Turkic Century: Unity in Language, Thought and Deed.”
Central Asia’s growing economic potential, relative stability and strategic transport links are attracting major powers, while its countries balance competing interests through a multi-vector foreign policy. This article is based on a speech by Qodir Djurayev, Professor at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy in Tashkent.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has delayed legislative elections for another year, drawing criticism from Israel's foreign minister as Palestinians were due to vote next month.
Ashgabat plans to channel 68.5 percent of this year's construction budget into production facilities and 31.5 percent into education, healthcare and culture, with GDP growth projected at 6.3 percent for 2026.
GDP grew 1.5 percent to $60.03 billion in the first nine months, but the oil and gas sector shrank 1.2 percent while non-energy output rose just 2.6 percent, leaving the diversification question open.
Brussels says Chinese hybrid vehicle shipments could fall by more than half over four years under a landmark agreement reached after months of negotiations.
Imports grew 8.7% while exports managed only 2.7%, leaving Kyrgyzstan reliant on outside markets for consumer goods, industrial materials and equipment. The $10bn total masks a widening trade deficit that must be financed.
A Turkish Airlines Journey to Kazakhstan
Global Tourism Forum President and Visit Brussels Ambassador Bulut Bağcı attended an exclusive gathering at the Warwick Brussels Hotel, where he met with former Visit Brussels Ambassadors to exchange views on the city’s growing international profile, its role as a global hub for tourism and business events, and opportunities for future collaboration.
BRUSSELS — Europe may still be the world’s most recognizable tourism destination, but its dominance can no longer be taken for granted, World Tourism Forum Institute President Bulut Bağcı warned during remarks at the European Parliament on Tuesday.
With Visit Malaysia 2026 approaching, the country is leveraging its multicultural heritage and cost advantages to attract European travellers seeking value without compromising on experience.