Riyadh, February 19, 2019 SPA-- Prince Saud Alfaisal Institute of Diplomatic Studies is to participate in the international conference entitled "Central Asian connectivity: challenges and new opportunities” to be held in Tashkent, the Capital of the republic of Uzbekistan on February 19- 20. The conference is organized by Uzbek Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with United Nations Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA). 130 participants from international and regional organizations, analytical structures and states' organizations will exchange views on regional cooperation in security, trade, economy as well as discussing environmental, energy, and cultural areas. --SPA 15:30 LOCAL TIME 12:30 GMT 0007 www.spa.gov.sa/w839776