On April 2, a meeting was held between Odil Gafarov, Deputy Director of the IAIS at the UWED, researchers Mushtariy Usmonova and Odilbek Manabov, and French journalist Régis Genté, who collaborates with leading media outlets such as Le Figaro, France 24, and Radio France Internationale.

During the conversation, Régis Genté discussed his professional activities, noting that he has long been covering political and social processes in the Caucasus and Central Asia. He also emphasized that he interacts with various research centers and expert platforms, which allows him to combine journalistic practice with a more in-depth analytical study of the regional agenda.

In this context, the parties exchanged views on current political processes, the transformation of regional dynamics, and the perception of Central Asia within the European expert and media landscape.

The meeting also paid special attention to expert and analytical cooperation and the role of quality journalism in fostering a more comprehensive understanding of the processes occurring in the region.

In conclusion, the parties also considered possible avenues for future collaboration. Specifically, they discussed prospects for participating in conferences, expert discussions, and other academic and analytical events of mutual professional interest.