Interview News

Business Diplomat: Listen, Follow Through, Build Confidence

The first principle breaks problem-solving into four steps: listen, carry the issue to decision-makers, propose a solution, and follow through until a result is achieved. Each step addresses a common failure in institutional follow-through.

Sherzod Pulatov · September 20, 2026

Business Diplomat: A Ten-Year Mark on the Economy

Business Diplomat's fifth expert interview asks what a decade of training young people in business diplomacy can do for a national economy, and answers in terms of exports, investment and international partnerships rather than quick wins.

Aigerim Absamatova · September 19, 2026

Business Diplomat: Strategic Responsibility in Trade

This interview brings together Ayşe Nur Karagöz, an EUREFLECT contributor with a Master’s degree in Islamic Law and Islamic Political Philosophy, and Prof. Dr. Mehmet Evkuran, a distinguished Turkish scholar. The interview reframes commercial etiquette as a security instrument: supplier choices in energy, defence and advanced technology can create dependency or expose sensitive information, so the question becomes whether a meeting should happen at all.

Aysenur Karagoz · September 18, 2026

Business Diplomat: Three Gains from Protocol

This interview was conducted with **Hojiakbar Mavlyanov**, one of Kyrgyzstan’s young and dynamic members of parliament. A politician with experience in international affairs and a strong understanding of diplomatic protocol, Mavlyanov has represented Kyrgyzstan on numerous international platforms. Alongside his political career, he also brings experience in business and strategic advisory work, allowing him to approach contemporary issues from the interconnected perspectives of politics, diplomacy and the private sector. In this interview, Mavlyanov shares his views on diplomacy, political leadership and business, offering insight into the role of a new generation of Kyrgyz representatives in an evolving international environment.

Botakoz Unbayeva · September 18, 2026

Business Diplomat: The Commercial Cost of Cultural Mistakes

Cultural missteps rarely get mentioned in the room, but the article argues they show up later as slower replies, postponed meetings and deals that quietly go to another candidate.

Aigerim Absamatova · September 12, 2026

Business Diplomat: The Human Force Behind Exports and Investment

Business diplomats cut the time a company spends finding the right distributor, institution or decision-maker from months to weeks, a difference that decides whether many SMEs ever start exporting at all.

Aigerim Absamatova · September 11, 2026

Business Diplomat: Trust, Representation and Bridges

A business diplomat carries their company's reputation and their country's business culture into every room, the interview argues, which is why conduct is weighed as heavily as the words spoken.

Aigerim Absamatova · September 10, 2026

Muhammad Ali Pasha Meets Mauritius High Commissioner

High Commissioner Kurrimbaccus praised the media outlets' role in promoting dialogue and cultural understanding, as the two sides committed to further cooperation in journalism, education, and literature.

EUReflect News · September 1, 2026

Exclusive Interview: H.E. Khazar Farahdov, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Pakistan

The ambassador highlighted seven high-level visits since 2021, which produced concrete decisions and practical mechanisms across multiple sectors.

Muhammad Ali Pasha · August 8, 2026

Throne Day of Morocco in Brussels

Morocco Showcases a Vision of Strategic Partnership, Economic Transformation and Regional Leadership

Derya Soysal · August 3, 2026

Interview with the Ambassador of Pakistan to the Netherlands, H.E. Syed Haider Shah

Exclusive Interview with the Ambassador of Pakistan to the Netherlands, H.E. Syed Haider Shah

Derya Soysal · July 30, 2026

Exclusive Interview | Ambassador Sharifzoda on Tajikistan–Pakistan Ties

Muhammad Ali Pasha · July 26, 2026

Aliyev’s AI Vision at Shusha Forum | Interview

Azerbaijan's role in the Middle Corridor was highlighted as a key element of its vision for regional connectivity, extending the forum's relevance beyond media policy.

EUReflect News · July 26, 2026

Interview with the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Netherlands, H.E. Akan Rakhmetullin

Exclusive Interview with the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Netherlands, H.E. Akan Rakhmetullin

Derya Soysal · July 24, 2026

Exclusive Interview with Dmytro Gordon at the Global Media Forum in Shusha

Shusha, Azerbaijan — On the sidelines of the 4th Global Media Forum in Shusha, EUReflect Media spoke exclusively with renowned Ukrainian journalist and public figure Dmytro Gordon, who reflected on the significance of the international media gathering, the strategic partnership between Ukraine and Azerbaijan, and the solidarity that continues to unite the two nations during a defining period of European history.

Derya Soysal · July 15, 2026

Exclusive Interview with U.S. Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder

Brussels, Belgium, by Olha Pashchenko — As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Brussels Liberty Network Summer Reception brought together policymakers, diplomats, academics, and business leaders to discuss the future of transatlantic cooperation. On the occasion of the event, EUReflect Media interviewed U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Andrew Puzder, who shared his perspective on the evolving U.S.–EU partnership and the strategic priorities shaping relations across the Atlantic.

Olha Pashchenko · July 14, 2026

Interview: with Angola’s Minister of Tourism, H.E. Márcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel

Speaking to Derya Soysal, Angola’s Minister of Tourism, Márcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel, said the country is focused on increasing its visibility as a tourist destination. He highlighted regional co-branding initiatives and noted that leisure tourism grew by 25% between 2024 and 2025 thanks to promotional efforts.

Derya Soysal · June 22, 2026

World Romani Day Special Interview: "Writing Our Own Story"

On April 8, World Romani Day, the Tekirdağ Educated and University Graduate Romani Association—founded by Eyüp Sürücüler—highlighted its mission to empower Romani youth through education and role models. The association has successfully placed students in top schools, collaborated on EU projects, and promoted women’s education as a driver of social transformation. Sürücüler’s vision is clear: a Romani community recognized not for its struggles, but for its doctors, engineers, artists, and leaders, inspiring future generations to stand tall and never give up.

EUReflect News · April 8, 2026

Eurovia Awarded 2026’s Most Successful European Project Organization

Eurovia has been awarded "2026’s Most Successful European Project Organization", marking a major milestone in the European Union projects and funding landscape. Operating at the heart of EU programmes such as Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, and other EU-funded initiatives, Eurovia has rapidly emerged as a leading non-profit project organization recognized for excellence in EU project management, project coordination, and high-impact implementation. For this award feature, we interviewed Eurovia’s President, Oguzhan Bahadir ARI, focusing on Eurovia’s long-term strategy and its outlook on the future of the European Union.

EUReflect News · January 8, 2026

Why the Social State Cannot Function Without Digital Health

The EUReflect– Mr. Zahid Ali A. meeting emphasized that digital health is a structural requirement of the social state. Integrated, real-time health data networks enable equitable access, effective oversight, preventive governance, and sustainable use of public resources through data-driven healthcare systems.

EUReflect News · January 2, 2026

Interpreter Selection Criteria for Presidents

High-level diplomatic interpretation constitutes a strategic practice that extends beyond linguistic transfer. Cultural knowledge, political awareness, and interpretive judgment shape leader-level communication and diplomatic outcomes.

Mirzojon Kalandarov · December 27, 2025

Philology in Uzbek Diplomatic Tradition

This study examines the historical and structural factors underlying the prominent role of philology graduates from the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies in Uzbekistan’s state and bureaucratic institutions. It argues that linguistic and cultural expertise—particularly in Persian and Arabic—has functioned as strategic capital in governance, diplomacy, and security from the late imperial and Soviet periods to the present. By tracing the evolution of philological education from its origins in Central Asia’s higher education system to its role in elite formation, the study demonstrates how language proficiency has contributed to effective political communication, policy formulation, and international engagement. The findings highlight the enduring significance of philological training in shaping Uzbekistan’s political and administrative elites.

Mirzojon Kalandarov · December 25, 2025