A new shelter for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) was opened on October 31 in Fergana, marking a significant step in expanding protection and support services for women and girls in one of Uzbekistan’s most densely populated regions with high reported rates of GBV, UNDP Uzbekistan reported. The shelter was constructed by the United Nations
On October 30, the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the opening ceremony of the 43rd session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), held in the city of Samarkand. Mirziyoyev expressed deep gratitude to President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić, President of Slovakia Peter Pellegrini, UNESCO
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), together with ACWA Power Company, Sumitomo Corporation, Chubu Electric Power Co. Inc., and Shikoku Electric Power Co. Inc., has signed a landmark financing package to build two utility-scale solar power plants with battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Uzbekistan. The Samarkand 1 and 2 Solar PV and BESS Projects will be developed across the
On October 27–28, a delegation of Uzbekistan led by Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khodjaev paid a working visit to Saudi Arabia aimed at deepening investment and industrial cooperation. During meetings with the Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia, Khalid Al-Falih, and senior executives of leading Saudi companies, the parties discussed prospects for expanding collaboration in
At the initiative of the President, Uzbekistan has identified key measures to advance the development of green energy, increase the share of renewable energy sources (RES), and reduce harmful emissions into the atmosphere. In line with these objectives, large-scale work is being carried out in the country. According to the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection
On October 28, the President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić arrived in Uzbekistan with an official visit. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Vučić held negotiations in Tashkent to discuss prospects for further strengthening practical cooperation between Uzbekistan and Serbia. “Your official visit in the year of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations
A trade and economic mission from Kazakhstan, organized by the Ministry of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan and QazTrade JSC, took place in Tashkent last week. Currently, 876 Kazakh enterprises operate in Uzbekistan, accounting for approximately $500 million in trade turnover across 270 categories. The mission included Kazakh companies representing construction materials, food and light
On October 27, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a government meeting to review the expected results of economic development in the current year and the main macroeconomic indicators for 2026. In January-September of this year, the country’s economy grew by 7.6 percent, which significantly exceeds the forecast. Industrial production increased by 6.8 percent, construction by 14.2
On October 27 in Tashkent, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the American delegation headed by the Special Envoy of the U.S. President for South and Central Asian Affairs Sergio Gor. The meeting was also attended by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. The parties reviewed issues of further developing Uzbek-American relations of strategic
On October 24 in Brussels, the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) was signed between Uzbekistan and the European Union in the presence of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the European Council António Costa, and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. The document renews and significantly expands the legal framework governing
On October 24, as part of his official visit to Belgium, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a roundtable meeting with heads of leading European companies and banks. The meeting was attended by the EU Commissioner for enlargement Marta Kos, the top management from companies and corporations such as Vandewiele, Linde, Rhenus Logistics, Ahlers Logistics,
The Fifth Tashkent Anti-Corruption Forum took place in Uzbekistan on October 23, bringing together more than 250 government officials, civil society representatives and international experts from across the globe to foster dialogue and cooperation in combating corruption. The Forum’s theme — “From Discussions to Real Change” — reflects Uzbekistan’s ongoing commitment to translating anti-corruption initiatives into tangible results, the
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million concessional loan to support Uzbekistan in enhancing the quality of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in secondary schools. The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in Secondary Education Project aims to equip Uzbekistan’s youth with modern, innovation-driven skills essential for sustainable and inclusive growth—enabling the country
On October 22, the Second Meeting of the Council of Regions of Uzbekistan and Russia was held in the Moscow Region. The Russian delegation was led by Denis Manturov, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, while the Uzbek delegation was headed by Jamshid Khodjayev, Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan. The forum reaffirmed the
As partnership among Turkic states actively strengthens, direct business communication is more important than ever. That is why the key sector event — the Central Asia Oil & Gas Forum — will take place on October 30-31 in Tashkent, initiated by GLENMAR. This is the only platform that unites the entire value chain: • Producers:
On October 21, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a videoconference to discuss the accelerated implementation of artificial intelligence technologies in public administration, economic sectors, and the country’s regions. “Today, humanity is confidently entering a new era of civilization – the era of artificial intelligence. Regardless of the field in which change occurs, those who show persistence,
On October 21, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the IT Park in Mirzo Ulugbek district of the capital and took part in the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the project’s second phase. Two years ago, as part of the first phase, implemented through investments totaling $200 million, six office buildings ranging from 20 to 25
The forum “Kazakhstan–Uzbekistan: Cooperation in Healthcare, Technology, and Personnel” opened in Tashkent on October 17, as part of the Days of Kazakh Medicine in Uzbekistan. “Our countries share a common desire to develop sustainable, accessible, and technologically advanced healthcare systems. Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are addressing similar challenges in modernization, personnel training, digital transformation, and innovation.
On October 21-23, the largest event in Uzbekistan’s hospitality industry — “HoReCa Expo Uzbekistan 2025” — is taking place in Tashkent. The event is organized by the Tourism Committee and the Hoteliers Association of Uzbekistan. This specialized international exhibition brings together representatives from the hotel and restaurant sectors, equipment suppliers, technology providers, designers, architects, investors,
A five-day seminar-training on “Upskilling ICT Specialists in Big Data, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)” was held in the Tashkent region, bringing together 30 participants representing the Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan and other agencies involved in public service delivery and digitalisation, specialists from the Public Service Centers, and Data/AI experts from IT Park
