The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it continues to invest in renewable energy power generation and in the safe and reliable connection of variable renewables to Uzbekistan’s power grid by organizing a financing package of up to US$195.5 million (€168.5 million) for the construction and operation of a 300 MW greenfield solar
On January 14, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed plans on increasing energy efficiency. According to international experts, Uzbekistan is among the most energy-intensive countries. In particular, almost 50 percent of the final energy consumption in the country accounts for the buildings, and the energy consumption per square meter is several times higher than in European countries.
On January 12, the President of Uzbekistan issued the Resolution “On measures for the establishment of the Fergana tourist and recreational zone.” The decision aims to effectively utilize the tourism potential of Fergana District, activate the resource capacity of mountainous areas, widely involve the local population in service and entrepreneurial activities, increase the district’s investment
On January 13, a meeting of Uzbekistan’s Security Council chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev discussed priority tasks for ensuring the country’s security and further strengthening its defense capabilities. The President pointed to the need to revise the country’s Defense Doctrine adopted eight years ago. He said that the new Defense Doctrine should ensure that the
Kazakhstan ranks fourth in terms of the number of enterprises with foreign capital in Uzbekistan, following China, Russia, and Turkiye, Dunyo information agency reported citing data from the Uzbek National Statistics Committee. As of December 1, 2025, 1,199 enterprises with Kazakh capital were operating in Uzbekistan. The majority of Kazakh-invested enterprises are concentrated in trade,
On January 12, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed plans of the country’s oil and gas company, Uzbekneftegaz, to increase natural gas reserves and production volumes, as well as to intensify geological exploration. In 2026, Uzbekneftegaz must increase the daily production of natural gas from 66 million cubic meters to 70 million cubic meters and produce not
A large-scale series of trainings aimed at strengthening anti-corruption practices at the regional level has concluded in Uzbekistan. Covering all 14 regions of the country, the initiative enhanced the practical capacities of territorial anti-corruption councils, developed region-specific recommendations, and laid the groundwork for subsequent action plans to reduce corruption risks, increase transparency, and strengthen public
On January 11, Uzbekistan celebrated the Day of Nature Reserves and National Parks. This date serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving nature, rare species of plants and animals, as well as natural landscapes and ecosystems. According to the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, the total area of protected natural territories
According to the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, the country’s external debt as of October 1, 2025 totaled $75.4 billion. This includes $37.4 billion of government external debt and $38 billion of borrowings by private and state-owned enterprises without a government guarantee (corporate debt). According to international classifications, Uzbekistan’s government debt level
According to data from the tourism online platform Qunar, the number of airline bookings from China to Uzbekistan doubled during the New Year holiday period, from 1 to 3 January, compared to the same period last year, reflecting a significant increase in the country’s appeal to Chinese travelers, the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan reported citing
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it is promoting further growth in domestic production of pharmaceutical products in Uzbekistan by supporting the operations of leading local manufacturer Nika Pharm. Nika Pharm will use the EBRD loan of up to US$ 20 million to restructure its balance sheet and upgrade equipment and facilities in
The Ambassador of Uzbekistan to the United Kingdom, Ravshan Usmanov, has met with Gosia Kwiatkowska, Director of the RIX Inclusive Research Centre at the University of East London, Dunyo information agency reports. The meeting addressed the establishment in Uzbekistan of teacher and specialist training programs in the field of inclusive education, as well as professional
The Center for Economic Research and Reforms has released an analysis of poverty levels and household incomes in Uzbekistan for 2025, Dunyo official information agency reported. The analysis was prepared based on a study conducted by the National Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan in collaboration with the World Bank. According to the study, the poverty rate
Uzbekistan continues to strengthen its investment momentum: the total volume of utilized investments reached $43.1 billion in 2025, marking a 24% increase compared to the previous year. A significant share was represented by $38.2 billion in foreign direct investment, along with $4.9 billion from international financial institutions, according to the Uzbek Ministry of Investment, Industry
From January to November 2025, Uzbekistan’s exports totaled $30.9 billion, a 26.2% increase compared to the same period the previous year, Dunyo information agency reported citing data from the National Statistics Committee. The top 10 export destinations of Uzbekistan were: Russia ($4 billion), China ($1.9 billion), Afghanistan ($1.3 billion), Kazakhstan ($1.3 billion), Turkey ($1 billion),
For more than twenty-five years, I have worked to build cultural bridges between Uzbekistan and the wider world. As a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, a translator of Uzbek literature, and the founder of Suhbat LLC, I have dedicated a significant portion of my life to introducing Uzbek voices to English-speaking audiences. In 2019, that work
For the first time ever, pomegranates, quinces, and persimmons from Uzbekistan have been exported to the United Kingdom as part of the latest shipment of Uzbek agricultural products, official information agency Dunyo reported. A total of three tons of produce was delivered via Uzbekistan Airways on the Tashkent-London route late in December. The exporter responsible
In his New Year’s greetings to the people of Uzbekistan, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev declared 2026 the “Year of Development of the Mahalla and Society.” In Uzbekistan, mahalla means a neighborhood or local community and is a key part of civil society. Mirziyoyev stated that in the new year, “we will improve the infrastructure of thousands
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has released a new report, entitled “China and the Eurasian Region: Analysis of Investment Flows based on EDB Monitoring of Mutual Investments”. The report provides detailed information on mutual foreign direct investments (FDI) between China and 13 countries of the Eurasian region (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia,
On December 30, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev inspected energy facilities under construction on the territory of New Tashkent, which is currently under construction. The modern trigeneration technology allows to simultaneously ensure the city with the heating and cooling, spending twice less energy than traditional sources. Production processes in traditional heating plants or cooling systems are
