Uzbekistan (Republic of)

Uzbekistan (Republic of)

History of Relations

South Africa and Uzbekistan established diplomatic relations in 1992. The Embassy in Ankara is accredited on a non-residential basis to the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Diplomatic Representation

South African Representation in Uzbekistan

There is no South African representation in Uzbekistan, but the South African Ambassador to Ankara, Turkey is accredited to Tashkent on a non-resident basis.

H E Mr L M S Mngqikana
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

Honorary Consul

Mr Michael Timcke
19a Kora Kum Street
Tashkent

Republic of Uzbekistan
TEL: 099 98 71 185 88 23
FAX: 099 98 71 137 25 46
E-mail Address: felicity@timke.silk.org

Uzbekistan Representation in South Africa

Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan, with residence in Ankara, Turkey.

H E Mr R Y Isaev
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

For details see the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Ankara under visa requirements.

Travel Info

Visa Requirements for South Africans

South Africans need to apply for visas when visiting Uzbekistan.

The following is needed to process visa applications:

· Passport

· completed application form

· 2 passport photographs

· US $60

· a letter of invitation

Applicants must apply directly to the:

Embassy of Uzbekistan
Sancak Mahallesi

211. Sok No. 3

Cankaya

Ankara

Tel: 312 441 38 71-72

Fax: 312 442 70 58

SA's Honorary Consul, Mr Timcke based in Tashkent can also be approached for assistance for visa and trade-related issues.

Health Requirements

None

For further information go to Travelers' Health.

Climate Info

The Republic of Uzbekistan is one of the regions with the most favourable natural and geographical conditions. It is located in the middle of the Central Asian area, between the two big rivers of Amudarya and Syrdarya.

The climate is sharply continental i.e a wide range of temperatures at day and night, in summer and winter. Its specificity is low precipitation, low relative humidity of the air in summer and whence - a lot of sunshine. Daytime in summer lasts about 15 hours and in winter no less than 9 hours.

The coldest winter month is January when the temperature in the North drops to minus 8 degrees and more, while in the extreme South, the temperature is above zero (2.8 degrees above zero, on the average). Temperature in winter may drop to 35-38 degrees below zero. A very cold winter was registered in 1993-1994 when the temperature dropped to minus 33-35 degrees. The winter lasts for 5 months in the north of Uzbekistan.

The hottest summer month is July, and in mountainous areas is July - August. The maximum air temperature in summer exceeds 42 degrees. The highest temperature of 49.6 was registered in the city of Termuz on 21 June 1914.

For up-to-date weather information click here

Currency Info

The monetary unit is the Uzbekistan Sum, which is subject to rapid inflationary change. It is not convertible. The official current rate of exchange on December 2002 was Uzbek Som 985 to the US Dollar.

Hotel bills can be paid by credit card.

For current exchange rates click here

State and Official Visits / Bilateral Meetings

No Information

Bilateral Agreements

If you have any queries with regard to treaties please contact the Treaty Section at 012 351 0872/0851/0837.

Trade Information

The last time trade statistics were recorded between South Africa and Uzbekistan, was for the period from January to September 1999, amounting to approximately R275 000.

For current information on trade statistics between South Africa and Uzbekistan, visit the web site of the Department of Trade and Industry of South Africa

Interest Groups and Information

Uzbekistan-South African Friendship Society

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

1. What business opportunities are available in Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan has the largest economic potential among the Central Asian Republics and is distinguished by many indicators both of industrial and agricultural development. Its potential lies in the agriculture sector in terms of farming, fruit, vegetables and cotton growing.

The country has one of the world's major gold reserves. It has oil, gas, uranium and other minerals.