Uzbekistan Issues Emergency Contact Guidelines for Citizens Abroad Amid Regional Tensions

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — In response to escalating regional instability, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan has issued a directive urging citizens abroad to preemptively record and maintain contact with the country’s diplomatic and consular missions.

Ministry officials emphasized that immediate communication with diplomats remains the primary safeguard for the rights and legal interests of Uzbek nationals during large-scale emergencies or personal crises.

For general consular assistance, document loss, or urgent inquiries, citizens may contact the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at +998 97 136 51 51 or via the short-code call center at 1164.

The Ministry has designated specific points of contact for several high-priority locations across the region. Citizens in the Islamic Republic of Iran should contact the Embassy in Tehran, where the designated emergency officer is Elbek Yuldashev at +98 912 132 78 23. In the State of Qatar, emergency coordination is provided by the Embassy in Doha, where Consul Otabek Muratov is reachable at +974 5141 1001 and Counselor Shuhrat Teshabayev at +974 3352 0001.

Nationals in the United Arab Emirates can reach the Embassy in Abu Dhabi through Jakhongir Khaitov at +971 54 212 18 53. In Dubai, 24-hour assistance is provided by the Consulate General, where Consul Jakhonboy Bobonazarov is available at +971 55 986 90 40 and Consul Azizbek Adilov at +971 55 956 41 10.

In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Embassy in Riyadh can be reached at +966 11 263 52 23. Direct contact with Consul Azimjon Kobiljonov is available via Telegram or WhatsApp at +966 56 721 77 31. In Jeddah, the Consulate General is available through Consul Shuhrat Ibragimov at +966 12 607 72 50 or +966 59 439 08 50.

The Embassy in Kuwait City provides support at +965 2539 6515, with additional contacts including Counselor Iqboljon Ergashev at +965 9713 0270 and Consul Islomkhon Toirov at +965 9942 7517. In the Sultanate of Oman, the Embassy hotline is +968 7159 5715, managed by Ramzbek Otabekzhonov. In Israel, citizens are advised to contact Consul Shuhrat Abdullayev at the Embassy in Tel Aviv at +972 54 485 13 97.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that in the event of flight cancellations, security threats, or the need for urgent repatriation, citizens must rely exclusively on official government channels and avoid unverified information sources.