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President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev presented state awards to US secretary of state Marco Rubio and special envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor. Rubio received the Order of Buyuk…
Uzbekistan and the US signed 54 agreements worth $12 billion. GE Aerospace will supply aircraft engines, Wabtec will help localize railway equipment production, and Franklin Templeton, Oppenheimer, Citigroup…
The cooperation between Central Asia and the US should focus on unlocking the region’s potential as an “integrated region of new opportunities”, foreign minister…
VEON, which owns telecom operator Beeline Uzbekistan, announced plans to acquire 100% of Perfectum, brand of Rubicon Wireless. The deal is worth approximately $207 million, including the assumed…
Google Pay, which enables payments using Android-based phones, has been launched in Uzbekistan, a Google Cloud representative said at a C5+1 forum in Samarkand. He said the launch had been…
Tashkent plans to build dedicated bus lanes along four more street sections as part of its policy to reduce car dependency. The planned routes include Muqimiy, Qoratosh and Ko‘kcha Darvoza streets,…
The US and five Central Asian states envision themselves as “enduring partners of choice”, the joint statement following the C5+1 meeting in Samarkand said. Foreign ministers…
Uzbekistan and the US signed the Artemis Accords on cooperation in the peaceful exploration and use of the Moon, Mars, comets and asteroids. The document should help expand Uzbekistan’s…
Foreign minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov and US secretary of state Marco Rubio held the inaugural meeting of the Uzbekistan — United States Enhanced Strategic Partnership Dialogue…
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a law toughening penalties for sexual violence against children under 14, including life imprisonment. The statute of limitations for rape of minors has been abolished.
Türkiye's Aksa Elektrik plans to sign agreements within a week to manage power distribution networks in Tashkent, Syrdarya and Jizzakh regions. The project aims to reduce energy losses and costs.
Uzbekistan’s Foreign Ministry summoned Iran’s ambassador and handed him a protest note over posts by Iran’s diplomatic missions portraying Samarkand as part of “Persian…
Psychological assessments for teachers and students will be introduced in all educational institutions in Uzbekistan. They will be rolled out in kindergartens and schools in the 2026−2027…
Uzbekistan will mark the 1,050th anniversary of famous scholar Abu Ali ibn Sina (Avicenna) in 2030. A research center will open at Bukhara State Medical Institute, with plans for…
Natural dust accounted for an average of 64% of PM2.5 pollution in Tashkent in early October, the Hydrometeorological Research Institute said. Average PM2.5 concentrations…
Fergana and Kokand joined the Urban Resilience Coalition of Central Asia, bringing its membership to 10 cities. Members will work together to improve disaster preparedness as part of long-term…
The Ukrainian project “I Want to Live” has identified over 20,400 Central Asians who signed contracts with Russia to participate in the war against Ukraine. Of these, 40% are…
On Uzbek Language Day, 21 October, president Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a law revising the Uzbek alphabet based on Latin script. Head of the Presidential Administration Saida Mirziyoyeva said the…
President of Uzbekistan and head of his administration promised US businesses “clear and predictable conditions” at the US-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council meeting…
The 5th Asian Para Games opened in Nagoya, Japan, on Sunday. Taekwondo athlete Asadbek Toshtemirov and cyclist Marjona Pardaboyeva were Uzbekistan’s flagbearers.
US secretary of state Marco Rubio arrived in Samarkand with his wife on Sunday evening, marking his first visit to Central Asia. On Monday, the city will host C5+1 talks between Rubio and…
The first census of business entities began in Uzbekistan on 15 October. The aim is to collect accurate assessment of economic activity in the country.
Uzbekistan is considering building not only a second but also a third nuclear power plant, president Shavkat Mirziyoyev said. Talks with potential investors on the second plant are scheduled for 17…
Uzbekistan will establish an Investors' Council for the fuel and energy sector, to be chaired by head of the Presidential Administration Saida Mirziyoyeva. The council will address investors'…
The International Monetary Fund raised its forecast for Uzbekistan’s economic growth from 6.8% to 7.8% for 2026 and from 6% to 6.5% for 2027. It expects inflation and unemployment to fall but…
US secretary of state Marco Rubio will attend a meeting of Central Asian foreign ministers in Samarkand on 19 October. On the same day, he and Uzbekistan’s foreign minister…
Ashraf Khodjaev became Uzbekistan’s first permanent representative to the African Union, which unites 55 countries. He is the country’s ambassador to Qatar, South Africa, and Ethiopia.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev called for a stop to distinguishing between foreign and domestic investors, saying that “capital, advanced ideas and honest work have no nationality”.…
Uzbekistan national futsal team head coach Jose Maria Mendez resigned due to health problems, the Futsal Association said. Spanish doctors recommended that he temporarily suspend his professional activities…
Two citizens of Uzbekistan, 49 and 29, sustained minor injuries in an attack on Riyadh Airport on 10 October, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Omonulla Fayziyev said. Around 20 other citizens…
Users of Yandex Go, taxi and delivery app, in Uzbekistan experienced disruptions following a Ukrainian drone attack on Yandex’s data center in Vladimir, Russia. The company said…
Foreign Ministry of Uzbekistan strongly condemned the Houthi attack on Riyadh airport. At least 12 people were reported killed and over 300 injured.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev proposed accelerating the creation of an alliance of Central Asian countries on critical minerals and developing a unified digital map…
President of Uzbekistan called on Central Asian countries to jointly address water and climate change issues. “Significant water losses are costing our region far too much,” he said.
The SI Davomat (AI Attendance) school attendance monitoring system in Tashkent is planned to be expanded to 302 more schools. It is currently being tested in 26 schools…
Tashkent plans to purchase 14 five-car trains, totaling 70 cars, for its metro system from international manufacturers. Currently, metro uses four-car trains.
Germany will allocate €71 million to joint projects in Uzbekistan in the fields of economic development, social protection, rule of law, climate and energy.
Presidents of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan signed an agreement to establish a Supreme Council of Strategic Partnership. The document aims to deepen political dialogue and expand practical…
The epidemiological situation related to plague in Uzbekistan remains stable, with no reason for concern, first deputy chairman of Sanitary and Epidemiological Committee Nurmat Atabekov said. 53…
In September, prices in Uzbekistan rose 0.7%, up from 0.2% in August. Since the beginning of the year, inflation slowed to 4.2% from 5.1% a year earlier.
Central Asia is becoming more predictable amid global instability, senator Sodiq Safoyev said. He called for Consultative Meetings to be elevated to a new institutional level.
President of Uzbekistan signed a decree establishing a single Ministry of Education and Science to replace the Ministry of Preschool and School Education and the Ministry of Higher…
Uzbekistan’s Senate approved a law strengthening protection of children from all forms of violence. It provides for life imprisonment for raping children under 14, video-recorded…
Construction of 12 modern schools began in Tashkent. The project is being implemented jointly with BI Group.
Businesses can take 11 professional football clubs in Uzbekistan, including Pakhtakor, Bunyodkor, Nasaf and Navbahor, into trust management. They must provide at least 20% of their annual expenses, while…
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with FIFA president Gianni Infantino. They discussed hosting the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan, as well as opening…
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with members of Uzbekistan’s chess and para-chess teams following the 46th World Chess Olympiad and the 3rd Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities. The champions, along…
Deputies of Uzbekistan started considering amendments introducing life imprisonment for serious sexual crimes against children. President ordered the changes in February.
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Uzbekistan won the home Chess Olympiad in Samarkand with 20 points, losing only to Germany. Three players won individual medals.
Uzbekistan will host the 16th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in 2031. The decision was approved at the 15th Congress in the UAE.
Uzbekistan’s grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov won the inaugural FIDE Excellence Awards 2026 in the Best Chess Player — Male category. Over the past two years, he won the World Cup and the…
Uzbekistan’s first men’s team won the World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand. Its main rival, India, drew with Hungary in the final round, securing first place for Uzbekistan.
US secretary of state Marco Rubio will lead an American business delegation to Samarkand in mid-October. He will also take part in a C5+1 meeting with the foreign ministers…
Tashkent rose 128 places in the 2026 Global Cities Index by Oxford Economics, ranking 343rd among the world’s 1,000 largest cities. The capital scored highly for human capital and the economy.
Uzbekistan plans to resume hosting international ATP and WTA tournaments and ITF competitions. The authorities also plan to develop school tennis and aim to place the country among Asia’s top five…
Uzbekistan has significantly reduced poverty over the past years, but the quality of jobs needs to improve. The middle class has nearly doubled, while prosperity remains uneven across regions, according…
Uzbekistan will begin monitoring the working conditions of cotton pickers from 25 September. Monitoring teams will visit randomly selected farms, check employment contracts and wage payments and investigate reports…
Apartment buildings in Tashkent will undergo energy audits involving World Bank specialists. Experts will assess the technical and energy condition of the buildings, identify sources of heat loss and…
Head of Presidential Administration Saida Mirziyoyeva spoke on behalf of Uzbekistan at the general debate of the UN General Assembly. She touched upon issues like Uzbekistan’s…
Uzbekistan’s men’s national team has won all six matches at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand and leads the standings outright. In the sixth round, the hosts defeated defending champions India.
Head of the Presidential Administration Saida Mirziyoyeva met with Google vice president of government affairs and public policy Karan Bhatia in New York. They discussed launching YouTube monetization…
France’s Interior Ministry representative Cyril Gou has started work in Uzbekistan. He is the country’s only internal security attaché in Central Asia and is authorized…
Head of Presidential Administration Saida Mirziyoyeva will represent Uzbekistan at the general debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York. She met with UN…
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated president of Russia Vladimir Putin on the successful State Duma elections. Mirziyoyev described the results as evidence of citizens'…
Businessman Muminjon Yuldashev has been placed on Interpol’s international wanted list at Uzbekistan’s request on charges of embezzlement. In 2019, the World Bank sanctioned…
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev launched new projects in Karakalpakstan. 11 projects worth $592 million have been commissioned, while construction has begun on 47 projects worth $7 billion with…
A bright object with a long trail over Tashkent was unlikely to be a meteor or bolide, the Institute of Astronomy of Uzbekistan said. The most likely explanation is a spent…
A Face ID-based student attendance system, SI Davomat (“AI Attendance”), is being introduced in Tashkent. It is currently being tested at 26 schools in Sergeli…
Waldo Arriagada is a mathematician, watch collector, and rock enthusiast from Chile. A year ago, he moved to Tashkent from China to join New Uzbekistan University.
The British Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Timothy Smart spoke about the results of his mission and the development of relations between the two countries. In an interview with Gazeta.uz,…
The International Chess Federation will pay compensations to teams that encountered housing problems at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand. The Indian team could not check into the hotel for several hours.
The 46th World Chess Olympiad has opened in Samarkand. Participants were welcomed with a theatrical performance, a musical program, a drone show and fireworks.
Uzbekistan has proposed a Vision for “Central Asia — Republic of Korea: Partnership for Accelerated Development”. Global change is outpacing the ability of states…
Uzbekistan plans to gradually increase the retirement age from 2028, by three months each year. It will reach 63 for men and 58 for women by 2039.
Uzbekistan launched five joint projects with South Korea, including Kia Sonet Prime production and construction of the National Oncology Center. Uzbekistan’s Mining and Geology Ministry and Korea Eximbank…
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and president of South Korea Lee Jae Myung discussed expanding the countries' special strategic partnership. Key areas include $12 billion in investment…
The World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand will bring together a record 400 teams. Uzbekistan enters the home tournament as one of the favorites, with the US, India and China as main rivals.
Uzbekistan’s chess player Javokhir Sindarov scored the most game points on the Icon Board at the 2026 Global Chess League, finishing ahead of Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi. He also rose…
The first Republic of Korea — Central Asia Summit will be held in Seoul on 16−17 September. Previously, the format brought together foreign ministers, but this time six presidents will…
Fines for violating household noise regulations in Uzbekistan will increase sharply starting 11 December. Individuals could face fines of up to 3.08 million soums, while fines for officials could reach…
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a state visit to the Republic of Korea on 13−16 September. He will hold talks with the country’s leadership, heads of Korean…
Uzbekistan’s senators approved introduction of specific criminal liability for construction, use and financing of illegal tunnels crossing the state border. Between 2016 and 2025, 12 such structures,…
Senators of Uzbekistan approved changes to the Uzbek alphabet based on Latin script, replacing combinations SH, CH, O' and G' with single letters. The reform has been in the works for the past…
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev appointed head of his administration, Saida Mirziyoyeva, to serve concurrently as the manager of the Tashkent International Financial Center.
Summer 2026 was the second-hottest summer on record in Uzbekistan, while some regions experienced their hottest summer ever recorded. Average seasonal temperatures were 1.2−2.6°C above the climate norm, with…
Presidents of Uzbekistan and Serbia signed a joint declaration establishing strategic partnership relations. The sides also adopted a number of agreements on cooperation in areas including…
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and president of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić discussed expanding cooperation in trade, labor migration and new joint projects in Belgrade. The sides signed…
Uzbekistan plans to change the admission procedure for healthcare workers. They will be required to undergo an independent knowledge assessment and state registration.
President of Uzbekistan approved a new list of major state assets for privatization, including 98.9% of Turonbank, more than 91% of Uzexpocentre and nearly 80% of the International Business…
Ayubkhon Yunusov, Uzbekistan’s ambassador to Kuwait and Iraq, has become Uzbekistan’s first ambassador to Syria. During his meeting with foreign minister of Syria Asaad al-Shaibani, they…
Afrosiyob wall paintings, the “Katta Langar” Quran, Bukhara ceramics and other artifacts from Uzbek museums are on display at the “Uzbekistan: Heritage in Motion” exhibition…
Tashkent and Samarkand joined the FAO Green Cities Network, a global community of cities working to build greener, healthier, more resilient and inclusive urban environments. Both cities will undergo…
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay an official visit to Serbia on 7−8 September. He is scheduled to hold talks with president Aleksandar Vučić and participate…
Regional offices for poverty reduction will be created across Uzbekistan. They will be allowed to distribute part of preferential financing, provide subsidies and interest-free loans, and change…
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated Giorgia Meloni on making history as Italy’s longest-serving prime minister. He expressed his appreciation for her friendly attitude…
Uzbekistan introduced a 30-day visa-free regime for Indian citizens holding a visa from a number of developed countries, as well as an air ticket to a third country. These…
Thailand canceled visa-free regime from 15 September for citizens of 93 countries, including Uzbekistan. To pay the visa fee, Uzbekistan nationals will need to visit Moscow.
President of Uzbekistan proposed developing a conceptual vision for “Shanghai Cooperation Organization-2040: A Space for Common Development”. He stressed the importance…
Central Park is more than New York’s foremost attraction. It stands as a model of urban planning.
Uzbekistan’s greatest opportunity lies in its people — and in ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from the country’s transformation. Akiko Fujii, UNDP Resident…
President of Uzbekistan and prime minister of India agreed to elevate the countries' relations to the level of comprehensive strategic partnership. They also discussed increasing trade turnover…
Uzbekistan and Singapore may adopt a Strategic and Innovation Partnership Program focusing on investments, technology transfer, public administration and human capital. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and former…
Uzbekistan and South Africa will begin work on preferential trade and investment protection agreement and establish an intergovernmental commission. In the autumn, around 50 Uzbek companies are expected…
President of Uzbekistan announced seven national programs covering education, healthcare, economy, environment, rule of law, mahallas (neighborhoods) and foreign policy. The plans include school preparation…
Shahzod Nurmatov and Sobir Safaroliyev won gold in the men’s lightweight double sculls at the World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam. Uzbekistan’s crew finished the final in 6:21.93,…
Uzbekistan’s grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov will lead FYERS American Gambits as an Icon in the Global Chess League in Bengaluru. Carlsen, Anand and Firouzja will also compete.
Prime minister of India Narendra Modi will pay a state visit to Uzbekistan on 29−30 August. He will hold talks with president Shavkat Mirziyoyev to discuss cooperation in trade,…
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree granting citizenship of Uzbekistan to 264 people. Some said they had waited decades for citizenship.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev pardoned 852 people ahead of Independence Day, including 7 foreign nationals, 375 young people, 49 women and 37 men over the age of 60. Since 2017, 31…
Economic growth, digitalization and AI are expected to sharply increase electricity demand in Uzbekistan, Franklin Templeton representative Marius Dan said. Tariff liberalization, RAB regulation and…
Global oil and food price increases have yet to directly affect Uzbekistan, Central Bank chief Timur Ishmetov said. The regulator is monitoring possible second-round effects and is ready to act…
Tashkent hokimiyat proposed shifting municipal and district hokimiyats, departments and subordinate units to an 8:00—17:00 schedule. The change could reduce morning rush-hour congestion by around 15%,…
The official US dollar exchange rate fell to 11,778.52 soums, its lowest level since the August 2023 devaluation. The soum has strengthened by approximately 1.9% against the dollar in August,…
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended a ceremony marking the launch of 72 major investment projects and 91 social infrastructure facilities worth 50 trillion soums. They include new energy…
Uzbekistan aims to reduce inflation to 5% in 2027, keep the budget deficit below 3% of GDP and secure an investment-grade credit rating. The government also plans to complete the…
Presidents of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan signed the Treaty on Eternal Friendship. The countries declared that their relations are based on trust, strategic partnership and alliance.
President signed the constitutional law establishing the Enterprise Uzbekistan International Digital Technology Center in Tashkent. Located within IT Park, the center will allow major technology companies…
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will pay a state visit to Uzbekistan on 23−24 August. He will hold talks with president Shavkat Mirziyoyev and attend the third meeting of the Supreme…
Türkiye's Aksa Enerji is expected to attract $357 million in Samarkand Region’s power grids during the first 12 years of its management. The grids will remain state-owned, while Aksa will…
