List of diplomatic missions of Uzbekistan  This is a list of diplomatic missions of Uzbekistan. The landlocked Central Asian state straddles an interesting political divide within the spheres of influence of Russia, China and the Islamic world. Simultaneously Uzbekistan seeks its economic and political fortunes by forging ties with both the United States and the European Union, notwithstanding criticism of the country's poor human rights record. The country's diplomatic network reflects these competing priorities.