Uzbekistan is a country in Central Asia, located between Kazakhstan to the north, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to the east, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan to the south, and the Aral Sea to the west. It is the most populous country in Central Asia, with a population of around 34 million people. The country has a rich cultural heritage, with a long history of trade and cultural exchange along the Silk Road. Uzbekistan gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 and has since pursued a policy of gradual economic and political liberalization. The country has a mixed economy, with a growing service sector and a significant agricultural sector. It is also a major producer of cotton, which is a major export. The government of Uzbekistan is a presidential republic, with the President serving as both head of state and government. The President is elected by popular vote and holds significant executive power. The country has a bicameral parliament, with the lower house being the Oliy Majlis and the upper house being the Senate. Uzbekistan has traditionally had strong ties with Russia and other countries in the region, but it has also sought to diversify its international relationships. The country is a member of the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. It has also sought closer ties with Western countries, including the United States and European Union.

Uzbekistan maintains contact with 25 countries. The five most intense relations Uzbekistan has are with: United States with a score of 14 088 , South Korea with a score of 9 527 , Tajikistan with a score of 7 024 , Afghanistan with a score of 4 973 , and Kazakhstan with a score of 4 768 .

The top five closest relations from Uzbekistan are: United States with a score of 9.72 , Spain with a score of 8.62 , Bulgaria with a score of 8.59 , Turkey with a score of 8.32 , and Germany with a score of 8.26 .

While, the top five strained relations from Uzbekistan are: India with a score of 4.37 , Israel with a score of 5.47 , China with a score of 5.48 , Russia with a score of 5.49 , and Tajikistan with a score of 5.74 .