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  • U.S. Ambassador Richard Norland speaking at the American Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Speaks at AmCham Meeting

    U.S. Ambassador Richard Norland highlighted economic expansion projects and the strengthening bilateral relations between the U.S. and Uzbekistan during a speech Oct. 29 at the American Chamber of Commerce in Uzbekistan.

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  • Assistant Secretary Blake during a press conference at the Intercontinental Hotel, Tashkent, October 14, 2009 Assistant Secretary Blake Visits Uzbekistan

    Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Robert Blake arrived in Uzbekistan October 11th, 2009.

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  • Marine guard lowers the flag to half-staff in honor of Patriot Day on September 11, 2009 U.S .Embassy Observes 9/11 Anniversary

    On the occasion of the 8th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the U.S. embassy community gathered together to commemorate the tragic events. U.S. embassy staff and visitors watched as Marines lowered the flag to half-staff in honor of the individuals who lost their lives in the September 11...

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Consul David Mico spoke to more than 100 people...

Consul Outlines Visa Services at AmCham Meeting

American movies with themes ranging from...

The American Film Festival

The U.S. Department of State presented its annual survey...

2009 Report on International Religious Freedom

Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs...


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During the Pre-Departure Orientation, students outlined their goals and expectations for their educational experience in the U.S.

Orientation Helps Students Prepare for Experience in U.S. Schools
A group of 28 students and scholars prepared for their upcoming journeys to study and teach at American universities at a recent orientation session, where they learned the nuts-and-bolts of travel logistics, dealing with medical issues...

Ambassador Richard Norland moderated a discussion after the screening of U.S. President Barack Obama’s Address to the Muslim World on June 9 at the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent

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English Language Specialist Vivian Leskes Ward led seminars on techniques of teaching English language

Teachers Learn New Techniques from English Language Specialist
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