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“Give time for people to deliver.” Interview with UK ambassador Timothy SmartUK Ambassador Timothy Smart in interview with Gazeta.uz talked about his country’s priorities in the region, importance of data for decision-making and why people should be given time to deliver. The ambassador noted that his knowledge of the Uzbek language helps him understand the country better. |
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International Fund for Agricultural Development opens office in Tashkent
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a UN specialized agency, opened its office in Uzbekistan, the first in Central Asia.
Ambassador of Indonesia to Uzbekistan passes away
The ambassador of Indonesia to Uzbekistan Sunaryo Kartadinata passed away in Tashkent at age 74. He served as ambassador since 2019.
US trade representative to visit Uzbekistan
US trade representative Katherine Tai will visit Tashkent and Samarkand on 11−12 June. She will meet with president of Uzbekistan and other officials. She will also attend the US — Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement Council meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Uzbekistan debuts in UN ECOSOC following election victory
For the first time, Uzbekistan has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council for the 2025−2027 term. ECOSOC is the main UN body responsible for coordinating the organization’s economic and social activities.
First reactor of small nuclear station in Uzbekistan to be launched in five years
The first reactor of the small nuclear power station to be built in Uzbekistan is expected to be launched in five years, the Nuclear Energy Agency said. Asked about the cost of the project. the agency said it was confidential.
President of Uzbekistan decorated with Turkey’s Order of State
President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan awarded president of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev with the Order of the State, Turkey’s highest state order.
Putin highlights Uzbekistan’s “neutral” and “balanced” stance on Russia’s actions in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked President Shavkat Mirziyoyev for Uzbekistan’s stance regarding Russia’s actions in Ukraine, noting that the policy “has a clearly expressed, such a neutral character, and is very balanced”.
President of Uzbekistan meets WTO director-general
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and World Trade Organization director-general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala discussed practical measures regarding the country’s accession to the WTO.
Bukhara’s territory to expand, concept presented to president Mirziyoyev
Bukhara’s territory is set to expand by 3,831 hectares by 2045 from current 14,300 hectares. The city’s New Uzbekistan district is expected to accommodate 7,000 new apartments. The concept was presented to president Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
EU ambassador reports 11% increase in trade turnover between Uzbekistan and EU in 2023
Trade turnover between Uzbekistan and the European Union in 2023 increased by 11%, and reached €5.13 billion. EU ambassador Charlotte Adriaen highlighted that the EU will continue to support Uzbekistan’s accession to the World Trade Organization.
President of Uzbekistan to make official visit to Turkey
President of Uzbekistan is expected to travel to Turkey with an official visit on 6 June. Together with the Turkish president, he will hold the third session of the Strategic Cooperation Council, and the first joint meeting with heads of leading enterprises and companies of the two countries.
Uzbekistan to abolish monopoly on external internet channel by 2025
Starting from 2025, private internet service providers in Uzbekistan will be allowed to directly connect to international internet channels as an experiment. This should abolish the monopoly held by Uzbektelecom, which has been planned for many years.
Several state-owned enterprises in Uzbekistan to lose exclusive rights
In 2025−2026, Uzmetkombinat, Uzvtortsvetmet, Uztrade, Uzkimyoimpeks, UzGasTrade, and Uzenergosotish are expected to lose their exclusive rights. Starting in 2026, restrictions on exports of copper cathode and copper wire rod purchased at exchange trades will be lifted.
Qatar Airways launches regular flights to Uzbekistan
Qatar Airways has launched regular flights from Doha to Tashkent. The flights will be operated on Airbus A320 airplanes four times a week. In the future, the company plans to increase flight frequency and launch flights to Bukhara and Samarkand.
Akmal Saidov from Uzbekistan elected to UN Human Rights Committee
Director of the National Center for Human Rights, Academician Akmal Saidov, has been elected as a member of the UN Human Rights Committee for 2025−2028. This marks the first time a representative from Uzbekistan has been elected to this UN body.
Putin’s state visit to Uzbekistan. Outcomes
Russian president’s second state visit after re-election was to Uzbekistan. Scheduled for two days, the visit expanded into the third day. Parties agreed to expand trade, construct a small nuclear plant and two pumped hydropower storages, protect labor migrants, and covered other issues.
Uzbekistan plans to join WTO by 2026
Uzbekistan intends to access the WTO by the 14th Ministerial Conference in Cameroon in 2026, deputy prime minister Jamshid Khodjayev said. He led the country’s delegation at the 8th meeting of the Working Party on the Accession of Uzbekistan to the WTO.
Uzra Zeya: “One of challenges with reform agendas is translating aspirations into actions”
In an interview with Gazeta.uz, US under secretary of state for civilian security, democracy, and human rights Uzra Zeya spoke about priorities in the US-Uzbekistan relations, President Mirziyoyev’s reform agenda, and the importance of media and religious freedom.
OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission experts arrive in Uzbekistan
Russia to start building small nuclear power station in Uzbekistan this summer
World Bank to support improvement of quality of social services for vulnerable people in Uzbekistan
President of Russia arrives in Uzbekistan on state visit (photos)
President of Uzbekistan visits Iranian embassy and leaves note in book of condolences
President of Uzbekistan expresses condolences over death of Iran’s president
Malaysia’s Petronas to launch two gas processing projects in Uzbekistan
Senate approves US-Uzbekistan defense agreement on classified information protection
Op-Ed. From bureaucracy to business: Reforming licensing system in Uzbekistan
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Senate approves US-Uzbekistan defense agreement on classified information protectionSenators approved a law ratifying the agreement on measures to protect classified military information between Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Defense and the US Department of Defense. The document covers the information exchange, receipt of gratuitous military-technical assistance, and other.
20 May 10:15
Op-Ed. From bureaucracy to business: Reforming licensing system in UzbekistanIf the licensing system is not developed properly, it becomes a serious obstacle to doing and developing business in the country. International expert on public services delivery reform, Giorgi Tskhakaia, writes about the right way to reform.
20 May 08:43
Uzbekistan and Malaysia agree to strengthen multifaceted cooperationPresident of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim discussed expanding cooperation in political, trade, economic, and other spheres. This marks the first visit of the Malaysian leader to Uzbekistan in the past 16 years.
17 May 18:57
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International Fund for Agricultural Development opens office in TashkentThe International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a UN specialized agency, opened its office in Uzbekistan, the first in Central Asia.
15 June 22:37
Ambassador of Indonesia to Uzbekistan passes awayThe ambassador of Indonesia to Uzbekistan Sunaryo Kartadinata passed away in Tashkent at age 74. He served as ambassador since 2019.
14 June 13:47
“Give time for people to deliver.” Interview with UK ambassador Timothy SmartUK Ambassador Timothy Smart in interview with Gazeta.uz talked about his country’s priorities in the region, importance of data for decision-making and why people should be given time to deliver. The ambassador noted that his knowledge of the Uzbek language helps him understand the country better.
13 June 10:00
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First reactor of small nuclear station in Uzbekistan to be launched in five yearsThe first reactor of the small nuclear power station to be built in Uzbekistan is expected to be launched in five years, the Nuclear Energy Agency said. Asked about the cost of the project. the agency said it was confidential.
8 June 13:55
EU ambassador reports 11% increase in trade turnover between Uzbekistan and EU in 2023Trade turnover between Uzbekistan and the European Union in 2023 increased by 11%, and reached €5.13 billion. EU ambassador Charlotte Adriaen highlighted that the EU will continue to support Uzbekistan’s accession to the World Trade Organization.
5 June 16:20
Uzbekistan to abolish monopoly on external internet channel by 2025Starting from 2025, private internet service providers in Uzbekistan will be allowed to directly connect to international internet channels as an experiment. This should abolish the monopoly held by Uzbektelecom, which has been planned for many years.
4 June 16:19
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All buildings with mosaics in Tashkent freed from advertising bannersAll residential buildings with mosaics in Tashkent have been cleared of advertising banners, the city hokimiyat and Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation said. Over two months, more than 40 mosaics have been uncovered, and some 30 more works have been returned to the public since 2021.
11 June 16:47
World Bank to support improvement of quality of social services for vulnerable people in UzbekistanThe World Bank approved a $100 million concessional loan for Uzbekistan to implement the Innovative Social Protection System for Inclusion of Vulnerable People (INSON) Project.
27 May 12:08
Brightness of all LED advertising screens in Tashkent to be monitoredIn response to residents'' complaints, Tashkent administration started inspecting the brightness levels of all LED advertising screens in the city. A preliminary study has revealed that over 90% of screens have a brightness exceeding the norm. Violators are expected to be cut from power supply.
17 May 22:25
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UNESCO includes two Uzbekistan nominations in Memory of World Register“Turkiston Album (1871−1872)” and “Images of Khorazm Oasis by Khudoybergan Devonov (1879−1937)” have been nominated by Uzbekistan and included in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.
10 May 16:47
Largest suzani captures spotlight at “Suzani. A Story of an Embroiderer” exhibition in RigaThe exhibition “Suzani. A Story of an Embroiderer” opened at Art Museum RIGA BOURSE, featuring an 8-meter piece crafted over 3.5 years by Tashkent embroiderer Madina Kasimbaeva and her 15 colleagues, showcasing the meticulous process of suzani creation from sketch to completion.
12 March 09:47
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President visits cyber sports arena in Jizzakh, meets with youthPresident of Uzbekistan met with the youth at the newly opened cyber sports arena in Jizzakh, launched last December at a cost of 30 billion soums. The arena is capable of hosting international competitions in boxing, wrestling, basketball, table tennis, chess, and other sports.
9 April 17:22
Magnus Carlsen: ‘In blitz, I am a significant favorite. In rapid chess, many can win, including Nodirbek'In Samarkand, the 2023 World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships commenced with a press conference and opening ceremony. Reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen regards himself as a “significant favorite” in blitz, recognizing the potential of many players, including Nodirbek, in rapid chess.
26 December 12:12
Female cyclists from Uzbekistan to make their debut Tour de France appearanceFor the first time in history, the Tashkent City Women Professional Cycling Team from Uzbekistan will compete in all women’s cycling races of the World Tour in 2024. One of the races will be the multiday road cycling event — Tour de France.
18 December 15:21
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Freedom House: Democracy Score in Central Asia continues to declineDemocratic performance in Central Europe and Central Asia continues to decline, with the war in Ukraine and other conflicts having hastened geopolitical shifts in the region, Freedom House reports. Uzbekistan’s democracy level is rated at 1.18 out of 7 points.
16 April 20:53
Uzbekistan ranks 106th in Human Development IndexUzbekistan has dropped one position to 106th out of 193 in the latest UN Human Development Index. The country remains categorized among those with high HDI.
15 March 18:14
U.S. sanctions companies from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and KyrgyzstanThe U.S. Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions against several companies from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan for supplying goods to Russia evading restrictions.
26 February 20:32
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