The defense of the dissertation by Khakimov Farrukh Tojidinovich, an independent researcher of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy, for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science, specializing in 23.00.04 – “International Relations, Political Issues of Global and Regional Development,” on the topic “Digital transformation in Central Asian states as a factor of development of regional cooperation” will take place on July 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (in the Conference Hall) at the meeting of the Scientific Council No. DSс.11/25.08.2022.S.24.02 at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy.