On 4 December 2025 Arthur Appleton was invited to discuss the economic implications of WTO Membership for Uzbekistan at a meeting of Uzbekistan's Liberal Democratic Party (UzLiDeP).
On 3-4 December, Arthur Appleton participated in the WTO Chairs Program in Tashkent sponsored by the University of World Economy and Diplomacy. Many thanks to UWED for the gracious hospitality and the lively participation! With so many talented students, Uzbekistan's future looks good.